Father’s Day Competition
Sunday, 1 September 2013Congratulations to Brian Warren, winner of our Father’s Day Competition. We hope you enjoy your Bulldogs Bar Fridge and signed 2013 Bulldogs jersey.
Refereeing a positive contribution to the league community
Wednesday, 28 August 2013Tackles, shoves, moaning players, back chat and nit-picking coaches are all part of the game but Canterbury-Bankstown District Rugby League Referees Association’s (CBDRLRA) referees know how to take it in their stride. Refereeing is not a job without its own dangers but CBDRLRA tries to make sure their referees stay safe by continual on-field training
PCYC BELMORE INTO LIFTING WEIGHTS
Wednesday, 28 August 2013Don’t be surprised if a future Olympic champion in weightlifting springs up from the unlikeliest of places – Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) Belmore. A $20,000 grant from Canterbury League Club will see one of the rooms at PCYC Belmore converted into a brand new weightlifting area complete with weights, bars and platforms. “PCYC Belmore
Flame serving up new menu
Monday, 26 August 2013How does a succulent rack of melt-in-your-mouth pork ribs smothered in a house-made smokey BBQ marinade sound to you? Or how about sinking your teeth into the flaky crust of a classic Italian wood-fired pepperoni pizza with strings of mozzarella? From Wednesday September 4 the new look Flame Pizza + Grill will be serving those
Older people with pets can count on POOPs
Monday, 19 August 2013For a lot of socially isolated people over the age of 65 with pets, one of the more disturbing issues is what happens to their beloved animal when they are gone. Many of them often have no family or other support networks that can look after their pets while they are away – this is
Mahjong now at Canterbury!
Friday, 16 August 2013Last Tuesday Canterbury League Club, in conjunction with Mahjong Australia, held their first ever mahjong league tournament in the Paragon Room. More than 90 players attended the event for the chance to win a share of the $1000 prize pool with first and second place taking home $400 and $200 respectively. Mahjong Australia is the
Flame Receives Another Accolade
Thursday, 15 August 2013Congratulations again to the Flame team for being named a finalist in the 2013 Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence. Flame has been nominated in the ‘Restaurant in a Club’ category and winners will be announced at a presentation in September. The Awards for Excellence is the most dependable and authoratative guide
Letting Kids Be Kids
Friday, 9 August 2013Canterbury Leagues Club is excited to partner with Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation by donating $10 000 to them through the ClubGrants Scheme. This grant will help fund programs and two-day camps free of charge to children living in families where a parent is affected by mental illness Camps are held five times a year and
Max Potential
Monday, 22 July 2013Canterbury General Manager Security & Surveillance Greg Swiderski has been representing the Club in the Max Potential Program – a 22 week personal leadership program designed to develop young leaders from schools in the local community. Coaches and participants discover their ability to lead their own lives effectively, to lead others in a team, and
Supporting St Basil’s
Monday, 22 July 2013Canterbury has been proudly supporting St Basil’s Homes to improve the lives of their elderly residents through the ClubGrants scheme. This month Canterbury has pledged $50,000 to fund two worthy projects. This financial support will fund the St Basil’s Men’s Shed & Nursing Home Lifestyle project. The funds will allow St Basil’s to support the appointment of a