Sam Dunbavin will get a sneak peek at the London 2012 venues next month – and he cannot wait.

The 16-year-old from Barnstaple has been chosen to represent the South of England at the Sainsbury's School Games, which will runs at the Olympic park from May 6 to 9.

Having missed out on tickets for the Games, Dunbavin said it will be a few days to remember for his family.

“It's an incredible opportunity,” said Sam. “I went up there for one of the test events, so I do have an idea of what it's like, but I never dreamt I would get an opportunity to play there.

“It's going to be wonderful to be able to do so.

“Mum and Dad are coming to watch, which is going to be great for me and them.

“We didn't get any Olympic tickets so it's an added bonus for us to be able to experience a little bit of it.

“I'm really proud I've got the opportunity to play there and I feel very privileged.”

Sam, a student at Exeter College, has volunteered as an official at the last two School Games.

“I have an idea what it is like but this will be a completely different experience,” he said.

“Not only will there be the experience of the venue but also the experience of being an athlete – actually being part of it.”

The Sainsbury's 2012 School Games is being held in the Olympic Park and other venues from 6-9 May 2012 with school-aged elite athletes competing across 12 sports. Visit www.2012schoolgames.com for more information. Article featured on thisisnorthdevon: http://www.thisisnorthdevon.co.uk/Sam-excited-Olympic-experience/story-15921508-detail/story.html