Eligibility Information
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USA Rugby has developed the following policies and procedures to ensure fairness and safety for all registered rugby p
articipants in the United States. Territorial and local area unions may require additional compliance for competition so please verify all eligibility requirements with local administration before starting your season! Click on the Related Links below to get PDFs with more information about eligibility.
USA Rugby Eligibility Regulations
USA Rugby sets minimum eligibility standards that your team must adhere to during all competitive matches. It is your responsibility to review these regulations periodically and ensure that your team is in compliance at all times.
Not sure if you are eligible for your club? If you fall outside of the Eligibility Regulations, you are welcome to submit a waiver request.
Collegiate Eligibility
USA Rugby Eligibility Regulation 4.2(a) A player must be within five (5) years of the moment the player first enrolled in a university, college or junior college, regardless of when the player started playing rugby or had the ability to start playing collegiate rugby. Any college courses that are taken during high school do not start the eligibility clock.
For the 2011-2012 academic year, players within the five (5) year limit must have enrolled in university, college, or junior college no earlier than the 2007-2008 academic year.
As of October 2006, a random spot check procedure has been put into place for all USA Rugby Championships. USA Rugby will select, at random, at least one team per championship event to do a thorough check of eligibility. Please review this procedure, if your team is selected it is expected that your team knows what will be required and will be able to produce the proper evidence within the appropriate time frame.
Under 18 players should not normally play Adult Rugby.This Guideline relates to players who are Under 18 who wish to play in, or be involved in training for, all College or Adult Rugby matches.
Under 15 players should not normally play High School or U19 Rugby. This Guideline relates to players who are Under 15 who wish to play in or be involved in training for, High School or U19 Rugby.