London Youth Games

The London Youth Games’ Open Games is Europe’s largest community youth sporting competition. The London Youth Games Open Games brings together young Londoners from all 32 boroughs and from all backgrounds to compete in 27 sports. Events run from November to July, culminating in a celebratory Finals Festival in July.

Team Kingston London Youth Games logo
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Team Kingston LYG logo

Every London borough is invited to compete in the London Youth Games (LYG), so come along to our trials, get involved and see if you have what it takes to represent Team Kingston.

Each competition at the London Youth Games has its own set of rules and sports are offered to a specific age group and ability level. Further information is available at London Youth Games.  

The team at @activeKingston organise the Kingston Borough teams with the support of local sports clubs and community groups who assist in selecting and coaching our Kingston athletes.

News and updates about competitions can be followed on @activekingston social media sites.

London Youth Games Cross country competition 

LYG Girls race

The 2025 London Youth Games Cross Country competition is the first LYG event of this season and will take place on 8 November at Parliament Hill.

This event is for runners aged between 9-16 and runners participate in 4 different age categories:

Event
Girls
Boys
U11 1500m 1500m
U13 2000m 2000m
U15 2000m 3000m
U17 3000m 4500m

If you would like to be considered for Team Kingston (Park Run times) submit an application via the link below: 

LYG XC Team Kingston applications