A Coventry nightspot has been chosen to host a major modelling competition in an attempt to discover the new Kate Moss or Cindy Crawford.

London-based Rugby News magazine is running the contest to find the Sports Model of the Year, and will hold one of the UK's 10 heats at SkyDome's Ikon Superclub.

The eventual winner of the competition, which is being covered by Sky Sports television, will receive £10,000 and take part in Australia's Sports Model of the Year awards.

The Coventry heats will take place on the 23 and 30 March as well as April 6 and SkyDome manager Ian Knight is expecting three memorable evenings.

He said:

"We are one of ten clubs up and down the UK who have been chosen to host this event and I am sure the organisers were looking for high profile venues to host such an internationally recognised competition.

"Ikon has played host to a string of top names since opening and has gained a reputation across the country as a top nightspot - I believe that is why it has been selected for this.

"It would be very nice if one of the contestants who competes at SkyDome goes on to actually win it and become the next household modelling name."

A spokesman for Rugby News magazine said the competition aimed to give the lucky winner a launchpad to fame.

He said:

"Each regional venue will have two girls who go forward to the grand final at Shoeless Joe's in London.

"The winner will be the star of a Sky Sports Production, and feature in several magazine articles - she will be the new modelling toast of the UK."