Safety Education and Background Screening Policy
USA Rugby, USA Youth and High School Rugby, and Rugby Oregon strive to provide a safe environment for everyone. In keeping with the standards of many sports organizations in America today, USA Rugby and USA Youth and High School Rugby have implemented a safety education policy and background screening process that helps ensure that the environment in its athletic programs at every level is as safe as possible. To this end, the organization requires annual training from, and performs criminal background screenings on, all coaches, administrators, volunteers and referees registered to all rugby teams and referee societies. The following requirements must be complete and current in order to work directly with Rugby Oregon players. Please send a copy of completion to info@rugbyoregon.com and retain a copy of all certifications for your reference.
Coach Education Status
To verify Rugby Oregon Coach Education Status, visit the Active Coach Credentials sheet.
- If you find errors, please contact info@rugbyoregon.com for corrections.
- If you previously coached for Rugby Oregon, but are unable to locate your name on the sheet above, please check the Inactive Coach Credentials sheet for your information and contact info@rugbyoregon.com to update your status.
- If you are a new coach, please scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the New Coach Submission form.
For all other inquiries, please contact info@rugbyoregon.com.
Member Education Requirements
All Participants
All Rugby Oregon participants must register annually with USA Rugby and USA Youth and High School Rugby. This includes players, volunteers, team managers, administrators, coaches, referees, and anyone who has contact with Rugby Oregon players or player information. There are No Exceptions. Active registration with USA Rugby and USA Youth and High School Rugby requires annual USOPC Safe Sport Training and biennial background screening by USA Rugby for all adult non-players. This requirement MUST be completed PRIOR to having ANY contact with Rugby Oregon players or player information. All Rugby Oregon participants must have an active status with USA Rugby and USA Youth & High School Rugby in order to guarantee team liability coverage. The annual registration cycle is September 1 – August 31.
| Requirement | Frequency | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Membership with USA Rugby and USA Youth & High School Rugby | Every Year | USA Rugby and USA Youth & High School Rugby | USA Rugby Registration |
| Background Screening | Every 2 Years | USA Rugby | USA Rugby Registration |
| Safe Sport Training | Every Year | USOPC / USA Rugby | USA Rugby Registration |
All Coaches
In addition to the training and requirements for All Participants, all Rugby Oregon Coaches must also complete, and remain current in, the following education requirements. The requirements below must be completed prior to the first team training session. Please send a copy of completion to info@rugbyoregon.com and retain a copy of all certifications for your reference.
| Requirement | Frequency | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby Ready | One Time | World Rugby | World Rugby Passport |
| Concussion Management | Every Year | World Rugby or NFHS | World Rugby Passport NFHSLearn |
| Double-Goal Coach: Coaching for Winning & Life Lessons | One Time | Positive Coaching Alliance | PCA Online Courses Coupon Code: USAYouthHSRugby30 |
All Contact Coaches
In addition to the training required for All Participants and All Coaches, all Rugby Oregon Contact Coaches must complete the following USA Rugby and Rugby Oregon requirements to be certified to coach contact rugby. The requirements below must be completed prior to the first team training session. Please send a copy of completion to info@rugbyoregon.com and retain a copy of all certifications for your reference.
| Requirement | Frequency | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Coach | One Time | World Rugby / USA Rugby | USA Rugby |
| Sudden Cardiac Arrest | Every Year | NFHS | NFHSLearn |
| Heat Illness Prevention | Every Year | NFHS | NFHSLearn |
| First Aid Training | Every 3 Years | World Rugby or NFHS or American Red Cross | World Rugby Passport NFHS Learn American Red Cross |
All High School Head Coaches
In addition to the training required for All Participants. All Coaches, and All Contact Coaches, Rugby Oregon High School Head Coaches must complete the following Rugby Oregon requirements to be certified as a High School Head Coach. The requirements below must be completed prior to the first team training session. Please send a copy of completion to info@rugbyoregon.com and retain a copy of all certifications for your reference.
| Requirement | Frequency | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Coaching | One Time | NFHS | NFHSLearn |
| Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs and Substances | Every 4 Years | NFHS | NFHSLearn |
Annual USA Rugby Training and Education
Generally, Rugby Oregon hosts a World Rugby Level 1 Coach (formerly L200) Course taught by USA Rugby near the beginning of each calendar year. Please see the USA Rugby Training and Education site for information on how to register, or contact info@rugbyoregon.com for assistance.
Additional Education Resources
World Rugby Passport
World Rugby’s home of online learning. Rugby Ready, a prerequisite for all Rugby Oregon coaches is located here.
USA Rugby Learning Center
Members can access the USA Rugby Learning Center by logging into Rugby Xplorer and clicking Learning Center in the menu.
Six Degree Sports
Six Degree Sports is offered through a partnership with USA Youth & High School Rugby. For more information, please visit their Coaching Platform page.
NFHS Learn
Most of the Rugby Oregon Coach Education requirements can be completed at the NFHS Learn site.
The Rugby Site
Access to The Rugby Site is through a partnership with Rugby Oregon. Contact us for access information at info@rugbyoregon.com.
New Coach Submission
Ready to join Rugby Oregon as a Coach? Please fill out and submit the form below:
NOTE: Please only complete this form one time. Additional submissions will create duplicate records. To update your Credentials on the Active Coach Credentials sheet, look for an email requesting updated credentials, or contact us at info@rugbyoregon.com with any updates.