If you are speaking of the FL ABT its really not worth it to be honest... They charge a membership but after the 1st year you really dont get anyhting out of it but yet continue to pay for the membership.. Also I know where we had a branch in Jacksonville that the trny payouts were not all that great.. I had looked into joining the orlando branch but didnt after hearing too many bad things.. But you do choose to do it, it will not effect joining any other tournaments.. You are considered an amateur right now.. As long as you are not pro sanctioned then you are amateur.
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