Deeside RFC

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Deeside RFC
Full nameDeeside Rugby Football Club
Founded1977
LocationBanchory, Scotland
Ground(s)Woodend Playing Fields
PresidentBruce Strachan
Coach(es)Alan Williams
Captain(s)Andy Wilson
League(s)Caledonia North 2
2022-23Caledonia North 3, 5th of 12
Team kit
Official website
www.pitchero.com/clubs/deesiderfc

Deeside RFC is a rugby union club based in Banchory, Scotland. The Men's team currently plays in Caledonia North 2.

History[edit]

The club began as Aboyne RFC; but they moved to Banchory in 2011, when 4 new rugby pitches were built.[1] The Deeside name was then adopted to reflect the new catchment area.[2]

The club installed new floodlights in 2014.[3]

The club became a registered charity in February 2017.[4] They have the Scottish Charity Number: SCO47171.[5]

It applied to the council to build a clubhouse in 2019.[6]

Sides[edit]

The club takes in Primary 1 to adults, and has around 500 players attending in all ages, male and female.[7]

Sevens tournament[edit]

The club runs the Deeside Sevens. It is one leg of the 'Kings of the North' tournament.[8]

Honours[edit]

Men's[edit]

  • Caledonia North 4[9]
    • Champions (1): 2022
  • Banff Sevens[10]
    • Champions (1): 2019
  • Garioch Sevens[11]
    • Champions (1): 1994 (when as Aboyne RFC)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Woodend - Allotments & Arts | Scottish Land & Estates". www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk.
  2. ^ "The Clubhouse". Virgin Money Giving.
  3. ^ "Deeside Rugby Club light up with future in mind" – via www.youtube.com.
  4. ^ Deeside RFC on LinkedIn
  5. ^ "DEESIDE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
  6. ^ Proctor, David. "North-east rugby club submits plans for clubhouse".
  7. ^ "Deeside Rugby Club". Leys Estate.
  8. ^ "Deeside Sevens". June 16, 2019.
  9. ^ "Caledonia North 4". June 11, 2023.
  10. ^ "Banff Sevens". June 29, 2019.
  11. ^ "Garioch Sevens". June 7, 2019.