No Training Tuesday Sep 27

After a couple of great wins over the weekend, coach has given us the night off. See you all Thursday night.

AFL Grand Final Night in San Diego

Join the San Diego Lions at the Black Pearl

AFL GRAND FINAL
Friday, September 30th, 2011
9:00 PM - Midnight

Watch the Collingwood Magpies battle the Geelong Cats in the Australian Superbowl! The Official Australian Football League GRAND FINAL will be broadcast live on big-screen HDTV! San Diego Lions have secured the pub specials for $3.00/pint you can get Australian Beer on Tap all night. Please support the local team.

The Black Pearl ( at 1016 Grand, in Pacific Beach, San Diego, 92109 ), also has terrific food specials for our Lions supporters and fans of Ausie Rules Footy. Come join the club for a late meal.

 

Congratulations to the San Diego Lions on their wins in last weekend's Southwest Tournament!

The first game was damn close with the LA Dragons up at the half: SD 1.5.11 to LA 2.0.12, but the Lions dominance of possession paid-off over the Dragons accuracy, a final goal in the last minute pulled out a victory: SD 4.7.31 over LA 5.0.30. The second game against Las Vegas was less even, but to their credit the Gamblers never gave up and fought with minimal numbers to the final horn.

The Grand Southwest Tournament

SOUTHWESTERN FOOTY TOURNAMENT

LAS VEGAS, LOS ANGELES, ORANGE COUNTY, SAN DIEGO

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 2011

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

Walker Wagenheim Field

10470 Black Mt. Road, San Diego, CA 92126

5:00 PM - SD Lions vs. LA Dragons

6:00 PM - Vegas Gamblers vs. OC Bombers 

7:00 PM - OC Bombers vs LA Dragons

8:00 PM - SD Lions vs Vegas Gamblers 

40 Minute Games - Tournament Format with two twenty minute halves and a seven minute half-time break. (possible 5th game, TBD)

$3 hot-dogs and $1 Soft-drinks and Snacks, will be available at the ground. After the games meet-up at the Black Pearl at 1014 Grand in Pacific Beach for a celebration round.

Flip-Flop Formal 2011

The social event of the year is finally here!

The San Diego Lion's

Flip Flop Formal

September 17th, 7pm-midnight

You are cordially invited to an evening of wine tasting with good food and great friends.

We will be offering the services of our own sommelier Matty, as he pours a wonderful selection of quality wines.  Listen as he explains the nuances between the different varietals.  Enjoy this with a wonderful assortment of imported cheeses, fruit, bread, cured meats, and chocolates to enhance your wine tasting experience.

Dress to impress, as this is your chance to dust off the fancy stuff for a change; dresses and suits with flip-flops.

We have invited Na Fianna (Ladies Gaelic Football Club) to join us for the evening.  This is a great opportunity to meet new people, and introduce the Lion's supporters.

Find a sitter for the kids, as this is an adult event.

Come join us at our new venue in the heart of Pacific Beach:
The Pacific Beach Women's Club
1721 Hornblend St. 92109

All this for only $40/person.  What a better way to spend a San Diego summer evening?  Don't miss out.  Space is limited.  Buy your tickets now via Paypal (or contact our Player-At-Large, Christian Maine).

Please RSVP on facebook, or email us.

Lion's Home Game, September 10th: VS. Golden Gate

The San Diego Lions invite you to
our next Home Game!

Against our Northern California rivals,

The Golden Gate Australian Football League (GGAFL).

Sat. September 10th, 2011,

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM,

At Walker Wagenheim Field,
10470 Black Mt. Road, San Diego, CA 92126
(Next to Mira Mar College)

These are NIGHT GAMES under the lights. There will be a Men's full 18-a-side game and either a Women's game or a co-ed with golden gate/sac/and arizona girls. Games start at 6:00 PM, but all players are to arrive by 5:00 PM.

After party at The Black Pearl in Pacific Beach (Corner of Cass and Grand, 1014 Grand Ave, 92109).

San Diego Lions vs Orange County Bombers - August 27, 12pm (away)

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Bombers VS. Lions

Away Game in Irvine

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lakeside Middle School (click for map)

3 Lemongrass

Irvine, CA 92604

The Lions will be lining up against arch rival OC Bombers for the second time this season, in what looks to be an important game for both teams leading up to Nationals in October: divisional status and seedings are certainly at stake. OC came away with the win last time in a tightly contested match that came down to the wire. However, the Lions have been gelling as a club and hitting their stride on the field, with a very close game against the LA Dragons on their home turf a few weeks ago, and a great showing against Riverside's young, inexperienced, yet tenacious side last weekend. Will the Lions and their "pride" rule the paddock, or will the Bombers reign down their fury with surgical strikes?

CARPOOL MEET-UP:

If you'd like to carpool, please meet up at the Sorrento Valley Park 'N Ride at 9am.

If you are running a bit late or plan just to drive up on your own and meet us there, please call Christian @ 858.652-9971 to let him know. He will be organizing carpools and ensuring that everyone is on their way.

If you ride with someone else, please be prepared to compensate with cash (min. $10 recommended).

If you are skipping the carpool meet-up, please just be sure to arrive no later than 11am, so that we can warm up properly as a team.

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THURSDAY TRAINING (8/25) AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION!

This Thursday's training will be held at La Jolla Shores beach, at Coach Shaun's request.

MEET at the lifeguard station at 6pm. It is at the far north end of the main parking lot, in the corner of the grassy area.

BRING running shorts, a pair of old running shoes (they will get sandy), and also a towel and swim trunks. We will be wading in the cool water after the training to cool down and conteract the uildup of lactic acid.

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SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! (not Saturday)

Just wanted to message to be sure everyone realizes this weekend's game against RFC is SUNDAY (not Saturday).

Game is at Doyle Park at 2pm sharp. Players please arrive no later than 1pm to prepare and go through our warm up.

ATTENTION LIONS PLAYERS: Two Important Things . . .

FIRST: Training

Please make an effort to make it to training this week. Numbers were low last Tuesday, and absolutely dismal on Thursday. With another big home game this weekend, it is important that we get as many numbers as we can out to train together this week and gel as a team.

SECOND: Team and USAFL Dues

If you have not already, it is very important that you pay your second half of the season dues ($50). You can pay via PayPal, which is accessible thru the "Payments" tab at www.sandiegolions.com. You can also deliver cash or check to Jimbo, or Jeffo.

Also, please pay your USAFL dues. Our game results--and qualification for Nationals--is not considered official until everyone who is planning to go to Nats has registered and paid their dues. This could affect our divisional standing and seeding at Nationals, which is coming up very soon! USAFL dues are currently $75, but will go up to $100 on September first. They will be even higher if you wait to pay until you get to the tournament.

Register and pay your nationals dues at this link.

San Diego Lions vs. Riverside Football Club - Sunday, August 21st at 2pm (home)

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Lions VS. RFC

At Home in San Diego

Sunday, August 21st, 2011

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Doyle Community Park
8175 Regents Road
San Diego, CA 92122

After Party:

Black Pearl - 1014 Grand Avem San Diego, CA 92109

(between Cass St & Dawes St)

The San Diego Lions take on the Riverside Football Club for the second time this season, this time on our home ground. The game will commence promptly at 2pm at Doyle Park. The Lions will be looking for another win defeating RFC up on their home soil in some coll, wet, and windy weather. Immediately after the game the team will be meeting up at the Black Pearl, so join us for an afternoon of footy and a few beers afterward. Note: We're looking for a few volunteers to help with boundary and goal umpiring duties.

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Doyle Community Park
8175 Regents Road San Diego, CA 92122-1363
Parking is Limited, use back entrance to drop off gear.



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(After Party at The Black Pearl in Pacific Beach, corner of Cass and Grand)

BEER with San Diego Ladies Gaelic football Club

Fest, Beer, Ladies! All Good!

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

Admeral Baker Park

$25 Pay Here

RSVP on Facebook

Come join the San Diego Lions as we co-host our first social event/fundraiser with Na Fianna, the San Diego ladies Gaelic football club.

This event is an annual BBQ and beer fest that Na Fianna has held for over 10 years. Come and enjoy delicious grilled carne asada, burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs with all the sides, along with cold frosty beers. It's all-you-can-eat and drink for one price. No need to bring anything, just an appetite and some good friends. Invite as many people as you like, as this is also a fundraiser.

The event will be held at Admiral Baker Recreation Center (the location of our Luau in May). The park has playgrounds for the kids, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, softball and basketball courts. Everything to entertain the whole family.The day runs from 11am-5pm Saturday August 13th. Cost is only $25/adult, $10/kid 12-18, and FREE for kids under 12.

There will be a shuttle van from the Black Pearl to Admiral Baker available for an additional $10 round trip. It will make several trips at the beginning of the event and several at the end. It is a great way to avoid drinking and driving.

Don't miss this great family friendly event.

Admiral Baker Recreation Center, 2400 Admiral Baker Road, San Diego, 92120.

Note: We will not be accepting payments at the park, so you must buy your tickets in advance at training or from a member of the San Diego Lions. You can also make your payment online here: http://www.sandiegolions.com/page/payments-2 in advance or on your smartphone when you get to the park. (or see Christian Maine at the Black Pearl 10:30 AM before you get on the bus from PB to the park)