Rugby Pennsylvania (RugbyPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe, professional framework for boys and girls youth and high school rugby competition in Pennsylvania.
RugbyPA is responsible for developing an administrative structure with the objective of promoting the development of youth rugby in Pennsylvania. RugbyPA is also responsible for day-to-day governance including, but not limited to, organizing league structures, collecting dues, implementing a state championship, and conducting rugby outreach.
RugbyPA exists to grow participation in rugby at the youth and high school levels in Pennsylvania while educating the public and players about the sport of rugby union as played under the laws of the International Rugby Board, USA Rugby, United States Olympic Committee, or other laws, if any, as adopted by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA).
First among the many member benefits is the knowledge that your membership contributes significantly to the growth of rugby in Pennsylvania for generations to come. In addition, members also receive:
• Full participation in structure league play
• Eligibility for select side and All Star programs
• Eligibility for High School State Championship Tournament
• Eligibility to tour as a representative club from RugbyPA
• Access to coaching and referee clinics
• Access to referees for sanctioned competition
• Assistance with starting and developing rugby clubs and programs
• Fair and just application of disciplinary guidelines
• Online access to valuable resources and links
• And much more…
