SafeSport Certification Requirement - 18+ Members

Dear USA Youth & High School Rugby Members,

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We hope you are doing well! As part of our commitment to the safety and well-being of all participants in our community, we’d like to inform you of an important new requirement for players and members once they turn 18 during the 2024-25 registration cycle.

SafeSport Certification Requirement

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Individuals who are 18 years or older must complete SafeSport Certification to:

1. Proactively Protect Our 18 and over Members: Ensuring they are compliant with the training needed to understand and meet their legal responsibilities as adults.
2. Uphold the Highest Standards in Current Policies: Reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding the members of our rugby community.
3. Meet Our Obligations Under the Safe Sport Code: As members of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, we are required to adhere to the Safe Sport policies and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all, which requires training for all players who are adults playing with minors.

Please note: Individuals will not be able to take the training until after they turn 18.

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How to Complete SafeSport Certification

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Registered Member:

If you are already registered in a membership category that requires annual training, you can access the course by logging into your Rugby Xplorer Membership Profile, and selecting accreditations. If a member has recently turned 18, they will be notified via email of the requirement to complete certification through Rugby Xplorer with instructions.

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Not registered:

If you are not already registered, you can use the following link to sign up for an RX profile and register to your club accordingly thereafter.

REGISTER NOW »

We appreciate your prompt attention to this important matter as we work together to ensure a safe, supportive, and compliant environment for all participants.

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If you have any questions or need assistance with the certification process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to USA Youth & High School Membership Coordinator, Sarah Dunbar at sarah.dunbar@usayhsrugby.org.

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Thank you for your cooperation and for being part of our ongoing commitment to protecting our rugby community.

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SafeSport Updates to come in 2025:

• SafeSport - Trained Core
• Refreshers 1, 2, and 3
• SafeSport has removed 25 minutes of video to reduce the amount of time it takes to complete the course
• Language, images, and content have been updated to make courses more accessible for those using assistive technology
• All courses have been updated to reflect the 2024 code as well as 2025 MAAPP

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