LIONS DEN NEWS – May

Here we are in Round 3 already! We haven’t played much football yet but all the players have been training really hard and we have a huge May ahead of us…………

IMPORTANT DATES:

3rd May- Official Season Launch for Auskick & Round 3 Level ‘0’ course at Dukes 9am
8th May Youth Girls @ BISP Week 1
9th May GWS Club Day – Lap of Honor @ Spotless Stadium
10th May- ‘MOTHERS DAY’ – Round 4 – & Auskick at Dukes
15th May- Youth Girls @ BISP
17th May- Round 5 – & Auskick at Dukes
22nd May – ‘TRIVIA NIGHT’- 7pm @ Emu sports Club
Youth Girls @ BISP
23rd May - Half Time Auskick @ Spotless Stadium
24th May- Round 6 – & Auskick at Dukes
31st May -Round 7 – & Auskick at Dukes

DON’T FORGET TO GET OUT ‘LIONS’ TEAM APP- to keep up to date on all club information.

AUSKICK SEASON LAUNCH: come join the Auskick team this Sunday (3rd May) at 9am for the official season launch of Auskick. Bring a friend and join in the fun. All players and friends get a free sausage sizzle and all registered financial players will receive their Auskick backpacks. Keep any eye out for Larry….he loves a free sausage sizzle.

LEVEL ‘0’ COACHING COURSE: free for anyone that wants to participate, will be held at Dukes Oval at 9am. All parents, grandparents, older kids and friends are encouraged to come and join in and have some fun. Everyone that attends will get a Level ‘0’ coaching certificate.

YOUTH GIRLS 4 WEEK PRE-SEASON: our youth girls team is training really hard every Wednesday and starting Friday 8th May are off to Blacktown International Sports Park. Youth Girls starts with a for a 4 week pre season training session and then 8 weeks competition. Our Lionesses are looking great and getting game ready. Thanks to Zeaona for becoming a part of our coaching team for the Youth Girls. Any girls still interested in playing or just trying it out can register their interest now and come and join us for the FREE 4 week preseason training at BISP. To register please go to: www.surveymonkey.com/s/gwsyouthgirls

UNDER 13’s, 14’s, 15’s & 17’s REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS: the team selection process for 2015 will be held on Wednesday 3rd June 2015 (venue TBA). Players are required to attend for potential selection. More information will be available from your coaches. All players wanting to try out must register first at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VCXN75S

CLUB MARCH @ GWS vs HAWTHORN GAME ON SATURDAY 9th May: we have secured a FREE ticket for every player in our club to attend this great game to watch the Giants beat the Hawks on Saturday 9th May. Players please talk to your coach to get your FREE ticket and join the club for our annual CLUB MARCH around Spotless Stadium before the game. This is a great day and we really want to see as many Lions players as possible marching around the stadium in our club shirts and colours before the game. As THE LARGEST CLUB in Western Sydney, let’s show the GIANTS how proud we are to be a LION and get there for the march in force. To be a part of the march you will need to meet your coach at 3pm at Spotless Stadium.

MOTHERS DAY @ DUKES: round 4 at Dukes this year we say ‘thanks’ to all our mums for helping us get to footy every week. Mums come down to Dukes and watch your kids play. We have a special surprise for all mums that day so come down, put your feet up and let us say…….thanks mum!!

TRIVIA NIGHT- 22nd May @ 7pm: this is our once a year club fundraiser. Tickets and tables are selling fast so to avoid missing out make sure you book your table of 8 now. Tickets are only $25 per person and include entry and snacks. Get your team’s parents or group of friends together for a great night. To book contact: Megan Hall on 0412 605 249 or at meganhall74@hotmail.com Get in early to reserve your table of 8! This event will sell out!

COACHES & MANAGERS: please remember our coaches and managers are all volunteers and always have the players best interest in mind. All our coaches are happy to talk to you about player progress and concerns but we would ask that you talk to the coach at right time. The best time to talk to your coach is after training or after the game. Before a game or during a game the coach has a lot to do and this is the time that the players need their coach. Team managers and the clubs committee are always available when needed. All our coaching team and committee members contact details can be found on our website.

VOLUNTEERS ON GAME DAY: thank you to everyone that helps out on game day. Without your help the club would not function and we wouldn’t be able to get the kids playing football. Every week all teams are looking for runners, water carriers, goal umpires and boundary umpires. If you can help please see your team manager. They will let you know what to do and your kids love seeing mum and dad helping out.

CANTEEN @ DUKES: throughout the year your team will have 3 half days running the canteen and BBQ. The canteen is an essential part of the success of our club as it pays for the umpires and St Johns. Your team manager will coordinate a roster for when your team is on and if you can give an hour to help we would really appreciate it. A huge THANK YOU to Ronny who helps us out every weekend on the BQQ…we couldn’t do it without you mate!!

We are looking forward to 5 rounds of football is MAY; let’s hope the rain stays away. See you at Dukes to cheer on our teams………..

GO LIONS!!!!

Sean & Lions Committee