How to Compete – School Games
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO REPRESENT THEIR SCHOOLS
SCHOOL GAMES
The School Games is a calendar of events that enables young people to represent their schools through sport. Delivered in partnership with School Games Organisers and The Youth Sport Trust, it uses sport to achieve positive outcomes for young people, particularly those facing barriers to physical activity.
Who can join?
Open to young people attending schools across London’s 32 boroughs and the City of London, with activities delivered via five regional clusters: East, North, West, South, and Central.
What’s the goal?
The programme aims to deliver the five Youth Sport Trust School Games Outcomes, promoting daily physical activity, inclusive competition, and personal development of young people.
Event format and delivery
Competitions and festivals are held throughout the year, delivered in partnership with School Games Organisers and the schools’ network across London.
How to participate
Schools work with their local School Games Organiser to get involved. Scroll down for more info.
HOW TO COMPETE
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Your local School Games Organisers (SGOs) are responsible for selecting the participants / schools to take part in the School Games at LYG events. If you're a parent / guardian, please contact your child’s school to see what School Games opportunities your child's school will be offered.
If you're a school representative, please contact your partnerships School Games Organiser. If you do not have this info, please contact LYG.
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If selected, you'll prepare for the event with your school, getting ready for your London Youth Games experience.
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If you want to find out more, follow us on social media at @LdnYouthGames and view our Events here: School Games Events
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After competing, check out the Photo Gallery to see if you're featured: Photo Gallery
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What our SCHOOL GAMES competitors say
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ethnically-diverse young people took part in the School Games last year
Finals Festival
For the first time in 2023, to celebrate our season, we delivered the Finals Festival; with the assistance of public, private, third and community sector organisations and volunteers, at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which was a resounding success.
Youngsters from every London borough assembled, showcasing their talents, forging new friendships, and engaging in thrilling competitions held in world-class Olympic Park venues.
We ran a festival outside the Copper Box Arena, complementing the competitions taking place across the venues.
