Entries are flooding in for an It's a Knockout competition that is taking to the water in Bradford this summer.

Primary schools across the district have been invited to take part in this fun-filled competition that has been organised by Bradford Council's sport and leisure service with support from Bradford Bulls.

The first ever schools It's a Knockout competition will be taking place at Eccleshill Pool, Keighley Leisure Centre, Richard Dunn Sports Centre, Rhodesway Pool and Bingley Pool during June and July as part of the Council's Big Swim campaign.

The competition is based on the hit 1970s and 80s television show It's a Knockout, and will be officially launched next Friday at Odsal Stadium. A total of 28 teams have entered which means 560 children from years five and six taking part in events of skill, teamwork and problem solving.

Steve Warner, head of sport and leisure at Bradford Council, said: "All our Big Swim events are proving to be extremely popular, particularly with children and young people, and the It's a Knockout competition will, I'm sure, be no exception.

"It's extremely important that youngsters have fun whilst taking part in sport and physical activity and events such as this guarantee that all those involved will have a smile on their face.

"I'm delighted to see that we've had a tremendous response once again from the schools and strong support, as always, from the Bulls."

The heats run from June 26 until July 5 at the five venues.

Six finalist teams will then be invited to the grand final at Eccleshill Pool on July 14.

The champions will be presented with medals and goody bags, along with a trophy which they can keep until next year when the school will be invited to defend its title.

The aim of the Big Swim is to encourage people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits that regular swimming and other water-based activities can bring.

It began as part of the b active campaign which was launched in 2003 to get more people physically active.

The b active campaign has seen over eight million people using council facilities over the past four years.