Sports Development Unit

The HSBC Manx Youth Games

The 2008 HSBC Manx Youth Games will take place on Saturday 10 May. Training for the 2008 Games will take place on a weekly basis in eleven different sports in all regions of the Island from 19th January 2008. The training sessions will continue right up until the 'Big Day' which this year falls on Saturday 10th May 2008.

At the bottom of the page is the HSBC MYG 2008 Training Programme which has all the information that you will require regarding the dates, times and venues of the training sessions, as well as information about which region you will be eligible to represent.

If you are having difficulty downloading the attachments or would prefer a hard copy, please contact the Sports Development Unit on 688592 who will be more than happy to post one out to you.

A look back at last years Games...

On 12th May 2007 the National Sports Centre hosted the 6th Manx Youth Games involving over 1,100 children competing in 12 different sports. Teams from North Douglas/Onchan, South Douglas/ Braddan, West, South and North of the Island, competed in what was a hugely successful event. All the competitors wore a t-shirt with a specific team colour, depending on the region they were representing, kindly provided by HSBC Bank.

There was a carnival atmosphere in the NSC Athletics Stadium, as the Opening Ceremony got underway, with all the participants marching along the track, creating a sea of colour down the 100 metre straight.

Following an aerobic style warm up, in front of a packed grandstand, each of the sports dispersed to their venues to begin their respective competition. The Manx Youth Games concluded with each sport holding a presentation with all the competitors receiving a medal regardless of the position they finished and a water bottle and kit bag from the sponsors.

The 2007 Games actually started back in January when children were invited to attend weekly training sessions at venues in all regions of the Island. The response was remarkable with over 2000 children attending 50 different sessions, under the supervision of qualified coaches.

Although the day was a memorable occasion, it is essential that these children be given the necessary opportunities to remain in sport for many years to come. The event has identified new talent, and provides a starting point for them to become involved in sport. Working with each of the Governing Bodies, we will be looking to form new junior leagues or competitions.

A huge 'Thank You' must go to all the helpers and volunteers in each of the sports, without whom the event could not happen. Thanks must also go to the sponsors of the event:

HSBC Bank

Isle of Man Creameries

If anybody is interested in coaching or helping with this year’s Manx Youth Games, please contact the Sports Development Office on 688592 or e-mail enquiries@msr.dtl.gov.im

Manx Youth Games Coaches...

Attention all Manx Youth Games Coaches! Please find below the necessary forms for your coaching sessions as discussed at the Presentation on 14th January 2008. Facility & Equipment Checklist, Accident Form and Blank Copies of the Register can all be found below. If you have any difficulties downloading the forms please contact a member of the Sports Development Team on 688592.

Attention all Photographers...

Please note that in the interest of child protection, for the 2008 HSBC Manx Youth Games ANYONE wishing to take photographs on the day must have a Registered Photographers Pass clearly displayed. This will be policed around the various venues on the day of the games. Further information regarding these passes will be posted here shortly before the Games on 10 May 2008. A member of the Sports Development Team will be at the following venues in the week before the event to issue photographers passes.

Sports Development Office - 6th to 9th May from 9.30am - 5.00pm
NSC Atrium - Tuesday 6th May from 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Castle Rushen High School Reception - Wednesday 7th May from 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Ramsey Swimming Pool - Friday 9th May from 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Peel Swimming Pool - Thursday 8th May from 5.30pm - 7.00pm
MSR Office - Saturday 10th May from 8.30am - 10.45am

Downloadable Documents