Delivering London Youth Games' 5 Strategic Programmes
LYG is dedicated to delivering high-quality opportunities.
We do this through five main strategic programme pillars.
Open
Games
Community Sport
School
Games
School Sport
LYG33
Youth Voice Engagement
Inclusive
Coaches
Coach Development
GamesForce
Volunteering
OUR OBJECTIVES
Ensuring sport is a fundamental right for all
Through sport, improve youth and community social integration
Deliver sport experiences that improve physical, emotional and mental well-being.
London Youth Games has had 47 years of welcoming young people.
799 young people have been reached by London Youth Games, since 1977.
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We reach young people from the 33 Boroughs of London.
33
Boroughs of London
SINCE 1977
young disabled Londoners have attended LYG events
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Open Games
OPEN GAMES
The Open Games is Europe’s largest community youth sporting competition enabling young Londoners from all backgrounds to represent their borough and compete in 27 sports. The 32 boroughs of London and the City of London are our members.
The London Youth Games hosts more activities than the Commonwealth Games, the Paralympic Games and the Winter Olympics. And we do it every year!
young people took part in London Youth Games Finals and Qualifier events this year
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School Games
The School Games enhances access to sports for young Londoners, by collaborating with School Games Organisers and the London schools network.
We are committed to making sure these crucial sporting opportunities reach those who need them most.
We offer both festivals and competitions, working to give opportunities to those young people facing significant barriers to activity.
young Londoners with special educational needs and disability (SEND) took part this year
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The LYG Finals Festival is the 2012 legacy opportunity for all.
The London Youth Games Finals Festival in this Olympic and Paralympic year offered a unique opportunity for families, friends, coaches, officials, volunteers, and organisations to unite in celebrating the achievements of young people and their communities.
participants and spectators engaged with the LYG Finals Festival across the weekend of June 28-30, 2024.
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Inclusive Coaches is a programme providing opportunities to upskill individuals through
officiating
Coaching
Leadership
Sport development training
Mentoring
Our Inclusive Coaches programme promotes inclusivity in sports by ensuring all individuals, regardless of ability or background, can benefit from physical activity.
new coaches trained to work with young disabled people, through our Inclusive Coaches programme
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LYG 33
LYG33 is a youth voice activation and leadership programme
The LYG33 programme empowers young Londoners aged 14–24 to influence youth sport across London.
We run the LYG33 programme because we deeply value the voices of young people and recognize the importance of including them in internal decision-making processes.
By involving young Londoners directly, we ensure that our initiatives remain relevant and accessible. Through LYG33, they consult with senior leaders and actively shape the organisation, with our commitment to embedding their influence at the heart of London Youth Games to drive meaningful change.
members took part in our LYG33 youth engagement and leadership programme this year
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GamesForce
The LYG's "GamesForce" volunteering programme champions volunteering as a way to connect individuals and communities, enhancing opportunities and life chances for young people in London.
Volunteering makes the games possible and enhances the LYG experience for young Londoners.
volunteers generously donated their time at a LYG event in 2024, through our GamesForce programme.
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