In receivership, USLG Cherbourg-en-Cotentin launches a solidarity prize pool

In receivership, USLG Cherbourg-en-Cotentin launches a solidarity prize pool
In receivership, USLG Cherbourg-en-Cotentin launches a solidarity prize pool

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Aurélien Rey

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Nov. 20, 2024 at 8:15 a.m.

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“USLG basketball needs you! » It is with this slogan that the ice cream club hope raise awareness among your supportersand even a wider audienceto his complicated financial situation.

Leaded by a debt estimated at around 100,000 eurosthe USLG was placed in receivership on September 30, 2024. This is the president Sylvain Jean who had requested it, from the judicial court from Cherbourg (Manche).

It is a choice of the club, to allow us to leave more peacefully.

Sylvain Jean, in our columns on October 5

The debt is thus frozen for a maximum of 18 months, with an accounting review carried out every 6 months, to either settle the sum if possible, or extend the procedure.

“Judicial recovery is not an easy decision to make, but it is in a way protection of justice», Summarized Sylvain Jean.

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“This club is much more than just a basketball team”

A month and a half later, the club appealed to the generosity of his fansby launching a solidarity prize pool on the Hello Asso platform.

« Since 1976 USLG basketball makes our territory vibrate by proudly representing the women’s sport au highest levelwith his team evolving in Nationale 1 . But today our club is going through a major financial crisis and faces legal recovery,” present the tangos leaders.

This club is much more than just a basketball team. It is a symbol of commitment, passion and determination for all those who believe in women’s sport. It is a place for meetings, training and shared emotions. To continue to write history and allow our players to defend our colors, we need you!

The Glacier club hopes that the public will participate massively in this prize pool. “Your support, whatever it is, can make a difference. Together we can sustain the existenceof USLG basketball and preserve this unique sporting heritage. »

In the Coupe de in Evreux this Wednesday evening

If the USLG is active behind the scenes, the Glacier club does not forget the sporting aspect. Well placed in the N1 championship (4th with 5 victories in 8 days), the Tangos are enjoying a Coupe de France break this mid-week. They travel this Wednesday evening to Evreux (R2) for the 3rd regional round, qualifying for the Coupe de France Trophy. Due to the four divisions difference, the Euroise team will start with 28 points in advance. This should not prevent the Glaceriennes from overcoming the obstacle easily, as in the previous round against Saint-Lô (150-56). With one nuance, however: the group will be made up this Wednesday evening of a mix of players from the first team and the reserve. This will be an opportunity to rest the executives, while allowing young people to gain experience.
Wednesday (8:30 p.m.): Evreux (R2) – USLG (N1).

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