There are currently 30 women's collegiate teams in the EPRU competing in three divisions.
The Division I teams compete for the right to advance to the MARFU Women's Collegiate Division I Championship, the USA Rugby Women's Collegiate Division I Sweet 16 and the USA Rugby Women's Collegiate Division I National Championship.
The Division II teams compete for the right to advance to the MARFU Women's Collegiate Division II Championship and the USA Rugby Women's Collegiate Division II National Championship.
The EPRU Women's Collegiate Division III was created to give the newly formed Recognized Members competition. These teams compete for the right to advance to the East Coast Collegiate Division III Championships.
Organize the league's playoff system and championship event
Oversee and coordinate an All-Star program.
Provide timely communications and support to club officers regarding their obligations to the Union, coaching and refereeing courses, and other relevant, upcoming events.
Interact with college officials to promote rugby and foster positive relationships between the college, the rugby clubs and the EPRU.
Provide clubs with materials and sources of information to improve their club; including those dealing with player skills, coaching, Laws of the Game, safety, behavioral matters relating to the image of rugby, fundraising, etc.
Facilitate conflict resolutions between member clubs involving match scheduling, etc.
Encourage and promote clubs' support for community service projects.
Issue policies that are conducive to both maintaining a positive image of rugby and providing a quality experience for all involved.
Be responsive to clubs and schools regarding rugby-related issues of concern.
Represent a club's best interests in dealings with other governing bodies and the Referees Society.
Publicize positive aspects of collegiate rugby via the Union website and rugby publications.
Support member clubs who host a Territorial Union championship event.
Play an active role on the Territorial Union's Collegiate Committee.
7th Annual East Stroudsburg Player Development Camp
- for all male and female high school and collegiate players Contact: Kevin Castner, castner@live.com, phone: 570-460-2626, more details
Shippensburg Women Win National Division 2 Title
- SHIP shuts out U Minnesota-Duluth 47-0 for the championship., more details
04/01/08
Reach Thousands of Rugby Players
- How? Advertise on the EPRU Website! Tournaments, Fundraisers, Businesses, Club Sponsors, Rugby Suppliers, etc. High hit volume and low prices.. , more details
03/20/08
REMINDER New Address ? Phone? Email ? Report Your Team Officer Changes
- ALL teams are required to contact the EPRU Secretary IMMEDIATELY after the election or appointment of new club officers OR any change in address, phone or email. Include MAILING addresses !!! Contact: Dana Bateman, secretary@epru.org, more details
02/20/08
USA Rugby Membership System Information Update (CIPP)
- IMPORTANT - Please read the latest information on CIPP enrollment and other membership items. Contact: Kristin Richeimer, kricheimer@usarugby.org, phone: 303-539-0300 x103, more details
01/22/08
Making Rugby Safer - Obtaining a Trainer
- Have you read the EPRU's proactive safety practices "Making Rugby Safer"? If not, please take the time to do so. Do you have an ATC at your matches? Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, more details
07/23/07
6th Annual East Stroudsburg Rugby Player Development
- Consistently Providing a Superior Rugby Camp Experience Contact: Kevin Castner, Camp Director, castner@enter.net, phone: 570-460-2626, more details
07/05/06
RUGBY SAFETY: Free Tool Kit on Concussions
- The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has made available a valuable and free tool for all rugby coaches, players and parents. More than 300,000 people sustain sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries every year in this country., more details
There are currently 30 women's collegiate teams in the EPRU competing in three divisions.
