WHO CAN PLAY RUGBY?
ANYONE, NO RUGBY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!
COME PLAY RUGBY WITH THE HIGHLANDERS!
We are running U8 - U14 Open House Sessions for the first three Sundays in November. No registration required. Come and try Rugby!
U8 & U10 - 9AM, U12 - 10AM, U14 - 12PM at Novato High School, 3rd, 10th and 17th of November
2024-25 Winter Youth and High School Registration now open!
Youth Season runs from November through March with Home and Away weekend matches on Sat/Sun depending on field availability. Girls HS season runs November through May3, 2025
Click Here to Register for Winter 24-25 Season
Text "Rugby" to 414-249-6080 for updates
Follow us on Instagram:
Marin Highlanders Instagram
Girls MS and HS Team Instagram
Regular Winter Weekday youth TRAINING SCHEDULE Preview:
Under 8s practice Wednesdays from 4-5pm (Location TBD)
Under 10s and 12s Monday and Wednesday practice
4-6pm - or dark
(Location TBD)
Under 14s/Middle School practice Tuesday and Thursdays, 4-6pm (or dark at Marin City Rugby Field)
Girls Middle School /High School practice Tuesday and Thursdays, 4-5.30pm (Location TBD)
Boys JV practice Tuesday and Thursday 4-6pm at Hall Middle School
Boys Varsity practice 4-6pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays at Hall Middle School
Our Home matches look to be set for San Rafael High School, and Redwood High School.
Our Away matches are generally within an hour of Marin County
Our Teams
- U8 - Girls and Boys, Flag Rugby. Must be under 8 years old on Sep 1st of the current year.
- U10 - Girls and Boys. Coed Tackle, Two weight classes - Lights & Opens. Must be under 10 years old on Sep 1st of the current year.
- U12 - Girls and Boys. Coed Tackle. Two weight classes - Lights & Opens. Must be under 12 years old on Sep 1st of the current year.
- Boys Middle School - Must be under 14 years old on Sep 1st of the current year or in 6th, 7th or 8th grade.
- Girls Middle & High School - Must be in either Middle or High School.
- Boys High School - Varsity and Junior Varsity.
PLEASE DIRECT ALL ALL QUESTIONS HERE:
Youth Rugby (U8 -U14/MS) -
James Thompson: james@laserver.co.uk
Boys High School Rugby-
John Vantress: johnbvantress@gmail.com
Girls Middle School/High School Rugby-
Celeste Perez: celesteperez@gmail.com
Registration will take part in two steps. Both Registration steps are mandatory.
First, registation is with the Marin Highlanders,
Click Here to Register with the Highlanders for Winter 24-25 Season
Second registration is with NorCal/USA Rugby.
Follow the instructions below
Rugby Xplorer Information
OVERVIEW
The Marin Highlanders Rugby Football Club operates under the national governing body, USA Rugby, which requires all players to be registered on their online platform called Rugby Xplorer. Once you complete your Highlanders registration on Sports Engine, please follow the steps below to also register for the season on Rugby Xplorer.
HOW TO REGISTER THROUGH RUGBY XPLORER
1) Go to RUGBY XPLORER website (link opens in new tab).
2) Enter your email address
-If you have an existing Rugby Xplorer account, you will be prompted to log in - go to step #6
-If you do not have a Rugby Xplorer account, you will be prompted to create one:
3) Create your account and sign up (make sure “USA Rugby” is selected in the Rugby Region field)
4) Verify your account from the email you entered
5) Create your password and confirm
6) Log into your account
7) Click "Register" in the upper left hand corner of the screen
8) Click "Find a Club"
9) Select the person you want to register (if listed) or click "Link a New Person" and enter their information.
10) Search "Marin Highlanders Rugby" in the search bar and select it
11) Choose "Player/Coach/Admin" depending on what you are registering as, then choose your "Registration Type" and choose "Season" under the "Duration" drop down
12) Confirm all personal information is correct and update your emergency contact details
13) Agree to the terms and conditions
14) Process payment,
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Please checkout these step by step instructional videos below on completing the RugbyX process!
Financial Aid and Scholarships are available for our Club registration.
Please contact James Thompson (james@laserver.co.uk) for Youth players (U8 - U14)
John Vantress ( johnbvantress@gmail.com) for High School Players
Celeste Perez (celesteperez@gmail.com) for Girls MS/HS players
HIGHLANDERS CLUB SUPPORTERS WEAR AND PLAYER Jersey/ EQUIPMENT
T & B Sports in San Rafael is the Home of the Highlanders for training and supporters gear.
Team practice jerseys will be avalable to pick up in late November when our order arrives.
Come down and visit the shop for all your supports gear ; hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants duffle/cinch bags, and team hats.
Everything is available for walk in and/or online purchases (link below).
2024-25 Club Training Jerseys
(COMING SOON)
We are massively excited to announce that we have continues to grow our partnership with T&B Sports in San Rafael. This year families will be able to take proof or registration receipt to T&B Sports in San Rafael to pick up this years new Paladin rugby training jersey for ages U8 - U14/MS.
For our U8-U12's these jerseys are dual training and match day jerseys. For U14-U18 (Middle School, JV, Varsity) players, these will be the new club training jerseys for this season.
Make sure you drop by T&B Sports at 1345 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901 for your rugby needs, scrum caps, hoodies, mouth guards, tape, socks, etc.
HIGHLANDERS ONLINE SUPPORTERS SHOP NOW OPEN
(LINK BELOW)
Highlanders Spritwear
For a larger selection of spirit wear please visit the site below. 12% of all proceeds go directly to the club!
