Dyce RFC
Dyce RFC is a rugby union club based in Dyce, Aberdeen, Scotland. The Men's team currently plays in Caledonia North Four.[1]
| Full name | Dyce Rugby Football Club | |
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| Founded | 1983 | |
| Location | Dyce, Scotland | |
| Ground(s) | Central Park | |
| League(s) | Caledonia North Four | |
| 2019–20 | Caledonia North Four, 6th of 6 | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
History
The club was founded in 1983. Atholl Garden, Steve Holmes and Gus McVey combined to start the club:- Atholl Garden was a Physical Education teacher at Dyce Academy; Steve Holmes a Financial Director of Loffland Brothers; and Gus McVey was the Manager of the local Bank of Scotland branch in Dyce. Gus McVey unfortunately died in 2019, aged 76.[2]
The club had a short stint at Westhill but now play in the town of Dyce.[3] Dyce don't as yet have their own clubhouse; and their home matches take place on the council run pitches behind the local Asda supermarket.[4] Keiran Esson is considered to be the best ever player to play for Dyce RFC, scoring a sublime try against Ellon 2XV. The club actively use snap sponsorship to recruit club sponsors.[3]
The club has its own tartan, which was commissioned and designed to celebrate its 35th anniversary.[5]
Sides
Dyce train every Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6.30pm to 8pm.[6]
Honours
Mens
- Caledonia Bowl[3]
- Champions (1): 2010-11
References
- "Dyce Rugby Club, Central Park, Dyce (2021)". www.localgymsandfitness.com.
- Beattie, Kieran. "OBITUARY: Dyce Rugby Club founder dies aged 76".
- Pitches, Dyce Rugby Club Default location Central Park; Drive, Riverview; Kingdom, Dyce Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB21 7NG United (31 January 2018). "Dyce Rugby Club". SNAP Sponsorship | Sports Sponsorship.
- Cryle, Ryan. "Dyce Rugby Club look to recruit for the future".
- "Tartan Details - The Scottish Register of Tartans". www.tartanregister.gov.uk.
- "StackPath". www.dycerfc.com.