SRC Thor
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SRC Thor, often called "Thor", is a rugby club in Delft in the Netherlands. Founded November 5, 1963 as Virgiel Rugby Club Thor, a rugby society within the Catholic student fraternity Virgiel.
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[edit] History
In 1975 Thor separated from its alma mater and from then on would be known as "Studenten Rugby Club Thor". A bar room was rented at a local rowing club. However, in 1993 they were kicked out as a result of some parties that had got out of hand. Only after a long search did Marijn van der Velde find the boat that has become the present clubhouse: "The Forward".
[edit] Logo
The SRC Thor club logo consists of a man-like figure with a rugby ball. The logo is designed by Swen de Vries in 1965. Rumours are that the Dutch Rugby Board has requested to use the logo in the past.
[edit] Club colors
The club colors are Gauloise blue and Charcoal black. The term "Gauloise blue" is derived from the color of a packet of Gauloise cigarettes. The club uniform is a black and Gauloise blue hooped shirt, black shorts and black and Gauloise blue hooped socks.
[edit] Boat
The clubhouse is the boat "The Forward", a klipperaak dating from the early 20th century. The boat has a length of ca. 35m and a width of 5.5m. In its cargohole is a bar and some other necesseties. The boat is moored at Nieuwe Haven in Delft. On February 19, 1995 the boat was officially opened following a long period of refurbishing. The date of February 19 is hence a festive date at the clubboat, called "Van Der Velde Dies": an ode to its "finder".
[edit] Teams
The club has both a men's and ladies team. Both teams play in the Dutch national competition. The men play in the 3rd division national and the ladies play in the premier division of the Dutch competition. Beside Dutch students, there are often some foreign students, studying at Delft University of Technology, playing for SRC Thor.
[edit] National championship
The SRC Thor Ladies have a long history of winning national championships. Ever since the beginning of the Dutch ladies competition in 1983 they have been winning titles: 11 so far.
