Lions 2013 Kickoff and SCAFL Schedule Announced

The Lions will be kicking off the 2013 season Saturday January 12.  We'll meet up for a training session at 11am  at Bonita Cove Park in Mission Bay.  We'll be at the big field across Mission Blvd from the roller coaster.  Bring your football boots and a pair of running shoes.  We'll have a light session and then grab some lunch and beers in Mission Beach.  Everyone's welcome to join, whether you're a veteran or just looking to try something new.  

We're starting a bit early this year to prepare for an early SCAFL season kickoff on February 10.   The SCAFL schedule is listed below the map, so mark your calendars.



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2013 SCAFL Schedule
Date       Location
2/10        Riverside
2/17        San Diego
2/24        Off
3/3          LA
3/10        Off
3/17        LA
3/24        Riverside
3/31        Off
4/7          San Diego
4/14        Off
4/21        OC     
4/28        LA
5/5             Makeup Date if required (possible Finals date if makeup not required)
5/12        Off
5/19        Finals

Travel Opportunity 2013

Mini-Mart's Sister, Helen, from Sacramento sent me this note:

I'm going to the Philippines and meeting with the Philippine Australian Football Club. They're inviting a US team to participate in their Manila Cup next year (May 2013). I'm talking to Sacramento and Golden Gate as well to see if maybe we can have a combined team. You think there are guys who might be interested in going to the Philippines to play footy? Let me know. Helen

I'm hoping some Lions can go to represent the USA! Let me know if you are interested and I'll connect you. - SCUBA

Lions Awards Presentation and AGM Dec 1

The San Diego Lions will hold their end of the year awards presentation and Annual General Meeting with a BBQ on Dec 1 at 2pm at Coronado beach. It will be a great time to look back on our season and start preparing for next year. We'll follow up the AGM with a game of beach cricket and a bonfire for anyone who wants to stay late. It will be a family event so bring the kids. The club will supply burgers, hot dogs, and sodas, just bring a side and a beach chair. We'll meet at the beach where Ocean Blvd, F Ave, and Isabella
Ave meet.


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USAFL Nationals Update

Visit www.usafl.com/nationals
2012 Nationals Schedule Updated

The 2012 Nationals are now under a week away and clubs are gearing up for an exciting weekend of footy! This year there are four men's divisions and 1 women's division with 38 teams competing. The schedule is now available on the USAFL website with a number of enhancements for looking up teams and game information.

"Kathryn Hogg, the League's Member-At-Large has done a fantastic job getting the website up to speed for this year's tournament." said President, Andy Vanica.

You can view the tournament details through a number of portals:

• Game Schedule Overview »
• Tournament Schedule with the ability to search by team or division »
• Tournament Ladder »
• Download a PDF of the weekend schedule here »

IMPORTANT: Additional information will be added to the schedule to include all team umpiring requirements.

Please note that the schedule has been updated since it's release last weekend due to a team withdrawl. Please be aware that the schedule is subject to change and Sunday's games will be updated on Saturday evening at the conclusion of Day 1 matches.

Questions may be directed to USAFL Operations Manager, Doren James.
15 Years Strong!

The USAFL will celebrate it's 15th Anniversary at this year's Nationals. Don't miss out on Friday night's celebration at Kings Island and Sunday's Masters vs. Legends game!

Keep up to date over the weekend with all the lastest results. Game Results will be posted consistently across the weekend and shared on Facebook & Twitter!

Don't miss the After Party!

This year's official Nationals after party will be held at the Brazenhead Irish Pub. A FREE shuttle will run between the bar and both hotels.

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Phone: 1-87-222-USAFL
Our mailing address is:
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Home Game: SD Lions VS. OC Bombers

San Diego LIONS vs. Orange County BOMBERS

Saturday, September 15th, @2:00 PM

Doyle Park (8175 Regents Rd)

Please come out and support the home team!

LA Tournament this Saturday (September 8)

The Lions travel to LA this Saturday for a tournament with the LA Dragons and Arizona Hawks at the Eagle Rock Rec Center in Glendale.

12:00 Hawks vs SD
1:00 SD vs Dragons
2:00 Dragons vs Hawks

For anyone who wants to carpool, meet at Park N Ride Lot #7, 12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA at 9am. 


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San Diego Footy Tournament and Party

AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 2012

The Lions host Los Angeles, Arizona, and Seattle this weekend in a tournament at home in San Diego. 
Games will played at Doyle Community Park, 8175 Regents Rd., San Diego, CA 92122. 

(each game will be two 20 minute halves)
11:00 AM - SD Lions VS. Seattle Grizzlies
12:00 PM (Noon) - LA Dragons VS. Arizona Hawks
1:00 PM - LA Dragons VS. Seattle Grizzlies
2:00 PM - SD Lions v Arizona Hawks

After Party: 

Flip Flop Formal

Pacific Beach Women's Club, 1721 Hornblend, San Diego, 92109

After the tournament, the Lions will host our annual crazy formal wine and dine event, followed by a Bar Tour of Pacific Beach. 

More info ...

Please invite all your friends to LIKE our facebook page.

 

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Lions Vs OC and Dallas - August 11 (updated)

The Lions travel to Pomona Saturday, August 11 for a tournament with the OC Bombers and Dallas Magpies.  Each team will play 2 games of 20 minute halves.  

9:00 9:30 am Orange County Bombers Vs Dallas Magpies
10:00 10:30 am Orange County Bombers Vs San Diego Lions
11:00 11:30 am San Diego Lions Vs Dallas Magpies

Lions meet at Del Mar Park and Ride at 7 7:30 am to carpool.
12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130

Game Location
3801 West Temple Ave., Pomona, CA 91768



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SD Lions vs OC Bombers in Irvine - 7/21/12 at Noon

The Lions travel to Irvine this Saturday to take on the Orange County Bombers.  Game starts at noon at Lakeside Middle School (3 Lemongrass Irvine, CA).  The men's game will be followed by a co-ed game between the Lions and Bombers as the ladies from both teams continue to work towards developing a SoCal Women's team.

Anyone who wants to carpool to the game, meet at 9:30 at the Del Mar Park n Ride (12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130).



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Dragons Defeat Lions

In a hotly contested home match for the Lions this past Saturday, the Dragons came away the winners.  The Lions played a great game, struggling in the first quarter but eventually hitting their stride, and playing well as a team throughout the rest of the match.

Final Score:
Dragons 8.5.53
Lions6.8.44

Best on Ground Votes
3 - Justin Valley (SD)
2 - Adrian Heffernan (LA)
1 - Brian Dragus (LA)

Goal Scorers*
Los Angeles Dragons - Adrian Heffernan (4), James Idol, Bryan Dragus, Darrin Olsen (1)
San Diego - Doug Vargo (2), Brian Steffy, Justin Valley, Daniel Stoney (1)

*Unfortunately a few goal scorer names were not recorded

San Diego Best Votes
3 - Brett Ulman
2 - Doug Day
1 -Brandon Silvera

SD Lions vs LA Dragons (July 14) - Update: 3pm start

  VS.  

The Lions have a home game again this Saturday as we take on the Los Angeles Dragons.  The Lions will be looking to follow up on a strong performance against the Austin Crows last week.  

Game starts at 2PM 3PM at Walker Wangenheim Park in Mira Mesa (10470 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126).  Join us for the game and for the after party at Boomerangs (4577 Clairemont. Drive, San Diego, CA 92117) directly after the game.

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Lions Defeat Combined Austin/Vegas Squad

Austin traveled to San Diego this weekend with low numbers and combined with the Las Vegas Gamblers to take on the Lions.  It was a hard fought game with the Lions and the Gambling Crows taking turns dominating quarters.  The Austin/Vegas combined side came out with a strong start leading San Diego by  couple of goals in the first quarter.  San Diego battled back in the second to take the lead but struggled in the third, only barely managing to hold on to a one goal lead going into the fourth quarter.  The Lions ultimately pulled away in the fourth quarter winning 12.6.78 to Austin/Vegas's 7.12.54.

Great effort by all teams and a big thanks to the Austin and Las Vegas guys for making the trip.

Best on Ground Votes
3 - Justin Valley (SD)
2 - Grant Campbell (Austin)
1 - Matt Lilien

Goal Scorers
Austin/Vegas - Jason Nunes , David Lewington (2), Jaice Loffman, Anthony Bott, Grant Campbell (1)
San Diego - Doug Day (3), Jaydon Campbell, Christian Maine, Leo Pegoli (2), Michael Pekonen, Seth Evans, Doug Vargo (1)

San Diego Best Votes
3 - Justin Valley
2 - Matt Lilien
1 - Simon Schenk

SD Player's Player - Justin Valley
SD Board Award  - Seth Evans

San Diego Lions vs Austin Crows (July 7 - 2pm)

The Austin Crows travel to San Diego this Saturday for the Lions' first 18 a side game of the year.  Ball up is at 2pm at Walker Wangenheim Park in Mira Mesa (10470 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA)

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July Update: Happy Independence Day!

Tell your facebook friends, San Diego Lions Regular Season begins Saturday, July 7th, with the home opener against Austin Crows, followed up by big games against the Los Angeles Dragons (7/14) and Orange County Bombers (7/21) later this month. Full Game Schedule



San Diego Lions VS. Austin Crows
Training Tuesday 6PM, Thursday 7PM at North Clairemont Rec.
Let your omnivore out at
Boomberangs after practice on Thursdays, 9PM

SCAFL Season End Party – San Diego Brewery Bus Tour!

 SCAFL season is over – let’s make the most of a few weeks off by having a good old social.  On Saturday 23 June the Lions are hosting a bus tour of San Diego breweries.  We’re not planning an educational trip so don’t worry, you won’t have to spend hours listening to heavily bearded brewmasters explain how they handle their nuts. This will just be a relaxed party bus cruising around some of the best breweries in SD. Plenty of beers on the bus, plenty of tasters at the breweries, and the Lions out in force for a good time.

Details:

Pick-up: Noon,at PB Ale House (721 Grand Ave)

Drop-off: 6pm, back in PB (with a night out afterwards, obviously)

Cost: $30 per person for the bus

We're planning to visit 6 breweries in the Mira Mesa area if we can fit them all in. 

Wives, girlfriends, boyfriends and mates all welcome.  No need to pay in advance (cash on the day) but it would be very useful if you could either reply to this invite or email Sunshine at mark.sayer@gl-garradhassan.com if you want to come. The bus is limited to 30 places – first come first served.

Cheers

Social Sec

Tuesday Training Location Change

Starting this Tuesday (June 12) both Tuesday and Thursday training will be at North Clairemont Rec Center.  Times remain the same. 

Tuesday: 6pm-8pm
Thursday: 7pm-9pm

North Clairemont Rec Center
4421 Bannock Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117



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June 5 Training Canceled

Lions, Tuesday night training is canceled this Tuesday (June 5) because Doyle is being closed for the summer.  Check back for new Tuesday night training location starting next week.  Thursday night training/co-ed will continue as usual (7pm at North Clairemont).

SCAFL Finals This Sunday

The Lions travel to Riverside this Sunday for the SCAFL finals. We'll play the Outlaws at 11am and the winner of that game will go on to play at noon against the winner of the Sharks and Saints game from 10am. The winner of that game will play the OC Jets in the SCAFL Grand Final in Irvine on June 10.

June 3 Game Location 
Andulka Football Park
5151 Chicago Ave
Riverside CA 92507


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Carpool 8:30am at Park N Ride Lot #7

12791 Sorrento Valley Road

San Diego, CA 92130

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Lions' Home Game: SCAFL Round 6 vs. Outlaws, Sun., May 20th

HOME GAME & CO-ED FOOTY Orientation

San Diego LIONS vs. South Bay OUTLAWS
Next Lions HOME GAME is this Sunday (May 20) at
Walker Wagenheim School Park. Lions SCAFL game against the Southbay Outlaws starts at 10am.
There will also be a SoCal Co-Ed game starting at 1pm. Great introduction for anyone interested in our co-ed league starting May 24.
Get Motivated!
Training: Tuesday at Doyle Elementary, 6PM & Thursday, at Clairemont Mesa, 7 PM

SUMMER Co-Ed Footy League:

The Lions will be holding a free 4 week Thursday night touch co-ed Australian Football league May 24 - June 14. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is required. We'll teach you all the skills you need to play the game. It's a great way to learn to play the game in a social atmosphere and get some exercise at the same time. There's no registration required and don't worry if you can't make it to every session. Just show up ready to have a good time.

And after the game every Thursday Night, join us at
Boomerangs Gourmet Burger Joint, 4577 Clairemont Drive,

Lions' Update, May 2012

Thanks to all those who came out and enjoyed eating underwater insects at the 2012 Mudbug festival, please post your picts of the mayhem on our Lions facebook page.

For those planning to attend Nationals, this is the last chance to pay for your USAFL membership dues before the price increases.

Sunday, May 20th is the next SCAFL Game: Lions VS. Outlaws. Prepare yourself.
Training:
Tuesday's at 6PM, Doyle Elementary
Thursday's at 7PM, Clairemont Rec.

Join us at Boomerangs Gourmet Burger Joint, 4577 Clairemont Drive about 8:30 PM Thursdays after practitce.

P.S. SCUBA is hosting a light 4-mile training run next Saturday, Meet at the Torrey Pines GLIDERPORT 10AM if you like, and see where the trails take you. Optional meal at the Gliderport then surfing/diving at Blacks after.

Last Day to Reserve Your Spot For Crawfish Boil

Today's the last day to pay to reserve your spot at this Saturday's Crawfish Boil at AJ and Steph's house.  $25 all you can eat and drink.  You must pay by midnight tonight via paypal.

Location: AJ and Steph's: 2955 McGraw St San Diego, CA 92117
Date: April 28
Time: 2pm
Cost: $25/person

No Training This Tuesday

We're taking this Tuesday (April 24) off from training.  See everyone at training Thursday night at North Clairemont at 7pm.

SCAFL Game - April 22

The San Diego Lions travel to Orange County to take on the Jets this Sunday. Game starts at 10am at Founders Park in Ladera Ranch. There will also be a SoCal women's co-ed game between San Diego and Orange County at 1pm following the second SCAFL game. So plan to stick around to watch the game or help fill in numbers for the game. This will mark the beginning of an exciting revival of women's Australian Football in Southern California.

Meet at the Del Mar Park and Ride (12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130) at 8am to carpool to the game.

Crawfish Boil - April 28

The Lions' Crawfish Boil is back by popular demand! All the crawfish you can eat and all the beer you can drink for just $25. The crawfish have to be ordered in advance and flown in from Louisiana, so you must pay in advance so we have an accurate idea of how much to order. Please pay by midnight on Wednesday April 25 at the paypal link below.

Location: AJ and Steph's: 2955 McGraw St San Diego, CA 92117
Date: April 28
Time: 2pm
Cost: $25/person

HOME GAME: San Diego VS. Riverside

Lions VS. Saints

VS.
Sunday, April 15th, 2012, Game Time 10:00 AM

Walker-Wangenheim School Park

10470 Black Mt. Road, San Diego, CA 92126

Jets VS. Sharks at 11:30

Boomerangs for Lunch at 1PM


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This Week's Events

- Tuesday Night Training at Doyle Elementary School, 6PM. Followed by a few beers at Boomerangs for their 5th Anniversary event.
- Thursday Night Training at Clairemont Recreation Center, 7PM.
- Sunday, April 15th: 10AM SCAFL game at Walker Wagenheim. Social event afterward at Boomerangs.

Lions' April Update

CLUB DUES: Reminding all players, if you haven't already, Lion's dues are $120/yr. and can be paid in two $60 installments or in full. Use the "Join the Club" tab on the website to pay online by PayPal, or contact Lions Treasurer, Jim Boyer at Practice. (Note: Dues for first half of the year are past due)


Those who plan to go to Nationals 2012 in the Fall, should pay USAFL dues this month, only $40 until April 30th. Brandon Blankenship is the USAFL Western VP, lets show support. Here is the link: http://www.usafl.com/rego
Read a letter from USAFL President, Andy Vancia, detailing the benefits. (after April the cost goes up to $50)


Bring a friend to practice.

• Tuesday Nights' Practice is at Doyle Elementary School, beginning at 6PM.
• Wednesday night strength and conditioning at Rehab United, $10, 7PM.
• Thursday Night Lights Training at Clairemont Recreation Center, start time 7PM.

Join us at Boomerangs for a bite after Practice on Thursday, 4577 Clairemont Drive.



Our next Game is at HOME in San Diego,
Lions VS. Saints
Sunday, April 15th: 10AM at Walker Wagenheim


Extra fun: There is no training this Saturday, but we are doing Beerfest! Wear your Lions Jersey at the CityBeat Festival of Beers

Special Bonus from one of our sponsors: If you go to mrm-usa.com, purchase any of their products, and enter the code lionsmrm on checkout, you'll receive a huge discount.

SCAFL Round 4 - April 1st

The Lions will travel to Riverside this Sunday to play the Southbay Outlaws in Round 4 of the SCAFL season. The Lions will be following up on a successful weekend against the Las Vegas Gamblers as we took a break from SCAFL during our bye week last week. The Lions have struggled early in the year, and will be looking for our first win of the SCAFL season on Sunday.

Game time is 11:30 am.
Location: Adulka Football Park - 5151 Chicago Ave. Riverside, CA 92507

Meet at the Del Mar Park and Ride (12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130) at 9am to carpool to the game.

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SC AFL Game 2 This Sunday

San Diego Lions take on OC Jets in SCAFL round 2 this Sunday at 11:30 at Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance. Meet at the Del Mar Park and Ride (12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130) at 8:30 to carpool to the game. Don't forget to set your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night for daylight saving time!

Strength Conditioning

San Diego Lions are starting 6-week physical training course designed to shore up individual weaknesses, and maximize athletic performance.
Wednesday's, 7PM,
Rehab United
3959 Ruffin Road Suite J
San Diego, CA 92123
858-279-5570
$60

We did this a few years ago, they have some interesting techniques that help confuse your body, and encourage growth. I dare you.

Lions Footy Training is Thursday, 7-9PM, under lights
North Clairemont Rec.
4421 Bannock Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
New Recruits are welcome!

Join us at Boomerangs for a bite after Practice on Thursday, 4577 Clairemont Drive. Try their California Steak Sandwich, with Gourmet Onion-Rings, big enough for two meals.

SCAFL Game 1: This Sunday

The Lions will travel to Orange County this weekend to take on the Beachside Sharks this Sunday, March 4th, in their first Southern California Australian Football League (SCAFL) game of the year. USAFL Umpire's clinic will begin on Saturday and continue Sunday over three SCAFL games:
11AM - Jets vs. Outlaws
12:30PM - Sharks vs. Lions
2 PM - All Comers Game - open to players from Riverside Saints and extra players from any team.
Ball-up for Sharks vs. Lions game is at 12:30 at Founders Park in Ladera Ranch. The Lions will meet at 10am at Park-N-Ride, Lot #7 in Del Mar (12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130) to carpool to the game. (go to Lion's facebook page to pre-plan car-pools).

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Thursday Night Football Training Starts This Thursday

The Lions will hold the first of our weekly Thursday night training sessions this Thursday at North Clairemont Rec Center (4421 Bannock Avenue, San Diego, CA). Training starts at 6:30, then the boys will head down to our sponsor bar Boomerangs Gourmet Burger Joint for a beer and bite to eat afterward. This will be our last training session before the SCAFL season kickoff on March 4 in OC. Now's a great time to start training with the Lions if you've been thinking about trying out the sport.

The training field is the lighted field behind the tennis and basketball courts.


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Beach Training Thursday Feb 23

The Lions will be meeting up at Palisades Park at the end of Law Street in Pacific Beach for a beach training session this Thursday night from 6 to 7pm.


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Coach's Request: Commitment

With our first 2012 Metro-Game for the Southern California Australian Football League (SCAFL) coming up on Sunday, March 4th, the Lions are picking up new players and preparing for our season. Having achieved all our stated goals last year, the Lions primary goal in 2012 is the Division-1, USAFL Championship.

SCUBA will be leading our traditional Torrey Pines Training Run, Thursday 5PM sharp. Park along Hwy. 101, and meet at front gate. We will begin by running along the beach to the point, then up the stairs, back by the road, and Guy Fleming trail.

Lions' Coach, Shaun Beattie, has asked the players to answer a few questions in writing. You can either bring them to practice, this Saturday 10AM, or email them to our President, Brandon Blankenship. The questions are these:

2012 Team Commitments & Attributes

Please answer in detail the following questions and bring to next training.

1. What do you bring to this team?

2. What do you, as an individual, want to do/do better for the benefit of yourself and the team for 2012?

3. What do you believe is the core strength of the Lions?

4. List one thing that you believe as a team we can do better for ultimate success in 2012.

Name:

Signature:

Date:

Also, new players should review our training videos, and remember to join our facebook page, and set your phone to grab our twitter feed.

Stay tuned to SanDiegoLions.com for more info.

Saturday Training - February 11

Training this Saturday will be the same time and place as last week, at the park across from the roller coaster in Mission Beach at 10am. Great turnout last week with about 25 guys out for the first training. Let's keep up the momentum.

Australia Day in San Diego

Join us to celebrate Australia Day on January 26 from 6pm to 10pm at Boomerangs Gourmet Burger Joint (4577 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117).

Season Kickoff and Pie Day - Feb 4

Happy New Year, Lions. Hope everyone managed to stay fit over the holidays, because the 2012 season is right around the corner. We're going to be kicking off the season with our first training session on Feb 4 at 10 am at the park across the street from the roller coaster in Belmont Park in Mission Beach. Bring your boots and your runners. After training, Bob and Jan will be hosting the club at their place at 1pm for Jan's famous home made meat pies and Bob's infamous home brewed beer. A $20 donation gets you a meat pie or maybe two if you're quick and all the beer you can drink (at least until Bob kicks us out).

The Lions board is hard at work putting together this year's game schedule. The SCAFL schedule is already finalized and published on the website, with the season opener on March 4 in Orange County. We expect this to be an exciting year as the Lions look to improve on their 2011 performance and bring home the Div 1 cup this year. See you all at training!