Cross Country
19 Nov 2022
19 Nov 2022
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
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.
19 Nov 2022
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
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 |
Each borough is permitted to have 12 competitors per age category, per gender. This provides each borough with a maximum of 96 competitors.
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.
The closing date for borough’s to submit their squads is;
11.59pm, Wednesday 9 November 2022
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.
For full rules and regulations, please see https://www.londonyouthgames.org/rules/athletics-cross-country-open/
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))
19 Nov 2022
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
Catering: Parliament Hill Café is close to where the event takes place. Opening times are 9.00am – 4.30pm.
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.
Accessible toilets located at Parliament Hill Staff Yard. Disabled parking available at all car parks. Please contact lucy@londonyouthgames.org for further 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.
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.
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.
Please click here to view where the Registration and Information Points will be.
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
19 Nov 2022
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
19 Nov 2022
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
Download a PDF here – LYG2022-23 FULL Results Summary.
For link to individual results please see MYLAPS Sporthive Event Results.
19 Nov 2022
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
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
Kensington and Chelsea
Barking and Dagenham
Haringey
City of London
