Norwich University Regimental Drill Team Association (NURDTA)

The Norwich University Regimental Drill Team Association (NURDTA) advocates and supports the Drill Team at Norwich University. We raise funds and encourage alumni, friends, and families to support the Drill Team. —Mission Statement

Your gift helps provide equipment, food, and other items that provide our Drill Team with the "margin of excellence" needed to perform at the highest level.

Make Your Gift to the Drill Team to Join the Association

Your tax-deductible gift is an official donation to Norwich University and will support the items and initiatives below.

Giving Opportunities from the NURDTA Board of Directors:

Critical Rifle Parts - $2,500 per year
100 Springfield 1903 Drill Rifles - $20,000 - $200 per rifle
Sustainment (electrical tape, stain remover, etc.) - $400
Drill Team Uniform Accessories (Tab, Cord, Beret, etc.) - $1,500 ($50 per student)
Feed the team while at Tulane for Nationals - $3,000 ($20 per team member daily)
Drill Team Coaching Stipend - $6,000 (Coach not currently hired)
NURDT T-Shirts - $2,250 ($25 per team member)

Future Fundraising Goals:

Norwich Drill Scholarships - Endowment starts at $50,000
Designated on campus Drill facility

To make a gift via check, please send to:

Norwich University
Attn: Billy Whaley
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663

Checks should be made out to Norwich University with:
"Drill Team" in the memo line

NURDTA Board of Directors:
Arturo “AJ” Diaz ’10, Chairman
Blake Jackson ’05, Vice Chairman
Bill Kingman ’80, Treasurer
Steve Gonzales ’13, Adjutant
Andrea Bryant ’07, Board Member
Robert Colatarci ’95, Board Member
Kevin Gorman ’74, Board Member
Armon Cioppa ’82, Board Member

NURDTA Historian:
Preston Huntington ’14

NURDTA Decade Captains:
David Crabiel ’95
Shawn Piner ’08
Christopher Comeau ’08
Brandon McFarlane ’09
Lucas Ploof ’10
Benjamin Severson ’16
Anthony Rodriguez ’19

NU Staff Board Advisor:
Billy Whaley ’17

—NURDT Association Events—

Norwich Homecoming and Alumni Weekend - Drill Team Dinner:

Friday evening of Homecoming in the Mess Hall

Tulane University Drill Team Collegiate Nationals:

February 13, 2026

See more on:

the Norwich Drill Team and Color Guard site page
and Key Band Performances this academic year.

For more information on the Norwich University Regimental Drill Team Association, please contact Arturo “AJ” Diaz ’10, Board Chairman, via email or phone at 973-592-1799.