We hope that all of the Rugby PA membership has stayed safe during these unprecedented times, and we want to thank all of those who have been working to keep our communities safe. It was very difficult to see our 2020 Spring season cancelled, but know that it was the best decision to keep our members safe and  to protect rugby moving forward.

With the cancellation of the Spring season, two main issues emerged for our Board of Directors. First was to refund what was possible from the spring registration to the Rugby PA community. The second is the continued operations of Rugby PA as an organization, and our abilities to continue to provide rugby competitions to players across the state. As you know, Rugby PA is a non-profit organization which relies on its membership to fund operations. The preparation of our spring season carries administrative costs, which had already been spent, much like our clubs have done with their own preparations. This is an unfortunate situation many of us are faced with in PA and across rugby organizations nationwide. This, companied with USA Rugby’s recent bankruptcy filings, have put even greater pressure for our organization to remain intact in order to ensure rugby is available in the future.

All of this was weighed by the Rugby PA Board of Directors, as it decided how best to move forward. After careful consideration, the board has approved a refund of 45% for all those who registered for the 2020 Spring Season. We hope this will help those who have found these times particularly tough, while also ensuring the organization will continue its mission in future seasons.

We have developed three options for the Rugby PA community in moving forward with your registration fee:

Request a refund. We are able to offer a 45% refund from the fee you paid to Rugby PA for Spring 2020 registration.  This refund does not apply to fees you paid your teams, as you will need to address those questions at the team level. To request a refund, please complete this online request form. Refund requests must be received by May 15, 2020. Refunds will be processed through Rocky Mountain and will post to the account you used at the time of registration. 

Donate your fee. If you are able, this will allow Rugby PA to be well positioned to return to full programming. No action is needed on your part if you elect this option. Thank you in advance for your support. 

Contact us. If you have questions, extenuating circumstances, or you need to make other arrangements, please email Dylan Hamilton (dhamilton@rugbypa.org) by May 15, 2020.

We thank all of our members for their continued support and look forward to seeing you back out on a rugby pitch soon. 

Rugby PA COVID-19 REFUND FAQS

1. What is Rugby PA?  

Rugby Pennsylvania Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, organized in 2012 to act as a State Rugby Organization under the auspices of USA Rugby, the national governing body for the sport of Rugby Union in the United States.  As the officially recognized State Rugby Organization for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Rugby Pennsylvania is the exclusive organizer and administrator of youth and high school rugby within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

2. What are Rugby PA’s registration fees? 

Rugby PA offers two levels of registration based on the athletes grade. Rugby PA can refund 45% of the fees paid for the Spring 2020 season

• High School (Grade 9-12): 

  • Spring Registration - $100

  • Available Refund - $45

• Youth (Grades 5-8)

  • Spring Registration - $60

  • Available Refund - $27

3. What are Rugby PA fees used for? 

Rugby PA fees include fees paid for membership with USA Rugby.  USA Rugby is the national governing body for rugby, through which coaches and officials are certified/background checked and liability insurance is provided. Rugby PA also pays game fees for referees, manages and administers competition, organizes state championships, a website, social media platforms, coach development, administrative staff, etc. 

4. If my fees were more than the fees shown in FAQ#2, why is that?

Many teams collect uniform, equipment, and other costs or team dues through the registration process. For more information about these fees, please contact your team directly.