We were delighted to see our clients, the Park Inn Hotel York, have agreed to sponsor a local football team who have yet to be beaten this season.

The city centre hotel is hoping their support will help prolong the unbeaten run of Rawcliffe FC’s under-19 football team and keep them at the top of the table.

The Park Inn by Radisson York has provided the team with training tops, and is allowing the 15-strong squad to train free-of-charge at the hotel’s impressive gym facilities on a Saturday.

The team, which currently tops the York Mitchell Sports Under-19 Football League, hopes to work on their stamina, using the cardio equipment at the Innaction gym at the hotel in North Street, York.

Assistant manager, Graham Ward, whose wife, son and mother all work at the Park Inn, said the sponsorship has given the team a great boost, in a season when they are already flying high.

“We’re really grateful to the Park Inn - getting this kind of support really gives everyone a bit more encouragement to work harder and make sure we continue our success” he said.

“The training tops will be essential as the weather gets colder, as will the chance to use the gym to help us build on our fitness.”

Carol Ward, who is marketing co-ordinator at the Park Inn, said the hotel is pleased to be able to contribute to the success of Rawcliffe under-19s, and all the staff are throwing their support behind the team.

“We’re delighted to be involved in such a great community club as Rawcliffe, and as a company, are keen to support local community organisations and events as much as we can.

“We all wish the under-19s all the best, and hope our support will help them continue to build on their successful start to the season.”