There is a planning, team rules and strategy session this Saturday the 4^th of February at Freer’s gym from 10am. This is an essential session for you to attend where we hope many of your questions will be answered about training, game days and selection (and plenty more).

We look forward to seeing you all there followed by a great afternoon and evening at the Committee drinks at The Elephant & Wheelbarrow from 4pm.

Regards,

The Coaching staff 2012 

Our club requires you to pay your fees before round 1 (end of March) to be able to don the mighty UQAFC Red Lions colours. The AFLQ have requested that each player plays with the same number each week in 2012, so to secure the jersey size and number of your choice, we require you to pay at least half of your fees by February the 14th so that we can place our jersey order. Outside of that, we will be ordering enough jerseys to cover the entire club in a range of numbers and sizes from which you will have to select a jumper to wear for the year ahead.

As part of your 2012 fees you can retain or own your jumper IF you can assist the club with raising much needed funds at the Norman Hotel meat raffles. We would like you to attend twice a year, taking up a total of 3 hours of your time to simply support and represent your club at the Hotel. The time you spend raising money for the club represents over 50% of the funds we need to run the club. Without this activity, the club would not be able to provide any of the basic services you enjoy as part of an outstanding amateur club eg first class physio support, excellent functions, qualified coaches and professional training equipment. For the club to continue to grow and prosper, it is important we all participate in the raffle activity. At the end of the season, you are welcome to keep your jersey should you have fulfilled your duties at the Norman.

This year the committee has decided not to increase your fees even with increases from our suppliers and the AFLQ. Students will be $300 and Adults $400 for the season ahead. It is our privilege to have such a great group of people playing for this club and we are thankful for your understanding, cooperation and enthusiasm towards the upcoming 2012 season. Good luck this year and let’s make sure we are not only raising the standard across all teams but raising more flags at the Norman Hotel in 2012.

The Norman Roster will be at training each Tuesday night for you to check your allocation or to make a new one. For more information contact: Dugald Reid on d.reid@uq.edu.au .

For more information about securing your jersey contact: Travis Warren – (Coaching Coordinator) on travisjwarren@gmail.com or Peter (RED) Herring on president@redlions.org.au .

Link to Fees Page

The UQAFC Committee

Pre-Season Training has now moved back to UQ Oval 7, St Lucia. For those of you unsure of how to get there, when driving along Sir Fred Schonell Drive towards the University, Oval 7 is the first field you see at the first roundabout you come to along SFSDrive. Turn right at the roundabout and park anywhere along the street for Oval 7.

Training for all teams is Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6pm until further notice.

Running shoes and towel are a must – no boots are required until further notice.

Please spread the word to those who might not be on the email list or Facebook pages.
Please also wear new preseason singlets if you have them. We will have them there on sale if you need one at a cost of $25.

Any queries please give me a buzz on 0412 288 544.
Rosy

Pre-season officially commences next Tuesday January 10th at Freers at Mt Coot-tha at 6pm. See here for details. We encourage all those keen to play with the Red Lions in 2012 to get started early and for those who have been diligently following the off season training programme to take the next step under the guidance of Quentin, Tim, Rosy and the coaching team.

Recruitment during the off season has been very successful, which, combined with a very high percentage of our very successful 2011 group returning to play this season, means a highly competitive season lies ahead for the club. Please remember the first pre season sessions are NOT at Oval 7 at UQ.

Congratulations to the coaching team of Travis, Tim, Quentin, Harves, Brownie and Pete for the work they have done in the off season to prepare the club so well for the year ahead. The quality of the facility at Freers is first class and perfect for our preparations in any weather – thanks especially to Pete Rosengren for his support of the club in providing us access and his contribution to the off season training program over summer. Let’s get started lads, big year ahead.

Cheers, Red.

The Denver Bulldogs are looking to host 1 or 2 players for our season (May to October). We provide housing and part-time work. Please take a look at the guidelines in the attached document and circulate to anyone who may be interested. It is a great opportunity to spend time in the United States and travel.

The Denver Bulldogs are the most successful USAFL club with 8 premierships for the men and 2 for the women. You will be joining the reigning USAFL champions should you make the trip to Denver!

Please note the 21 years old age minimum.
Denver Bulldogs Scholarship Guidelines 2012.pdf

Direct inquiries to Max Eckstein (president@denverbulldogs.com).

Andy Vanica
Denver Bulldogs Australian Rules Football Club
www.denverbulldogs.com

We would love to see as many Club members as possible join us – bring both your runners and football boots to participate.

Please respond with your confirmation of attendance and if you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

A familiar name to many football fans in Brisbane’s western suburbs, Quentin was the clubs senior coach in the early 2000′s after a distinguished playing career at AFL, VFL and QAFL levels.

Quentin is a personal trainer by profession and in addition to his exceptional coaching qualifications, has a first class physical fitness and training for high performance background.  The 2011 U18 National Championships record details Quentin’s involvement recently at the youth level.

On the evening of Wednesday December 7^th at 7pm, the UQAFC will be holding their 2012 season launch at UQCC on Oval 1 (Wep Harris Oval). We would like to invite all prospective U18 players and  families to attend, to meet Quentin as well as hearing of the clubs plans for 2012 and beyond.