Prior to any participation in the sport of rugby, there are certain requirements that all clubs must meet.  These requirements necessitate action by the club administrator, coach and the individual players.  Failure to complete the tasks can result in forfeits or abandonment of matches as well as cancellation of supplemental insurance.

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• The club admin must register the club with USA Rugby in Rugby Xplorer.  See the Registration page for directions on how to complete this.  This is typically completed when the new year begins on September 1, and is good through the end of August. 

• The club must have a certified coach.  See the Training & Education page.  To become certified as a coach, an individual must:

  1. Complete the L1​ Coach class including the in-person class and the seven online modules (no expiration)

  2. Complete the Rugby's Safety Basics, which include the two online modules of Rugby Ready and Concussion Management for the General Public (no expiration)

  3. Complete the SafeSport Module (expires annually) 

  4. Complete the Background Check (expires every two years) USA Rugby Background Check Policy

• The club must have 8+ registered players.

The above requirements can be confirmed by the club admin by logging into Rugby Xplorer Admin portal > Administration > My Club > Compliance.  All three items should have green checks.