2014 Pre-Season Training, Sat. 10AM, Belmont Park

Hey fellas,

It was great to get out for a kick last Saturday.  Thanks to Pokey for dragging us all out to have a run.  A few of the boys are planning to meet up again this Saturday at 10am at the park across from the roller coaster in Mission Beach.  Open to anyone with two feet...sorry, Bob.

Brando

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Pokey's Rookie Camp: Dec. 7th @ 10AM, Belmont Park

Hey All,

I'll be holding a Footy Rookie Camp to introduce skills to a few new players (and those who might need a brush up) and wanted to invite you all to join as well.

Saturday December 7 at 10am at the ground across from the Belmont Park rollercoaster in Mission Beach.

Here are a few reasons you should come:

1) It'll be good to have a kick in the park with no pressure

2) Our illustrious coach, Shaun Beattie is back and will be there. Come welcome him back!

3) Bring your experience and passion for the game so the new guys know this is a worth while club to be a part of. (They'll join the Lions off the ground soon enough).

4) The more guys who show up, the stronger the club looks to the newer guys. The guys I'm bringing out are good athletes and good guys. We definitely want them around the club.

5) Bring anyone who has ever considered playing. Female as well.

6) Some of us can use a bit of handball and kicking practice. Even if you've been around a while, you can always work on disposals on your opposite foot/hand. There's always something to work on.

If there is someone I have missed, please forward this to them.

I hope you'll come out and support the club. Contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks guys.

-Pokey

Nationals Results: 2013

In the USAFL Grand Final, Austin Crows took Div. 1 on their home ground, over the Calgary Kangaroos (by just one point!). Leaving the OC Bombers winless, they were only Div. 1 team from Southern California.

Div. 2 had the Columbus Jackaroos upset the LA Dragons, that was a hard loss, as the dragons came prepared, Columbus just wanted the ball more desperately.

Huston ended up winning Division 3 over Sacramento Suns.

In a testament to their rapid development, new teams, the Houston Lonestars and the Sacramento Suns, headlined the Division 3 final with both teams competing in only their second ever Nationals tournament. The Lonestars defeated the Suns3.5.23 to 0.1.1. however, due to some rule confusion the Lonestars had played with 2 extra men on the field. The Suns only realized this in the dying seconds of the game which, unfortunately for them, was too late. - USAFL

Lions Results from day 2, Sunday:
San Diego 1. 1. 7
Houston 4.1. 25

Div. 4 had NC Tigers fell to Cincinnati Dockers. 

Finally, the Lady Bulldogs from Denver cleaned out the San Francisco Iron Maidens. Leaving California with a goose egg for the weekend.http://usafl.com/nationals/2013/ladder

Nationals: DAY 1

After two ugly and frustrating games, Lions are ready for our next game against Huston in the morning. We had some problems meshing players who lack game time together, and communication was rough, but we struggled through somehow. If we can start playing like we've been practicing the last few weeks, Houston will fall. 

On a ligher note, there were a couple of 'princess' birthdays at dinner tonight, as we consumed Texas BBQ at the Austin Iron Works. Jaydos and Saydo are apparently a year older. (Thanks to Bob, Pokey, Susan, Jimbo, and Shank for the cake). 

Results from today's Nationals in Austin, TX. 

San Diego 3.4. 22
Portland. 3.1. 19

San Diego 5.4. 34
Kansas City 4.2. 26

Division 3's Pool A currently has the Sacramento Suns and Philly Hawks with 2 wins a piece. These two teams will fight it out at 11am for a spot in the final... however, San Diego who are on top of Pool B as the only team with 2 wins also will need a win against Houston to secure their spot. - USAFL

Get your Footy On - Grand Final Party

Everyone who plans on playing against the Los Angeles Dragons this Sunday, September 29, at 1:00 PM @ Field of Dreams (501 Westmont Dr, San Pedro, CA), needs to show up to Lions Footy Practice, Thursday at 6:00 PM @ Doyle Elementary (sun goes down quick, come early to warm up). {Sunday, meet at the Del Mar Car Park to Carpool}

AFL Grand Final Party
Starts at 8:00 PM
Friday, September 27th, 2013
At AJ and Steph Huber's house in Mission Bay Park area.
Kick-off 9:30 PM
Lions are buying the food and drink,
Bring a lawn chair and a blanket.

[P.S. SCUBA invites you to the final 3Rs-Tour of the season, 8AM Saturday, at the Children's Pool in La Jolla]

Lions Vs. Bombers, August 24th - 10am

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The Lions travel to Irvine this weekend to take on the OC Bombers.  Game starts at 10am, so we'll get an early start and meet at the carpool at 7:30 on Saturday morning.

Carpool Location: Park N Ride Lot #7, 12791 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego, CA
Game Location: 655 West Yale Loop, Irvine, CA

SD Lions vs LA Dragons - 8/17

The Lions take on the Dragons this Saturday at noon at Doyle Community Park.  See you there!



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SD Lions vs OC Bombers - 7/27

The San Diego Lions take on the Orange County Bombers this Saturday at 2pm at Walker Wangenheim School Park in Mira Mesa.



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Great Day of Footy

Thanks to everyone who showed up for today's Games in LA.
We had 23 players who had a strong hit out against the Dragons and Golden Gate, the ball didn't bounce our way, but that may have been due to the quality of the ground, and the gophers attacking our ankles.

The TWO Women's games were magnificent! And watching the female warriors charge into the pack, made all the work we did with Co-Ed Footy totally worth it.

Next week we have a home game, against OC Bombers at Walker Wagenheim School Park. So, drink your milk, and get out to training; Tuesday across from the Roller-coaster at Belmont Park, Thursday at Doyle in La Jolla, or go for a run with Shank at Torrey Pines.

Ready or not, here we go.

The Lions will battle against Los Angeles and Golden Gate on Saturday in a little footy tournament at Westchester Park. Invite friends and family to come out and see the Lions play. Woman teams will also play during the day. (meet at the Del Mar Car Park to Carpool)

So it begins: Lions Football, Fall 2013

Lions,

Our first 18 a side game is coming up in just over a week, on Saturday, July 20th, and it's going to be a tournament in LA.  Games will be at Westchester Park (http://goo.gl/maps/llGZg).

Schedule

10am - LA Dragons vs San Diego Lions

11am - women's game 1

12 noon - Golden Gate Roos vs San Diego Lions

1pm - women's game 2

2pm - LA Dragons vs Golden Gate Roos

It's going to be an early start, so if you want to carpool up, we'll meet at 7am at the Park and Ride at 12791 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego, CA ‎(http://goo.gl/maps/ty5mL).

Thanks,

President Brando

FALL SCHEDULE:

July 20th, Lions, LA, GG, Tournament in Los Angels
July 27th, Lions VS. OC, in San Diego
August 3rd, Lions VS. LA, in Los Angeles
August 17th, Lions VS. LA, in San Diego
August 24th, Lions VS. OC, in Orange County
September 14th & 15th, Western Regionals, Lake Tahoe
October 19th & 20th, USAFL Nationals, Austin, TX

3Rs-Tours - adventures for your enjoyment

For those who want to play in the La Jolla surf this summer, check out these open-water tours form the San Diego Council of Divers. - SCUBA

Lions' Update: June 8, 2013

Just to keep you in the loop: Summer Fun Continues

The San Diego Lions are in the middle of our Co-Ed Summer League, having great fun with our Lady Lions, every Wednesday Night at Doyle Elementary School, 6-8pm (with a food event afterwards).

We are also keeping up weekly Footy training for everyone on Monday Nights (6:30-8PM) at Bonita Cove on Mission Bay Park, across from the Roller Coster at Belmont Park. Bring your boots and some water, be prepared to sweat.

Looks like our traditional FLIP-FLOP FORMAL is coming up,
Saturday, JUNE 29th, so you should all be prepared to get your Tuxedos and Dresses out of storage (and wash off your feet).

The Lions first full 18-a-side game is just six weeks out, on July 20th, with Golden Gate in Los Angeles. This would be a good time to go for a run.


P.S. For those adventurous Lions who swim. SCUBA will be teaching RIPs, Rocks, and Reefs Tours for the Council of Divers beginning next Saturday, June 15th, 8AM-11AM. Eight classes, every other week, I especially recommend the July 13th, Cave  Tour at Gold Fish Point. (bring wetsuit, fins, and mask)

Lady Lions Coaster Crawl - (Males Allowed)

North County, Carlsbad & Solana Beach, Beer Fun!

Meet at noon at the Old Town San Diego Coaster stop, back by 7:30PM. Wear your Lions Gear! 

Bring your appetites and some $$. (Underwear optional)

Spring Training Changes

Now that the SCAFL season is over, the Lions will be changing our spring training schedule.  We'll be taking this week off from training, and starting May 13, we'll change to one training session per week.  That session will be held on Monday nights at 6pm in Mission Beach across from the roller coaster.  

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We'll keep that training schedule through the end of June, then starting in July as our regular season games start, we'll go back to 2 training sessions a week through October.   

One training session a week not enough football for you?  Check out our upcoming co-ed season!

http://www.sandiegolions.com/page/co-ed-football-1

Training At Mission Beach Tuesday and Thursday This Week

The Lions will be training both Tuesday and Thursday this week at 6pm in Mission Beach across the street from the roller coaster.



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Lions' Update: April 27th, 2013

SCAFL Round 10:
Lions VS. Sharks
Sunday, April 28, 12:30 PM
Field of "Dreams"
10:00 AM Carpool: 12791 Sorrento Valley Rd San Diego, CA 92121

Ours is not to reason why. Ours is but to do and die. If we win we're in!
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Get Tickets : We are going on a bug hunt! 

It's time to gather and feast on Crawfish yet again! Price per person is $25 and includes all the beer and Crawfish you can eat!

This year we're asking you to please pre pay your $25 (PayPal link above) for the delectable event, it helps us work out the quantity of bottom feeders and alcoholic yeast based beverages required.

Here is a link showing you how to get every last morsel out!

If you don't prepay Ros will hit you over the head with a Crawfish and then ask for $30 cash on the day... don't say you were not warned...

Bring on the food comas!

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Remember CO-ED Football will be happening over the summer break. Ask your women folk to play.

FYI - You can pay Lions AFC Club Dues and USAFL Registration online, too.

Game Time!

Hi Lads,

We take on the OC Jets, THIS Sunday (April 21st), in Orange County, at 10am. Check FB for details and click "JOIN", or if you don't use FB, here are the details as well. 

Game time: 10:00 am 

Location: South Lake Middle School, 655 W Yale Loop, Irvine

(Note; The parking is actually on Misty Run right off West Yale Loop.)

Please meet at the car pool at 8:00 am (we will depart by 810am). (Car pool: 12791 Sorrento Valley Rd, 92121 ).

See you there boys,

The Lions Board. 

Lions' Update, April 12th. 2013

Great Home Victory last weekend!
Now we prepare to play the OC Jets on Sunday, April 21. Prepare yourself for battle.

Everyone remember to come out and visit "HOT Karl" at Millers Field in Pacific Beach, tonight, Friday, at 8:00 PM. He's been training troops in Afghanistan for a year and he's looking fit and ready for some football.

Co-ed training this Saturday, 4/13/13 @ 10:00... Please note the change in location, this week we will be practicing at Belmont Park across from the roller coaster in Mission Beach! See you there, please bring a friend! So recrute female athletes to train and practice. More info on the Women's Footy Page, contact Erin Welsh for more info.

Also, Remember to pay your USAFL Registrations:

https://usafl.com/registration

(they go up from $50 to $75 in July)

Thanks to New Lions' Sponsor: DFX Powerball Sports Gyro

The San Diego Lions
Australian Football Club wishes to sincerely thank
For their generous sponsorship and support of Australian Football in the USA.

Check out the instruction video

for the new digital Powerball
Check out the DFX line of products including:

• Powerball Sport Gyro
• Powerball Arm Shaper
• IRONPOWER GYRO

LIONS HOME GAME, SUN., APRIL 7th, 2013

LIONS' HOME GAME:
San Diego LIONS Vs. Riverside Saints
APRIL 7TH, 2013, 11AM-1:30PM

The seventh round of SCAFL will be held in San Diego, Sunday April 7th at Doyle Elementary School field ( 3950 Berino Ct, San Diego ) in UTC. The games will be played at the smaller field south of the elementary school.

The first game of the day will be at 11:00 10:00 am when the San Diego Lions take on the Riverside Saints. The second game will be at 12:30 11:30 am, and will be OC Jets vs. South Bay Outlaws.

Click for map:  Doyle Elementary School 3950 Berino Ct, San Diego

ALSO, REMEMBER PRACTICE, THURSDAY 7-9 PM, NORTH CLAREMONT RECREATION CENTER.

Saturday, March 27th - Brewery Tour

BREWERY TOUR THIS SATURDAY!

"There is a Party Going On Right Here",and it requires that you drink a lot of beer!

LIONS,

below are the details for the brewery tour this weekend.  If you are planning on going this weekend, please join the event on facebook or email Ros to let her know ASAP.

Saturday March 30th,
NOON to 6pm

Calling all beer aficionados! The Brewery Tour is back!

It is time to congregate for a chariot ride to some of San Diego's finest beer establishments. There you will be able to imbibe many tasty beverages and talk nonsense with your fellow team mates. Your chariot to awesomeness will cost $30 per person, tastings are purchased at your own will and the fun is free of charge.

PICK UP: CVS Parking Lot across from Miller's Field in Pacific Beach, 4445 Mission Blvd, San Diego. 

Destinations:

• Ballast point
• Ale Smith
• Hess
• Rough Draft
• Wet N Reckless
• Green Flash

DROP OFF: CVS Parking Lot across from Miller's Field.

Lions Update: March 22, 2013

SCAFL: Round 6 -
Lions VS. Outlaws in Riverside

The Lions take on the Outlaws, Sunday March 24th, @ 11 am Thundersky Park, Riverside. To carpool, meet at 8:30am at the Del Mar Park 'n Ride ( 12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130 ).

Hey Lions! The Brewery Tour is coming up fast! Please RSVP if you're coming so we know what size group we're taking along for the ride!

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  Saturday, March 30, 2013
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  12:00pm until 6:00pm

Calling all beer aficionados! The Brewery Tour is back! It is time to congregate for a chariot ride to some of San Diego's finest beer establishments. There you will be able to imbibe many tasty beverages and talk nonsense with your fellow team mates. Your chariot to awesomeness will cost $30per person, tastings are purchased at your own will and the fun is free of charge. PICK UP: CVS Parking Lot across from Miller's Field. OPTIONS: Ballast point Ale Smith Hess Rough Draft Wet N Reckless Green Flash DROP OFF: CVS Parking Lot across from Miller's Field.

ALSO...

FYI: Paul Kelly, the legendary Aussie singer/songwriter, is coming to the House of Blues, April 21st. It will be a cracker show Lions, so get on board.

http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=80051

Lions vs Jets in SCAFL Round 5

The Lions travel to the Field of "Dreams" on Sunday to take on the Jets. Please be at the car pool in Del Mar by 8am. If you're running late, call Bucc, Schenka, or Bobby. "Register" on the event page so we have an idea of numbers! Lions facebook event SCAFL Round 5 We'll be traveling up a little early to help umpire the 10am game, so meet at the normal carpool location (12791 Sorrento Valley Rd 92121) at 8am.

Tuesday Training Location Change

Starting this week, Tuesday night training will be held at Bonita Cove Park in Mission Beach, across from the roller coaster.  Training will still start at 6:30.  Since the time has changed, we'll have some daylight to do some skills work, and then finish up with a short fitness session.  See the training location page (http://www.sandiegolions.com/page/training-loc-1) if you need a map.

SCAFL Round 4 Match Report

San Diego Lions hit their straps in LA on diet of Dog’s eyes and Wet Cement

Bob Bitmead

March 3, 2013, San Pedro. Eight days after a feast of meat pies (a.k.a. Dog’s eyes in rhyming slang) and home brewed beer denominated Wet Cement for its ability to improve scale weight of cattle at sale, the San Diego Lions took on the LA South Bay Outlaws at their home ground in San Pedro. Prior to this meeting the Outlaws had been unbeaten and the Lions unsung. It was top of the ladder versus bottom in an away game for the Lions. The Lions came away with the points and the pride.

SCAFL Round 4

After a SCAFL bye week last week, the Lions are back to the normal training and game schedule this week.  Tuesday night fitness at 6:30pm at Mission Bay and Thursday night training at 7pm at North Clairemont Rec Center.  You can find a map of the two training locations here: http://www.sandiegolions.com/page/training-loc-1

On Sunday, the Lions will travel to San Pedro to take on the South Bay Outlaws.  The Outlaws are unbeaten so far this year, and the Lions are looking for their first win.

Game Time: 11:30am
Location: Field of Dreams, San Pedro, CA


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We'll be traveling up a little early to help umpire the 10am game, so meet at the normal carpool location (12791 Sorrento Valley Rd 92121) at 8am.

No Training This Tuesday Night

The Lions are taking a break from our normal Tuesday night fitness training this week.  See you all Thursday at 7 at North Clairemont Rec Center.

SCAFL Round 2 in San Diego

The second round of the Southern California Australian Football League will be held in San Diego this Sunday February 17 at Doyle Elementary School field (3950 Berino Ct, San Diego) in UTC. The games will be played at the smaller field south of the elementary school.

The first game of the day will be at 11 am when the San Diego Lions (0-1) take on the LA Sharks (1-0) at 11am. Then at 12:30, the LA Outlaws play their first SCAFL game of the year against the OC Jets who lost their season opener to the LA Sharks.
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February Update

February is just the beginning -

Thursday night training is back starting tonight, February 7th!

Thursday Nights Lights 7pm - 9pm
North Clairemont Mesa Recreation Center (in back)

4421 Bannock Avenue

San Diego, CA 92117

The Lions will travel to Riverside this Sunday (February 10) to play the Riverside Saints in Round 1 of the 2013 SCAFL season. Game time is 11:00 am.

Our first SCAFL game is this Sunday in Riverside at 11am.  Thundersky Park, Riverside.
To carpool, meet at 8:30am at the Del Mar Park 'n Ride (12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130)

Field location and carpool time and location are all on facebook and the Lions website.

Instead of using the google spreadsheet this year to let us know when you're available to play, I'm going to try out using Facebook events for the first couple of games to see if that's easier to track...which is to say, see if anyone actually responds.

So, I've created a facebook event for the first game and it's up on the Lions facebook page.  It's an open event, so you should be able to just go to "events" on the page and say whether you're coming.  If you don't have facebook, just send me an email each week to let me know whether you're playing.

- President Brando

PIE DAY!!!

The annual Pie Day is just around the corner and as per Lion's tradition the lovely Bob & Jan will be hosting!

$20 will get you a pie and all you can drink of Bob's homemade brew! So please mark it in your calendar! We look forward to seeing you all there with your families!

Saturday, February 23, 2013  - 1:00pm @ Bob & Jan's House

The Lions are pleased to announce we will be traveling to Austin on April 13 this year to play in a tournament against the Austin Crows and Dallas Magpies.

Reminder: Please Pay Your Team Dues ASAP  - Click Here for online payment

SCAFL Round 1 in Riverside this Sunday

The Lions will travel to Riverside this Sunday (February 10) to play the Riverside Saints in Round 1 of the 2013 SCAFL season.

Game time is 11:00 am.
Location: Thundersky Park, Thundersky Circle, Riverside, CA -
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Meet at the Del Mar Park and Ride (12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130) at 8:30am to carpool to the game.

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Thursday Night Training Starts February 7

Thursday night training is back starting next week (February 7)!

Thursday Nights 7pm - 9pm

4421 Bannock Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117

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Austin Tournament - April 13

The Lions are pleased to announce we will be traveling to Austin on April 13 this year to play in a tournament against the Austin Crows and Dallas Magpies.

Australia Day - January 26

The wonderful country where the sport you love to play originated from is having it's special day very soon!

In order to celebrate we're going to play a ball and stick game also known as cricket AND then follow it up with a beer or two... or several.

The cricket match will take place on the beach at the end of Law street in PB. The location of the watering hole is being determined, stay tuned!

Game Time: 1pm
Drinking Time: 3.30pm

Tuesday Night Fitness Training Location and Time Change

We're changing our Tuesday night fitness training location from UCSD to Mission Bay.  See the map for the exact location.  http://goo.gl/maps/YdjhX 

Since the location is a little less centrally located than UCSD, we'll, move the start time to 6:30 pm to give everyone a little more time to get there.