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UMBC RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB(University of Maryland Baltimore County) Catonsville, MD 21228 [Media:www.umbcrugby.org]

'''Division II rugby club of the Potomac Rugby Union

Established 1984'''

History: Club was formed in 1984 by Craig "Quaz" Chasis and Lee "Fitz" Fitzsimmons. A women’s club was also formed in the same year by Joy Delrasario. The club has competed in division II of the Potomac rugby union, with one season in division I. The club has finished first in the division eleven occasions since its inception, also collecting numerous tournament trophies both is 15s and in 7s, often playing under the moniker SLUG.

Current Club: Currently the club is part of division II of the Potomac rugby union. Home matches are played on Walker Field on the north section on the University campus. Both men’s and women’s teams utilize the field and clubhouse located just off the pitch.

Hall Of Fame: In 2005, the first two inductees were elected into the UMBC Rugby Hall of Fame. Thus began a tradition of recognizing those who make the Alumni Foundation, and the annual Alumni Weekend a success.

Class of 2005 Craig "Quaz" Chasis Jason "DaCup" Smith Class of 2006 Matt "Bucky" Buckleman Andrew "Muffinhead" Gaither Eamon "Semen" Gallagher Nathaniel "Francis" Miller Class of 2007 Joy Del Rosario Wendel Harsanyi Bob "Boob" Hausler Ian "Slappy" Smith Class of 2008 Gerald Rusty Cross

Scholarship Fund:

In 2006 the Haud Collumi Scholarship Award was established. It is the intention of University of Maryland, Baltimore County (University) rugby alumni (Donor) to establish an endowed fund through the University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. (USM Foundation), to be used according to the following terms and conditions:

1. NAME: The name of the Fund shall be the HAUD COLLUMI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

2. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Fund shall be to provide scholarship support for a University of Maryland, Baltimore County (University) student who has played two consecutive years of men’s rugby at the University and has a minimum 3.25 GPA. The award will be given to the selected student in the fall of their third year of playing rugby after it has been determined that they are playing rugby that year. If the selected student does not participate in rugby for a third year, another awardee will be selected. If there are no eligible candidates in any given year, no award shall be made, and spendable income shall rollover into the principal.... to read the full "Memo of Understanding", click here.