Join Gogo Sundowns now
A team called the Gogo Sundowns are inviting new members to join their soccer and netball teams.
Who says sport is only for the young? Senior citizens from all areas of Mamelodi are invited to join the Gogo Sundowns soccer and netball team. The Gogo team has been up and running for more than three years and its members are now looking for more people to join in the fun.
The team will resume training at the Mucklenueck sports grounds on 22 January. According to the founder of the team, Sarah Shonisani, they are looking for senior citizens from the age of 50 upwards. “Training runs from 08:00 to 09:30 Tuesday to Thursday,” she said.
Many senior citizens find themselves going to the hospitals and clinics because they complain about body aches and pains, blood sugar and high blood pressure. Exercise could help alleviate many senior citizens’ health problems. “Most of the players who joined the team are no longer complaining about body aches and they feel healthy and strong,” said Shonisani. She added that her blood pressure used to be high and she used to sweat a lot, but since she started training it has decreased and she is healthy.
The team also appeal to local businesses and ordinary community members in and around Mamelodi to help with funds or sponsorships that can help make the team grow. The team needs training equipment such as soccer balls and T-shirts.
Enquiries: Sarah Shonisani on 083-329-5134.
