Camptown Football Classic set for Wednesday kick off

Organiser of the Camptown Football Classic Gordon van Rossum (second from left) pose with football gear and prizes for the teams that will be participating in the tournament. (Orlando Charles photo)

The Camptown Football Classic will kick off on Wednesday with the aim of furthering the development of the club’s youth and senior leagues.

According to organiser of the competition, Gordon van Rossum, who played his football with the Campbellville-based club, it is his way of giving back to the club. The overseas-based van Rossum said that apart from proceeds that will help in the development of football of the club, he has brought back gear for the youth players.

Van Rossum, 36, who started at the under-10 level at the Camptown club, said that there will be four teams and patrons will pay