Cross Country

19 Nov 2022

Open Games U11U13U15U17Open Games

19 Nov 2022

9:00am

Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR

Contact

Steph Walters

Sport Development & Delivery Manager

Get in touch

The London Youth Games 2022-23 calendar commences with our single biggest event – Cross Country.

This event is for young people aged 9 – 16 (please see exact DOB and age categories in entry info). To enquire or enter, please contact your local borough using the search field below.

 

Open Games U11U13U15U17Open Games

19 Nov 2022

9:00am

Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR

Contact

Steph Walters

Sport Development & Delivery Manager

Get in touch
Age Categories

The following age categories are eligible to compete in this Cross Country event for both genders (boys and girls);

Age Category Oldest DOB Youngest DOB
U11 01/09/2011 31/08/2013
U13 01/09/2009 31/08/2011
U15 01/09/2007 31/08/2009
U17 01/09/2005 31/08/2007
Squad Size

Each borough is permitted to have 12 competitors per age category, per gender. This provides each borough with a maximum of 96 competitors.

Additional Eligibility Criteria

As long as competitors meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Games Rules to represent their chosen borough, there is no additional criteria that must be met.

Competitors should ensure they have adequate experience competing at the distance listed for their age category and gender.

Entry Deadline

The closing date for borough’s to submit their squads is;

11.59pm, Wednesday 9 November 2022

How To Enter

All competitors must be entered by a council staff member, or nominated team manager in advance of the deadline listed.

Competitors/parents should be aware that the closing date listed is for borough’s to submit their squad. It is advised you make contact to confirm your entry in advance of this deadline.

Use the ‘Contact Your Borough’ search bar below to find the relevant contact for your team. Please type the name of the borough instead of using post code e.g. Bexley.

Rules & Regulations
Registration Times

Team Managers must sign in their teams with LYG staff between 09:00 – 10:00 at the registration desk located by the Athletics Track (please refer to map of the venue CROSS-COUNTRY-LAYOUT.pdf (londonyouthgames.org))

Open Games U11U13U15U17Open Games

19 Nov 2022

9:00am

Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR

Contact

Steph Walters

Sport Development & Delivery Manager

Get in touch
Catering

Catering: Parliament Hill Café is close to where the event takes place. Opening times are 9.00am – 4.30pm.

Toilets & Changing Facilities

There are public toilets available near Parliament Hill Staff Yard.

Changing Rooms will be available in the lido if needed. We strongly recommend coming dressed ready to take part in the activity you are participating in.

Accessibility

Accessible toilets located at Parliament Hill Staff Yard. Disabled parking available at all car parks. Please contact lucy@londonyouthgames.org for further information.

Public Transport Information

The closest Station Gospel Oak (approx. 5 min walk) or Kentish Town (approx. 15 min walk).

Buses 88, 214 and C11 (William Ellis School bus stop) followed by approx. 2 min walk.

Team Parking

Coach and Minibus parking is available for Borough teams. This must be booked in advance and is £30 for coaches and is £20 for minibuses and people carriers (6 seats or more). Please complete the form.

Boroughs have 2 options:

1 – Complete and return the form via post, along with a cheque.

2 – Complete and return the form via email and make card payment over the phone.

Please note the deadline to register for team parking is Friday 11th November. Further details around the team parking can be found on the form also.

Spectator Parking

Pay & Display Car park – Jack Straw Castle (NW3 7ES) and East Heath car park (approx. NW3 1BN) (open from 7.30am)

0-2 hr £5.00

2-4 hr £10.00

Additional hourly charge above 4 hours – £9.00

Please note, we are unable to reserve any spaces for this car park as it is a public car park, so parking will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We strongly recommend the use of public transport to get to the event.

 

Map of Venue

Please click here to view where the Registration and Information Points will be.

Race Information Pack

Please see Race Information Pack that includes race times, routes, and additional important information for the upcoming LYG Cross Country Event: LYG22 Cross Country Race Pack v6

Open Games U11U13U15U17Open Games

19 Nov 2022

9:00am

Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR

Contact

Steph Walters

Sport Development & Delivery Manager

Get in touch

Download a PDF here – LYG2022-23 FULL Results Summary.

For link to individual results please see MYLAPS Sporthive Event Results.

 

Open Games U11U13U15U17Open Games

19 Nov 2022

9:00am

Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR

Contact

Steph Walters

Sport Development & Delivery Manager

Get in touch

Download a PDF here – LYG2022-23 FULL Results Summary.

For link to individual results please see MYLAPS Sporthive Event Results.

contact your borough to enter

Islington

Daniel Bank

Greenwich

Daniel Bank

Enfield

Active Enfield Team