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Pillars of Support

Youth & Development

From Ball Grants and Match Day Tents that provide basic equipment teams need to be successful, to supporting youth & high school organizations launching new programs, we are helping to grow the game, from the ground up.

Youth Programs

Programs For Everyone

Youth Rugby Initiative

YRI helps physical education teachers incorporate flag rugby into their school programs to promote aerobic fitness and to teach teamwork and ball handling skills to students.

College Scholarships

We provide financial assistance to deserving student-athletes who demonstrate a strong commitment to academic achievement and rugby excellence.

Match Day Tents

The Match Day Tent Grant Program supplies co-branded 10’ x 10’ pop-up tents to youth and high school clubs nationwide. By offering essential equipment, we contribute to the growth of the game from grassroots levels.

A Ball 4 All

A Ball 4 All Program supplies rugby balls to organizations, ensuring proper equipment for America’s youth. By supporting youth and high school rugby teams, physical education curriculums, and community programs, we foster an early love for the sport.

Youth & Development
USA Youth & High School Rugby

Awarded $30,000 and partnered with USA Youth & High School Rugby to operate a national program that provides seed funding to new high school rugby programs. This initiative successfully establishes varsity and school-adopted club rugby teams across the United States, increasing access to the sport at the high school level.

Youth & Development
2024 Girls High School and Club National Championships

Awarded $3,000 to support referees at the Girls High School and Club National Championships on Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

Youth & Development
Urban Rugby Championship

USRF awarded $25,000 to Urban Rugby America for the Urban Rugby Championship. This event is exclusively dedicated to minority students from under-resourced communities across the country. It provides an opportunity for these students to connect, compete, and grow as they work towards the bright future we are collectively building.

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Youth & Development
ICEF Rugby

The Foundation provided ICEF Rugby with a $4,500 matching grant to provide support to their 4th and 8th grade rugby teams for transportation, coaching support, player equipment and food for all seven ICEF schools

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With your support, the Foundation could fund additional grants to make a difference in the lives of young rugby athletes.

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