MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Hey team. On this page you will find all things related to being a member of the Hudson Valley Rebel's Women's and Men's Team.

To play for the Hudson Valley Rugby Club, both Women and Men, you must:

1: Register as a HVRC Member

All new members and anyone attending practice are kindly asked to register with the club here:

2: JOIN THE CLUB'S DISCORD

All members must join the Club's Discord server. This is where we communicate critical information about matches, practices and other things.

Join the CLUB'S DISCORD SERVER

After joining, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you download the discord App on your phone and/or computer. It's much easier to use and keep up to date with messages.

DOWNLOAD DISCORD APP

3: Pay Your DUES

The Club Membership Dues Standard is where the Treasury posts its current policies regarding dues.

2024 Club Membership Dues are $150.

Game Day Dues are $20 a game.

All members will be sent an invoice to your email at the start of each year to pay Club Membership Dues.

Dues are to be paid electronically via the e-mailed invoice. Payment methods include Apple Pay and Credit Cards.

Game Day Dues are paid via our Pay Game Day Dues page or via Paypal or Venmo - you will be reminded on game day!

Please pay promptly.

And before you freak out about that number, take a moment to ponder what it gets you and the team. It pays for the grass under your feet, both during training and matches. It pays for the lines and equipment we use to play and hone our skills. It pays for referees and match day costs. It pays for the beer you drink and the food you eat when we host visiting teams. It gets us into the Empire GU league and tournaments. It pays for this website and all the fresh meat it brings in. It pays for the shirts we wear for each match.

It also pays for a load of other stuff that you don't need to worry about, but without it, there would be no rugby for you or any of your team mates. So please step up and help fund the team!

Read the full Club Membership Dues Standards here.

Any questions regarding dues please e-mail treasury@hudsonvalleyrugbyclub.com.

4: Register with USA RUGBY

Register with USA Rugby: In order to be eligible to play in matches for the Hudson Valley Rugby Club, you must be registered as an active player with USA Rugby, the national governing body for rugby union in the United States, via their platform Rugby Xplorer. When you register with USA Rugby you must be sure to do so as a team member of either the Women's Team or Men's Team of the Hudson Valley Rugby Club - i.e. let them know where your allegiances lie.

Rugby Player Insurance: Registering with USA Rugby will also provide you with player insurance, or what is often called CIPP. This will cost you about $90, and is mandatory for rugby players playing in official teams and leagues nationwide. The player insurance will provide you with a printable insurance card that can be used at any hospital if you are injured as a result of playing rugby with the team. Find out more at USA Rugby Insurance.

5: GET SOCIAL

The men's team is very active within our private Facebook group, sharing news, photos, match and training updates, player info and other important... and not so important stuff. Make sure you join to keep up to date with the lads and ladies, and all the mindful wisdom they share.

Also follow the men's team on Instagram.

Join the Men's Team Facebook Group Follow the Men's Team Instagram

For the women's team, please sign up to our private Facebook group.

Also, follow the women's team on Instagram!

Join the Women's Facebook Group Follow the Women's Team Instagram