About DARC
Mission Statement of the Dallas Athletic Rugby Club
The Dallas Athletic Rugby Club endeavors to play, develop, support, and promote the sport of rugby for all age groups. DARC will assist players in reaching their full potential both on and off the field. DARC strives to teach the values and traditions of rugby as well as develop a functioning partnership with the community. This mission, though never complete, holds us close to the values and principals upon which the club was founded.
Members pay an annual fee of $210, which covers state and national registration, team jersey, team equipment, and fields. Additionally, team members are responsible for providing all travel expenses, personal equipment (including shorts, socks, shoes, and mouthpiece), and home match fees. Team merchandise is available for sale throughout the year.
History of the Club
DARC was formed in the late 1990s through a merger of two older teams: Dallas Our Gang and the Dallas Blues. Since then it has performed very well in Division III of the Texas Rugby Union, often qualifying for the playoffs.
Since its inception, DARC Rugby has benefited from excellent leaders, both on the field and off.
The Board of Directors
- Jason Swick, Chairman
- Dan Cook
- Steve Daniels
Current Officers
- President: Steve Daniels (president@darc-rugby.com)
- Secretary: Brad Luyt (secretary@darc-rugby.com)
- Match Secretary: Karl Tolar (match@darc-rugby.com)
- Treasurer: Jay Rooney (treasurer@darc-rugby.com)
Presidents
- Karl Tolar
- Richie Almond
- Greg Necastro
- David Tanguay
- Ron Davis
- Jason Swick
- Steven Braxton
Coaches
- Filip Keuppens, Hector Russomando, Warren Deoach
- Steve Daniels 2010-2011
- Nick Lock 2009-2010
- Jason Swick 2001-2009
- Des Kirkwood 1999-2000
Team Captains
- Nick Lock
- Drew McCure
- Nick Lock
- George Davies
- Dan Cook
- Eric Arzola
- Zack Kerr
- Clinton Rissman
- Jon Savage
- Mark Woods
Professional Players
- Takudzwa "Z" Ngwenya, Biarritz-Olympique, USA Eagles (15s and 7s), Try of the Cup, 2007 Rugby World Cup.