There’s plenty happening around Liberty this month! From rugby academies and holiday fundraisers to celebrating our players, here’s what’s new.
Upcoming Events
Bring a Friend! Youth Rugby Academies
Know someone curious about rugby? Bring them to one of our upcoming academies! No experience needed—just come ready to play and have fun.
- November 14, 10AM-12PM at Renton Community Center / Cedar River Park
- December 5, 10AM-12PM at Issaquah Valley Elementary
Academy details and registration
Design Liberty’s 2027 Sweatshirt!
Calling all creative players, parents, and alumni! Help design our next club sweatshirt and show your Liberty pride.
Learn about the design contest
Support Liberty Rugby
Win a Seahawks Weekend for Four!
Don’t miss your chance to win four tickets to a closed Seahawks practice on December 12, plus four lower-level tickets and parking for the Seahawks vs. Giants game on December 13!
See the Seahawks raffle details
Holiday Fundraisers: Pies, Wreaths & More!
Get ready for the holidays while supporting Liberty Rugby!
Holiday Wreaths & Poinsettias: Shop for festive decorations and gifts through our annual holiday fundraiser.
Willamette Pies: Thank you to everyone who participated! We have a limited number of extra pies, cobblers, and cheesecakes available. You can also purchase a pie to donate to veterans, families in need, or first responders.
We could use a few volunteers to help distribute pies between 2:00 and 6:30 PM. Contact Jo at 425-577-0235 if you can help.
Pie fundraiser updates and details
2027 Registration Is Open!
Register before January 1 to lock in current club dues!
The board approved a 10% registration increase for 2027. Depending on the team, we haven’t raised dues in two to four years. This adjustment helps cover rising costs for fields, equipment, referees, and other club operations.
| Team | Current | New* |
|---|---|---|
| Flag | $165 | $181 |
| U12 | $180 | $198 |
| U14 Boys | $240 | $264 |
| U15 Girls | $240 | $264 |
| HS Boys & Lady Liberty | $295 | $325 |
*New dollar amounts pending final confirmation.
Financial assistance remains available to help keep rugby accessible to all families.
Cheers from the Sidelines: Congrats Lady Liberty!
A huge shout-out to Lady Liberty for finishing 8th out of 16 teams at the 2026 National Championships—their best finish yet! Only the best were invited and Lady Liberty were the only team from Washington! We’re proud of our players and coaches for representing Liberty with determination, teamwork, and heart.
Living Liberty: Family. Integrity. Respect.
See someone living our values of family, integrity, and respect?
Whether it’s a player, parent, coach, or volunteer, we want to recognize the people who make Liberty special!
Tell us what you saw or how they made an impact. We’ll feature nominations in upcoming newsletters.
Nominate someone Living Liberty!
You can also find the nomination form anytime on our homepage.
In Our Community
Valley Rugby: Training & Toy Drive
Offseason Training: Valley is offering informal skills and touch rugby sessions every other week beginning in December for HS JV and varsity players. Dates and locations are coming soon!
Annual Toy Drive: Help Valley support Valley Cities, a behavioral health clinic in Kent. Drop off toys at Doofers, Dubtown, The Harp, or the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington.
Growing Girls Rugby on the Eastside
Our neighbors in the Snoqualmie area are working to introduce more girls to rugby! Their focus is on welcoming new players and expanding opportunities for girls to discover the sport.
Questions? Reach out to John Delport at Johndelport78@gmail.com
Player Voices:
Liberty Rugby Club means more than just playing a sport. For me, it’s been a way to build brotherhood and understand the strength of teamwork. Being a part of something bigger than myself, Liberty Rugby Club provides a sense of community and belonging and has helped me develop both physically and mentally. Through my experiences, i have learned valuable life skills and created lasting friendships.
Thanks for being part of the Liberty Rugby family. See you on the pitch!
Leave a Reply