Open PDF of Rugby Canada form for registration by clicking here

Open 2011 membership pack by clicking here

Note: to be fully registered we need the Rugby Canada from complete, Highland Membership form complete and full Payment

Registration – Melinda Timmins

E: registrations@highlandrugby.com

T: (519) 787-2780

Address: 22 Braeside Drive

Fergus

ON

N1M 2Y8

Ways to register.

Print off the forms fill them out and then either hand them to your Team Manager at Practice or mail them to the Address above.

Forms will also be available from the managers if you need them.

• · Registration

o    New players can register at any point through the year but will not be eligible to play in any games until they are fully registered with the club.  This is a liability issue and will be strictly enforced.

• · Refund Policy / Injuries

o    We cannot refund registration fees.  Once you register to play rugby, we must submit a large portion of your fee to the national and provincial rugby unions to cover insurance, league fees, etc.  Once submitted, we are unable to recover these fees.  They are the same for all players whether they play 1 game or 16.

o    Although injuries are unfortunate, they do happen in contact sports.  Please remember that we cannot refund registration fees for the reasons outlined above.

o    If you are injured playing rugby, it is essential that you notify your coach and the therapist in a timely fashion.  Rugby Canada insurance may cover the cost of necessary treatment, but we need to know so we can provide proper paperwork.

• Dress Code

o    As a Club we always want to have the right image be it on or off the field.

§  Game time

We ask all players to provide their own socks and shorts.  These must be White shorts and Green socks.  You are able to purchase them from the club at a reduced rate.See the Team Uniform section below.

§  Off the Field

We ask that player look respectable and presentable.  Highland shirt and smart trousers are preferred.

• Volunteers

o    Volunteers are needed to help any organization run smoothly, rugby is no exception.  If you have a skill or resource that could benefit the club, please let us know.  Ask yourself these few questions:

• Are you interested in helping coach? Becoming a qualified referee?
• Many of our players come from outside Fergus… can you help another player or parent with car-pooling?
• Do you know of a business or individual that would be interested in helping offset the cost of uniforms or equipment?  Many sponsorship opportunities exist
• Are you willing to help coordinate a fundraising activity?
• Do you have any interest in helping this club function more smoothly?
• Would you just simply like to get to know more

• · Fixtures & announcements

o    We will have a fixtures list at the beginning of the season Check our website www.highlandrugby.com for updated schedules and special announcements.  Most correspondence will be done by coaches at practice and/or email, but if you miss training use the website to stay up to date.

• · Have your say

o    If you have questions or constructive criticism please let us know.  We hope to maximize the enjoyment of all players and parents – by letting us know where we fall short, we can address any issues and hopefully resolve them.  Please speak with your coach or email info@highlandrugby.com

• Social Membership

o    With the social membership. Our goal with this new membership option is to encourage family members, former players and interested community members to become more active within the club

o    Benefits of social membership include:

• Invitations to all Senior mens and womens games and post-game activities
• Member card, with beverage discount
• Access to rental of clubhouse at discounted rate
• Invitation to touch rugby evenings in fall ($25 value – included in social membership)
• And more!

o    Supporter membership fees will be $50 for the 2011 season

• Team Uniform & Equipment

All players are expected to have the team uniform and basic rugby equipment. Team uniform consists of the following:

• Rugby jersey (provided by each team manager prior to games)
• White shorts (available for purchase through the club, see sizes & reg. form below)
• Green socks (available for purchase through the club, see sizes and reg. form below)

Basic equipment:

• Rugby cleats (or soccer cleats, mandatory)
• Mouth guard (mandatory)
• Scrum cap (optional, recommended for forwards)