Membership Policies

In order to practice and/or compete in any rugby-related competition, the following registration conditions must be met:

1. The club must have a current, paid registration with USA Rugby for the appropriate gender and level of play. The club registration status and expiration date may be checked on the teams roster.
2. All players must have a current, paid registration with USA Rugby and appear on the online roster as a player for the current registration period. Club rosters and individual member status may be verified here.
3. Each club must have an appropriately certified USA Rugby coach with a current, paid registration affiliated to the club. All contact clubs must maintain at least one Level 200 Certified Coach, while non-contact clubs must maintain a Level 100 Certified coach.
4. Each club must have at least 15 registered players (for fifteens) and 9 registered players (for sevens) to be considered in compliance with USA Rugby’s Membership Policies.
5. a. All clubs and individuals must follow all USA Rugby Eligibility Regulations, as well as all Union regulations and procedures.

Additional Policies

• USA Rugby Disciplinary Procedures - Effective for all disciplinary matters initiated on or after May 30, 2014
• Mixed Gender Guidelines (currently in review)