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

Complete the application, including a letter of support from your school or district.

Board of Directors Approval

Our Board of Directors will review applications and respond within 21 days.

Finalize Your Status

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

Understand Your Fees

State Youth Rugby Organizations may apply individual player and/or team fees at their discretion.

FAQs

Get your questions answered.

What type of membership is this?

We offer per team memberships at $200 per team.

What if our school has multiple teams?

Each team from your school is considered separate and requires its own membership.

How do players register?

Players register with their team through our platform at no charge, though additional fees may apply.

What is the membership duration?

Memberships are active from September 1st – August 31st and cover all sanctioned rugby activities.

What are the coach and admin requirements?

Coaches and admins must register through our platform, pay fees, and coaches must be certified.

Does the membership include insurance?

No, schools must provide insurance for their players, coaches, and administration.

Still Have Questions?

Get answers from a member of our team.

2022/2023 Varsity Initiative Programs

Connecticut

Greenwich High School

Ridgefield High School

North Haven Girls High School

Idaho

Owyhee High School

Eagle High School

Mountain View High School

Meridian High School

Rocky Mountain High School

Centennial High School

Illinois

Hononegah Community High School

Fenwick High School

Mount Carmel High School

Brother Rice High School

Morton High School

Maryland

Gonzaga High School

St Johns College Girls

Georgetown Prep

DeMatha Catholic

New Jersey

Bergen Catholic

Hudson Catholic

Delbarton High School

Don Bosco Prep

New York

New Rochelle High School

Xavier High School

Fordham Prep

Canisius High School

Chaminade High School

NorCal

San Joaquin Memorial High School

Ohio

St. Xavier High School

St. Ignatius High School

St. Edward High School

Chaney High School

Archbishop Moeller

SoCal

Patrick Henry High School

Texas

Strake Jesuit High School

Saint Thomas High School

Saint Pius X High School

HCYA

Faith Family Academy

Virginia

Holy Family Academy

Benedictine College Prep

Alexandria City High School

Wisconsin

Hamilton High School