Emma Sheffield who is sponsored by the Hodgson Elkington Junior Sports Programme has been invited to join the English Girls Elite Squad for training at Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire.

Emma, who is taking her GCSE's this year, has again represented English Schools in international events during 2003 whilst finding time to win the Notts. County Championships on Sunday 4th May and the Lincolnshire Schools (for the second year) on Wednesday 7th May.

Emma has captained Nottinghamshire County Junior Girls and is captain of Newark Juniors. An active competitor since the age of 7, she now also plays for the County Ladies Team and represents Lincolnshire Schools through Kesteven and Grantham Girls School. She was national champion of English Schools in 2002.

The Hodgson Elkington Junior Sports Programme provides equipment and support for junior sports clubs in Lincolnshire and East Nottinghamshire. Individual sponsorships have been introduced for 2003.