Tri-State Conference Dues & National Collegiate Rugby Dues
For the 2023-24 Season each team in the Tri-State Conference pays dues to the Conference of $500 dollars.
In addition to that each team must register with National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) and each individual player must register.
Here is a breakdown of what the funds are used for…
NCR Team fee and player fees
NCR is solely focused on the collegiate game and 100% of dues are invested in membership services and growing collegiate rugby.
Marketing & Promotion
NCR aggressively promotes our competitions and member accomplishment to elevate the sport of rugby with administrators, fans and the general public. We have a comprehensive digital marketing program that integrates social media, web and email.
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We reach over 12 million social media accounts and engage with 2 million accounts annually.
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Over 500,000 fans watch NCR matches via YouTube and our streaming partners.
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One million people visit ncr.rugby and collegiaterugbychampionship.com each year.
Administration & Insurance
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Advanced registration, scheduling and competition management tools through the SportsEngine platform.
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Custom liability and accident insurance that covers members when competing against all college programs in the U.S and internationally.
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Comprehensive eligibility policy and governance to ensure fair play and parity for our member schools.
The Tri-State Conference dues are used for…
An annual payment to the Referees Societies of Met NY and Upstate NY to facilitate referee training and development ($175);
Subsidizing teams that are poorly supported by their club sports office with transportation and referee payments as well as playoff support;
Balls and equipment as determined at the AGM each year;
Athletic Trainers, referees and fields for post season play.
Please register your team and players so that everyone has insurance coverage.
Thank you.