The Crichton Cup, which is 94 years old this year - is the oldest junior Sevens trophy in the world.

It will be contested by local schoolchildren, from primary one to S6 age groups, at the Greenyards, the birthplace of Sevens rugby, on Saturday, May 10.

The action kicks off at 10.30am and continues through to 4.30pm.

In a new twist to the competition this year, each team will adopt the name of a Commonwealth country. And every player will receive a commerative Games medal.

Gordon based wheelchair athlete Samantha Kinghorn, who is due to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer, is the guest of honour and will present the prizes.

However, as well as all the action on the park, there will also be plenty going on off the park.

The family fun day will also include a funfair and kicking competition.

In addition, pros from Edinburgh Rugby will host a special coaching clinic in the Gibson Park.

And visitors will also be able to pose for photographs with the Scottish Premiership trophy.

Melrose, which received a £7000 grant from the national lottery to stage the Games themed event, plan to parade their season’s trophy haul at 11.50am.

The Crichton Cup is the junior equivalent of the Melrose Sevens - the biggest sporting event in the Borders - and has helped kick off the careers of some of the club’s international stars including Kelly Brown, Mark Robertson, Craig Chalmers and Graham Shiel.

Looking forward to the weekend, Minis coach Richard Brown told the Border Telegraph: “We have a great day of rugby planned.”