Rugby League News

Season 2012 - Draws
The 2012 season is fast approaching for all competitions that the Burleigh Bears are involved with.

The Intrust Super Cup's season will be exciting, especially come Round 7, The Men of Leagues Rivalry Round when the Burleigh Bears will take on Tweed Heads in what is always an intense battle. 
A 'Country Week' in Round 17 will also be introduced with all matches to be played out at regional grounds. Intrust Super Cup General Manager, Jamie O'Connor said
'This new Country Round is just one of the ways we are attempting to take the game away to places that might not get to see much rugby league, let alone games of this quality.'

Another change in 2012 is the new finals system that will only feature the top five teams, instead of six.

Intrust Super Cup Draw

FOGS Colts Draw

Bycroft Cup Draw

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 All Stars Festival
Indigenous participation across Rugby League will be celebrated at an all-day inaugural All Stars Festival to be held at Pizzey Park Miami, Gold Coast, on the eve of the 2012 Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars match at Skilled Park in February.More

Titans to play pre-season trial match on Gold Coast
The Jetstar Gold Coast Titans will bring their pre-season campaign back to the Gold Coast for season 2012 with a full scale pre-season trial match against the Brisbane Broncos set down for February.
In what will mark the club’s first pre-season trial match to be held on the Gold Coast since 2008, the Jetstar Titans will take on arch rivals the Brisbane Broncos at Pizzey Park, Miami on Saturday, February 11.
The Jetstar Titans’ last pre-season match on the Gold Coast was the first ever match played at Skilled Park against the Wests Tigers prior to the official opening of Skilled Park in 2008.
The Broncos trial match will follow on from a massive week of rugby league on the Gold Coast for the third annual Harvey Norman All Stars clash between the Indigenous and NRL All Stars at Skilled Park on Saturday, February 4.
Jetstar Titans Head Coach John Cartwright said it was exciting to be able to play a pre-season trial match on home turf during the build-up to season 2012.
“It’s great for us to be playing a trial match at home and it’s great for rugby league on the Gold Coast. Over the last few years we’ve played trial matches in places such as Darwin, Cairns and Coffs Harbour so to be playing a trial match on the Gold Coast in front of our own supporters will really add to the build-up heading into the 2012 season,’’ said Cartwright.
Tickets for the Titans vs Broncos match are on sale through the Burleigh Bears or oztix.com.au 

2012 Camp Kickstarts Bears New Era
The Burleigh Bears travelled down to Mullumbimby over the weekend for their pre-season camp, in order to prepare for the upcoming 2012 Queensland Cup season.
Coach Paul Bramley was happy with the boys effort and attitude. 'Our focus for the weekend was working on our execution of basic skill under fatigue, which we saw great improvement as the weekend went on.
'Another focus was bringing this young and new group together and we were extremely pleased with the outcome.'

The Bears play their first trial against Tweed Heads Seagulls on February 11th at Pizzey Park, followed by the NRL Trial match between the Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos.
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2012 Player Gains & Losses
Burleigh Bears is looking forward to the 2012 season. With a new year, comes new faces and Burleigh would like to welcome all new players to the club, as well as welcome back all existing players.
To those who have left Burleigh in 2011 we wish you all the best in your future endeavours, whether continuing your rugby league careers or retiring.

Click the Player Gains and Losses link for a list of all the player movement for the 2012 Intrust Super Cup.

Training
Training for all FOGS Colts & U19 players training will recommence on Tuesday 10th Januaryat Pizzey Park. Training will commence at 5.30pm and continue each Tuesday and Thursday. Training for all players wanting to play in the Burleigh Gold Coast competition will  also recommence on 10th January at 6.00pm at Burleigh Juniors.

 Women Bears in 2012
The Bears are proud to welcome women's rugby league to the club in 2012. Women's rugby league in Queensland is continually growing with both senior and junior participation rates increasing by over 10% in the past 12 months. For anyone that is interested in playing there will be a meeting on Wednesday January 25th, 6pm at Burleigh Bears Leagues Club. Alternatively email rugbyleague@burleighbears.com.au for more information. 
 
Burleigh Bears Recieve Cash Grant
Burleigh Bears have recieved a cheque for $224,250 from the Queensland State Government.
This money will be used to further develop the fields at the Bears home ground, Pizzey Park. Proposed developments will include a new field at the Southern end of the ground and some redevelopments on the main field.

 Ian Amos, the Bears general manager said the money was definitely needed due to the grounds frequent use.

“It will go to the benefit of all sports on the Gold Coast,” Mr Amos stated. 

For the full article click:
http://www.mydailynews.com.au//story/2011/10/27/630000-victory-630000-grants-a-win-for-burleigh/