10th HSBC Manx Youth Games gets underway today

It\'s the biggest multi sport event on the Isle of Man, getting underway at the NSC

The HSBC Manx Youth Games is celebrating it's 10th anniversary this year.

It's the biggest multi sport event on the Isle of Man, getting underway at the NSC from 10AM.

There are 11 different sports with all the participants aged from the ages of 8-14 years old.

Paul Bridson, Sports Development Manager at the NSC, said this year for the first time it will include a spectacular closing ceremony, which is putting the newly refurbished Bowl Stadium to use. (audio above)

All week on 3FM we have been hearing from some of the organisers, coaches and competitors.

The Opening Ceremony is at 10AM at the National Sports Centre and there are sporting events at various venues including Cricket at Cronkbourne Cricket Club, Netball at St Ninian's High School and Rugby at Douglas Rugby Club

We will be live at the games from 10AM, so keep tuned in for the latest updates.