Sixteen of the region's primary schools converged on Toowoomba's Queens Park to partake in the first event of the 2011 Telstra AFL Community Camp, the Best Banners Competition.
The competition was open to all grade four students at all primary schools across the Darling Downs and South West region. Grade four classes were asked to design a banner, which had to include the Brisbane Lions, success and their school. As all schools arrived on a sunny Toowoomba day, classes were allocated their very own Brisbane Lions trio. Students were able interact one on one with their favourite stars, from asking them questions about AFL to getting a photo and autograph.
Brisbane Lions captain Jonathan Brown and coach Michael Voss, along with the leadership group of Simon Black, Jed Adcock and Daniel Merrett helped judge which school would take home the title of Best Banner. Competition was close and any of the schools that participated could of won.
1st St Saviour's Primary School
2nd Gabbinbar State School
3rd Toowoomba East State School
Prizes were included for placing in the Best Banners competition. First place received 2011 Signed Brisbane Lions guernsey, a framed photo with the entire Brisbane Lions squad, a kit of footballs and portable goal post set. Second placed Gabbinbar received; a Sherrin football signed by the entire squad, kit of footballs and a set of playing bibs. Toowoomba East State School who placed third received a signed 2011 team post and a kit of AFL footballs.
All participants for the day were also treated to an autograph session and a visit from Bernie 'Gabba' Vegas and given special Brisbane Lions Best Banners only show bags.
Photos: St Saviour's Primary school posing with the entire Brisbane Lions squad; Bernie Gabba Vegas interacting with the participants; Mary MacKillop students enjoying their time at the Telstra Community Camp;
Last Modified on 19/03/2011 17:12
