Fourteen girls with the Year Nine hockey team at Newent Community School are seeking sponsorship to help them go on tour in Canada in October.

Each player has been asked to raise at least £500 towards a cost per student of £1,200. The parents will be asked to make up the balance.

June Edgell, head of girls' PE at the school, said major sponsors would be welcome.

The teenagers will take on four Canadian sides in the Toronto area, as well as representing Newent abroad.

She said: "We hope sponsors will help the girls to enjoy the trip of a lifetime."

The school can be contacted on 01531 820550.