SPORTING youngsters were aiming high after picking up their latest awards at a special presentation ceremony.

Mathew Ryder, Kirsty and Lauren Nolan and Daniel Crosbie are all members of the Darwen School of Kung Fu and received the highly acclaimed black belt -- the highest award possible.

More than 60 other youngsters from the school also received awards at the event held at Sudellside Neighbourhood Centre, in Sudellside Street, for other levels of ability ranging from white belts to brown belts.