This May, the Seattle Rugby Club is heading to the USA Rugby National Championship in Lemont, Illinois after winning our regional championship in Las Vegas.

We’re incredibly proud of what this group has accomplished. For many of our players, this is the highest level of competition they’ve ever reached—and an opportunity they’ve worked years to earn.

But getting there comes with a real cost.

The Challenge

We need to transport a traveling squad of 32 people—28 players, 2 coaches, and 2 medical staff—across the country.

Like many club-level teams, we are largely self-funded. Historically, players have covered significant portions of their own travel—including getting themselves home after the tournament.

Our Goal

We’re launching this fundraiser to cover essential travel costs and ensure we can get the full team to Nationals.

If we exceed our goal, every additional dollar will go directly toward:

We will be fully transparent about how funds are used and will share updates along the way.

Why This Matters

The Seattle Rugby Club isn’t just a team—it’s a community.

For 60 years, the club has been a place where people find structure, accountability, and lifelong friendships. We often describe it as a “big kids’ version of a boys and girls club”—a brotherhood (and sisterhood) that helps people stay on track, push themselves, and show up for something bigger than themselves.

This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate our 60th anniversary. Just weeks after Nationals, we’ll gather as a club for a formal anniversary event—an opportunity to reflect on our legacy and, hopefully, celebrate something even bigger.

How You Can Help

For our players, this is more than a trip—it’s a chance to represent our city, our club, and everything we’ve built together.

Thank you for helping us take the field at Nationals.

— Seattle Rugby Club