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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.

FAQs

Get your questions answered.

What type of membership is this?

We offer per-team memberships at $200 per team (1 team = 15 Players).

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.

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2025/2026 Approved Varsity Initiative Programs

Idaho

Wet Ada School District

Illinois

Hononegah Community High School

St. Rita HS RFC

Fenwick Frioars RFC

J. Sterling Morton Boys Rugby

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Maryland

Gonzaga College High School Rugby

Georgetown Preparatory School

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New York

St Anthony's High School

New Rochelle High School

McQuid Jesuit High School

Fordham Prep Rugby

Chaminade High School

St. Joseph By The Sea

Xavier High School

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NorCal

St Francis High School Rugby (Girls and Boys)

San Joaquin Memorial High School Boys

Ohio

St. Ignatius High School

Shaker Heights High School

Xavier High School

Saint Edwards High School

Saint Joseph Academy

Archbishop Moeller High School

SoCal

View Park High School

ICEF Rugby - View Park High School Girls + Boys

Texas

HCYA Raptors

Saint Thomas High

Faith Family Academy

Strake Jesuit

Jesuit College Prep of Dallas

Virginia

Alexandria City High School

Wisconsin

Hamilton Rugby