Celebrating 50 years of Dayton Rugby! 1974-2024
Weekend Schedule!
Friday, October 4th
- Golf Outing at Noon (registration closed)
- 4:30PM (or sooner!) – Gathering at Warped Wing – 26 Wyandot St., Dayton, OH 45402
Saturday, October 5th
Triple header at the Dayton Rugby Grounds with the banquet in the evening at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner
- Rugby Matches at Dayton Rugby Grounds – 620 Shiloh Dr, Dayton, OH 45415
- D4 Men at 11am
- D3 Men at 1pm
- D2 Women at 1pm – New time!
- Banquet at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner – 1400 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
- Doors Open at 6pm – Gather for team photos
- Dinner at 7pm
- Order of Ceremonies
- Opening remarks
- Club History & Accomplishments
- Club Recognitions
- Past Presidents Recognition
- Centurions Recognition
- In Memoriam
- HOF Presentation
- Signed All Blacks Jersey Auction
- Thank you & Closing Remarks
Sunday, October 6th
High School 7s at the Dayton Rugby Grounds
- High School 7s at 10am – NEW TIME!
- Includes both boys and girls sides
Invitation
Invitation from Dayton Area Rugby Club President:
Thank you for your previous/continuing support of Rugby in Dayton. Please join us on this milestone for the many teams that have called Dayton home over the last 50 years. Dayton has an incredible rugby history, with teams achieving national championships in 15s and 7s, across men’s and women’s teams.
Please come and celebrate this incredible past at the formal banquet and Inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony on the 5th Oct.
I hope you will be able to join us for the activities planned during this celebration to include a golf outing 4th Oct, home games for both men’s and women’s senior teams on 5th Oct, formal banquet after the rugby, and high school 7’s tournament on the 6th Oct at the Dayton Rugby Grounds all hosted by Dayton Area Rugby Club.
Pre-registration and ticket purchase is required ahead of the formal banquet on Sat 5th Oct. We have kept the price as reasonable as we can, but this requires an accurate head count. Please register here 50th Anniversary Registration so everyone can see who is coming and we can prep appropriately. More details in the following pages.
With huge thanks to Jason Sattler, we will be auctioning a New Zealand Signed Rugby Jersey at the banquet!! Do not miss out on this rare opportunity to own an incredible piece of rugby memorabilia of current and previous New Zealand Rugby legends.
You are invited to share your digital photos on our google drive. Thanks to all who have submitted photos so far! – DAYTON RUGBY 50th PHOTOS – Google Drive We will have the ability to scan physical photos at Saturday’s banquet. Please bring any that you wish to scan and add to the DARC digital collection. Please clearly label each photo with your name, to ensure we return the originals to you. Unlabeled photos may not be returned.
A 50th Anniversary polo shirt is available to order please see the details in the following pages. Shirts can be ordered here – Special Edition 50th Anniversary order form
Since joining Dayton rugby in 2008 I have seen DARC grow from playing at a makeshift field at Carillon Historical Park, erecting and dismantling goal posts made from plumbing, to enjoying the beauty of Eastwood Metro park, but not the restrictions or goose droppings, to now owning and operating our own property and rugby fields in Harrison Township for over ten years. We have a growing, energized women’s team, high-level youth rugby programs to generate and maintain rugby talent in Dayton, two men’s teams allowing us to develop talented young players and put to use the knowledge and experience of our veteran players. DARCs future is bright and there is much to celebrate. I look forward to meeting you all for a weekend of rugby, celebrating our first 50 years and looking forward to the next 50 years of Dayton Rugby.
With you,
Graham Hunter DARC President
Event Schedule
Friday, October 4th
- Golf Outing (registration closed)
- Contact – John Tate, john.tate@crown.com
- 4PM – Gathering at Warped Wing – 26 Wyandot St., Dayton, OH 45402
Saturday, October 5th
Triple header at the Dayton Rugby Grounds with the banquet in the evening at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner
- D4 Men at 11am
- D3 Men at 1pm
- D2 Women at 1pm
- Banquet at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner – 1400 E 5th St
- Doors Open at 6pm
- Dinner at 7pm
Sunday, October 6th
High School 7s at the Dayton Rugby Grounds
- High School 7s at noon
Banquet Details
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at 6pm
Dayton Liederkranz-Turner – 1400 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
Pre-registration and ticket purchase required before event!
- Tickets – $40
- Payment
- Venmo – DARC Treasurer (https://venmo.com/darctreasurer)
- Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/darc
- Cheques
- Payable to Dayton Area Rugby Club
- Mail to Amy Lee 5650 Oak Valley Rd Kettering, OH 45440
- Dress Code – Formal/black tie optional
- Location
- Dayton Liederkranz-Turner – 1400 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
- Tel: (937) 223-9013
- www.daytongermanclub.org
- Time
- Doors open at 6pm
- Dinner at 7pm
- Catering provided by David Glynn
- Special edition 50th Anniversary beers provided from our club sponsors and supporters 5th Street Brew Pub and Warped Wing.
- Cash bar for all other drinks
- Can’t make the banquet in person, no problem! Donate $125 (@payment details above) and we will have a life size photo/cut out to include in pictures taken at the event.
- Contact – Chris.Schreel@gmail.com
50th Anniversary Polo
We have designed a special edition 50th Anniversary polo based on current and previous team colors and logo shield based on the history of Dayton Rugby Teams.
Cost: $60 (+shipping)
Special Edition 50th Anniversary – Order Polo – click here
Order additional 50th Anniversary apparel here!
Hotel
Dayton Courtyard by Marriott (near UD Arena)
The last day to book is SEPTEMBER 20TH! Please use the link below or contact the hotel directly at the details below.
Click here to book your group rate for Dayton Rugby 50th Anniversary
Courtyard Dayton-University of Dayton for 159 USD per night
2006 S. Edwin C Moses Blvd – Dayton Ohio 45417
Hotel # 937-220-9060
Event Summary:
Dayton Rugby 50th Anniversary
Start Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
End Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Last Day to Book: Friday, September 20, 2024
Who’s Coming?
Kristen Pertner
Aaron Pertner
Skyler McHenry
Joy Sapa
Jeff Kesling
Shawn Kesling
Sarah Stewart
Joe Otten
Sue Otten
Kevin Foley
Kevin Kavanaugh
David King Sr.
Dave Parmley
Theresa Parmley
Daniel Hoodin
Dan Coffey
Shelley Coffey
Tom Rubey
Melissa Rubey
Amy Lee
Frank Harris
Monica Harris
Tom Fitzgerald
Erika Bucio
Ryan Moeller
Heather Moeller
Michael Moloney
Josie Caruso
Ron Flohre
Kristin Flohre
Lisa Taylor
Bonnie Shields
Carey Kaufmann
Jen Butler
Steve Butler
Christy Betiko
Hailey Betiko
Matt Wuerstl
Tina Evers
Mike Wantz
Lori Wantz
Dale Kellis
Lisa Kellis
Randal Romie
Kimberly Romie
Greg Bebbington
Cecilia Bebbington
Larry Schoppe
Lola Akinmade
Bill (Winkie) Willenbrink
Brittany Cooper
Patrick Shanahan
Jared Tucker
Lindsay Tucker
Anthony white
Chris Schreel
Kristin Schreel
Joe Mitolo
Suzanne Mitolo
Bob Anderson
Brenda Anderson
Steven O’Donnel
Kevin P. O’Donnel
Karin O’Donnel
Patrick O’Donnel
Andrew O’Donnel
Maren O’Donnel
Adam Graham
Beth Wilson
Bob Castor
Shelby Babel
Adrian Babel
Rebecca Seuch
Jenna Seuch
Sawyer
Eric Miller
Rhonda Miller
Brenda Krug-Wabler
Ray Wabler
Betsy Blankenship
Graham Hunter
Jessica Hunter
Brittany Watson
Brad “Warpig” Williams
James Young
Dongxue Li
Wray Blattner
Damon Stachler
John Tate
Eric Wittmer
Suzanne Wittmer
Lindsay Prichard
Adam Prichard
Carl Spray
Peter Doerr
Halle Perduta
Larry Morris
Sherri Morris
Jason Henry
Paige Henry
Benjamin R. Parsons IV
Emily Faragher
Taylor Rhodes
Tasnim Kamil
Luke Jellison
Melanie Jellison
Nathaniel Walters
Autumn Schmidt
Drew Binegar
Andrea Johnston
Alex Johnston
Alex Reigle
Leah Hamlin
Shane Stachurski
K. Haluschak
Matt Tracey
Nancy Tracey,
Morgen Tracey,
Phil Tracey,
Gloria Denny
Mark Tracey,
Autumn Tracey
Cole Snodgrass
Hayley Zimmerman
Janice Cosme
Tex Gordon
Thomas Eddy
Kayla Eddy
Karin Groening
Theresa Gum
Laure Borgerding
Bill O’Malley
Anthony Smith
Bob Borgerding
Betty Borgerding
Jeremiah Lawrence
Samantha Spears (Flohre)
Skip Graham
Bob Anderson
Berna Anderson
Mia Inman
DJ King
Renee King
Bill Brownsberger
Jan Brownsberger
Drew Glynn
Cristina Niang
Michael Alter
Matt Daly
Andrew Sundgaard
Juliana Sundgaard
GREG MICHALOS
Michelle Fischer
Sarah morris
Christopher morris
Joe Borgerding
Samantha Bates
Rich O’Donnel
Michael Alter
Patrick Shanahan
Belle Urben
Steve Lakes
Tom Greer
Patti Greer
Nicki Faragher
Derrick Allen
Debbie Holtzman
Maren O’Donnel
Barry Kidd
Jana Kidd
Carol-Jean Zimmerman
Christiana Zimmerman
Angie Morgan
Jaime Zaragoza
Amanda Mae
Christina Howe
Kennedy Clark
Marcus Thomas
Estan Sutter
Keaira Beauchamp
Jeremy Flohre
Jessica Flohre
Cam Nelson
Mike Sanchez
Tiffany Mcafee
Berna Anderson
Greg Elmore
Karen O’Donnel
Patrick O’Donnel
Andrew O’Donnel
Mike Waggoner
Susie Waggoner