ENERGETIC youngsters have been practising their athletics skills during a four-day course at a Darlington sports centre.

About 15 youngsters, aged eight to 13, are taking part in the Star Track athletics sessions at Eastbourne Sports Complex during their Easter break.

Ben Robertson, the complex's assistant duty manager, said: "They get a taste of all kinds of athletics, from high jumps and long jumps to sprinting and hurdles.

"It's good fun though we usually get more taking part in the summer."