For Immediate Release

July 26, 2021

Poughkeepsie, NY

Be Sure to Comply

Commissioners, Coaches, Administrators & Players,

Please note that the Women’s Teams in the Tri-State Conference are members of USA Rugby and the American Collegiate Rugby Association.

The Tri-State Men’s Teams are members of National Collegiate Rugby (NCR).

What does this mean?
If your team elects to play an opponent that is not of the same affiliation then there are requirements in place with which you must adhere.

The USA Rugby affiliated teams will need verification from the NCR team that:

1. Your opponent is a full member of USAR, or

2. Your opponent is a temporary 3-day member of USAR for the specified date of your match, or

3. Your opponent has secured a game-specific sanctioning agreement from USA Rugby for your intended game.

NCR affiliated teams scheduling a USA Rugby opponent need to comply for the game to be scheduled, sanctioned and officiated.

Obviously, with the Conference Schedule there are no issues but any out of conference games and spring schedules need to be verified.

Thank you for your attention to these requirements.