The Firebirds' main focus to get kids out to have fun and play rugby. In rugby, there is a place for every body size and athletic ability. The Firebirds welcome both boys and girls to the sport of Rugby!
Join us anytime during the season and don't worry if you've never played the game before. Rugby is a life long sport. It is never too late to start!
Welcome to the Firebirds. We look forward to seeing you!
Registration to play rugby is a 2 step process* - registering and paying club dues with the Firebirds and registering and playing national dues with USA Rugby.
*Boys U16 and U19 have 3 steps to register
This is for your reference only. This does not need to be turned in.
We prefer if you can complete all requirements the same day, if possible.
Be sure to complete your registration in one sitting. The form will not be saved if you leave before it is completed and submitted.
You may return to a submitted form to add missing information.
For payment, we accept check made out Phoenix Rugby, cash, Venmo (@robspeers) or credit card swipe via Square in person, but the preferred option is for you to pay online during the SportEngine registration process.
Player Club Dues for the 2022-2023 Season:
$190 - U19 and U16 Tackle: Oct-April
$160 - Youth Tackle (U10, U12, U14): Oct - Feb
$100 - Youth Touch (U8/10, U12/14): Oct - Feb
*** Assistant Coaches & Team Managers get 50% discount on their child’s registration fee
*** Multiple Sibling Discount: $10 discount for each player in the same household registered with the Firebirds.
Club dues includes a uniform kit (socks, shorts, warm up shirt and match day tackle jersey (for U10/12/14) for the player to keep. For U16/U19 players, a match day Firebirds tackle jersey will be provided by the Club and will need to be returned to the Club after the game.
Reminder: dues are non-refundable and a season is not guaranteed.
Age Divisions
U19 - DOB 9/2/2003 - 9/1/2006
U16 - DOB 9/2/2006 - 9/1/2008
U14 - DOB 9/2/2008 - 9/1/2010
U12 - DOB 9/2/2010 - 9/1/2012
U10 - DOB 9/2/2012 - 9/1/2014
U8 - DOB 9/2/2014 or younger
Once your Firebirds online registration form is submitted, all emails listed will be placed in our email system. These emails frequently go into the junk folders. We send weekly emails during the season. If you are not receiving them, be sure to check your junk folder.
We suggest the following:
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Note: Do not mark Zelle payments as good or services. This designation deducts money from your payment to the Firebirds. You will be asked to cancel the incorrect Zelle transaction and resend payment.
Payment form | Code |
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Cash | CASHPAY |
Check made to Phoenix Firebirds | CHECK |
Venmo to Rob Speers (@robspeers) DO NOT MARK THIS AS GOODS OR SERVICES | VENMO |
Zelle: (602) 361-7978 or robspeers@hotmail.com DO NOT MARK AS GOODS OR SERVICES | ZELLE |
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Photo must be from waist up against a light or white solid background. Player should not be wearing a hat or sunglasses. If the player wears sports glasses, they may have them on.
Email photo (do not text) to yspeers@hotmail.com
Please take ID out of the plastic holder.
For ID Copy, upload a photo of your school ID. You may submit one of the following if student ID is unavailable: screenshot of electronic student ID on phone, passport, birth certificate, state issued ID, driver's license or permit.
Email photo (do not text) to yspeers@hotmail.com
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USA Registration is required every year and needs to be renewed on or after September 1, 2022.
Annual registration runs September 1 to August 31.
Each Boys U16 and U19 player AND ONE PARENT/GUARDIAN must signup/enroll in SportsYou.
Click here for information/instructions for SportYou.
Sports You uses:
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Located in Dublin, Ireland, World Rugby’s purpose is to grow rugby by making it more relevant and accessible, with a vision of a global sport for all, true to its values.
World Rugby is an international federation and a global movement comprising more than 500 million fans and 10 million players within 128 national member federations affiliated through six regional associations.
Our club has a well established board that works hard behind the scenes to provide the best rugby experience for our players, fans and community! As a 501(C)(3), we do things the right way and always make decisions in the best interest of our great club!
Hotline: (480) 331-5616
Men's Club Email: phoenixrugby@gmail.com
Women's Club Email: phoenixwomensrugby@gmail.com
Firebirds Youth Email: robspeers@hotmail.com
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