We have two levels of official membership in the San Francisco Fog Rugby Football Club — Players and Social Supporters. As a club member, you are eligible to participate in club business and you have all the rights and privileges of a member.
You do not need to be a member to attend practices or watch our matches, and we recommend you come to a few practices before becoming a full member.
Player
Annual Dues: $325-$500*
Players are team members who will play in league matches during the 15's season which runs from January through March each year, the team will also cover registration for players to attend tournaments throughout the season as well. As an official player:
You're invited to all practices and post-match socials
You'll be a player in our league matches
You’ll be player in IGR Tournaments including Bingham, NorAm and Rucktacular
You're allowed full participation in club meetings and are eligible to vote on club business
You're invited to our annual Team Banquet (end of year party)
You'll receive a team T-shirt for your season, and for new players, a Fog Rugby tie for special team events
You're expected to complete 10 hours of volunteer time with the team each year at our fundraising, recruiting, or community service events
*Further dues information —
For players that complete at least 10 volunteer hours in a year they can pay the reduced rate of $325, however players that don’t complete 10 hours will have to pay $500.
We offer many opportunities for players to complete volunteer hours throughout the year including fundraising, bringing equipment to practices and games, and helping the club to operate.
The Fog prides itself on being an all-inclusive team, see the section below on contacting the President about payment.
Social Supporter
Annual Dues: $150
Join the Fog as a Social Supporter, and dive into a fun and inclusive community!
Whether you're a rugby fan, looking to meet new friends, or support your longtime community, we’ve got a place for you to enjoy social events, watch games together, and connect with fellow enthusiasts in a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates all identities.
Come cheer for your team, share laughs, and make lasting memories!
As a Social Supporter:
You're invited to attend practices and matches as a spectator, as well as attend all post-match socials.
You’re encouraged to travel with and support the team at International Gay Rugby Tournaments and Festivals including the Bingham Cup, NorAm, and Rucktacular.
You're welcome to attend club business meetings and share your perspective during discussions, however this level of membership does not include voting rights.
You're invited to our private, end of year celebration—our annual Team Banquet
You'll receive a team T-shirt for the season (if the team creates one for the season)
Are encouraged to volunteer along with active players during fundraisers and events, but are not required to do so.
Be among the first to hear about our upcoming events and fundraisers.
Benefits are always changing and improving – check back regularly for updates, join our mailing list and follow us on social media.
What do my dues cover?
Your annual dues enable us to host our visiting teams during home matches, purchase equipment for the team, rent fields for games and practices, support our community through volunteer and community events, storage, and it helps keep the team running in a number of other ways. Dues also cover player registration at IGR Tournaments including Bingham, NorAm and Rucktacular
What if I can't afford to pay dues?
If you are unable to pay dues in full, or the cost is otherwise prohibitive for you, please get in touch with our President. The Fog is founded on inclusivity and we will make sure that, if you want to play, we have a place for you on our team.