UK School Games 2008Jenny Little from Marske Volleyball Cub represented England North as part of the volleyball squad in the UK School Games in late August 2008. <Picture> The UK School Games is a multi-sport event for the UK’s elite young athletes of school age. The sports programme has been increased for 2008 to include a second team sport – hockey which, combined with the existing programme of; Athletics, Badminton, Fencing, Gymnastics, Judo, Swimming, Table Tennis and Volleyball brings the total to 9 sports. Each of the nine sports are combined into a four-day Games environment designed to replicate the feel of major event such as the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The UK School Games seeks to create an inspirational and motivational setting which encourages more young people to take part and succeed in sport. Responsibility for the development and organisation of the UK School Games lies with the Youth Sport Trust. |