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A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE LONDON YOUTH GAMES
The London Youth Games has been London’s largest provider of youth sporting opportunities for over 40 years. Our mission is to inspire and enable every young Londoner
DRAMATIC SHOWDOWN ENDS IN VICTORY FOR NEWHAM U13 GIRLS
Three weeks on from the Mixed Dance competition, London Youth Games, part of the School Games, returned to the Copper Box for another day of high-octane sporting action.
THE ACTION CONTINUES DAY 2 OF LONDON YOUTH GAMES, PART OF THE SCHOOL GAMES, SPRING FINALS 2019
Spring Finals Day 2 kicked off with our Opening Ceremony which was hosted by the winners of our M.C. competition, Fadumo and Lipa.
HISTORY MADE ON DAY 1 OF LONDON YOUTH GAMES, PART OF THE SCHOOL GAMES, SPRING FINALS 2019!
The London Youth Games 2019 Spring Finals got off to a fantastic start yesterday, with hundreds of young Londoners descending
HAT-TRICK OF MEDALS FOR ROBERT CLACK AND HARRIS ACADEMY CRYSTAL PALACE
On Thursday March 21st 2019, 42 teams from across London converged on Hackney Marshes for a series of hotly-contested female rugby matches. After weeks of unpredictable weather, the clouds broke and the sun shone through, providing perfect conditions for play. Schools teams were out in full force, exhibiting positive values in line with the spirit … Read more
LONDON YOUTH GAMES, PART OF THE SCHOOL GAMES SPRING FINALS 2019: ONE WEEK TO GO
In less than one week’s time, Redbridge Sports Centre will host the London Youth Games, part of the School Games Spring Finals 2019. As Liverpool is rapidly preparing to host the Netball World Cup later this year, LYG are delighted to announce that three of the most prominent women from the world of English Netball … Read more
GREIG CITY & TOWNLEY GRAMMAR TWIST AND TURN TO TAKE TOP SPOT AT LYG DANCE
Tuesday 12th March 2019 saw a return to the Copper Box for the fifth year of the London Youth Games Mixed Dance Competition. KS3 and KS4 pupils from over 40 schools represented various London boroughs for a day of high quality dancing. The competition was judged by Jennie Jethwani, Managing Director and Founder of Absolute … Read more
INTRODUCING THE FIRST PAN-DISABILITY DANCE EVENT AT ALEXANDRA PALACE
The London Youth Games in conjunction with Para Dance UK and Alexandra Palace are extremely excited to officially announce its’ first Pan disability dance event in London on Thursday 23rd May 2019. This first of its kind event in London bringing a wide range of disabled young people and children from across London’s SEN schools … Read more
TEAMS GO FOR GOLD AT SPORTSHALL ATHLETICS QUALIFIERS
Another year and another incredible Sportshall Athletics Qualifying week with teams representing every London borough, battling it out for their place in the London Youth Games Sportshall Athletics Finals on Thursday 28th March at Redbridge Sport Centre. The first two qualifiers were hosted at Crystal Palace National Sport Centre, with the final two days moving … Read more
FINAL EIGHTS DECIDED FOR PRESTIGIOUS CRICKET LORDS FINAL ON 3RD MARCH
Huge Congratulations to our eight male and female cricket teams qualifying into the London Youth Games Finals at Lords Cricket Ground on Sunday 3rd March 2019. Kicking off with two days of intense male qualifiers at Harrow Leisure Centre that saw 25 boroughs battle it out for their all-important place in the Final. However, only … Read more
CRICKET KICKS OFF LONDON YOUTH GAMES 2019 CALENDAR
This weekend the London Youth Games hosts the first two qualifying rounds of the Boys Open Cricket Competition at Harrow Leisure Centre. 25 boys’ teams, across two days will have the chance to compete for eight qualifying places to the grand finals at Lords Cricket Ground on Sunday 3 March 2019. The Bromley boys … Read more
GIF PHOTOBOOTH AT LYG DANCE COMPETITION
We are really excited to announce that we will have a GIF photo booth at our london youth games dance competition ON thursday 12th march 2019. provided by Momentous Photo Booth MORE INFORMATION HERE
STEP INTO SPORT INCLUSIVE CAMP 2019
We had a fantastic day supporting the YST and Projectability Leads with their ‘Step Into Sport’ Inclusive Camp on Thursday 17th January at Lord’s Cricket Ground. There were some inspirational athlete mentors leading the workshops including Olympians, Paralympians and World Cup winners. With over 20 schools attending the day, there was a great level of … Read more
LYG AND TENNIS FOUNDATION HOST WHEELCHAIR TENNIS FESTIVAL AT NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE
On Tuesday 27 November, London Youth Games in partnership with the Tennis Foundation hosted a Wheelchair Tennis Festival at the National Tennis Centre. The event was a huge success with 13 participants from a variety of boroughs across London, engaged in a range of interactive tennis games run by a team of Tennis Foundation coaches. … Read more
BROMLEY BRING HOME DOUBLE GOLD IN THE GAMES SEASON OPENER
Defending cross country champions Bromley were victorious in both female and male competitions on the weekend when the London Youth Games returned for the opening event of the 2019 season. Despite the challenging conditions, 1,398 young Londoners braved the Parliament Hill course with all 33 boroughs represented across the eight races, which included male and … Read more
LONDON YOUTH GAMES FIRST EVENT OF THE 2019 SEASON, CROSS COUNTRY, RETURNS ONCE MORE TO PARLIAMENT HILL
London’s most talented cross-country runners will be out in force when the highly anticipated London Youth Games (LYG) cross country event returns next weekend.
All 32 London boroughs and the City of London are set to take to the start-line at Hampstead Heath’s Parliament Hill on Saturday 17 November with the race marking the official opening of the 2019 London Youth Games season.
Athletes will compete across eight events, with prizes being awarded for individuals, team winners and overall borough female and male champions.
Organized in partnership with the South of England Athletic Association and the City of London Corporation, which manages the Heath, competitors representing their boroughs will race in male and female Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s races, with their results recorded and added towards an overall borough score to determine the male and female borough cross country champions.
This year Great British athlete and former five-time LYG cross-country champion, Sabrina Sinha, will present medals to the winning runners.
Bromley were victorious in the male and female cross-country events in 2016 but were beaten to the line by Wandsworth in the male category last season. What borough will reign victorious this year and be crowned Cross Country Champions 2019?
Jon Hughes, Chief Executive Officer of London Youth Games said:
“We are so excited for the 2019 Games Year to begin. Cross Country is a fantastic start to the season, with another 95 competitions across over 30 sports to follow.
“The London Youth Games truly enables young Londoners to achieve their best.
“Participants can look forward to high quality events and competitions which we hope will enable and inspire them to push themselves to find out just what they are capable of.”
Karina Dostalova, Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Hampstead Heath Management Committee, said:
“We are delighted to launch the first event of the 2019 annual London Youth Games.
“With every London borough taking part and communities from across the capital gathered at Parliament Hill, I’m certain the event will be a spectacular occasion for everyone.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for Londoners to embrace the sport and enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.”
For more information contact:
Grace Clarke
Communications & Fundraising Officer
M: 07508 337 123
LYG Alumni Support The Games
OLYMPIAN OHURUOGU CALLS FOR SUPPORT FOR THE LONDON YOUTH GAMES Jon Hughes, the CEO of London Youth Games, has called on London’s leaders and businessmen to invest in the sporting event to help safeguard its future. The largest youth sports festival in Europe has recruited several of its star-studded alumni to help carry its message … Read more
Super Sunday at LYG SummerFinals
SUPER SUNDAY AT LONDON YOUTH GAMES SUMMER FINALS In an action-packed, dramatic final day of the London Youth Games Finals weekend, where both Bromley and Hackney entered the Sunday equal on points, the former emerged victorious! After a valiant display on the final day, Bromley admirably defended their Jubilee Trophy title, with medals in the … Read more
Opening Day of Summer Finals
RICHMOND STEAL THE SHOW ON OPENING DAY OF 2018 SUMMER FINALS Richmond racked up the silverware on school games finals day as the 2018 London Youth Games summer finals officially opened. The South-West London borough topped the medal standings in four of the seven events on display, with gold medals arriving in Quadkids Athletics, Basketball … Read more