LIONS DEN NEWS – November
2016 SEASON:We would like to welcome our new committee for 2016 and thank them for already getting started on plans for next season. 2016 is going to be an exciting year for the Lions as we prepare to come back bigger and stronger than last year!! We have already had 28 players register for next year and are on track for more teams in 2016.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Date
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Event
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1st November
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Online Registration is open for Auskick, Junior Football & Youth Girls
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2nd & 9th December
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Pre Season Training
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16th December
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Pre Season Kick & BBQ @ Dukes
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19th January 2016
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Pre Season training for U14’s, U15’s & U17’s
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20th January 2016
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Pre Season training for U9’s, U10’s, U11’s, U12’s, U13’s & Youth Girls
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23rd & 24th January
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AMART Sports 20% Off for Lions Families Weekend
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7th February
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EPGP Registration Day
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18th March
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2016 Season Launch
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3rd April
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Round 1 (TBC)
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TBC
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Auskick @ Dukes (TBC)
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TBC
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Trivia Night
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DONT FORGET TO GET OUR ‘LIONS’ TEAM APP- to keep up to date on all club information.
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN:You can register and pay online for the 2016 season in one easy transaction. You can also choose to purchase club merchandise as part of the transaction. So why not save yourself time and help the club by registering online today. Go to www.lionsafl.com.auand click on the orange ‘Play AFL on Sunday’s’ link on the right hand side of this page to register on line for 2016. Or click on this link for Junior: https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/regoform.cgi?aID=5593&pKey=c27fb5f63d4ea466de862ae0a007e643&cID=14975&formID=36056
Click on this link for Auskick: http://www.aflauskick.com.au/register/?intAssocID=466
We are registering now for all age groups from Under 9’s to Under 17’s, AUSKICK & our ALL GIRLS TEAM
REGISTER BEFORE THE 31st DECEMBER TO GO INTO THE DRAW TO WIN THE BELOW PRIZES
(all prizes exclusive to EPGP Lions)
1st Prize
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Sherrin signed by the entire 2015 GIANTS playing squad
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2nd Prize
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Match day experience for winner and two friends – hold up the banner and be on the field as the GIANTS run out.
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3rd Prize
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GA tickets for winner and 10 friends to any GIANTS game in 2016 – conditions would apply
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ALL PLAYERSthat register before the 31st January 2016 will be invited to attend an exclusive BBQ with Giants Players at Dukes Oval in 2016.
REGISTRATIONS COSTS: $150 per player - $110 each for additional family members on Junior Registration Fees
Auskick – $80 per player. (Sherrin training ball is not included with Auskick Registrations)
2016 Registration includes:
** FREE Yellow Sherrin Training Ball ** (Valued at RRP $49.99)
Insurance and player fees, Trophy, Year book, Team photo, Presentation day
BRING A FRIEND: register a friend and go into the draw to win some great prizes on season launch night.
PRE SEASON TRAINING:Pre season training starts Wednesday 2 December at Dukes Oval. The lions coaches will be down at Dukes Oval for preseason training and fitness every Wednesday from 6pm -7pm. Pre Season training this will run for 3 weeks in December, (2nd, 9th & 16th) then start again in January.
U9’s, U10’s, U11’s, U12’s, U13’s & Youth Girls preseason training is on Wednesday nights 6pm – 7pm at Dukes - Starting Wednesday 20th January
U14’s, U15’s and U17’spreseason training is on Tuesday nights 6pm – 7pm at Dukes - Starting Tuesday 20th January
Bring your mates down to have a kick, everyone is welcome.
We will also be taking registrations at all Pre Season training nights.
COACHES WANTED FOR 2016: Lions are seeking expressions of interest for coaches and assistant coaches for our 2016 season. Our club is growing and we will have an extra 3-4 teams next season so we need to recruit more coaches. All coaching courses and accreditations will be paid for by the club. If you would like to be a part of the EPGP Lions coaching team please email us at: president@lionsafl.com.au or call one of the following people to discuss:
Sean Hogan on 0414 637 513, Rod Deaves (head Coach) 0422 606 399 or Anne-Marree on 0418 407 282
Please have your expressions of interests in by Friday 4th December.
2016 COMMITTEE: Please click on this link for contact details for EPGP Lions Committee: http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=1-4018-49658-0-0&sID=55741&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=37199991
DO YOU WANT TO BE AN UMPIRE: we are looking for umpires in 2016. Training will be once a week at Dukes Oval. To Umpire you must be 13, but can start training at 12 ½ years old. Its a great way to learn more about AFL while earning money when you start umpiring games. We are also looking for ADULT UMPIRES to join the team this year. If you’re interested please contact Mike Keep on 0478 778 474.
YOUTH GIRLS:we will have a youth Girls team in 2016, and Western Sydney will have its first Youth Girls competition running on Sundays. We look forward to getting all our girls back for another great year.
AUSKICK:We have big plans for Auskick next year and are looking forward to seeing everyone return for another year. Registrations are now open and payment is not required till the season starts. Register now by clicking the following:
http://www.aflauskick.com.au/register/?intAssocID=466
Keep checking our Team App, Facebook page and website, www.lionsafl.com.au for more information and important dates for our 2016 season. See you at pre season training........... GO LIONS!!!!
Sean & Lions Committee
Last Modified on 18/11/2015 14:39