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!

2022-2023 Registration is now open

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. 

Important notes to the Firebirds registration process

• Firebirds' club dues will be collected at the end of the registration form.  The form will automatically send you to the payment section.
• All waiver and acknowledgement forms are collected electronically in the registration form.  No more paper documents!
  • Mandatory:  all electronic waiver and acknowledgement forms must have the player and all parent/guardian names typed in the form.

*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.

Step 1: Complete Firebirds Online Registration, Dues Payment, Photo and ID submission

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.

LINK:  CLick here to complete firebirds' registration for your player now.

FIREBIRDS CLUB DUES PAYMENT (separate to USA Rugby fees)

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. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PLAYER'S UNIFORM WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL REGISTRATION ITEMS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.

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

Important email communication information

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:

• add PhoenixFirebirds@hotmail.com as a contact
• mark PhoenixFirebirds@hotmail.com as a safe sender

Attention Northern Arizona players and Parents:

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Payment through the registration system is preferred.  Should you need to pay with an alternative form, use these codes

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.

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Step 1A: Submit photo of player (in addition to USAR requirement)

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 

Step 1B: FOR BOYS AND GIRLS U16 &u19 DIVISIONS ONLY

Submit  School ID of player (in addition to USAR requirement)

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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STEP 2: COMPLETE USA RUGBY REGISTRATION - Create a Rugby Explorer account AND pay registration fee

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.

LINK: CLICK here to complete USA Rugby Registration for your player now

Step 3 (Boys U16 and U19 divisions only): Enroll in the team sportsyou group

Each Boys U16 and U19 player AND ONE PARENT/GUARDIAN must signup/enroll in SportsYou. 
Click here for information/instructions for SportYou.

All players must notify the coaching staff via SportsYou if you will not be playing a match or going to practice.

Sports You uses:

• Notify coaches of absence from a match or practice
• Game day line ups
• Last minute changes
• Upload photos to share

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Although it is not mandatory for a player, we highly encourage the player and their parent visit World Rugby and create an account.  there is a bunch of reference materials and great free  online classes.