Help the Lions Sevens Team Get to Nationals

The Road to the National Championship

After winning their 5th consecutive Midwest title, the Lions’ Sevens team are making their fifth consecutive National Championship appearance where they won it all in 2007. Year in and year out, the Lions have proven themselves to be one of the top Sevens programs in the country. Boasting several All-Americans and Eagles, past and present, the Lions Sevens team is Nationally revered, but it hasn’t come cheap. In an attempt to seek out the highest level of competition, the Lions must appear in tournaments all over the country, and without generous contributions from sponsors and private investors, the trophy case would be a lot lighter. Here’s where you can be a part of the glory. It has always been that the Chicago Lions Sevens Team extends far beyond the players on the field, and your generous contributions will help pave the road to victory for the Lions. We need your help raising $10k for travel expenses before the National Championship Tournament, set to take place in 2 WEEKS! Yes, 2 weeks.The team has sacrificed blood, sweat, and tears all summer for one thing; a first place finish at Nationals and the chance to represent the entire Lions network on the National stage. Be a part of something bigger than just a rugby team, and when the final whistle blows, you can share the thrill of victory.

Contribute to our success

On behalf of the Chicago Lions, we greatly appreciate your help in reaching our goal for a National Championship!

NATIONALS SUPPORTERS

+$1,000
Keith Brown
Bob MacArthur
Bobby Bloomfield (Tesab)
Dike Aijiri

$999-$500
Rugger (PO)
Dick Smith
Sue Moore & Howard Robinson
Mike Palmer
Anthony Rio
Mark Kaufman

$499-$250
Josh Cocking
Aaron Manheimer
Larry Zeno
Richard Roche
John “Ringo” Ehresman
Karen Peterson

$249-$100
Jeff Simon
Duncan Blowers
Edward Knutel
Lisa Price
Robert Avery
James Kearney
Chris Brankin
Lisa Franco Johnston
George Plackmann
John Duggan
Roy Hays
Scott “Beaver” Jones
Evan Haim
Kim Dolan
Sharon Friedli

$99-$50
Dennis O’Donnell

$49-$1
Holly Eggman
Holly MacDowell

Lions Win MidWest Championship – 5Peat!

Chicago Lions Sevens 2011

Lions Sevens Team Hosts Skills Camp for Wapiti (Youth) Rugby Club

July 17th, 2011 Revere Park

Lions Sevens Team was honored to work with the boys and girls of Chicago Wapiti RFC .

About 30 kids turned out on a steamy Sunday afternoon. The players had a blast working with the kids.

Chicago Lions Sevens & Wapiti Youth Rugby

Dayton Dave & Goose Running Lines with Wapiti

Brad Harrington & Wapiti Youth Jeremiah Sharing the Ball

Lions Squeak out Victories in Milwaukee

Chicago Lions Sevens Team went 3-0 in pool play in matches against Madison, Impalas, and YoungBloodz. In the Semifinal they defended well against Milwaukee and in the final managed to put away the YoungBloodz once more. Still lot’s to work on but the team is starting to come around. Article on the tournament can by found at www.rugbymag.com

Special thanks to the Lions alumni that made the trip up to Milwaukee and later bought my dinner at Irish Pub!

Lions Sevens players Peter Tiberio and JP Eloff were in action over the weekend way out west playing for the All Americans against the NZ Universities. Tiberio had a hat-trick and JP was instrumental in directing the offense at Flyhalf.

Look for the Lions in Grand Rapids this coming Saturday www.grandrapidsrockhardrugby.com

Lions at Lakefront 7s 2011

Lions in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Lions headed to Milwaukee Lakefront 7s July 9th

Schedule:  http://www.lakefront7s.com/2011/fixtures-now-available-for-the-29th-annual-lakefront-7s.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Lions Sevens Featured in “Endurance News”

Page 79 of Endurance News

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New Sponsor – Penton Media, Inc.

The Chicago Lions Sevens Team would like to announce their latest sponsor. Thank you!

About Penton Media:

Whether helping pilots understand the latest aviation protocols, connecting natural products manufacturers to the most cost effective ingredient suppliers, or keeping engineers up-to-date on new efficient designs, Penton’s leading business information brands are the vital source for business.  We are the heart of our markets.  At Penton, we are all about providing relevant information and connections.  Our solutions are tailored to the needs of our audience, which is why it takes so many forms – digital, print, live events.  While longevity doesn’t necessarily correlate to success, the dozens of Penton brands in 17 distinct markets do have long embedded traditions of editors, sales, and service personnel who really live their markets.  And nurturing such talent has been a hallmark of Penton for decades. Today, more than six million professionals rely on Penton products for the information needed to compete and the connections needed to succeed.

— Sharon Rowlands, Chief Executive Officer

Buy Raffle Tickets to Win Lions Sevens Authentic Game Jersey

Raffle tickets are $5. If you can’t make it to one of our tournaments but would like to purchase raffle tickets please contact Aaron Manheimer aaronderugby (at) gmail.com

Sevens Practice Starts May 24th

General practice schedule for the summer (weeks may vary):

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:45pm-8:30pm (Bring water and gatorade, mouth piece, post practice snack, cleats, and running shoes)

Lions For Hope Field and Clubhouse 
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Mondays @ 7pm 60 min Track & SAQ session either on your own or with the team at

River Park


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Lake Shore Park


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