“Double Trouble 7s” What It’s All About

Held across two huge days on November 22 and 23 at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast, the Double Trouble 7s is more than just a tournament. It’s a full rugby festival that draws teams from across the state for a weekend of competition, community, and celebration of the game we all love.

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What is the Double Trouble 7s?

The Double Trouble 7s (DBL TRUBL) is a massive junior sevens carnival that brings together hundreds of players and families in a vibrant, festival-style environment. It’s fast-paced, exciting rugby, with teams competing back-to-back across both days.

For our Hawks girls, it’s a chance to play against some of the strongest sides in Queensland, grow their skills in a high-energy competition, and proudly represent Springfield on one of the biggest stages of the junior season.

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Why It Matters for the Hawks

This tournament is a milestone moment for our girls program. It provides:

• Elite exposure: playing against teams from across the state.
• Development opportunities: building confidence and resilience in a festival setting.
• Pathways for the future: helping strengthen our girls’ rugby pathway into senior women’s rugby.
• Community pride: showing that Springfield girls’ rugby is on the rise.

By competing in Double Trouble 7s, our Hawks are not only testing themselves on the field but also inspiring younger players to join the sport.

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How We’re Making It Happen

Attending a two-day tournament comes with costs including team entry fees, medical cover, uniforms, and accommodation. To give our girls the best experience, we’ll be staying at the Gold Coast Performance Centre, located right next door to the playing fields. This not only reduces travel stress but also ensures the teams can focus fully on their preparation and recovery between matches.

To help keep the experience accessible and affordable for families, we’re opening up sponsorship opportunities for local businesses.

We’ve designed Platinum and Bronze packages, giving sponsors the chance to have their logos proudly displayed on team jerseys and to be promoted across our social media and community platforms.

This means every sponsor directly supports our players, while gaining exposure to hundreds of families and fans during the event.

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Join Us on the Journey

The Double Trouble 7s is about more than rugby it’s about giving our girls the chance to dream bigger, play harder, and represent Springfield with pride.

We’d love our community and local businesses to get behind this exciting opportunity. Together, we can make Double Trouble 7s a highlight of the year for our Hawks girls.

Be Part of the Springfield October 7s

This October, the Springfield Lakes Hawks are bringing something special to the community with the very first Springfield October 7s. Over two big days, more than 40 teams from Toowoomba, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast will take the field in what promises to be a festival of rugby.

With hundreds of young athletes, their families, and rugby fans gathering at Silver Jubilee Park, this event is more than just a competition. It is a celebration of sport, community, and opportunity.

And this is where local businesses come in. By sponsoring the Springfield October 7s, you will be helping us give kids the chance to play the sport they love while putting your brand in front of families and supporters from across the region.

Why get involved?

• Align your business with grassroots sport and support youth development
• Have your brand seen by hundreds of families over two full days of competition
• Gain exposure through digital media, signage, and match day announcements
• Build meaningful community connections that last well beyond the weekend
• Help fund vital club programs, coaching resources, and equipment

Sponsorship opportunities include

Naming Rights Sponsor ($3,000): Exclusive naming rights, premium signage, logo placement across all promotions, canteen branding for the weekend, presentation of the Championship Division trophy, and your branding on a special “Team of the Tournament” jersey

Trophy Sponsors ($750): Division trophy naming rights, on field presentation, logo placement across digital and print material, and event day promotion

Every dollar raised goes directly back into the Hawks mission of keeping rugby accessible and affordable while creating strong pathways for juniors and young women in the game.

If you would like your business to be part of something exciting for Springfield and beyond, we would love to have you onboard.

For more details, please contact
Shay Randle, Club President
📧 president@springfieldlakeshawks.com.au

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Springfield Hawks Represent at U12 State Championships

A massive congratulations to our Springfield Hawks players who proudly represented at the Under 12 Rugby Union State Championships over three days of competition in Queensland.

The event brought together the best young talent from across the state, with players testing their skills against top opposition in a high-level tournament that combined strong competition with fun, teamwork, and lasting memories.

We are incredibly proud of the following Hawks who were selected to play:

Met West (Champions and Undefeated)
Jaxon Clout
Eroni Smith Kurumaira
Iverson Au
Max Peasey
Benson Fepuleai
Carter Noble
Rory Noble

Met East
Omaha Fosi Strickland

Met West finished the championship undefeated and were crowned State Champions after an outstanding team performance across all three days.

Congratulations to each of these players for not only performing at an elite level but for also embracing the experience. Competing with the best in the state while enjoying the game, growing in confidence, and creating new friendships is what rugby is all about.

We also extend a heartfelt thank you to the families and coaches who helped make this opportunity possible. From early mornings and long drives to sideline encouragement and constant support, your efforts never go unnoticed.

Well done to all involved. The club is incredibly proud of your achievements, your attitude, and your passion for the game.

Keep enjoying the journey Hawks. The future is bright.

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Springfield Lakes Hawks Officially Open New Club Facilities
A Milestone Moment for Our Community Club

After more than three years of planning, persistence, and hard work, Springfield Lakes Hawks Rugby Club is proud to officially open our brand new club facilities. This major milestone marks the beginning of a new era for our players, families, and community.

Led by Club President Shay Randle, this project has been about more than bricks and mortar. It represents years of effort to create a home for rugby in our region. A home built not just for the game itself, but for the people who bring it to life. From concept through construction, every step forward has been guided by a belief in what our club could become.

A Huge Thank You, Hawks Family

To all our players, families, and staff, thank you for making this past weekend such a special one.

To everyone who donated to the bake sale, your generosity made a real difference. To our players, thank you for giving it your all. You showed heart, skill, and outstanding sportsmanship in every game. A big thank you to our amazing volunteers and Under 15 girls for welcoming guests, serving great food, and representing everything this club stands for with warmth and pride.

A special acknowledgement goes to Nathan and the field crew. Your huge effort in getting the venue prepared, particularly under tight timeframes and the added challenge of hosting our very first Junior Hub, did not go unnoticed. You completed the job with professionalism and pride.

Out here on the outskirts, we remain a community first, family based club and it shows. There are no egos. Just people turning up and putting in the work for the love of the game and the benefit of the kids. That spirit is what makes our club culture so special.

A Facility That Changes Everything

Saturday was more than just a great game day. It also marked the official launch of our long awaited clubhouse. With our new facilities now in place, Springfield Lakes Hawks can deliver a full rugby experience both on and off the field.

We now have the capacity to:

• Host finals matches, regional tournaments, and large scale carnivals
• Provide proper change rooms and professional spaces for players and officials
• Create better spectator and team environments
• Support the expansion of our junior, senior, and girls programs
• Build stronger pathways for future generations

This facility is a true game changer. It allows us to look forward with confidence, knowing we now have the infrastructure to support the size, standards, and spirit of our club. It reflects how far we have come. From humble beginnings on borrowed fields to a home we can proudly call our own.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters

To our valued sponsors, thank you for backing this vision with your time, funding, and continued support. Your belief in our mission has played a vital role in making it a reality. We are proud to stand alongside you and look forward to hosting a finals series with you right here at home.

To every person who contributed from the first conversations to the final touches, thank you. This is your achievement as much as ours. It was built by hands, hearts, and community.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses:

• Our junior teams head into the school holidays for a well earned break with time for rest, travel, and team bonding
• Our senior men continue their Wyatt Cup campaign with focus and determination
• Our Girls 7s program officially launches on 1 July, setting the stage for BJRU and future tournament opportunities
• On 23 June, we come together again for our first club hangi fundraiser in years. Let us make it a success

From all of us at Springfield Lakes Hawks, thank you for being part of something truly special.

Together, we have built more than just facilities. We have built a future.

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🦅 Under 13 Girls – Brave Starts and Big Steps

The 2025 Under 13 Girls are carving their path with courage, teamwork, and determination. As many of these players took their first steps into the 15-a-side game then are now into the 7s format, they’ve embraced the challenge with great energy and spirit.

This squad is made up of a few girls who played mixed rugby last year, while the rest are new to contact. Each player is learning to bring out their bravery, growing more confident with every session and match.

This team is the result of hard work and planning to build a pathway where Springfield girls can have their own teams and proudly represent their community. It is the first of many steps in the direction of keeping our girls playing rugby longer, being recognised for their talent and dedication, and having a clear place to grow within our club.

They are setting the tone for future players and showing what happens when you back girls with the right support and opportunity.

Coached by Aaron and managed by Emily, and supported by committed families, these girls are part of a new wave of players building something exciting.

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🏉 Building Strong Foundations

In a season full of learning, this team has grown in key areas:

Understanding space and shape
Learning contact with care and confidence
Working together in attack and defence
Playing with intent and backing themselves

Each game is a step forward and each session is packed with effort. The team is focused on getting the basics right while building combinations and confidence.

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💙 Creating Culture and Confidence

More than anything, this team is forming a strong identity. The girls bring great energy, look out for each other, and enjoy the game together. That team-first attitude is helping them grow fast and shape what it means to be a Hawk.

The Under 13 Girls are a great example of where passion and support can take a team. They are learning every week and proving that anything is possible with belief and hard work.

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Proud to have this crew representing us
#U13Hawks #GirlsWithGrit #StrongerTogether #HawksOnTheRise

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