A YOUTH football team from Andover is looking for sponsors to ensure they can continue to compete next season.
Shooters U15 is a newly-formed team from the Andover district area, coming together last season as Under 14s and joining the Test Way League Division Two.
Jon Holman is the manager, and the coaches are Owen Trapnell and Brendon Holmes, who both play for the local town side.
With a lineup of varied talent, the team exceeded all expectations, achieving an unbeaten season with 16 wins, no draws and no losses, scoring 74 goals and only conceding five.
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The team's ambition is to stay in Division One of the Test Way League and remain competitive, entering both the League Cup Competition and Hampshire Cup Competition.
Jon said: "We suffered a major loss at Christmas, with one of our sponsors passing away due to cancer. Additionally, one of the grandchildren of our sponsors has gone on to play for a different local team, which suits his needs better. We have a very kind sponsor from a local butcher shop in Ludgershall who has kindly sponsored our training kit.
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"As a father of one of the players, I am personally determined to see all players achieve their highest potential. Our ultimate goal is to see our players aim for the stars and land in the clouds - being successful by playing for their local town team.
"The support we seek is new kit for new players, man-of-the-match trophies, referee and pitch fees, and hopefully a new strip. With costs on the rise, we would be grateful for any form of support anyone is able to provide. New single strips, consisting of a shirt, shorts, socks, and baselayers cost £50, man of the match trophies are £10 each, referee fees are £25 per match, and a full kit of 16 home/away colours with printing will cost approximately £1500."
For further information or enquiries, please contact Jon Holman via mobile on 07802516030 or via email at Jonathan_Holman@pdhook.co.uk.
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