CHILDREN as young as five will have the chance to try their hand at tag rugby and netball in a new sports festival.

The Inter District Festival, which is being held at Blakeston School in Junction Road, Stockton, on Saturday, April 5, is aimed at Stockton children aged five and six.

Featuring games of tag rugby and high five netball that have been specially adapted for youngsters, the event will include teams of primary school pupils from Stockton, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Redcar.

Medals will be given to winners and runners-up, as well as a trophy for the overall winning school team.

The Inter District Festival kicks off at 10am.