Dear members,

Join us for the upcoming training session this Sunday, October 1st, 2023, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The playing fields are located on Soi LaSalle (Sukhumvit 105), just opposite the main school. Please remember that all parents and guardians are required to exchange an ID card for a visitor’s pass at the entrance. Please note that the ISB bus will not be running this weekend.

📍Google Maps Link: Patana Playing Fields

U19s – ‘Friday Footy’ at NIST on 29 September

Players should arrive by 5:30 pm at NIST.

Rugby World Cup Breakfast

Join us for a Rugby World Cup breakfast at The Clubhouse on Sunday, 8th October 2023, at 9 am. Please complete the google form shared by email to let us know how many people will be joining. Remember, it's a replay of the match; avoid social media that morning to immerse yourself in the tournament spirit.

Helios Bangkok 7s/10s Tournament

Exciting news! We've registered our teams for a thrilling two-day tournament at Patana on November 11th and 12th. Here are the categories we're competing in:

• Under 18 Boys Sevens
• Under 18 Girls Sevens
• Under 16 Boys Tens
• Under 14 Boys Tens
• Under 12 Tens
• Under 10 Tens
• Under 8 Tens (tag)

Please complete the respective Google Forms shared over email to confirm your child(ren)'s availability. Be prepared for an action-packed day! Note that this tournament is likely to be a whole-day event, so plan accordingly

Age Categories

Player age categories are determined based on their age as of January 1^st, 2024. Here are the team categories for the current season:

Team categories:

• Senior Girls’ Contact (13 years old and older)
• Cubs and U8 (Mixed)
• U10 (Mixed)
• U12 (Mixed)
• U14 (Boys)
• U16 (Boys)
• U19 (Boys)

Get Involved

We are a community-based volunteer-run club, and your involvement is crucial to our success. If you're interested in contributing by assisting with coaching or helping at the organizer's desk, please reach out to any of our coaches or reply to this email. Your support is highly valued.

Sponsorship

We're continuously exploring sponsorship opportunities. If you or your company is interested in supporting the Lions and would like more information, please feel free to reply to this email or speak with any of the following contacts: Jason, David, Andrew, Jonathan, Kate, or Francois.

Rain

Occasionally, we may need to cancel sessions due to flooded fields. To stay updated, please remember to check the WhatsApp Announcement Group on Sunday mornings, especially after heavy overnight rain.

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Upcoming Events, Matches, and Tours

Please put these dates in your calendar:

• 29 September 2023:                U19s at ‘Friday Footy’ at NIST, 5:30pm
• 8 October 2023:                      Rugby World Cup Breakfast at The Clubhouse
• 11 – 12 November 2023:        25th Helios Bangkok International Rugby Sevens
• 18 November 2023:                RBSC 10s Tournament (TBC)
• 17 – 18 February 2024:           Bangkok International 10s 2024

Training Dates

Here are the training dates for the upcoming season:

• October 1, 15, 29
• November 5, 19, 26
• December 17