LYG Community Sport Festival
Sunday 6th July 2025
What is LYG Community Sport Festival?
One incredible festival for all Londoners to watch sport, support your borough and try sports
different activities and sports to watch and try
at an iconic Olympic venue
Challenging, fun and sociable activities
Come and try the following sports and activities outside the Copper Box Arena - as part of LYG Community Sports Festival!
From 10am – 4 pm on Sunday 6 July, you’ll be able to:
Try A Different Sport
Join The Daily Mile
Run, walk or wheel a mile as a family and earn a celebration token at the finish line.
Handball & Dodgeball
Get stuck into these high-energy sports with coaching from Future Kidz Development.
Football for All
Play a fun, inclusive version of football, delivered by Aberfeldy Project and TIZO
HADO Augmented Reality e-sport
a high-energy augmented reality sport where players wear headsets and armband sensors to launch energy balls and raise shields on a real-world court.
Fun & Cultural Activities
Tropical Isles Carnival
Watch a stunning blend of Caribbean dance and colourful carnival costumes
Breakdance Showcase
See incredible performances from Amber AMBUSH Williams and Kofi Mingo – then give it a go yourself in a crowd-led workshop!
Skate Freestyle with Hakim Saber
Witness a unique fusion of roller skating and dance in a must-see performance.
Hula Hooping with HulaFit
Give these fun hula hooping sessions a go which will leave you full of energy and feeling good!
Creative Drumming with Drum Works
Watch a fun and energising drum performance, then join in during an open drumming workshop.
Face Art & Smoothie Bikes
Show your borough pride with LYG Face Art & whizz up a smoothie with pedal power.
Live Music Performances
Cherimoya
Expect fast-paced drums, wacky guitar riffs and funky bass lines from this energetic funk-rock band.
Tafara
Enjoy reggae rhythms with Amy Winehouse-style vocals from this fresh new talent.
DJ Renwick
Enjoy Dj sets from DJ Renwick who’s played across Europe and the U.K. including main room sets at Ministry Of Sound, Pacha and the Infamous Sankeys Ibiza.
London Youth Games welcomes The Daily Mile to its Finals Festival 2025!
London Youth Games, London Marathon Events and Junior Parkrun collaborate to encourage children and families to get active together
Join us on Sunday 6th July at the LYG Finals Festival for the Daily Mile!
You and your family can take part in our free, family-friendly course taking place at the iconic Olympic Park, where you can run, walk or wheel for 1 mile whilst having fun with friends or family.
The Daily Mile is a social physical activity, with children running, wheeling, or walking—at their own pace – in the fresh air with friends. The goal is for children to run, jog, or wheel for the full 15 minutes while occasionally walking to catch their breath.
This is the perfect event for first-time runners, families with children and anyone looking to get more active.
When you take part, you’ll get a participant running bib, and a Medal at the finish line!
Sign up today!
Event Details
When: Sunday 6 July 2025
Start time: 12noon
Start Line by: 11:50am – This is located in Middlesex Way
Finish Line close: 1pm
Terrain: Path and flat
Distance: 1 mile
You’ll also get the opportunity to learn more about your local Junior Parkrun and how you can get involved in the fun every Sunday morning. Plus, you’ll get information on other free activities in the area.
Get Active
When doing the Daily Mile, children can get their 15 minutes of exercise, get to be outside getting fresh air, plus there is no equipment required! Taking part encourages children to be aware of their health, helps improve their fitness and it is social, non-competitive, inclusive and fun!
All participants must register to take part, please don’t delay, sign up today! We hope to see you there!
Instructions
Please report to the registration/check-in desk (also located in Middlesex Way) between 11:00am – 11:40am where you will be given a participant bib and wristband that you must wear throughout the course. We recommend you get there in plenty of time to register and make your way to the start line.
Taking Part with Children?
1.) Please ensure everyone you’re taking part with have their emergency contact information filled in on the backs of their bib numbers. This is essential so that both you and any children in your care can be identified and reunited should you become separated.
2.) Children must also wear wristbands with their parent or guardian’s details on.
Join The Daily Mile
Run, walk or wheel a mile as a family and earn a celebration token at the finish line.
LYG Community Sport Festival
Get involved in hands-on music production and songwriting workshops, led by experienced music industry professionals..
Get involved in hands-on music production and songwriting workshops, led by experienced music industry professionals and powered by professional-grade software and equipment, on YUAF’s iconic double-decker Studio Bus!
Delivered by: Don’t Stop Your Future (DSYF), in partnership with the Young Urban Arts Foundation (YUAF) and DRIP.
Cheer on your teams
Support your borough as they compete in Basketball, Volleyball and Netball at the iconic Copper Box Arena.
live music and entertainment on stage
Live acts, DJs and MCs will keep the energy and good vibes going all day.
Water isn't boring!
Come down and grab a can of Drip Water - founded by British TV chef and musician Big Zuu
The Daily Mile is a fun, social, and non-competitive activity where pupils can run, jog, or wheel at their own pace for 15 minutes – no kit or changing time needed. Open to all abilities, it’s a simple way to encourage movement and wellbeing.
10am-3pm
At: Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre
Festival favourites
Whizz up a smoothie as you pedal on the smoothie bikes and get your face painted with your LYG borough’s colors or logo!
20% off at Hyatt Regency hotel
Exclusive for London Youth Games’ Community
Stay near the action at Hyatt Regency London Stratford with a 20% discount – available to borough team members, friends and family.
How to book:
- Visit the Hyatt Regency, London Stratford website
- Use code: 1023641
No pre-payment is required | Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to 11:59pm on the day of arrival.
VENUES TO EXPERIENCE
LEE VALLEY HOCKEY AND TENNIS CENTRE
With its state-of-the-art pitches and courts, this inspiring venue gives young athletes the incredible chance to be where world-class wheelchair tennis stars competed on the global stage at the Paralympics.
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre was originally built for the London 2012 Paralympics.
COPPER BOX ARENA
Known as the “Box That Rocks,” this iconic arena inspires young athletes by offering the chance to be where handball and goalball events thrilled spectators during the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
The Copper Box Arena is a world-class London 2012 Olympic venue, which hosted Team USA during the Olympics.
FESTIVAL STARTS IN
Thank You to Our Partners
A huge thank you to Youth Sport Trust, LLDC, Youth Charter, StreetGames, London Marathon Events, GLL, the Greater London Authority and London Sport who are supporting us in delivering such an exciting event as part of the School Games.
We look forward to seeing you there!
LYG Community Sport Festival
Supported by London Marathon Events, StreetGames and NGB Partners 10am-4pm At: Copper Box Arena
Activities could include:
Calisthenics – If you’ve ever seen crazy pull-up tricks or muscle-ups on TikTok, you know calisthenics is all about raw strength and skill. No gym needed, just you vs. gravity.
Ultimate Frisbee – Fast, competitive and way more intense than just tossing a frisbee in the park – Ultimate is big in unis and schools for a reason.
Archery – Your chance to feel like Legolas or Katniss and see how it feels to hit the bullseye. Step up, take aim and let the arrows fly.
The Daily Mile
Watch Basketball, Volleyball and Netball 9am-5pm At: Copper Box Arena
LYG Basketball Finals – Support your borough as teams compete at the iconic Copper Box Arena.
LYG Netball Finals – Come and cheer on your team in the Netball Finals at the Copper Box Arena.
LYG Volleyball Finals – Show your support to your borough as they compete in the Volleyball Finals.
Watch the Hockey Skills Festival and Primary Golf, 10am-3pm
At: Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
Watch as participants develop their hockey and golf skills at our station based event at the home of GB hockey, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.
10am-3pm At: Copper Box Arena
Watch the LYG School Games Dance Finals
There’s also the chance to visit the iconic Copper Box Arena to watch stunning routines from talented young dancers at the LYG Dance Finals. Performers compete across SEND, KS3, and KS4 categories. Expect dynamic routines across multiple styles, judged on concept, musicality, choreography and performance.
LYG Community Sport Festival
Come and try a mix of team sports, fitness challenges and fun activities!
With the support of London Marathon Events, StreetGames and NGB partners, we’re bringing sport and activity to the heart of London’s community.
10am-4pm
At: Copper Box Arena
Supported by London Marathon Events, StreetGames and NGB Partners
Cheer on your teams
Support your borough as they compete in Basketball, Volleyball and Netball at the iconic Copper Box Arena.
Watch the LYG Volleyball Finals – Show your support to your borough as they compete in the Volleyball Finals.
Be a spectator at the LYG Basketball Finals – Support your borough as teams compete at the iconic Copper Box Arena.
Attend the LYG Netball Finals – Come and cheer on your team in the Netball Finals at the Copper Box Arena.
9am-5pm
At: Copper Box Arena
Don’t miss out – register now to secure your place at the LYG Community Sport Festival:
👉 Register Here
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