Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference

August 27, 2020 - We are sad to announce that due to the COVID -19 virus, the MARC is canceling the Fall 2020 regular and post season play. The MARC will not sanction competitive collegiate rugby for the Fall of 2020.

The Board of Directors voted not to sanction MARC play in the 2020 Fall for Men’s DIAA, Men’s and Women’s DII, Men’s Small College and Men’s Fall 7s. This decision did not come easy but majority of our members are unable to compete or participate in off campus activities due to university guidelines. The MARC will be working with the NCR and ACRA to assist our members during these challenging times.

If our members are able to participate in on campus or other activities, they should follow their state, local, and federal guidelines. The MARC has members spread across 5 states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Our members also need to follow their university, NCR, ACRA, and USA Rugby guidelines for all team activities including the need to register players, coaches and their team with appropriate entity for insurance purposes if you are allowed to participate on campus or in other activities.

The MARC will continue to monitor changes and update our members as they happen. The Board will convene to discuss the steps going forward with the Spring 2021 season. Even though we will not be having a Fall season we encourage our members to stay active on campus and in their community. Thank you for your understanding.

Stay safe and healthy,

John Gulden

MARC President