THE search is on for Middlewich's finest young athletes.
Congleton Borough Council is looking to equal, and hopefully surpass, the success of last year's Cheshire Youth Games.
Of the 18 teams from the borough who entered last year, 12 finished in the top three.
Congleton will be one of eight boroughs entering this year's games in Macclesfield, on June 30, in which 11 different sports will be contested by over 1,600 children.
Trials begin on April 24, with Middlewich hosting two for football and cricket.
The borough council expect a good response from children but there is some concern over coaches and team managers.
Bob Hardiker, head of amenities and leisure services at the borough council, said: "All the team managers and coaches give up their own time to coach our teams and their help is much appreciated.
"Without these volunteers the young people would not be able to compete."
The council is particularly looking for support with the year seven and eight athletics teams.
If you are interested in helping out as a coach or Team Manager contact Sally Barnett on 01270 769331.
The dates, times and places of this year's trials are:
Years nine and 10 girls netball - Sandbach Leisure Centre, Tuesday April 24, 4pm to 5.30pm
Years seven and eight girls football - Middlewich Leisure Centre, Monday April 30, 4.30pm to 6pm
Years five and six girls football - Offley Junior School, Tuesday May 1, 4pm to 5.30pm
Years five and six mixed swimming - Sandbach Boys School, Wednesday May 2, 4pm to 6pm
Years seven and eight boys and girls hockey - Middlewich Leisure Centre, Saturday May 5, boys 9am to 11am, girls 10.30am to 12pm
Years five and six and years seven and eight mixed tennis - Congleton Tennis Club, Saturday May 5 and 12, 10am to 12pm
Years eight and nine girls basketball and years seven and eight boys basketball - Alsager Campus, Hassall Road, Sundays May 6, 13, 20, 27, 11am to 1pm
Years five and six mixed athletics - Sandbach Leisure Centre (indoor), Saturday May 19, 1.45pm to 4pm
Years five and six mixed tag rugby and years seven to nine girls tag rugby - Sandbach Rugby Club, Friday May 25, Years five and six 1pm to 4pm, years seven to nine 4pm to 6pm
Years seven to nine cricket - Middlewich Cricket Club, Tuesdays June 5, 12, 19, 26, 4.30pm to 6pm
Year eight boys contact rugby - Dates and place to be confirmed.
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