The London Youth Games are open to 8 and 18-years-old who are living in or going to school in London.
Sports include athletics, aquathon, archery, basketball, badminton, BMX, canoeing, cycling, diving, fencing, football, handball, hockey, judo, kayak, netball, indoor rowing, sailing, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, trampolining, volleyball and weightlifting.
It's a fantastic opportunity to represent Hillingdon and is free to take part.
Competition format
The competition format is unique to each sport, with the majority of trials taking place throughout the year.
Most team sports will have a qualifying round (May and June time) that takes place before the finals weekend (early July).
Individual sports may be run in a slightly different format. Details will be available at the trials and can also be found on the London Youth Games website.
Cross Country
|
Event |
Oldest date of birth |
Youngest date of birth |
Age |
|---|---|---|---|
|
U12 |
01/09/2015 |
31/08/2017 |
10 & 11 |
|
U14 |
01/09/2013 |
31/08/2015 |
12 & 13 |
|
U16 |
01/09/2011 |
31/08/2013 |
14 & 15 |
|
U18 |
01/09/2009 |
31/08/2011 |
16 & 17 |
The rules
How to take part
Athletes wishing to take part will need to complete the online form with their details to compete at the event.
Applications close on Friday 23 October at 4pm.
Sign up to compete in the LYG Cross Country
Team will be announced by Friday 30 October 2026
Other sports
If you are interested in taking part in other London Youth Games competitions, please complete our online form.