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.

SCAFL Round 7 - Lions VS. Outlaws

This Sunday, the Lions take on Southbay Outlaws, Game Time 2PM, at Ladera Ranch Middle School, 29551 Sienna Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92694. (This is only 60 miles north of SD)

Lions need 3 Volunteers to go up early and help umpire the 10AM Game.

Directions to the field and carpool location after the jump.

USAFL Player Registration Now Open

http://www.usafl.com/rego

All players must register with the USAFL and pay USAFL dues.

Until APR 30: $40
MAY 1 - JUN 30: $50
JUL 1 - AUG 31: $75
SEP 1 - OCT 14: $100

Lions Pub Quiz This Sunday

Come join the San Diego Lions at The Black Pearl for a pub quiz!
Only $5/player. Organize your team(maximum 5 people) and test your knowledge. Prizes for winning teams include: $50 bar tab, Case of VB beer, Lions t-shirts, etc.
Don't miss out. Come enjoy great beer and food specials. Bring your friends and help raise money for a good cause. All proceeds benefit San Diego Lions.
Quiz starts at 5pm, Easter Sunday April 24.

Lion's Update: SCAFL Round 6

San Diego Lions VS. Riverside Saints
2:00 PM, Sunday, April 17th, in Rancho Palos Verdes
Carpool (same place) at 10:30 AM

The Lions have successfully locked in our TWELVE GAME 18-a-side Schedule for this fall.
Unlike our Metro-Season, most regular season game will be played at home in SAN DIEGO!
Please read the Lions Blog for more information.

HOME GAME THIS SUNDAY

San Diego Lions will host the 5th Round of the Southern California Australian Football League (SCAFL) Tournament at Doyle Elementary in La Jolla. Come out and see all three games! RSVP

10:00 AM - Lion's VS. Sharks
12:00 NOON - Outlaws (South Bay LA) VS. Saints (Riverside)
2:00 PM -  War Dogs (Riverside) VS. Jets (Orange County

Food will be available at the ground. Nearby Park for kids.
Zeta O. Doyle Elementary School - This is a practice ground, also used for some metro games.
NOTE: DO NOT CONFUSE WITH DOYLE REC. CENTER
Address
3950 Berino Court
San Diego, CA 92122

P.S. SATURDAY NIGHT before the tournament, join the team at The Black Pearl (formerly the Australian Pub) at 9PM on the corner of Cass and Grand in Pacific Beach for more fun, as we watch AFL Footy on ESPN2: Geelong vs Port Adelaide