A SPECIAL day-long ping pong tournament is being held at the West Somerset Sports and Leisure Centre in Minehead on October 12.

The “Ping Pong for All” competition is aimed at junior and adult players and encourages them to test their skills, have fun and get fit.

The event is being organised in partnership with West Somerset Table Tennis Association, West Somerset College and Minehead Middle School.

Organiser Suzanne Richards said: “Table tennis is a fantastic sport for improving fitness with a low risk of injury and it burns more than 200 calories an hour.

“Come along and enjoy a fun competition and rediscover some lost table tennis skills.”

The competition runs from 10am-4pm and costs £1 for juniors and £2 for adults. For more information phone Suzanne Richards on 01643-708815 or email srichards@1610.org.uk.