YOUNGSTERS from the borough of Stockton are getting ready for the regional finals of the Sports Hall Athletics competition.

Thornaby pavilion will host the event on Sunday, between 12.30pm and 5pm.

The winning teams will go forward to the finals at the National Indoor Arena, in Birmingham, on Saturday, April 21.

There will be under-13 and under-15 girls' and boys' teams taking part, from Tees Valley, Durham, Humberside, North Yorkshire, Tyneside and West Yorkshire.

The Mayor of Stockton, Councillor Pete Andrew, will be presenting certificates.