Organisers of a mobile skateboard centre have announced their first Christmas Jam.

The Airtime action gets under way at Ferryhill Leisure Centre next Saturday, at 5.30pm, with competitions for skaters, in-line skaters and BMXers.

The Skate Jam mix master will be on hand with all the latest tunes as the competitors battle it out.

Between heats, all skaters will be invited to ride the course, which will have extra ramps, grind rails and waves. Special spot prizes will also be handed out.

Key sponsors Sprite will be providing cash prizes. Anyone who wants to enter the competition is asked to ring (01388) 816166, extension 4614.

Entrants need to provide name, age and Airtime membership number.

The competition is split into age groups, 11 years and under, 12 to 14 years, and 15 years and over.