SINCE 1961 LOCAL. LOYAL. FAMILY. … Representing our community at a high level PBC is proud to represent your part of the Gold Coast in Queensland’s premier league, the QAFL. The team has forged a proud on-field history of fielding competitive sides with a large proportion of local PBC products, who continue to make the progression from our junior grades, through LOCAL. the colts and into the senior grades. Occasionally some of our boys go further still, into the elite national competitions. LOYAL. … A positive team environment Importantly, the club strives to create a structured pathway FAMILY. for our local youth to experience a healthy and positive team environment, with our club ethos all about having fun while working hard, and enjoying the team environment - and hopefully success! - together. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE …Local, and from VERY humble beginnings... PBC Aussie rules football club was formed in 1961, and has been based at Salk Oval since that time. Originally named “Centrals”, the club adopted the symbol of the lion and the “royal colours” of purple and gold, in honour of the local PBC Lions Club, whose volunteers were instrumental in the creation of Salk Oval. The Lions Club President at the time, Bert Willis, was a South Australian native who insisted that Salk Oval should be of a size and shape suitable for the playing of “proper” football! Social and training facilities were quite primitive in the early years of the club, with a clump of trees, then a tent and an old caravan serving as dressing rooms for both teams and umpires. A major improvement came with the construction of the famous “tin shed” in the 1970s which, although reliant on a big gum tree to hold it up for its structural integrity, became the hub of social activity and the source of many great memories for those involved with the club during these times. Whilst the purple and gold colours were changed to align with the Brisbane Lions colours in the 1990’s, the lion symbol has remained as the embodiment of the PBCAFC spirit, and will forever stay as the symbolic link to the Club’s local heritage. ... to today, a part of the community fabric. In the early 1980’s, the PBC Sports Club was incorporated and constructed in stages, again largely through the efforts of volunteers and support from many local businesses. Today, the Sports Club continues to fulfil its vision of providing both a high quality licenced club, and a more sustainable financial support base, for its affiliated sporting clubs. The Football Club is one of several local sporting organisations that call Salk Oval home under the umbrella of the Sports Club, along with PBC Junior AFC, PBC Cricket club, PBC social golf club, PBC outrigger club and others. Through the years, Salk Oval has evolved into a hub of community activity, and a wonderful setting to play and to watch live sport. Fast Facts Our Pledge... • 2016 is PBC’s 56th year in existence (since 1961). “The PBC footy club offers a wide range of opportunities for your business to get involved at supporter or sponsor level. In return, we promise to: • 11 Premierships (1965, • generate valuable, positive exposure for your business, 1971, 1973, 1985, 1995, • play our heart out for our Club, our sponsors and our local 1997, 1999, 2000, 2007, community week in week out, 2009, 2013) • ensure you feel a part of the club, and valued for your support throughout the season.” • Runners Up 14 times • Has only been outside the top 4 on 7 occasions • Played in 13 Grand Finals in last 20 years, Winning 6 SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THOSE ON THE SAME MISSION AS YOU …And On a social level Space is too limited to list them all, but “Golden Lions” supporters group, women’s days (the Lionesses), club functions and awards nights, sponsor training runs, and local derbies throughout the year are some of the fantastic opportunities to get together for a fun day out at our beautiful venue in the heart of Palm Beach-Currumbin. Palm Beach Currumbin Australian Football Club Inc. ABN 13 653 245 799 Salk Oval, Thrower Drive Palm Beach, Currumbin Gold Coast, Queensland. (exit 93 from M1) Club Secretary: Anne Cornish, ph 0419 366 109 Contact us: [email protected] Sponsorship: Joe Gorman, ph 0439 77 33 25 www.facebook.com/pbcafc www.pbcafc.com.au LOCAL. LOYAL. FAMILY..