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How do I register myself?
To register, please go to http://membership.usarugby.org and click Create/Renew Individual membership. If you have been a registered member in the past, please select “Yes, I am a current or former member” and then “Continue.” If you have never registered with USA Rugby before or if you have not registered since 2005, please select “No, I have never been a member of USA Rugby” and click “Continue.”
If you are a new member, you will be directed to the liability waiver and release. If you have registered anytime after 2005, then your record is in our database and the system should find it based on the information you entered. Click you name to proceed. Once you approve the waiver and “Continue” you will be asked to enter your contact information.
After clicking “Continue” you will find yourself at the affiliation page. Please select your Role (Player, Coach, Referee, Eagle Supporter, or Administrator/Executive) and level (Senior, Collegiate, High School, Youth). Then select the organization to affiliate this role and level. Start typing your club’s name and click on the result once it is found and click “Save.” If you have multiple roles with multiple clubs, you may add as many as necessary and “Checkout.”
How do I register a club or referee society?
To register a club or referee society, go to http://membership.usarugby.org and select the Create/Renew Club Membership option.
If you are renewing an existing club, type the club’s name, select the club from below, and click “Renew Club Registration”. If you are having trouble finding your club, type a % symbol and the most unique word in the club’s name, e.g. to find the Sacramento Lions Rugby Football Club, you may type “Sacramento Lions” or “%Lions”; to find the University of Colorado Women’s Rugby Football Club, type either “Univ. Colorado” or “%Colorado.”
If you are registering a new club, select the option to “Continue Registration as a NEW CLUB.”
To continue, every club must agree to the Club Statement regarding non-discrimination and waiver and release of liability. After you click “Accept Waiver,” please complete the required club information and click “Continue.”
To add a primary contact who is a current member of USA Rugby, search for the individual’s name and click “Find.” If the system has found the correct individual, click “Save” to affiliate them as the club’s primary contact and “Checkout.”
To add a primary contact who is not a current member of USA Rugby, please click “Add new Individual” and enter the contact’s information. Click “Save” and then “Checkout.”
You may add additional contacts but at least one primary contact is required. This individual will have access to your club’s bulk registration and payment history. The individual will also be USA Rugby’s primary contact for matters concerning your club.
What is my Member (CIPP) Number?
The actual term means Club and Individual Participation Program. But in general terms it refers to being registered with USA Rugby.If you are currently registered, go to http://membership.usarugby.org and open either the Public Rosters or Check Member Status options to find your information.
The Public Roster feature will open any current club’s roster by typing the club name. To better your search, type a % symbol and the most unique word in the club’s name, e.g. to find the Sacramento Lions Rugby Football Club, you may type “Sacramento Lions” or “%Lions”; to find the University of Colorado Women’s Rugby Football Club, type either “Univ. Colorado” or “%Colorado.” To open your club's roster, click the correct name in the drop down menu and click “Go.” If you are currently registered, your name, registration period, role, and member (CIPP) number will appear.
The Check Member Status option will open any currently registered individual’s public record. Go to http://membership.usarugby.org and click Check Member Status. Type your full name, select the correct record, and click “Go.” Your registration will open including your club affiliation(s), membership expiration date, and member (CIPP) number.
How do I transfer clubs?
To transfer clubs you must submit an electronic transfer request. You can do so by going to www.usarugby.org/goto/Transfers. You will receive an email confirming that your transfer has been processed. Any additional questions you may have regarding transfers can be found on this page.
How can I get a Certificate of Liability Insurance?
To submit a request for a Certificate of Liability Insurance, please visit www.usarugby.org/goto/Liability_Insurance. To be granted a certificate your club must be in good standing for the 2008-2009 season. That means that the club must be registered and must have at least 15 registered members. Please be sure to register before submitting an electronic request form for a Certificate of Liability Insurance. You can register at https://membership.usarugby.org.
Can I download paper registration forms?
You can find paper registration forms at www.usarugby.org/goto/Membership_Forms. Please keep in mind that paper registration forms cost an additional $1.50 per form and take up to 3 weeks to process.
How do I bulk register players?
There are two options for returning and new members:
(1) RETURNING players may be renewed through Bulk Renewal -- this is accessible only the Primary Contact for the club. A club's Primary Contact is designated during the club registration process on https://membership.usarugby.org. The Primary Contact must Login to their account and click on My Rugby Account. Bulk Registration is located under the Club Admin Panel. From there, the Primary Contact may access bulk registration and payment information for their club/s. Please note you may not bulk register new members in this location. You are responsible for having the members sign the printed waiver form and the signed waiver forms should be maintained by the club or club administrator. If you need to be added as the club Primary Contact, please email wris@usarugby.org.
(2) NEW members must be registered through the Create/Renew Individual Registration option. A coach or parent may register multiple members and check out in one transaction. You can do this by accessing the Create/Renew Individual option at https://membership.usarugby.org and enter the first individual's information. After selecting the role, level & club name, you can select the button marked "Add Another Member" and continue to add more members and check out in one transaction. Please note that you must have valid name spelling, date of birth, address, phone and email information for each individual and you are responsibe for having them sign the printed waiver forms. The signed waiver forms should be maintained by the club or club administrator.
How do I assign a dual role to my membership?
You have the option to assign dual roles when you register online. You can do so on the page where you select your 'Role', ‘Level’ and ‘Club’ from the drop boxes, when you click the ‘Save’ button on the right hand side you can add each role to your membership profile. Once you have selected the desired amount of roles you can go ahead and hit the ‘Check Out’ button.
If you have accumulated an additional role since the last time you registered, you need to go www.usarugby.org/goto/Membership_Forms and submit an electronic request form found under Registration Forms>Dual Role Registration.
I can't log in. What is my login?
You no longer need a login to register individuals or clubs. If you wish to login to access your account or bulk registration (club primary contacts only), please type your email address and click "Forgot Password." A new password will be sent to the email address registered in you account. If you receive the notice "Invalid Username/Password," USA Rugby does not have your email address on file and you must register yourself.
What are TU's and LAU’s?
TU stands for Territorial Union and LAU stands for Local Area Union. For more information on Territorial Unions and Local Area Union's please visit the following link: www.usarugby.org/goto/Territorial_Unions. You may access TU and LAU websites and administrative contact information from this page.
How can I try out for the National Team?
You should first tryout for your LAU Select Side. From there if you are selected for your TU’s Select Side then you will compete in the National All-Star Championship Tournament, where the National Team Coaches will be present observing the matches and selecting players for upcoming training camps. If you are selected for a National Team Training Camp, then you will have the opportunity to try-out for a spot on the National Team. National Team Coaches are also observing matches at College and Club Championships. Players may also submit game film, coach recommendations, and other material relating to their rugby and athletic play. All film will be reviewed by the appropriate coaching staff.
What kind of sponsorship opportunities are available with USA Rugby?
USA Rugby has a growing sponsorship portfolio, however opportunities still exists. Please contact Nigel Melville at nmelville@usarugby.org for more information.
How can I donate to USA Rugby?
You can give back to USA Rugby by joining The Eagle Supporters Club! Donations can be earmarked for specific programs or levels of rugby and your donation is tax deductible. For more information visit www.usarugby.org/goto/Eagle_Supporters.
Does USA Rugby provide medical insurance coverage?
No. USA Rugby offers a third party general liability policy to all registered clubs and members. However, this is not a medical insurance policy for players. This insurance will protect fields, field owners, sponsors, referees, coaches, spectators, and facilities in the event of an incident, AND the multi-million dollar coverage provided by USA Rugby is what proves to facility owners that they will be covered so they can allow practices and events on their grounds without risk. When you register with USA Rugby, you assume all personal risk associated with your participation and attest that you have a medical insurance policy of at least $100,000. For a copy of this waiver and further details about USA Rugby's insurance policy, please got to www.usarugby.org/goto/Liability_Insurance to review its policies.
I am a youth, high school or college coach — why do I need a background check and how often?
To protect its players who are of minor age, USA Rugby requires every coach associated with a youth, high school or collegiate club to pass a criminal background check. The background check process must be completed every 18 months and can be submitted at any time online or by paper form. USA Rugby has been commended as a leader among several National Governing Bodies in this process. For more information, please review our policies and procedures at www.usarugby.org/goto/Policy_&_Procedures
What if an individual or a team want to play in another country?
The International Rugby Board (iRB) www.irb.com requires formal clearance between all national unions for ANY international participation individual or team – this is commonly called “Permission to Tour”.USA Rugby must verify you or your team is currently registered before providing clearance.For more information go to www.usarugby.org/goto/International_Tours. Please review the information carefully and submit your electronic request form.You should also check with your LAU and TU whether they have any formal process you must follow.
