GOOD sports are being urged to take part in the south coast's biggest in-line skating event this weekend

Euroblade 2002 will play host to 500 skaters who are travelling to Southampton on Sunday from the city's french twin city Le havre.

They will join Hampshire enthusiasts on a ten-kilometre trip around the Common, central parks and the city centre.

The day starts with a free breakfast for participants from7.30am at the Guildhall, before the event gets under way from the Cenotaph, Northern Above Bar.

There is no age restrictions or minimum ability requirements for participants.

For more details telephone Craig Lintott to 023 8083 2077