I Am Team GB at the Gateshead International Stadium

Saturday 27th of August is officially I Am Team GB day across the UK.

Sports clubs who have signed up will be opening their doors for free to allow people to have a go at a sport they've never tried before or just to give getting fit a shot!

There'll also be a big FREE event at the Gateshead International Stadium (on Saturday)

All you need to do is register you want to attend, get your trainers ready and turn up with enthusiasm!

It's open to all ages and people of all abilities.

Take a look here to find out more

ITV Tyne Tees will be there on the day filming too for Saturday's TV bulletins so be sure to give us a wave!

What can you expect?

• Be inspired by three returning medal winning Olympians fresh from the games

• Try your hand at a range of sports and Olympic disciplines, including track, throwing and jumping events, rowing, tennis, trampolining and many more

• An opportunity to buy reduced price tickets for Gateshead FC V Boreham Wood in the Vanarama National League

What is happening at the Gateshead International Stadium?

• 8.30am - Doors open

• 9.00am - 10.00am - Mums and Dads pushchair work out sessions

• 10.00am - 12.00pm - Lots of sports demo's in the main arena including...

• Football skills

• Walking football

• Basic rugby skills

• High jump

• Long jump

• Throwing

• Fitness testing with Newcastle University

• Lap the track

• 12.00pm - 1.00pm - Mass zumba session

• 1.00pm - 2.30pm - lots of activities in the sports hall including...

• Rowing

• Trampolining

• Tennis

• Netball

• Boccia

• 3.00pm - Gateshead FC v Boreham Wood

• 3.45pm - Walking football demonstration

Some of the clubs taking part

• Low Fell Running club

• Gateshead Harriers

• Smile Through Sport – Disability sport

• Roller Skating Gateshead

• Gateshead International Stadium Netball Club

• Table Tennis

• Lawn Tennis Association

• Tyne United Rowing Club