Dumfries Ice Bowl, home of the under-20 world championship

Tickets are now on sale for the under-20 World Championship taking place at Dumfries Ice Bowl in December.

The Division 2, Group A tournament from 10 to 16 December sees Great Britain play Estonia, Japan, Korea, Netherlands and Romania.

It’s the fifth World Championship to be held at the venue in six years and Andy French, general secretary of Ice Hockey UK, said: “The facilities are perfect to host such a showcase event.

“The ice is superb and the staff are some of the most experienced, knowledgeable and professional in the industry.”

Adam Wilson, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s events champion, said: “Great Britain’s five matches will be the live sporting occasion of the year for our region and demonstrate the council’s determination to be pro-active in bringing great sports and cultural events to our area.”

Tickets range from £5 for a single match ticket to £25 for the full week championship pass.

There are group discounts and up to two under-16s go free with every ticket-purchasing adult.

Tickets are available now from the Midsteeple Box Office and Ice Bowl as well as online at https://www.ticketweb.co.uk/search/?keyword=ice+bowl.

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