Varsity High School

Varsity High School Program

USA Youth and High School Rugby and USA Rugby have a strong commitment to developing Varsity Initiative Rugby Teams throughout the United States and its outlying Territories.

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Nationwide Rugby Advancement

In collaboration with USA Rugby, we are introducing a membership tier for schools. This initiative streamlines rugby's integration into athletics, aligns with traditional rugby clubs, and simplifies insurance concerns.

Benefits of Membership

Easy integration into school athletics

No insurance or liability conflicts

Nationwide rugby growth

How to Apply

Application Process

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Mark Your Calendar

Varsity Initiative Teams can apply from July 1st for the next registration cycle starting September 1st.

Prepare Your Application & Payment

Complete the application, including a letter of support from your school. This also includes confirmation of insurance coverage for all participants in the program.

Approval

YHS Membership Services will review applications and respond with any questions. Once approved and paid, you will receive the "Varsity" registration category in RX.

Finalize Your Status

If approved, the documents will be submitted to USA Rugby for their records.

SYRO Fees

State Youth Rugby Organizations may apply individual player and/or team fees at their discretion, separate from YHS. Please refer to your local SYRO for more info.