clubs & associations
Sask Rugby is the governing body for Rugby Union in the Province. As a contact team sport, insurance plays a significant role in how the sport is governed and operated. Rugby Canada, through the Provincial Unions, provides a National Insurance Program for all community rugby to access by becoming a member organization of their Provincial Rugby Union.
On this page, you will find all the information rugby organizations need to become a member, remain a member and how to utilize the benefits of that membership, which include an online registration and payment system, as well as how to find the information you need to run a successful rugby club or association.
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REGISTERING AS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION
Sask Rugby encourages and supports rugby development across the province. Registered Sask Rugby Member Organizations have access to the Rugby Canada registration system, insurance, and funding opportunities such as MAP grants. Rugby clubs, sub-unions, academy programs, and community mini rugby programs can become Member Organizations of Sask Rugby.
To become a Member Organization or to renew your membership with Sask Rugby, submit an online Membership Application Form with the following information:
- General information on your organization (name, description) that will be shared on www.saskrugby.com/findaclub
- Contact information for your organization (name, phone, address, email) that will be used to contact your group
- The name, phone number, email, and Rugby Canada Member ID of your President or main organiser
- The name, phone number, email, and Rugby Canada Member ID of your Treasurer or the individual responsible for your program's finances
- A contact list for your Board of Directors or Organising Committee including the name, position, phone number, email, and Rugby Canada Member ID for each Board Member (any file format)
- A list of your coaches and managers
Once the application is received, someone from Sask Rugby will follow up with you about membership dues and registration setup.
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MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
The purpose of the Sask Rugby MAP Grant program is to provide financial assistance to our member clubs and teams so that they may operate programs with quality access to training, coaches and competitions to retain current members and to develop new ones. Sask Rugby encourages new and innovative projects that directly increase the number of registered clubs, teams, and members.
Any registered Sask Rugby Member Organization in good standing can apply for a MAP grant once a season.
To apply for MAP funding complete the following:
- Register as a Sask Rugby Member Organization in the season you are applying
- Estimate your expenses for the season. Not all expenses will be considered, review the MAP Policy to see what is eligible for funding
- Complete the online MAP Grant Funding Application by May 31 in that season (late applications will not be accepted)
- Register all your members (players, coaches, officials) throughout the season. Sask Rugby will count your registered members for that season into your funding calculation (e.g. your 2022 MAP application will count your 2022 registrations)
- Collect receipts for expenses incurred throughout the season
- Complete the online MAP Grant Funding Follow-Up by October 31 in that season with receipts (failure to submit a follow-up on time will deem your application ineligible for funding)
- If funding is received, you must acknowledge and publicly recognize that the MAP support received from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation is derived from the proceeds of the sale of lottery tickets in Saskatchewan. Programs are encouraged to add the Sask Lotteries logo (below) to their websites or newsletters.
