LYG School Sport Festival
Friday 4th July 2025
What is LYG School Sport Festival?
One incredible day of movement and trying new sports
LYG School Sport Festival
Supported by Youth Sport Trust, 8am-3pm At: Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre
Pupils can try different activities, designed to be inclusive and accessible for all abilities. Whether they’re discovering a new sport or practicing their skills, it’s a great opportunity to get moving in a fun, supportive environment.
The Daily Mile
Supported by London Marathon Events, 8am-3pm At: Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre
The Daily Mile is a fun, social, and non-competitive activity where pupils can run, jog, or wheel at their own pace for 15 minutes – no kit or changing time needed. Open to all abilities, it’s a simple way to encourage movement and wellbeing.
Watch the Hockey Skills Festival and Primary Golf, 10am-3pm
At: Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
Watch as participants develop their hockey and golf skills at our station based event at the home of GB hockey, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.
10am-3pm At: Copper Box Arena
Watch the LYG School Games Dance Finals
There’s also the chance to visit the iconic Copper Box Arena to watch stunning routines from talented young dancers at the LYG Dance Finals. Performers compete across SEND, KS3, and KS4 categories. Expect dynamic routines across multiple styles, judged on concept, musicality, choreography and performance.
LYG School Sport Festival
Fun, social and non-competitive activities for pupils to try
Pupils can try different activities, designed to be inclusive and accessible for all abilities. Whether they’re discovering a new sport or practicing their skills, it’s a great opportunity to get moving in a fun, supportive environment.
10am-3pm
At: Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre
The Daily Mile
Pupils run, jog, or wheel at their own pace for 15 minutes - no kit needed!
The Daily Mile is a fun, social, and non-competitive activity where pupils can run, jog, or wheel at their own pace for 15 minutes – no kit or changing time needed. Open to all abilities, it’s a simple way to encourage movement and wellbeing.
10am-3pm
At: Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre
Watch the Hockey Skills Festival and Primary Golf, 10am-3pm At: Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
Watch as participants develop their hockey and golf skills at our station based event at the home of GB hockey, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.
Experience the iconic Copper Box Arena
Pupils can also visit the legendary Olympic venue to watch dance routines.
There’s also the chance to visit the iconic Copper Box Arena to watch stunning routines from talented young dancers at the LYG Dance Finals. Performers compete across SEND, KS3, and KS4 categories. Expect dynamic routines across multiple styles, judged on concept, musicality, choreography and performance.
School Sports Festival Registration Form
Register your school to attend by submitting your information below. Scroll down to see what will be going on during the day.
FESTIVAL STARTS IN
A mix of fun activities and sports for pupils to try
at an iconic Olympic venue
Open to all schools
Thank You to Our Partners
A huge thank you to Youth Sport Trust, LLDC, Youth Charter, StreetGames, London Marathon Events, GLL, the Greater London Authority and London Sport who are supporting us in delivering such an exciting event as part of the School Games.
We look forward to seeing you there!
VENUES TO EXPERIENCE
LEE VALLEY HOCKEY AND TENNIS CENTRE
With its state-of-the-art pitches and courts, this inspiring venue gives young athletes the incredible chance to be where world-class wheelchair tennis stars competed on the global stage at the Paralympics.
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre was originally built for the London 2012 Paralympics.
COPPER BOX ARENA
Known as the “Box That Rocks,” this iconic arena inspires young athletes by offering the chance to be where handball and goalball events thrilled spectators during the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
The Copper Box Arena is a world-class London 2012 Olympic venue, which hosted Team USA during the Olympics.
School Sports Festival Registration Form
We’d love to welcome your school to this fantastic celebration of sport and activity. Register your school to attend by submitting your information below.
