To positively influence the sport of Rugby in central Indiana by facilitating financial investment, talent development, education, and philanthropic work.

Major Goals

Grow the Sport of Rugby in Central Indiana

The DFS’s primary goal is to grow the sport of Rugby by creating a “pull through effect” to all youth and adult clubs in central Indiana. To provide a player and coach career path and education for everyone who needs it, and by aiding anyone interested in getting involved in the sport.

Give back to the Community

The DFS will facilitate fundraisers and conduct community service projects on a regular basis. The beneficiaries of our philanthropy will be local.

DFS Membership eligibility

DFS at large membership is open to any man or woman who loves Rugby, wishes to grow the sport in central Indiana, and give back to the local community. Applications are reviewed and members are accepted by unanimous DFS review board vote.

DFS Responsibilities

1.       Attendance in quarterly meetings is mandatory for membership in good standing

2.       Attendance to monthly meetings is strongly encouraged

3.       Apply a “blue collar work ethic” toward the projects that the DFS adopts.

4.       Offices of President, Social Secretary, Treasurer, Minutes Secretary, and Communications Manager are exempt from membership dues and are held for two years.

Dues, Endowment Committee, and DFS Fund

1.       “At Large” DFS membership dues are $50 annually and go toward the DFS “Leave no player behind” fund.

2.        DFS is a subsidiary of White River RFC 501 c3 non-profit tax exempt status. It holds a separate fund reserved solely for DFS operations.

3.       DFS endowment committee manages the financial investments of  White River Rugby Football Club 501c3, and reserves it’s proceeds to be distributed as they see fit.