Great Kick-Off

New Head Coach, Shaun Beattie, was out to see what he has to work with.



In the end we had 30 blokes out to run, and one woman.




Thanks to everyone who came out to the Lions Training and BBQ this weekend. Good to meet you all, you made it a great day. Hope you aren't feeling it too much on Sunday.

Remember, next official training is 1PM, Saturday, Feb. 12th, and we begin Tuesday Night Practice under the lights at North Clairemont Recreation Center, 6PM on Feb. 15th.

Update - First Training Session and Season Kickoff BBQ

Bring your Friends and Family out to Dusty Rhodes Park in Ocean Beach, this Saturday, FEBRUARY 5th, 1-3 PM, for our first official training of the season.

The Lions are recruiting new players, so beginners are welcome! We plan to have skills training and teach new players the rules of Australian Football, no experience necessary*.


If you can't make it down to training this Saturday (February 5 at Dusty Rhodes Park in Ocean Beach at 1pm), you can still join us at the season kickoff BBQ. BBQ starts at 4pm at AJ and Steph's house (2955 McGraw St San Diego CA 92117).
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Directions from Training to BBQ

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*(Women athletes are welcome to practice and learn, too)

Happy Australian Day!

Mini-Mart sent this last night to inspire the Lions. Cheers!

Here's to a great season in 2011!

Lions Announce Appointment of New Head Coach

The San Diego Lions are pleased to announce the appointment of our new head coach, Shaun Beattie. Shaun is an AFL Level 1 certified coach who moved to San Diego from Melbourne in February of 2010. In Melbourne, he was the senior coach of Black Rock Football Club, a division 2 club in the Southern Football League. Shaun also previously played with the under 19's and reserves of St Kilda.

The Lions would like to thank Simon Schenk for his years of service as head coach of the Lions. We look forward to seeing him back on the field focusing on his footy without having to also balance coaching duties.

Lions Season Kickoff - February 5

The San Diego Lions will be kicking off the season on February 5 with our first training session of the year. Training will be held at Dusty Rhodes Park in Ocean Beach starting at 1pm. There will be a club barbecue after training and everyone is welcome. So if you're a veteran member of the club or if you've never played before and are keen to get involved, come out for a kick.

Click Here to Download our Recruitment Flyer - LionsFlyer2011.pdf (148k)


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2010 AGM

Congratulations to the new club officers!

Election Results - New Officers for 2011:
President - Brandon Blankenship
Vice-President - Jeff Blankman
Treasurer - Jim Baldwin
Secretary - Michael "SCUBA" Russell
Social Director - Rob Liwanag
Member at Large - Christian Maine
Football Operations - Brian Nickel

More info and discussion.

Grand Final Night!

Don't forget folks. The AFL Grand Final between St Kilda and Collingwood is on THIS Friday night.

FRIDAY night, Oct. 24th, 8PM.

2955 McGraw St.

San Diego, CA 92117

(858)755-5459

$10 cover for Beer and Meat Pies.

Congratulations to Rowdy and Jen on March's little brother, Thomas Wilder!

Already a St. Kilda's fan?

Prepare for Nationals

Nice win yesterday boys. Remember to pay your Lions' Club dues to qualify for Nationals discounts and services, October 9-10, 2010.

Every Player going to Nationals 2010 in Louisville, should be registered with USFooty.com Cost is $75 before October 6th, or $100 at the field. Remember to bring a copy of your passport or birth-certificate, too.

Eat well to heal, keep working on your aerobic fitness, and lay off the drink. Lions will play a minimum of three forty-minute games (2o min. half) in Kentucky, and we have to explode from the first bounce to earn our place in the final.

Home Game: SD VS. AZ

LIONS vs. HAWKS

This Weekend!

Lions Home Game

Saturday, September 18th, 3PM

At Doyle Community Park in La Jolla

8175 Regents Road

San Diego, CA 92122

(858) 552-1612

(this is the Main Field not the Elementary School)

It's GAME Time!

Lions VS. Bombers

THIS SATURDAY!

What: Australian Rules Football: Free Sports Event

When: Saturday, August 28, 2010 12:30 PM

Where: Charles H. Wilson Park
2200 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501

San Diego Lions to Play the Orange County Bombers
First game starts at 12:30 PM : All-Comers game with Vegas Gamblers 2:30 PM.

12:30 - League Game - Bombers vs San Diego Lions (we'll plan on leaving SD county btw 8-8:30am)

2:30 - Reserves Game vs Vegas Gamblers - This will be a good run for players to get some experience. It won't be a full 18's game as Vegas aren't bringing enough guys. We'll most likely play 14's or 16's. Any of your SD Lions are welcome to be a part of this game.

We should be all wrapped up at the field by 4pm.

Nobody can have alcohol at the field. This is a public park with a lot of foot traffic. If we're seen with booze we'll not only be kicked off the field but they could get us into trouble legally.

Afterwards we're all heading to On The Rocks in Redondo Beach. It's a good place for us all to get together, have some food and beers. They'll be showing the MMA fight later in the evening for those who want to stay and watch.

FIELD LOCATION - Map

SOCIAL LOCATION - On The Rocks

You can also RSVP to this Meetup:

http://www.meetup.com/San-Diego-Outdoor-Enthusiasts/calendar/14522623/

San Diego Lions' Brewery Tour

Does defeat leave a bad taste in your mouth? Do you like beer? Have you ever wanted to see where they make beer? How about just tasting a bunch of really good beer? Come join the Lions for our first annual brewery tour.

• AleSmith Brewing Company


• Ballast Point Brewing Company


• The Lost Abbey

Saturday, August 14th, 2010, 12 PM- 6PM
Brando's (map)
1363 Hornblend Ave
San Diego, CA 92110

All Lions and their friends are Invited (but space is limited, RSVP today!)

We have a Charter Bus leaving from PB and heading to AleSmith, Ballast Point, and Lost Abbey. If you haven't heard of these beers, they are among San Diego's Best. Please be at Brando's by Noon. We will return to Pacific Beach by 6 PM for food.

Cost is $40/person. This includes the bus and beers at both Ballast Point and The Lost Abbey, as well as food on the bus. Only 24 seats available, reserve your seats now. Use the Payments Tab at SanDiegoLions.com and email AJHubner(at)gmail.com (Questions call AJ 858-775-5499)

Hope to see you there.