Board Members

The dedicated volunteers who keep Toronto City Rugby Club running — on and off the pitch.

Barb Di Nardo

Club President

Barb has a prolific history in rugby and is a staple in the Ontario Rugby Community. In addition to founding the club and being a parent of 4 TCY players she: Was a provincial player 1990–1993, was a founder of Queens Women's Rugby 1991, Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame Member (2018), and Governor General Volunteer Award Recipient (2018).

Dave Spargo

VP Admin

Dave started playing rugby in 1988 and has represented a number of teams including Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute, University of Western Ontario, Toronto Scottish RFC, San Jose Seahawks RFC, and Ontario U23. He instantly loved the physicality of the sport, and as he improved, he came to appreciate more and more the strategy and tactical nuances. Dave has made some of his best friends through rugby and works hard to support our youth to do the same.

Alden Green House

Treasurer

Alden started playing rugby in the early 90s, playing for Elmira District Secondary School, McMaster University, and the London School of Economics. An unaccomplished referee, Alden started officiating in 1997 and honed his craft in England. He maintains his connection to the game by volunteering — before joining Toronto City's board he served on the board of Rugby Ontario and coached for City for three years.

Damien Benedict

Director, Coaching

Damien has been coaching and playing rugby since being introduced to the world's greatest game when he was 14. He bounced from club to club until finally calling Toronto home where he has coached various TC teams for 15 years before helping found the TC Amazons in 2016. In addition to the Amazons and Toronto City, he currently also coaches the Provincial women's U16 team. Damien has now been named HEAD COACH at York University's women's program.

Karlyn Tunbridge

Social Director / U18 Girls Co-Coach

"What I love about coaching is that it gives me the chance to help young athletes see their potential in themselves, especially when they feel they don't have much to contribute. Everyone on a team has a role, a part to play." Karlyn is a Community Recreation Programmer with the City of Toronto and is passionate about keeping girls active in sports.

Amy Flood

Director, Communications

Amy has been a part of the Toronto City Rugby Family for years, since her daughter joined. She has managed the U12 team, is now the manager of the U14 Amazons, and has taken on management of club communication, social media and fundraising. She is particularly interested in growing the game of Rugby amongst young girls, as a means to grow "strength" as a prevailing body image trait over all else.