Hundreds of children and young people will take part in this year's Cumbria School Games.

Taking place on June 27, the spectacle is set to draw over 800 youngsters from across the county to Carlisle's Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Sands Centre, and University of Cumbria.

The annual event incorporates a range of activities designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing amongst attendees.

This year, primary and secondary students from year 3 through 8 will have the opportunity to participate in various sports, including golf, dodgeball, orienteering, dance, boccia, and cricket.

They'll also get the chance to try their hand at a multi-skills challenge, featuring activities such as archery, trail races, crossbow, obstacle courses, and tug of war, which is new for 2024.

BBC Radio Cumbria will be on hand to kick off festivities with an energetic opening ceremony at the Sheepmount Athletics Stadium.

As part of the ceremony, Moresby School children have prepared a dance routine, and eight-time British national champion pair skater, David King, will be there to greet participants.

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However, it's not just about the competitors.

Approximately 100 young people, primarily from Netherhall School, Whitehaven Academy, Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, Furness Academy, and Lakes School, have undergone training for various roles at the event, embodying the School Games Values of determination, teamwork, honesty, respect, passion, self-belief and eco-friendly.

The day is sponsored by The Cumberland and organised by Active Cumbria in collaboration with School Games Organisers, schools, clubs, national sporting bodies, and local partners.

Active Cumbria development officer and children and young people lead, Kirsty Williamson, said: "The Cumbria School Games County festival is a real highlight in our events calendar.

"It brings together schools from across the County and provides an opportunity for more children and young people to engage in positive activity to support their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing and achieve their personal best.

"We are especially pleased to offer a range of activities designed specifically to include children with SEND.

"We would like to thank event sponsors The Cumberland for their support in making the event possible – it’s going to an energetic and fun day."

The Cumberland's external communication manager, Kelly Ashbridge, added: "We are proud to be returning as sponsors of the Cumbria School Games.

"Their mission of aiming to tackle inactivity in a positive and engaging way also aligns well with our ethos around health and wellbeing."

Lastly, the event will incorporate Active Cumbria's commitment to the 'Kick out Plastic in Sports' campaign by providing all attendees with a reusable drinks bottle and offering water refills throughout the day, signifying sustainability's importance at this year's event.