This week the World Championships 2009 will kick off in the O2 Arena in London. Unfortunately I won’t be able to make the trip across the pond to see the event. Luckily, for those of us who can’t attend, BBC will be providing coverage of the event during the week. Coverage will be split between BBC1 and BBC2 and coverage will also be available online on the BBC Sport Website for UK viewers only.

Coverage is as follows:

• Thursday 15 October – Men’s all round final

              Live on Red button 1830-2115

             All on BBC Sport website (UK users only)

• Friday 16 October – Women’s all round final

             Highlights on BBC Two 1300-1500

             Live on Red button 1830-2100

             Live on BBC Two 1900-2000

             All on BBC Sport website (UK users only)

• Saturday 17 October – Apparatus finals

            Men’s floor, pommel horse & rings.

            Women’s vault & bars

            Live on BBC One 1300-1630

            Live on BBC Two 1630-1700

           All on BBC Sport website (UK users only)

• Sunday 18 October – Apparatus finals

             Men’s vault, parallel bars & high bar. 

             Women’s beam & floor

            Live on BBC Two 1300-1655

           All on BBC Sport website (UK users only)  

I can’t wait for the coverage, I’m really excited and have my DVD player ready to record! Along with watching the X Factor, my weekend plans are already decided