Join APSE

Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) is the most important and most prestigious sports journalism organization in the country. That’s why we need you.

We are all stronger when we are of service to each other, which is especially important as we navigate through today’s fast-moving, digital-first challenges and opportunities while continuing to publish print editions worthy of our rich journalism legacies.

We provide training and networking opportunities at our national and regional conferences throughout the year. We recognize great work through our acclaimed annual contests.

Every generation of sports editors and sports journalists benefits.

Be part of our team. Join us.

Fill out the form below and hit submit, then use PayPal or follow the mail-in instructions on the following page to make your payment. Please note that dues and membership tiers have changed for 2023-24.

2023-24 Rates

Division A

  • 60,000 and over
  • stand-alone websites with more than 2 million unique monthly visitors
  • wire service individuals

First member: $350
Each additional member: $95

Division B

  • 25,000-59,999
  • stand-alone websites with 750,001 to 2 million unique monthly visitors

First member: $275
Each additional member: $85

Division C

  • 10,000-24,999
  • stand-alone websites with 250,000 to 750,000 unique monthly visitors
    newsletters, including Substacks

First member: $200
Each additional member: $75

Division D

  • Under 10,000
  • stand-alone websites with under 250,000 unique monthly visitors
  • weekly newspapers

First member: $125
Each additional member: $60

Educators

First member: $150
Each additional member: $75
Student chapter adviser: $125

Student

Each member: $25
Scholarship/contest winner: $0

Writers Wing

Each member: $75
Non-APSE member organizations: $100

Diversity Fellow

2022-23 class: $50

Alumni

Each member: $50

Associate Member

Each member: $400

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