Recognized Benefits

Benefits for Recognized Benefits Members

1. Eligible to play EPRU members (Full, Associate and Recognized) in good standing within the EPRU.
2. Included on the EPRU mailing list and the electronic Listserve and will be sent meeting notices, minutes of meetings, and other Union materials.
3. Eligible to receive the EPRU Handbook at no cost.
4. Eligible to receive the "Keystone Collegiate Communicator" (newsletter for college teams) and submit articles to same.
5. Eligible for all EPRU Clinics (Coaching, Refereeing, Medical, etc.) at member rates.
6. Access to all Union services (Match Secretaries Clearinghouse, Union Shop, etc.)
7. Access to USA Rugby's discounted insurance coverages.
8. Access to medical trainers through EPRU Medical Committee.
9. Eligible for referees from the Referees Society.
10. Eligible for referee visits by the Referees Society to explain Laws, etc.

1. Eligible for representative play at the EPRU and MARFU level.
2. Eligible to participate in the EPRU's league (divisional play) system (Recognized Members bracket). Currently a Recognized Members bracket is only available for Women's Collegiate teams.

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Benefits for Associate Members

1. Eligible for all EPRU clinics (Coaching, Refereeing, Medical, etc.) at member rates.
2. Eligible for referees from the Referees Society.
3. Eligible for representative play at the EPRU and MARFU levels.
4. Eligible to participate in the EPRU's league (divisional play) system.
5. Eligible to play teams from other Unions.
6. Access to EPRU Match Secretaries Clearinghouse and other Union services.
7. Eligible for all mailings done by the Union (meeting notices, minutes, announcements, etc.) and other Union materials and the electronic Listserve.
8. Eligible to receive the EPRU Handbook and receive copies of the Collegiate newsletters, as well as submit articles.
9. Access to USA Rugby's discounted insurance coverages.
10. Access to medical trainers through EPRU Medical Committee.
11. Eligible for referee visits by the Referees Society to explain Laws, etc.

Benefits for Full Members

1. Eligible for all EPRU Clinics (coaching, refereeing, medical, etc).
2. Eligible for referees from the Referees Society.
3. Permitted one (1) voting member at all EPRU meetings.
4. Eligible to run for Union offices and serve on Committees.
5. Eligible for representative play at the EPRU, MARFU, and USA levels.
6. Eligible to participate in the EPRU league (divisional play) system.
7. Eligible to participate in the MARFU and USA Championships.
8. Eligible to play teams from within & outside MARFU.
9. Eligible to host incoming tours and go on tour outside the USA.
10. Eligible to host tournaments and apply for sanctioning of same by the Union.
11. Eligible to bid on and host EPRU, MARFU and USA events.
12. Access to EPRU Match Secretaries Clearinghouse and all other services provided by the Union.
13. Eligible for all mailings done by the Union (minutes, announcements, etc.) inclusion on the Union electronic Listserve and receive copies of the Members List.
14. Eligible to receive the EPRU Handbook and copies of the Collegiate newsletter, and submit articles to same.
15. Access to USA Rugby's discounted insurance coverages.
16. Access to medical trainers through EPRU Medical Committee.
17. Eligible for referee visits by the Referees Society to explain Laws, etc.