Southport Sharks Bite Magazine April May 2015

MAGAZINE APRIL - MAY 2015

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WIN DINNER AT CARMODY’S ANZAC DAY 100 YEARS TASTES OF ITALY MOTHER’S DAY

AT A GLANCE with the CEO

April and May are set to be a busy time for Southport Sharks with the start of the 2015 football season, plus renovations, special events and plenty of live entertainment.

Southport Sharks’ commitment to the growth and success of our code has played a significant factor in the development of the Gold Coast SUNS. Our Patron Partnership is entering its seventh year and so far we have contributed almost $6 million since the licence bid in 2008.

We wish them all the best for a successful 2015 season and hope you’ll join us by showing your support in the stands.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to wish Southport Sharks every success for the NEAFL competition, which is due to start on April 11th.

On the renovation front, we are excited to announce the major refurbishment of our football facilities are nearing completion at a cost of $385,000. Enhancements to meeting rooms, unisex facilities (due to the growth of women’s football), ice baths and other improvements are being undertaken to ensure our team can compete at the highest level in the NEAFL competition.

Our restaurants are continuing to create exciting new dishes for special occasions and during May you have the chance to enjoy Italian cuisine within the Frenzy Food Court buffet.

Carmody’s has added to its numerous accolades recently by being named ‘Best for Social Occasion’, ‘Best for Service’, ‘Best for Fine Dining’, ‘Top Rated Modern Australian’ and ‘Top 100’ in the Dimmi People’s Choice Awards for January. A special mention must go to Restaurant Manager Socky Soares, Sous Chef Nathan Hay and the entire Carmody’s team for their continued dedication to quality and excellent service.

Stay tuned over the coming months for information on a new benefits program, which will offer great value for our members.

We hope to see you at the club soon.

Dean Bowtell

THE MONTH THAT WAS… Love was in the air at Southport Sharks on Valentine’s Day with live entertainment, a delicious seafood buffet at Frenzy Food Court, a romantic three-course dinner at Carmody’s, plus specials at Cabana Bar & Lounge.

Colours, flavours and sounds of New Zealand took over Southport Sharks for Waitangi Day celebrations from February 6 to 8.

Congratulations to our lucky member Sheila Sheldon who won the major prize, worth $10,000, in our Discover Your Heartland promotion. Make sure you’re a 2015 member so you can be eligible for future giveaways!

Win

A $100 VOUCHER TO CARMODY’S RESTAURANT

A class above the rest, multiple award-winning restaurant Carmody’s provides a definitive Gold Coast dining experience.

Enjoy stylish surroundings, exceptional service and most importantly, sensational food.

For your chance to win a $100 Carmody’s voucher to use for an extraordinary dinner experience, simply complete your details below and drop it into the barrel located at the Sharks reception desk.

Name: Phone: Email: Subscribe to stay up-to-date with special events at Carmody’s

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Conditions apply. Competition open only to Southport Sharks 2015 members.

Membership only $6. Strictly one entry per person. Entries close Sunday, May 31.

Winner will be drawn Thursday, June 4 and contacted by telephone.

HIGHLIGHTS : ANZAC DAY 100 YEARS

TASTES OF ITALY

Pg 5 Pg 6-7

MOTHER’S DAY

Pg 10-11

FOOTBALL CAMP

Pg 25

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Pyjama Walk SUPPORTS KIDS IN FOSTER CARE

Too many foster children have been through enough in their life- they have been down the long road.

Southport Sharks is proud to have been able to support the Gold Coast Long Road event as a sponsor.

The aim of the annual Long Road walk is to raise funds for not-for-profit organisation The Pyjama Foundation, which empowers children in foster care with learning, life skills and confidence to change the direction of their life.

On March 29 participants of the Long Walk wore onesies and pyjamas for a 10km walk along Main Beach, starting at Seaworld Drive; and Southport Sharks staff, along with Mr Sharky, were able to help provide support and shade with our water tent.

“The Long Road is a very important event in our calendar and each and every year hundreds of people turn out to raise awareness, fundraise and contribute to the lives of kids in care,” says The Pyjama Foundation’s founder Bronwyn Sheehan.

2015 DONATION TALLY 4

SCBF: $6,931

“We’ve been able to make a positive change in the lives of thousands of foster children over the years, but it takes a community to raise a child and we need ongoing support from the community to continue our work – and continue placing more Pyjama Angels with children in need.”

Thank you to our staff who donated their time on the day and all other community members who participated.

Did you know?

There are more than

40,000

children in foster care.

Statistics show, foster children are

4 YEARS BEHIND their peers academically.

The Pyjama Foundation reads to

more than 1,000 children a week.

GCHF: $10,993

JNR SHARKS: $9,663

100 years

Lest WE forget

ANZAC DAY Saturday 25th April

The First World War touched the lives of nearly every Australian and the impacts are still prevalent today. For these reasons it is essential to commemorate, remember, and learn from those who sacrificed their lives during those four years, 1914 – 1918.

In 2015 we mark the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli. Anzac Day, on April 25, is the day on which

we will remember not only the original ANZACs who served at Gallipoli and the Western Front, but all Australians who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

The spirit of ANZAC, with its human qualities of courage, mateship, and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance for our sense of national identity.

Anzac Day AFL COLLINGWOOD VS ESSENDON MAIN STAGE | HUGE SCREEN | 2.40PM

VB SCHOONERS AT POT PRICES

FREE HALF TIME FOOTY FOOD

TRADING HOURS: Open: 12pm (meals only) Close: 12am Gaming & Bars: 1pm-12am Tray service to dining guests: 12pm and 1pm

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Experience Take A Trip To

italy Italy for the month of may

Your tastebuds will thank you for it and you don’t even need to leave the Gold Coast.

Ever since Italians migrated to Australia and showed us how to embrace garlic and olive oil, and understand the joys of fresh pasta, Australians have embraced this wonderful cuisine and it is woven firmly into our national culinary culture.

With a focus on simplicity and respect for fresh produce, many of the most beloved Italian dishes comprise just a few ingredients, carefully selected and served at their prime.

Enjoy excellent service and Italian dining at its very best during May at Frenzy Food Court for themed dining month, Tastes of Italy.

The buffet will feature classic Italian dishes daily, with the various options on rotation.

In addition to delicious items such as pizza, cannelloni, veal scallopini, braised octopus, tiramisu and panna cotta, you can still enjoy your usual buffet favourites.

BOOK TODAY AND BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Monday to Friday: $28 Members | $32 Guests Weekends & Public Holidays: $32 Members | $36 Guests Dinner available seven nights a week from 5.30pm. *Conditions apply. Children’s prices vary and prices are subject to change for special events. Buffet menu changes daily and items listed are examples only. Bookings are essential. Phone 5532 1155 for more information or to book.

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5 Minutes

With Sous Chef Shane Clancy Kitchen experience: 23 years’ experience working in Melbourne, London, Scotland, Thailand and most notably was awarded two hats while in Byron Bay as head chef of Fins.

When did you know you wanted to be a chef? When I was around the age of 12 or 13.

What are your favourite ingredients to cook with? Anything seafood.

What’s your best piece of advice for a home cooking enthusiast?

Take your time and cook with ingredients that you love.

What do you love most about your job? Getting to learn and share my experience with a professional and fun team.

What’s your favourite dish at Sharks? It’s hard to say, with so many different outlets and so much to choose from, I let my tastebuds choose on the day.

Why would you encourage people to try the buffet in May for Tastes of Italy? It’s going to be a showcase of the best food Italy has to offer, prepared by our talented chefs; it will be like you have been transported to Italy itself.

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PRESENTS

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DELICIOUS TAPAS MENU

OUTDOOR LOUNGE BAR

THE HAPPIEST HOUR FROM 2PM-3PM

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DJ FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS + LIVE ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS

Book a cabana today - email cabanabarandlounge@southportsharks.com.au Find us on

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TAKE YOUR TASTE BUDS ON A

Culinary Adventure Book your dining experience at multiple award-winning restaurant Carmody’s today!

Opening Hours

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Saturday: Sunday & Monday:

Dinner from 6pm Lunch from 12pm Dinner from 6pm Dinner from 5.30pm Closed

BOOK NOW CALL: 5532 1155 Corner Musgrave & Olsen Avenues, Southport, QLD.

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Mothers Day SUNDAY 10TH MAY

Breakfast & Bubbles

Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast with mum, accompanied with a glass of sparkling wine for every dining mother.

FREE GLASS OF YELLOWTAIL BUBBLES

$22 Members $25 Guests Kids 5-12 years old:

$13 Members / $14 Guests

Seafood Buffet Indulge your mum with a mouth-watering WIN fresh seafood A GIFT BASKET WORTH $50! buffet for lunch EVERY MOTHER or dinner!

DINING WILL GO IN THE DRAW

LUNCH & DINNER

$45 Members $49 Guests Kids 5-12 years old:

$18 Members / $20 Guests

*Lunch & dinner only. Prize drawn at 2pm & 8pm. Credit Card number required for all session bookings. A $100 cancellation fee will be processed for bookings that do not show up on the day. At least 24 hours’ notice must be given for cancellations.

3 Course Set Menu Treat your mum to a special 3 course set menu in our award-winning restaurant, Carmody’s. *Pre-payment required upon booking.

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FREE PICCOLO OF SPARKLING WINE FOR EACH MUM DINING

$64 Members $74 Guests

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” Author Unknown

M U M R O A DA Y F MOTHER’S DAY IS A CELEBRATION HONOURING MOTHERS AND MOTHERHOOD, MATERNAL BONDS, AND THE INFLUENCE OF MOTHERS IN SOCIETY. Sure, you try to appreciate your mum all throughout the year, but Mother’s Day provides a special day for you to make a real effort and let her know how much you care.

If you want to spoil her right, you’ll need to start by phoning Southport Sharks on (07) 5532 1155 to book in for Sunday, May 10.

Your mum will rave about her meal, but she’ll also tell you that spending quality time together is the ultimate gift.

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ANNUAL

CELEBRITY SPORTS LUNCH SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY 3RD JULY 2015 FROM 11.45AM

TICKETS

$150 per person $1400 Corporate Tables of 10 $1650 Tables of 12

Enquiries- Email Jane: j.oconnor@southportsharks.com.au

BREAKFAST at Sharks WEEKEND BUFFET BREAKFAST

8.30AM TO 10AM EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

START THE DAY RIGHT WITH A SCRUMPTIOUS

BUFFET BREAKFAST! MEMBERS $14.90 GUESTS $17.90

7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 8.30AM TO 10.30AM

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EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained these Easter school holidays? The whole family will love visiting Southport Sharks, especially on April 5, 12 and 19 when there will be Junior Sharks Dance Nights from 4pm to 6pm. Kids can have fun and join Peppers Entertainment on the dance floor, plus at the April 5 disco there will be special appearances by the Easter Bunny and Mr Sharky! Please note that Southport Sharks is closed on April 3 for Good Friday.

2015 Football Season Starts Our first official game for the 2015 NEAFL Season is set for April 11 at 11.45am against Brisbane Lions at Salk Oval in Palm Beach. The first home game at Fankhauser Reserve is on May 2 at 12pm against Redland. Make sure to come down on game days and show your support in the stands!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Engage your palate with the delicious two-course set menu at Carmody’s on Saturday nights and when you are seated between 5.30pm and 6pm, you will receive a complementary shared dessert. Tables must be vacated by 7pm. Special applicable for bookings only.

WHEN Every Saturday during April and May PRICE Members $34.90 / Guests $39.90

International Nurses Day International Nurses Day symbolises the contribution of nurses towards our community and was chosen to be celebrated on May 12 as that was the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is widely considered as the founder of modern nursing. To acknowledge the tireless efforts, long hours, and difficult job done by nurses, we’re celebrating the day at Southport Sharks.

WHEN May 12 MORE INFORMATION www.southportsharks.com.au

NEW CAFÉ IN MAY! MENU LAUNCHING Located in the heart of Southport Sharks, our Café is the perfect meeting place and offers everything from freshly made sandwiches, wraps and salads, through to pastries, tasty quiches, sweet treats and more. Come and have a look at the Cafe’s new-look menu in May!

Trivia Have you got the answers? Join our free trivia competition, which occurs every Wednesday night.

Registrations open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start, with a minimum of three and maximum of eight people to a team. Prizes to be won!

*Conditions apply. For more information or to book call (07) 5532 1155.

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RUBY MONTEY ALTERNATIVE ACOUSTIC APRIL 12 & MAY 17 FROM 1PM CABANA BAR & LOUNGE FREE SHOW!

LOCAL RUBY MONTEY’S LIVE PERFORMANCES ARE A TESTAMENT TO HER TALENT, PASSION AND PURE GIFT. The 18-year-old grew up on the Gold Coast, spending most of her time playing guitar, singing and writing songs. She won the ACMF National Song-writing Competition in 2013 with her song ‘Animals’ and now has a number of beautifully composed originals on SoundCloud.

“When I write a song it’s kind of like therapy for me,” she explains.

“I’ll sit down with my guitar, play a couple of chords and sing whatever words that come into my mind and then I’ll read over and they’ll make sense and pinpoint exactly what’s in my heart.”

The alternative, acoustic musician is influenced by the likes of Matt Corby, Lorde, Chet Faker and Vance Joy. Although Ruby is in the midst of preparing an EP, she continues to grow her exposure through gigs and busking, bringing a relaxed yet upbeat vibe to her shows and a distinct,

powerful voice. Her live performances truly express the passion she has for the art of music.

“I started performing about four years ago.

I love the vulnerability that I get to stand up and express with people each time I perform because when I’m sharing my music with audiences is when I am my most honest self and there’s no better feeling,” she says.

“I love putting out a mysterious yet upbeat vibe when I perform.”

It’s an exciting time for Ruby, who plans on moving to Manchester in 2016 to continue her music career, “The music scene over there is too wonderful to ignore, so that’s where I hope to find a band and pitch myself to record labels.”

Watch Ruby perform live at 18-plus venue Cabana Bar & Lounge from 1pm on April 12 and May 17. Support local talent by coming along and relaxing into an afternoon of tapas, cocktails and inspirational tunes.

FULL HOUSE

Inspired by this unique sound, together Murph and Col extensively researched and created a show that captures the essence of the original musical experience, featuring all the biggest and best-loved hits of both Crowded House and Split Enz. After meticulous work in learning and reproducing the songs of Neil and Tim Finn, Col says;

ROCK BAND CROWDED HOUSE SET TO REFORM? WELL, NOT EXACTLY, BUT WE’VE GOT THE NEXT BEST THING FOR GOLD COASTERS SINCE THE ICONIC GROUP SPLIT IN 1996 RIGHT HERE AT SOUTHPORT SHARKS ON MAY 15.

“...it’s absolutely incredible writing. The [Finn] songs are full of texture, strange timings, amazing lyrics...yet they’re so catchy.

It’s really interesting that such complexity can be so accessible. Wherever we play, we find that there’s an intensely deep respect for these songs among the fans.”

Tribute band Full House was formed in 2012 by vocalists and multi-instrumentalists Ben “Murph” Davies and Col Chapman. Murph attended the Crowded House Live Concert Farewell to The World in 1996 at Sydney Opera House and being just metres from the band, he recounts the experience:

Murph and Col will be joined by fellow Full House members, guitarist and vocalist Ben Denman and drummer Greg Newman, on the Sharks main stage. All the musicians are based on the Sunshine Coast, with the exception of Murph, who lives in Brisbane.

“...it was the most intense, heartfelt connection between band and audience I’ve ever experienced. There were more than 100,000 people but it felt like we were all in the living room together. Everyone knew all the words, everyone sang. Nobody wanted to go home.”

Full House have an intensely deep respect for the songs of Crowded House and Split Enz and you’ll see this on stage – they connect like you’re part of it and this make makes for a very special experience. Col says audiences can expect a lot of fun and great songs at the show.

CROWDED HOUSE AND SPLIT ENZ TRIBUTE SHOW MAY 15 FROM 8.30PM SHARKS MAIN STAGE FREE SHOW!

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DEVINE TRIO

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TRIVIA

Do you know the answers?

KARAOKE 8.30pm

ZOOKEEPERS

Modern Jive Live

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Cabana

1pm

SIMON MEOLA Acoustic

4pm KIDS DISCO 7pm

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6pm

7.30pm

7pm

LLOYD SANIEL

VOICE AND CONGAS

TRIVIA

Piano/Vocals 70’s to Top 40

Join in the fun it’s free!

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Mackenzie’s

7.30pm

Do you know the answers?

KARAOKE 8.30pm

ZOOKEEPERS

SAT

GOOD FRIDAY CLUB CLOSED Cabana

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Cabana 7.30pm

DJ

8.30pm

DEVINE TRIO Covers

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Cabana

7.30pm DJ 8.30pm

7.30pm DJ

MASON RACK

DANCE ON

Alternative

8.30pm Rock ‘N’ Roll

Modern Jive Live

WALLY AND THE GATORS 50’s 60’s and 70’s/Dance

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Cabana

1pm

RUBY MONTEY Acoustic

4pm KIDS DISCO

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7.30pm

7pm

LLOYD SANIEL

VOICE AND CONGAS

TRIVIA

Piano/Vocals 70’s to Top 40

7pm

Join in the fun it’s free!

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Mackenzie’s

7.30pm

Do you know the answers?

KARAOKE 8.30pm

ZOOKEEPERS

Modern Jive Live

Cabana

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Cabana

7.30pm DJ 8.30pm

7.30pm DJ

KATY PERRY TRIBUTE SHOW

CAPTAIN WOW

Tribute

8.30pm 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s

THE ROCKIN BODGIES

60’s & 70’s Rock ‘N’ Roll

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Cabana

1pm

MIKE STUART Acoustic

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6pm

7.30pm

7pm

LLOYD SANIEL

VOICE AND CONGAS

TRIVIA

Piano/Vocals

4pm KIDS DISCO 70’s to Top 40 7pm

Join in the fun it’s free!

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Mackenzie’s

7.30pm

Do you know the answers?

KARAOKE

Cabana

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7.30pm DJ 8.30pm

8.30pm ROUND ZOOKEEPERS MOUNTAIN GIRLS

Modern Jive Live Country Rock/ Blues

CATFISH & THE DEE JAYS

Cabana

7.30pm

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DJ

8.30pm

THE HODADS Party Covers

Rock ‘N’ Roll

Cabana

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1pm Roxy Acoustic

7pm

WALLY AND THE GATORS 50’s 60’s and 70’s/Dance

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6pm

7.30pm

7pm

MARCO

VOICE AND CONGAS

TRIVIA

Smooth Covers

Join in the fun it’s free!

Do you know the answers?

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Mackenzie’s

7.30pm

KARAOKE 8.30pm

ZOOKEEPERS

Modern Jive Live

* Events subject to change at any time

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Cabana

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DALLAS JAMES

Phone 5532 1155 Cnr. Musgrave & Olsen Aves, Southport QLD www.southportsharks.com.au Find us on

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Cabana

Acoustic

7pm

WALLY AND THE GATORS

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Cabana

7.30pm DJ 8.30pm

7.30pm

DJ

THE HANLON BROTHERS

VIRTUOSITY

8.30pm Covers

Reggae Soul Funk

50’s 60’s and 70’s/Dance

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Cabana

1pm

BRAD LEE Acoustic

7pm

CATFISH & THE DEE JAYS

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6pm

7.30pm

7pm

LLOYD SANIEL

VOICE AND CONGAS

TRIVIA

Piano/Vocals 70’s to Top 40

Join in the fun it’s free!

Mackenzie’s

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7.30pm

KARAOKE

Do you know the answers?

8.30pm

ZOOKEEPERS

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Cabana

7.30pm DJ 8.30pm

TIMBAH

Alternative

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Cabana

7.30pm

DJ

8.30pm

MEMPHIS MOVERS

50’s to 00’s

Modern Jive Live

Rock ‘N’ Roll

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11.30am

6pm

7.30pm

7pm

TOO GRAND

LLOYD SANIEL

VOICE AND CONGAS

TRIVIA

Classics/Top 40 Piano/Vocals 70’s to Top 40 Cabana

1pm

Join in the fun it’s free!

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Mackenzie’s

7.30pm

KARAOKE

Do you know the answers?

8.30pm

ZOOKEEPERS

Modern Jive Live

KYLE LIONHART

Cabana

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7.30pm DJ 8.30pm

FULL HOUSE

Crowded House and Split Enz Tribute Show

Cabana

7.30pm

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DJ

8.30pm

BLUESCORP

Rockin’ Blues

Acoustic

7pm

ROUTE 66

Modern Country/Classic Rock

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Cabana

1pm

RUBY MONTEY Acoustic

7pm

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7.30pm

7pm

MARCO

VOICE AND CONGAS

TRIVIA

Smooth Covers

DANCE ON

Join in the fun it’s free!

7.30pm

KARAOKE

Do you know the answers?

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1pm

CHRIS PALMER Acoustic

7pm

WALLY AND THE GATORS 50’s 60’s and 70’s/Dance

Cabana

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7.30pm DJ 8.30pm

8.30pm WHO ZOOKEEPERS REMEMBERS THE 80’S Modern Jive Live 80’s

Rock ‘N’ Roll

Cabana

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Mackenzie’s

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7.30pm

MARCO

VOICE AND CONGAS

Smooth Covers

Join in the fun it’s free!

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Mackenzie’s

7.30pm

STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 1

Live on the big screen!

KARAOKE 8.30pm

ZOOKEEPERS

Modern Jive Live

Cabana

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Cabana

7.30pm

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DJ

8.30pm

SOUL REFERENCE Soul

Cabana

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7.30pm DJ 8.30pm

7.30pm

A LITTLE PROVINCE

FUNK N WAGNELLS

Contemporary Folk/Pop

DJ

8.30pm Funk

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6.00pm FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT On the main stage.

5.30pm KIDS DINE FREE

Children 12 years and under, eat for free from the buffet with every full-paying adult buffet purchased in Frenzy Food Court. Conditions apply.

9.30am LINE DANCING CLASSES Improver/ Intermediate $8 per person with Liz Collett’s Gold Coast Line Dancers.

APRIL/MAY

7.30pm FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Voice and Congas Join in the fun, it’s free!

11.30am SENIORS’ LUNCH SPECIAL $2 off selected lunches at Frenzy Food Court.

9.30am CASH BINGO P.E.T.S. available + morning tea $1500 JACKPOT (calls increasing by 1 number per week) 1 Treble Paying 75%. $100 in 90calls + Lucky Last.

TUESDAY

7.00pm TRIVIA IN THE MAIN CLUB* * Registration from 6.30pm.

MEMBERS DRAWS* 6.30pm Win up to $20,000. Be present with your 2015 Sharks Membership Card at the 6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm draws to win.

11.30am POT OF GOLD Win $1.50 on your machine and collect your cards to win fantastic prizes.

9.30am LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginner/ Intermediate $8 per person with Liz Collett’s Gold Coast Line Dancers.

8.30pm THE ZOOKEEPERS

7.30pm FREE KARAOKE In Mackenzie’s Sports Bar.

6.30pm MEMBERS DRAWS* Win up to $30,000. Be present with your 2015 Sharks Membership Card at the 6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm draws to win.

6.00pm MONSTER RAFFLE Just $5 for 50 numbers!

6.00pm SPIN & WIN - WIN UP TO $2,000!

Win $1.50 or more on your machine & receive an entry ticket for the chance to spin & win cash.

11.30am SENIORS LUNCH SPECIAL $2 off selected lunches at Frenzy Food Court.

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Phone 5532 1155 | Cnr. Musgrave & Olsen Aves, Southport QLD | www.southportsharks.com.au | Find us on

EVERY DAY!

GREAT THINGS TO DO

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8.30pm FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT On the main stage.

6.30pm FAST CASH FRIDAY WIN up to $1,500 CASH.

12.00pm WONDER WHEEL More draws and cash jackpot!

12.00pm CUISINE & COUTURE @ Carmody’s Every last Friday of the month.

9.30am CASH BINGO P.E.T.S. available + morning tea $1000 JACKPOT (calls increasing by 1 number each week) $500 consolation prize.1 Treble Paying 75%. $100 in 90calls + Lucky Last.

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8.30pm FREE ENTERTAINMENT On the main stage.

BIRTHDAY $500 CASH DRAW 6.30pm (last Saturday of the month) *Must be present to win.

9.30am CASH BINGO P.E.T.S. available + morning tea $1000 JACKPOT in 90 calls GUARANTEED! 1 Treble & 1 Double.

SATURDAY

7.00pm FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT On the Main Stage.

1.00pm FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Cabana Bar & Lounge.

RAFFLE Tickets on sale from 12 noon. Raffle drawn approx 1.00pm.

12.00pm MEMBERS DRAWS* Win up to $15,000. Be present with your 2015 Sharks Membership Card at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm to win.

10.30am GROCERY GRAB In the Gaming Room. Simply play your favourite machine to win Grocery Grab Dollars & ‘buy’ your groceries at Sharks!

SUNDAY

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DO YOU KNOW THE ANSWERS

*For current Jackpot amounts please see the promotions board near Keno in the Club.

Daily activities subject to change at any time, without notice.

*$65k figure based on maximum jackpot across all draws

JOIN TODAY!

in our member draws each week!*

$65,000

WIN CASH!

Win Up to

Modern Jive Live on the main stage.

Dance

Your Way to Wellness

You don’t have to have moves like Jagger to reap dancing’s health-enhancing benefits.

Dancing is a unique form of exercise because it provides the heart-healthy benefits of an aerobic exercise while also allowing you to engage in a social activity.

According to numerous studies, dancing regularly improves your circulation, increases lung capacity, helps with blood sugar control, burns calories and improves stamina.

Dancing also improves balance, coordination and posture, plus as dancing raises endorphin levels it can help heal stress.

Best for Newbies: Line Dancing

The benefit of line dancing is that the rhythm is easy to follow, and the movements are repetitive, so you can catch on quickly. Join in on beginner/intermediate classes with Liz Collett’s Gold Coast Line Dancers at Southport Sharks on Wednesdays at 9.30am for only $8 per person.

Best for Burning Calories: Zumba & SH’BAM Check out the wildly popular Zumba and SH’BAM classes at Southport Sharks Health + Fitness and get into the fat burn zone by finding your inner groove. You won’t even now you are burning calories because you will be having too much fun!

Best for Stress Relief: DIY

Have a look at our entertainment calendar, grab your pals, hit the dance floor in front of the Southport Sharks main stage and let loose. Social dancing to any music you love lets you reap the benefits of camaraderie and completely blow out stress.

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SPECIES SPOTTING

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SHARKS!

On entry to Southport Sharks are two large aquariums with an array of incredible sharks and exotic fish species.

INTERESTING SHARK FACTS

Here are some facts about three different species of marine life that call the tanks home. Try spotting them the next time you visit the club!

1. N ot all sharks have to keep swimming to breathe; they can pump water over their gills, e.g. the Wobbegong and Epaulette sharks.

EPAULETTE SHARK This bottom dwelling shark, is commonly found on shallow coral reef flats, and can grow up to 1 metre in length. They have large black false eyespots in the shoulder area which look like epaulettes, hence their name. They eat crabs, worms, and shellfish and are mainly nocturnal.

HIGHFIN BUTTERFLYFISH The Butterflyfish family is a very large group of fish that have a similar body shape and are typically yellow, white and black in colour. Many of them eat live corals and anemones. They have very small, pointed mouths, which they use to pick at the coral polyps.

REEF SHARK The Reef Shark, no matter if Blacktip, Whitetip, Silvertip, Gray or Caribbean, play an extremely important role in the Earth’s ecosystem. Although they only grow to about 1.6 to 3 metres in length, these sharks are the apex predators on the very delicate coral reefs.

EPAULETTE SHARK

HIGHFIN BUTTERFLYFISH

2. A shark’s skeleton is made completely of cartilage.

3. Sharks have up to 7 rows of teeth in their jaw at any one time. They continually replace the foremost teeth throughout their lives.

4. Of the 370 plus species of sharks, only 5 are considered dangerous to humans. They are the Great White, Tiger Shark, Bull Shark, Mako Shark and Hammerhead.

5. The majority of sharks eat fish or crustaceans and shellfish.

REEF SHARK

*Significant maintenance and considerable care goes into ensuring the well-being of the marine life within the tanks. Southport Sharks employs the services of SeaWorld to safeguard their health.

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Football Report 2015 SEASON

Well by the time you read this ladies and gentleman, the season will be just about underway.

This is exciting for all, as the pre-season component is behind us and we can all get on with enjoying the weekly cut and thrust of football.

We start off against Brisbane Lions at Palm Beach Currumbin Salk Oval on the 11th April at 11.45am, followed by PBC V Broadbeach at 2pm, so should be a great day of football including the official opening of PBC’s new change rooms.

We then head off to Darwin for the round 2 game on the 18th April against the always very strong Northern Territory side.

A challenging start for our boys, however the team under new coach Nathan Bock have put in the hard yards, and all and sundry can’t wait for the opening bounce.

Speaking of change rooms, our own facility including the coach boxes are undergoing a major refurbishment, which will see all new wet area including built in ice baths as well as new showers, toilets, kitchenette, lockers, massage room and offices, plus a spruced up gym facility.

These facilities will be utilised by a whole cross section of the local sporting community including ladies, juniors and school teams.

It is the first major refurbishment to the change rooms since 1989 when the football club relocated from Owen Park and will be a welcome addition to the Sharks football program.

A big thank you goes out to our junior club who allowed us to share their change rooms while the senior change rooms were being completed.

We would also like to welcome all the new playing additions to our football club as we had a good turnover of players in the off-season and their readiness to work in with the existing playing group has been a positive in terms of the group coming together.

We wish all players, coaches, volunteers and support staff well for the upcoming season and congratulate all for committing to Sharks for season 2015.

We are also looking forward to the mid-season premiership reunion (1975, 1985 and 2005), which will provide the opportunity for us to celebrate the club’s past premiership successes from 40, 30 and 10 years respectively, plus Wally Fankhauser’s input into the club as vice president who passed away in 1995. A dinner will be held on July 11 in the state-of-the-art Sharks Events Centre. It will be a wonderful time of reflection, in addition to providing some social aspect to our hectic season.

For details please email b.kelly@southportsharks.com.au.

Hope to see you at the football soon.

Kind regards Jason Cotter Football Manager

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Sharks See The Light Southport Sharks have once again taken their pre-season camp on the road, returning to the Byron Bay region.

The team were brought together to run through the game plan, discuss their expectations of each other and set their goals as a club for the 2015 season.

“With a new coaching staff and high profile recruits, the Sharks football management believed it was important to bring all the group together to ensure that we all had the same ideas and vision of success moving forward,” says Sharks NEAFL Development Manager Brent Kelly.

Southport Sharks players received presentations from former Premiership Player, Hall of Fame Member and now club C.E.O, Dean Bowtell, before they were put through their paces.

Training sessions were held at the Byron Bay Sports Complex and there were early morning runs up to the iconic Byron Bay Lighthouse.

Former Collingwood and Fremantle player, and now Sharks Assistant Coach, Jack Anthony had this to say about the camp: “We felt as coaching staff that the game plan we put together would sustain the playing group.

The camp was an opportunity to galvanise the team whilst building culture and mateship. The boys took full advantage of their time together and we felt as coaches they welcomed the game plan and grew tighter as a team.”

Whilst on the camp, Sharks coaching and support staff also found the time to address local football coaches, who were there to receive an AFL Level 1 Coaching Accreditation.

Football Manager Jason Cotter, Senior Coach Nathan Bock, Assistant Coach Jack Anthony, and Strength and Conditioning Coach Jim Barrett all shared their knowledge and professionalism to ensure that the code continues to grow and prosper in regional areas.

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BY YOUR VERY OWN VB LEADING LADY FROM 7.30PM-9.30PM. *One entry ticket per VB product purchased. Winners will be drawn on the Friday prior to the game. Draw dates are Friday May 22nd, Friday June 12th and Friday July 3rd. Winner must take prize for specified game and is not transferrable or redeemable for cash.

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RELAUNCH YOUR GREATNESS With new facilities, an even greater number of classes and small team training sessions, Southport Sharks Health + Fitness is the perfect partner to help you Relaunch Your Greatness and be the best version of wonderful you.

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Do you have aspirations to become a better footballer?

That was the question the first participants involved with the Sharks Sports Development Program answered with a resounding “Yes!” The opportunity was extended to all Southport Sharks Junior Football Club players aged 12 to 17 years to register and secure their spot in the first ever Sharks Sports Development Testing Day during March.

The footballers who had the top scores on the testing day went on to be coached and mentored by former Collingwood and Fremantle player Jack Anthony through an introductory four-week program aimed at maximising their sporting potential.

“Throughout my AFL career I was fortunate to have played for two great clubs who, in their own right, achieved great success both on and off the field,” Jack says.

“Early in my career I discovered I had a burning passion for helping others, especially in development and mentoring of athletes.”

“In working closely with Southport Sharks Health + Fitness, I have designed a sports program that provides participants specialised training in areas of skill acquisition, sports education, fitness and nutrition as well as strength and conditioning, plus so much more.”

The Sharks Sports Development Program’s main objective is to provide personalised training methods for aspiring young athletes living in the Gold Coast region.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES BY SIGNING UP TO THE SHARKS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MAILING LIST VIA: info@southportsharks.com.au.

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Carmody’s Restaurant & Bar Open for lunch from 12pm Wed to Fri. Open for dinner from 6pm Tues to Sat

Phone 5532 1155

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Café Open 7 days, from 8.30am

Mackenzie’s Sports Bar Open Mon - Sat from 11am, Sun from 10am

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Courtesy Bus Info Operating Hours Bus No. 1 Monday 5.00pm - 10.00pm Tuesday 5.00pm - 10.00pm Wednesday 5.00pm - 10.00pm Thursday 3.00pm - 12.00am Friday 4.30pm - 2.00am Saturday 8.00am - 2.00am Sunday 8.00am - 10.00pm Bus No. 2 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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