Team Checklist


Pre-Tournament

Registration / Eligibility

  • Verify NCR Status: Ensure all players and coaches are registered and eligible with NCR through the sport 80 platform.
  • Submit PEV: Email your Player Eligibility Verification form to eligibility@ncr.rugby by April 1 (or within one week of qualification). Watch this help video for guidance. for guidance. *Updated PEV forms must be submitted in both the Fall and Spring seasons. We will not accept a PEV from the Fall season.
  • Verify Player Profiles: Ensure players review their broadcast information in Sport 80. This information will be publicly displayed on our NCR app.
  • Jersey Numbers: A link to submit numbers will be sent on Selection Saturday and must be submitted via the unique roster link by April 20. Numbers must remain consistent for each player throughout the tournament.

Travel and Logistics

  • Book tournament hotel: The CRC is a "Stay-and-Play" event and teams must use tournament hotels. Book within one week of qualification to secure your preferred rate. The deadline for booking hotels is April 17.
    • An opt-out fee will be applied to teams staying off-site or booking after the deadline.
    • If you would like to stay at a hotel not on this list, or have any questions regarding booking and travel insurance please call HBC Event Services at (505) 346-0522 and/or support@hbceventservices.com.
  • Arrange Transportation: Book air travel and local transport. Contact PRS Travel (NCR’s official agency) for assistance if needed.
  • Credentials: Submit forms for both Media and Medical credentials as required.
    • Please submit a request by April 21.

Health and Safety

Marketing & Gear

  • Download Tournament App: Necessary for real-time schedule updates, statistics, and event notifications.
  • Submit your team’s photos or videos to help us promote you.

Rules & Regulations

Arrival Checklist

Training Information: After completing all necessary pre-arrival requirements, your team contact will receive a link from Christine Varga to sign up for training/check in.

  • Each team is guaranteed a one-hour training session on half of a field.
  • Completed all pre arrival requirements and haven’t received an email within 48hrs? Email info@ncr.rugby.
  • Training location:Maryland SoccerPlex: Fields #18-20 (turf)
    • Men’s training: Thursday, April 23, 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Women’s training: Friday, April 24, 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Check In Location:
    • Both men's and women's check in will be located in front of the will call booth near the main entrance of the complex at the large white tent. Following check in, teams will have received their credentials and can then enter through the Team Entrance and set up in the Player Village.
    • Follow the map to the entrance of the Player village located to the left side of the Field house.
  • Check In Information:
    • Teams will check in 25-30 minutes before their allotted training session (i.e., training slot 9am-10am, check in at 8:30am). You will receive your finalized check in time within 5 days of the event.
    • Thursday: Check-in parking will be available near the facility entrance and the white check-in tent.
    • Friday: Designated parking will be marked near the field house lot. These spots are for teams actively checking in and must be cleared right after. Please don't park there unless you're checking in at that moment.
    • If your team is local and not attending a training session, you must email info@ncr.rugby to receive a check in time.
      • Local teams may request virtual check-ins within 1 week of the event by emailing info@ncr.rugby (Coaches will still need to head to the check-in tent to pick up team credentials prior to being welcome into the Player Village area).
    • Your team will receive the following during check in:
      • Credentials
      • Printed match rosters for the entirety of the weekend (1 for each match)
        • If an update needs to be made throughout the weekend, email info@ncr.rugby.
      • Pre-ordered t-shirts (if applicable)
      • Teams are eligible to receive the following credentials:
        • Rostered players: (15 max)
        • Coaches (3 max)
        • Medical (1 max). This credential requires pre-approval and a letter from your school.
        • Media (1 max). This role requires pre-approval by submitting the request to info@ncr.rugby
      • Credentials must be worn at all times - you will not be able to enter player zones or spectate in the stadium without this pass.
      • Sport80 NCR Membership E-Cards are required to check in.

Have any questions or concerns? Please contact info@ncr.rugby or your division commissioner.

Match Day information

Stadium Entry

Credentialed players and team staff may enter the stadium through any general admission gate, but teams are strongly encouraged to park in the team parking lot behind the Field house (driveway on the left of the building) and enter through the Team Village. Only credentialed team staff should be on the team vehicles, as credentials are required for the team lot.

Players and team staff will have access to all general admission areas inside the stadium (East stands, Spirit Hill).

Pre-match check in

Teams must check-in and submit their match rosters to their No. 4 table by kickoff two games prior to their match. Teams playing in the stadium will submit their rosters at the entry tunnel on the north end of the stadium.

If you are playing in one of the first two matches of the day, check in at the No. 4 table no later than 40 minutes before your scheduled kickoff time.

Pre-match flow

Outside the stadium, coin toss will take place at halftime of the game prior at the No. 4 table. Teams should be staged and ready to take the field at this point. Inside the stadium, the coin toss will take place at halftime of the game prior at the entry tunnel on the north end of the stadium.

Teams playing on fields 9, 11 (stadium) and 12 will warm up on Field 8. Teams on all other fields must warm up in their try zones. The use of cones, pads or any equipment above and beyond balls is prohibited from use in try zones. Warm-ups must conclude by halftime of the game prior to yours, as you’re due for coin toss and staging. Elongated warm-up times and tardiness to the coin toss will not be tolerated.

Taking the Field

For in-stadium matches, the production crew will notify the Red Hat when the broadcast has returned from commercial breaks which should occur no later than 2 minutes before the scheduled match. The Assistant Referees will line up the two teams at the Dead Ball Line 4 minutes before the scheduled match. The referee will be in front of both teams.

The Red Hat, located beside the No. 4, will advise the referee team that the players can enter the field. The Referee will advise both teams that they can enter the field. The Referee and Assistant Referees will run onto the field immediately after the teams have entered.

"Home" and "Away" team designations are clearly labeled on the schedule in the NCR app, and signs clearly marking "Home" and "Away" benches will be on every field. Please download the app and be prepared to take the appropriate bench.

Team Village

This is the designated and roped-off rest area reserved for team tents just northwest of the stadium overlooking the Team Drop off & Parking Lot and outside fields. Only credentialed players, coaches and staff will be allowed in this area, but it is not a secured space, and players will leave personal items at their own risk.

Teams may bring their own tents, as on-site tent rentals are not available. The maximum tent size is 10x10. Tents may be left overnight, at your own risk, but all contents of the tent must be packed up or thrown away every day.

Teams may have performance drinks and food on site, like bananas, oranges, bars, gatorade, etc., but they are restricted to the Team Village.

Teams are responsible for cleaning their areas and keeping them tidy at all times.

The Team Village is the only location at the Facility to serve as your team Home-Base for tents, gear, etc.

Contacts

Please send all questions to Membership Services at info@ncr.rugby.

Women's Director

Alycia Washington

washington@ncr.rugby
Men's Director

Brad Dufek

brad@ncr.rugby