Manx Youth Games 2013 officially launched

Wednesday, 23 January 2013 00:00

The Island’s biggest multi-sport event for children has been launched.

The annual HSBC Manx Youth Games sees over 1000 participants turn out to compete in 12 different sports.

The weekly training sessions will begin from February 16th with the event itself taking place on Saturday, May 18th.

As well as a way of encouraging young people into sport and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it as seen as a springboard for young sporting talent who will go on to compete at a high level.

Kevin Cartledge is the senior manager at HSBC, he told us how the event's increased in popularity:

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