Here we present the costs related to rugby.
Before we get into detail, the summary is:
In general Total rugby costs to train and play for Warriors total approx. 20-30€ / month (including club membership, license and insurance), significantly below the average of 60-80€ / month for most other sports in Helsinki.
In order to play in official club games, you need the following 3 things:
to be an official member of a club, Warriors Rugby Club in your case, Which you do when you sign up via the form for your age group on this web page:
to buy a license to the national federation, SRL, (only needed if playing in games, recommended in general - 10€/year)
to have an insurance. (only needed for games, recommended in general - around 90€ / year)
Insurance and license go with the calendar year: from January 1 to December 31.
Therefore, we recommend you look to buy them at the start of the year in January.
As is always the case at Warriors Rugby Club, if you are new, you are free to try rugby and participate in trainings etc before committing.
Here is how you can purchase the 3 things you need:
How to pay club membership:
Membership contributes to various costs including training, coaching, games, transport to games, food on game days (for those under 18), match jerseys, social events throughout the year, individual coaching when requested.
Junior membership costs will be 20€ / month, and will be charged online and you will be able to manage it via your app of the club, clubee. Here are the forms to sign up.
How to pay the Suomen Rugbyliitto license and insurance:
You can buy it all here: https://info.suomisport.fi/en/
In summary, for juniors, the license price is 10€ per year, including a rugby ball the first time you join. The junior insurance is also much cheaper than seniors, and starts at 93€ / year, if you turned 18 in this year (born 2004 or later*).
If born 2003 or ealier, you will need to buy an adult insurance (from 220€) but will be allowed to play in senior games. In that case, contact directly Saku Kvist of Pohjan Tati, indicating your are coming from Warriors Rugby Club, at saku.kvist@pohjantahti.fi, or by phone at 050 460 4184.
Please note license and insurance are paid annually and the validity follows the calendar year (from January 1 to December 31). The earlier you buy, the better!
In summary, total rugby costs to play for Warriors total approx. 30€ / month, including club membership, license and insurance included, significantly below the average of 60-80€ / month for most other sports in Helsinki.
We are an inclusive sport and club, and if you need financial help to be able to participate, do not let money prevent you from playing rugby.
Contact your coach, tell him/her about your situation, and we will find a solution: we also have 2 scholarship grants awarded each season to help players facing difficult economic situations, more information from your coach!
