The Isle of Man hosts the ICC European Under-17 Division Two Championship with play underway on Saturday.
It's the first time the Island has hosted such a competition and the first time a tournament at this level will be played on grass wickets.
After the Seniors, under-19's and under-15's all finished as runners-up last year, Isle of Man coach Gareth Dawson is aiming high with home advantage:-
Cycling: Bostock nominated for national champion of the year
Manxman one of six riders on British Cycling shortlist
Football: Railway Cup hopefuls all maintain pace in premier league
Castletown stay four points clear atop Division 2
Rugby: Vagabonds Ladies stay top with another victory
Vagabonds men and Douglas also take respective wins on home soil
Hockey: Harlequins A beat rivals to close in on prem leaders
Bacchas B take important victory in battle for top-flight safety