Horton Park Primary School have maintained their fine sporting record by winning Grange Technology College's School Sports Co-ordinator indoor athletics festival.

Six schools took part in the event for Year Four pupils, the others being Copthorne, Southmere, Brackenhill, Farnham and Horton Grange - Brackenhill finished second.

Disciplines included javelin, standing long jump and relays.

Horton Park have also enjoyed recent triumphs at football, netball and cross-country among their Grange cluster schools.

At higher age groups, the West Yorkshire Sportshall Athletics Association are seeking entries for their trials on Sunday, February 5 at the Richard Dunn Sports Centre, Odsal.

The Association, coupled with Bradford Council's b Active campaign, want boys and girls who are at least 11 on the day of the trials but under 15 as at August 31, 2005 (school years Six to Ten).

There will be separate under-13 and under-15 open and selection meetings on the day in the Bingley Harriers-organised competition, and the carrot is to compete for West Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Regional finals in Halifax on Sunday, March 5.

Schools and athletics clubs have been circulated but pupils do not have to be part of a school team and can enter as individuals. Also schools that have not been circulated are welcome to enter.

Previous experience is not necessary as children will soon grasp what is needed, and youngsters of any ability are welcome. Entry forms are available from Christine Oates at 84 Langley Lane, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 6TB or by telephoning 01274-416286.

Events, which basically fall into running, jumping and throwing categories, include a two-lap race, standing long jump and indoor shot put.

West Yorkshire have a fine tradition at sportshall athletics, all four of their teams reaching the United Kingdom finals last year after qualifying through regional finals.

Many current Great Britain internationals were helped in their formative days by competing at sportshall athletics, including long-distance runner Paula Radcliffe.