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The Season's first practice begins January 6th. It's time to finalize things. Here are the steps, included with links.
Step 1. Register you'll also want to join our email list and facebook page to keep updated

Step 2. Complete your registration for the Cavaliers by updating your profile.

In order to complete your profile you'll need your user ID and Password which you created in step 1. ALL fields in the profile MUST be completed. You'll also need your medical insurance information. The parent consent to treatment, waiver of Liability and eligibility, and our refund policy are also discussed on the profile page and you must note on the page if you agree with the policy. Finally you'll be asked whether you want the Cavaliers to register your child with USA rugby /California rugby or you prefer to do it by yourself. All participants must do this in order to compete at any level.

Step 3) pay the club dues and uniform costs.
Here's the breakdown for fees:
Club fees for all ages is 200.00
USA Rugby/ California rugby fees is $30.00 for middle school age students and $40.00 for high school age students. If you elect to Have The Cavaliers register you on your behalf your club fees will be $230.00 for middle school students and $240.00 for High school students.
If you choose to register yourself with USA Rugby/ California Rugby you will need to write another check and complete a second registration process. Please note that all players MUST be registered with USA rugby and California Youth Rugby.

Uniforms are $70.00. You will receive a Jersey, Shorts, and Socks. Sizes are noted on the profile page you filled out in step 2.
Payments are accepted through our website via this link http://pleasantonrugbyclub.com/pleasantonrfcstore.html. Checks are also accepted. Please send all checks to the club treasure, Kevin Miller, at the following address: 4678 Whiting St Pleasanton, ca 94556. California State taxes apply to any purchased items.

Please note that a late registration fee will apply after January one. Additionally if you register now, recruit a new player, you'll receive a discount on your club dues so register now.