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