Formed in 1997, MYRA is a Michigan non-profit corporation and IRS 501(c)(3) public charity that does business as “Rugby Michigan” and is the official governing body of youth rugby in the State of Michigan. MYRA operates under State Rugby Organization (“SRO”) guidelines established by the United
States of America Rugby Football Union (USA Rugby) and provides boys and girls high school aged students with rugby competitions each Spring, Summer and Fall. MYRA is also working to establish educational programs and competitions for middle-school aged and younger
students.

 

MYRA is governed by a Board of Directors and Executive Committee elected by the Board annually. Any new club desiring to compete in one of MYRA’s sponsored leagues must apply in writing to the Secretary. MYRA holds its annual meeting in January of each year. Applications for club admission may be considered at the at any time. 

MYRA requires every player, coach, administrator and club to enroll in USA Rugby’s Club and Individual Participation Program (“CIPP”) administered by Rugby Xplorer in order to participate in MYRA programs and events. The per player registration fees are used to cover both MYRA’s operations and the cost of USA Rugby's governing structure, coaching clinics and basic liability insurance provided to its members. General information about CIPP enrollment and frequently asked insurance questions is available at www.usarugby.org. 

For more information, please feel free to email any of our officers.