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The inspiration of Mark’s life, work, and dedication to the sport of rugby led Scott and other New York City rugby players to meet in late 2001 to establish Gotham Knights RFC. Practice started in the cold, early months of 2002 under difficult pitch conditions, but within weeks the membership grew exponentially. By late February the team had elected a president, officers, and a board, prepared for incorporation, ordered equipment, and decided team colors and logo. Warm spring weather in New York City led the team into more intensive practices in March and April under coach Scott Glaessgen. The team added assistant coach Mio Nitta, formerly of Tufts Rugby, as well as a steady influx of new members. Club-wide social events coalesced Gotham into a group off the field. We started intensively recruiting in the metro New York area, searching for a fan base and sponsors to sustain our team. The Knights celebrated their first win over a union opponent in September 2004 over the Suffolk Bull Moose RFC. The team is currently coached by Harold Bahr with assistant coaches John Dent, Bob Hoban, Luke Martland and Tony Buzzeo. Every November, the Knights host the East Coast Rugby Invitational featuring both traditional and predominantly gay rugby teams from across eastern North America. In 2006, the Knights will be the host team for the 2006 Bingham Cup to be held over Memorial Day weekend. At this time, approximately forty teams from thirteen countries are expected to compete over three days of matches. Registration for the event will commence on January 1, 2006. The Knights advanced to the quarter-final round of the 2004 Bingham Cup held in London and were runners up for the Bingham Plate that year. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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