Memorial Weekend: Lion's Luau

Come join the Lions for our Summer Family Fun Day! 

We will be hosting a club potluck LUAU on Sunday, May 29th, at Admiral Baker Recreational Area in Mission Valley.  Festivities begin at 11AM and go all day.

This park offers: picnic areas, playgrounds, volleyball, basketball, pool & waterslide, horseshoe pits, softball fields.  Plenty of activities for all ages.  Kids welcome.

The club will be providing the roast pig and all the plates, napkins, utensils, etc.  You bring side dishes and your favorite beverages.  Please, send Rob an email with what you will bring, so that we can have a balanced selection. He will be coordinating with the Social Committee to guarantee everyone has a great time.  Feel free to invite friends and family.  

This is family friendly event.

Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt.  Best shirt wins a prize.

Don't miss out on the fun.  See you there!

Event: Lion's Luau 

Date: Sunday, May 29th, 2011

Place: Admiral Baker Park, 2400 Admiral Baker Road, San Diego, CA 92124

Phone: (619) 516-2363

Time: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Who: All Lions, friends and family

What: Summer Family Fun Day, Baseball, Picnic, Hike, Bike, Pool, Park, Horseshoes, etc.

When: Sunday, May 29th, 11am-Dusk, 

Where: Navy Recreation Park, on San Diego River, Mission Gorge 

Why: Memorial Day Weekend Event for Lions Community.

What to bring: Your Best Hawaiian Shirt, Swimsuit, Sports Gear, email Rob to confirm for Potluck food. 

SCAFL Round 9 - May 22 (Lions vs War Dogs)

The San Diego Lions travel to Riverside this Sunday to take on the Riverside War Dogs in Round 9 of the Southern California Metro League. Game starts promptly at 2pm. Directions to the field and carpool location after the jump.

Old Boy's Game

No Training Tonight, Thursday, May 19th, 2011.

Because Tomorrow is:

 The Old Boy's Game!
Friday, May 20, 2011
7PM
at Walker Wagenheim
10470 Black Mt. Road, San Diego, CA 92126

SCAFL Changes

Round 9, Sunday, May 22nd, will be held in Riverside (Instead of Long Beach, Hosted by the Saints).
Game 1, 10AM: Outlaws/Sharks - Umpiring Duties: San Diego
Game 2, 12PM: Saints/Jets
Game 3, 2PM: Dog/Lions
(NOTE: Lions need 4 volunteers to help umpire first game at 10AM)

Round 10, June 5th will be held in Orange County (Ladera Ranch) as part of a double-header with Round 2 (rain-check). Games will be played as 2x20 minutes format. Win/Loss and Goals will count toward the ladder as a regular game. Actual games detail (teams and start time) will be provided as soon as possible.

SCAFL METRO Grand Finals are confirmed for Saturday June 11th in San Diego as night games. The field has been reserved until 10:00 pm. We will set up a schedule (start and end times) shortly. Being a Saturday, there are several peripheral activities associated with the Grand Finals such GF award, end of year awards, etc. I would like to extend a special thank you to Board Member Brandon Blankenship for the opportunity to host the SCAFL Finals in San Diego.

TUESDAY TRAINING CANCELLED (5/17)

North Clairemont Training ground has been closed today, due to the rain.

REMEMBER:
-No training Thursday, either.
-"Old Boys" Metro Game Friday at Walker Wagenheim Field in Mira Mesa, 10470 Black Mt. Road, San Diego, CA 92126

Get out today and Thursday to get some cardio exercize (run, cycle, swim, etc.). Another big SCAFL match this Sunday.

Lions 2011 Summer Luau & Pig Roast

Come join the Lions for our Summer Family Fun Day! 

We will be hosting a club potluck LUAU on Sunday, May 29th, at Admiral Baker Recreational Area in Mission Valley.  Festivities begin at 11AM and go all day.

This park offers: picnic areas, playgrounds, volleyball, basketball, pool & waterslide, horseshoe pits, softball fields.  Plenty of activities for all ages.  Kids welcome.

The club will be providing the roast pig and all the plates, napkins, utensils, etc.  You bring side dishes and your favorite beverages.  Please, send Rob an email with what you will bring, so that we can have a balanced selection. He will be coordinating with the Social Committee to guarantee everyone has a great time.  Feel free to invite friends and family.  

This is family friendly event.

Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt.  Best shirt wins a prize.

Don't miss out on the fun.  See you there!

SCAFL Round 8 - May 15 (Lions vs Jets)

The San Diego Lions travel to Riverside this Sunday to take on the Orange County Jets in Round 8 of the Southern California Metro League. Game starts promptly at noon and should prove to be an interesting rematch.
Directions to the field and carpool location after the jump.
Thundersky Park
20500 Thundersky Circle, Riverside, CA 92508

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Players will meet at the Park and Ride lot off the 5 in Del Mar (12791 Sorrento Valley Rd) to carpool to the game. Be there at 9:00 am.

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Custom Lion's Jumpers for Non-Players

By Popular Demand:

Some of our supporters have requested to buy one of our new 2011 Jumpers. These are professional quality, nylon jerseys, just like in the Australian Football League.

As this is a special one time order, and these uniforms are generally not available except to players, The San Diego Lions will be allowing non players to purchase duplicate jumpers in their desired size and number, at the cost of US$55.00* to be paid via paypal by midnight this Sunday, May 15.

Add a note when making order with their desired size, jumper number, and mailing address. The jumpers are to be delivered in early July.

Friday, Jumper Auction

A sneak peek at Lion's new line of Fall Fashion.

Bid on your number, Friday the 13th, at the Black Pearl.

Lions Jumper Auction Friday May 13

The Lions will be holding a jumper auction on Friday May 13 at 7pm at the Black Pearl. The Lions will unveil their new jumper design for the 2011 season, and each player will get the chance to bid for his desired number. Jumpers will be ordered following the auction and delivered prior to our first 18 a side game, so you'll get the chance to own a Lions jumper in your size and with your desired number. If you can't make it to the auction you can send your desired number, jumper size, and max bid to Brando (president@sandiegolions.com). Jumper numbers will be limited to 1-35, and the minimum bid for each jumper is $45.

Teambuilding Event: Paintball, Practice, & Parlay

$35 gets you 500 paintballs and some free equipment upgrades, at Mr. Paintball, in Escondido, Saturday, May 7 · 10:00am - 1:00pm. [25320 Lake Wohlford Road
Escondido, Ca 92027 (877) 472-4682]

Please RSVP Here (If we get 20 people or more we can have our own umpire) Carpool Change: We will be meeting at the WALMART (15 and Aero Drive) at 9:00 AM to carpool to Escondido.

Reminder: No Game this week (Mother's Day). Normal Practice, Tuesday/Thursday @ North Clairemont and Doyle Elementary, 6PM. We also have a Lion's Board Meeting on Thursday Night, 8:30 PM, @ The Black Pearl.