Germiston City Football Club\u2019s senior sides are in full pre-season training mode and ready to take on the upcoming season.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe league starts the first weekend in March,\u201d said chairperson Peter Oliver.<\/p>
\u201cWe have a number of new players still trying out and we are slowly getting into a rhythm.\u201d<\/p>\n
The biggest problem facing the club at this stage of their preparations is finding sponsorship.<\/p>
\u201cWe recently lost our sponsorship from a large vehicle dealership, and are now searching for new sponsorship, as some of the players come from the townships around Germiston and they need to travel to and from practices and games, as well as other running costs,\u201d Oliver said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe money used to transport the youngsters comes from funds raised through sponsorship, and the shortfall comes from the coaches\u2019 and club administrators\u2019 own pockets.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo successfully run a club like the Germiston City Football Club, which comprises three senior sides and several junior sides, we require a lot of money, which is raised mainly through sponsors and subscriptions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appeal to all businesses in Germiston to help us to continue to uphold the Germiston name,\u201d said Oliver.<\/p>\n
If you would like to get involved or can help, call Peter Oliver on 076 431 2391.<\/p>\n
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