Sports taster days for students new to secondary school will encourage them to take up sport in the community - leading to lifelong hobbies and friendships.

That’s the hope of Manx Sport and Recreation, which organised sessions in six sports for Year 7 students at Castle Rushen High School and Ramsey Grammar School.

Students tried hockey, rugby, netball, badminton, golf, judo and table tennis.

Students received booklets with information on training times and contacts for sports clubs involved.