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Grand Traverse Rugby Club 501-3-c

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BLUES @ CHURCHILL CUP IN CHICAGO - 6/21/08
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#1, Crusty, Ganjei, Jim Clough, B-Love, Jaime Clough, Pinhead, Heidi, Tony D.,Bill Miltz and Coiman

Grand Traverse Rugby Club is a non for profit organization  to help the local rugby programs financially.

Started in 2003 we have successfully sent players overseas for development (Phil Thiel Cinderford RFC), to USA rugby (Phil Thiel Eagle hooker) and Lane Wagner  (U20) camps, provided coaching materials and equipment to the 3 clubs in Traverse City. Helps with Mens team in playoffs with gas, food, and hotel.

 

 

2009 Awardees

Thomas Mulcahy Iron Man Award –Sam Matthews
Blues Old Boy of the Year – Mike Coco
Bob Brick Founder’s Leadership Award – Mike Coco
Funny Talker Award – Jeff Ney
Blues Man Award 2009 – Jim Kehrer
Teamness Award 2009 – Kyle Novak
Rookie of the Year – Thor Thorington
Most Valuable Back – Jared Belovich
Most Valuable Forward – Derek Councilor
Most Valuable Player – Steve Politis
Club Jackets...Crusty, Kyle and Matt

Cherry Festival 2006
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GTRC volunteers at the Cherry Festival Brat tent every year.

Phil Thiel (former Rugger for the Blues)
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Phil here in the UK for Cinderford RC - National D3

"BIG DAVE USA...Phil Thiel" (record eagle 2006) Article on Phil.