USA Rugby CIPP Registration

What is CIPP?

The actual term means Club and Individual Participation Program.
But in general terms it refers to being registered with USA Rugby. If you are currently registered, go to http://membership.usarugby.org and open either the Public Rosters or Check Member Status options to find your information.

The Public Roster feature will open any current club’s roster by typing the club name  ("Minnesota Valkyries Rugby Club").  To open your club's roster, click the correct name in the drop down menu and click “Go.”  If you are currently registered, your name, registration period, role, and member (CIPP) number will appear.

The Check Member Status option will open any currently registered individual’s public record. Go to http://membership.usarugby.org and click Check Member Status. Type your full name, select the correct record, and click “Go.”  Your registration will open including your club affiliation(s), membership expiration date, and member (CIPP) number.

What are my benefits?

Not only will you be a member of the fastest growing sport in America, you can also take advantage of other great member-only benefits.  Such as, discounts at sports stores, travel and...

Player Insurance!
A new addition to USA rugby membership benefits.

Zurich Rugby Accident Insurance

• Included in the cost of a USA Rugby membership
• Covers accidents incurred at sanctioned rugby events (practices, games, travel to games, etc.)
• $1,000 disappearing deductible
• Available even if a player doesn't have primary healthcare coverage!

Valkyries joined forces with other all-star Midwest players to represent USA at the 2011 Senior Women's Nations Cup in Canada.  Despite the Eagles valent efforts, USA went winless against England, Canada, and South Africa.  The arcived article below is a preview to the games and shows the entire traveling roster.

Women’s Eagles Assemble for Nations Cup Play

July 26, 2011
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Boulder, Colo. -
The USA Women’s Eagles Roster has been selected for the 2011 Women’s Nations Cup beginning in Canada on August 2.  The team will be assembling in Buffalo, New York on Saturday, July 30 to begin training and will face England, Canada, and South Africa on their quest to capture the Women’s Nations Cup.

The team of 27 will train in Buffalo for just one day before traveling up to Appleby College on August 1 where all teams will be hosted.

“Our preparation has been very limited with only a 4 day camp a month ago before we assemble for the Nations Cup,” said Head Coach Pete Steinberg.  “But I know that the players and the staff are up for the challenge.”

Women’s Collegiate All-Americans Assemble for Play

July 27, 2011
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The Women’s Collegiate All-American team has assembled in Lake Placid, NY to prepare for their two matches against the CIS All-Canadian Team in the Can-Am Tournament.  The team has been training together since July 25 and will remain in New York until August 1.

USA Rugby CEO & President of Rugby Operations Nigel Melville sees the two game outing for the Women’s Collegiate All Americans as a great step forward for the development of the Women’s College Rugby. 

“This is a great development opportunity for these players, getting to play on the All-American side is hopefully the beginning for many of these players to eventually step up and play for the Women’s Eagles one day”.

The WCAA will play their first match at Ken Wilson Field, Saranac Lake, NY on Thursday, July 28 at 6 P.M. EDT and the second match will be played at Bloomingdale Field, Bloomingdale, New York on Sunday, July 31 at 3:30 P.M. EDT. 

2011 WOMEN’S COLLEGIATE ALL-AMERICAN TOURING SIDE

• Kyle Armstrong (Penn State)
• Evelyn Ashenbrucker (UCSD)
• Alyssa Baccarella (MIT)
• Candace Barley (Lee University)
• Ryan Carlyle (South Carolina)
• Justina DeBruzzi (Univ. St. Thomas)
• Elizabeth Fierman (Northeastern)
• Lisa Henneman (Penn State)
• Brittany Houston (UW-Milwaukee)
• Kristi Jackson (BYU)
• Morgan Johnson (North Dakota State)
• Joanna Kitlinski (Grand Valley State)
• Kendra Klump (MSU Mankato)
• Rebekah Knappe (Colorado State)
• Melissa Krug (Univ. Minnesota-Twin Cities)
• Katie Lorenz (UNC-Chapel Hill)
• Tyra McGrady (Indiana)
• Laura Miller (St. Mary’s College of Maryland)
• Katie O’Malley (Stonehill)
• Nwakaego (Kay) Onyekwere (Penn State)
• Kara Remington (BYU)
• Kimber Rozier (UNC-Chapel Hill)
• Rachel Ryan (Wyoming)
• Wendy Sherman (Colorado State)
• Rebekah Siebach (BYU)

Rugby fans exhibit respect others could follow

Rugby's proof that fans can cohabitate in peace, even among most bitter of rivals

With the recent brutal assault of a Giants supporter by Dodger fans after a baseball game in L.A., it is time once again for the sporting world to take stock of what is expected from its fans.

If anyone needs proof that fans can cohabitate in peace, even among the most bitter of rivals, they should go to a rugby match.

Photo courtesy: (BBC.co.uk)