London Youth Games- How to represent Royal Borough of Greenwich
London Youth Games- How to represent Royal Borough of Greenwich
London Youth Games (LYG) is an annual sports competition between the 32 London boroughs and the Corporation of London in over 30 different sports and has run since 1977. The events take place at different sporting venues across London including sites that hosted the famous London 2012 Olympics.
How to get involved?
Firstly, you need to live in or go to school in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and secondly be the in the right age range (listed in table and attachment). Then it’s a case of sending the interest form by email to Daniel.Bank@GLL.ORG and seeing if you are the required level. The quality required for each event does vary but if you do not gain selection this season we can direct to local training sessions or clubs who can help develop your performance.
It’s worth noting to compete in these competitions you can be a mix of young people who either live or go to school in Greenwich so it is not necessarily just one school or club which represents the borough, everyone should have a chance to compete.
Remaining LYG Calendar
Event |
Tier |
Age group |
Date |
Venue |
Judo |
Higher |
9-18 |
19th June 2022 |
Lee Valley Athletics |
Girls Para Football |
Higher |
Under 15 |
16th June 2022 |
Jack Carter Pavilion |
Boys Para Football |
Higher |
Under 15 |
16th June 2022 |
Jack Carter Pavilion |
Badminton |
Aspire |
8-17 |
18th June 2022 |
Redbridge Sports Centre |
Girls Hockey (qualifier) |
Aspire |
Under 14 |
18th June 2022 |
Redbridge Sports Centre |
Tennis Finals |
Aspire |
Under 17 |
18th June 2022 |
Redbridge Sports Centre |
Boys Hockey (qualifier) |
Aspire |
Under 14 |
19th June 2022 |
Redbridge Sports Centre |
Table Tennis |
Aspire |
11-17 |
19th June 2022 |
Redbridge Sports Centre |
Netball |
Higher |
Under 14 |
19th June 2022 |
Redbridge Sports Centre |
Boys Volleyball |
Higher |
Under 18 |
25th June 2022 |
UEL Sports Dock |
Girls Volleyball |
Higher |
Under 18 |
26th June 2022 |
UEL Sports Dock |
Sailing |
H&A |
Under 17 |
25th/26th June 2022 |
Queen Mary’s Reservoir |
Archery |
H&A |
Under 17 |
2nd July 2022 |
Noak’s Hill |
Girls Football |
Higher |
Under 14 |
2nd July 2022 |
Gunnersbury Park |
BMX |
H&A |
Under 18 |
3rd July 2022 |
Peckham BMX Club |
Aquathlon |
Higher |
11-16 |
3rd July 2022 |
London Aquatics Centre |
Inclusive Zone Basketball |
Inspire |
11-17 |
4th July 2022 |
Score Centre |
Swimming |
Aspire |
11-17 |
9th July 2022 |
London Aquatics Centre |
Athletics |
Aspire |
Under 13 |
10th July 2022 |
Lee Valley Athletics |
Hockey Finals |
Aspire |
Under 14 |
10th July 2022 |
Lee Valley Hockey |
Tiers
Higher- best athletes possible
Aspire- there will have some capping in place eg no county players
Inspire- non scoring events
Selection routes
Indoor rowing- AHOY Centre (SE8 3JY) training on Fridays 4pm. Can submit evidence of times by email to Daniel.Bank@GLL.ORG
Judo- Metro Judo Club co-ordinates for the borough Sabarashi Judo Club and other clubs included in process. For questions and information about training please contact Mick Murphy office@metrojudoclub.co.uk or check out their website.
Para football- Combination of SEN schools students
Badminton*- Waterfront Leisure Centre (SE18 6DL) trial Monday 23rd of May 4pm-5.30pm.
Hockey*- Blackheath and Elthamians and some players from Bexleyheath and Belvedere
Table tennis*- Waterfront Leisure Centre (SE18 6DL) Wednesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm
Netball- Squad based on Year 8 and Year 9 Greenwich Netball School competitions.
Female volleyball- Coaches from Wapping Wildcats. Venue: Leigh Academy Blackheath (SE3 8SY) Times: 3.30pm-5.30pm Mixed training 3rd of May, girls trial 10th of May.
Male volleyball- Coaches from Wapping Wildcats. Venue: Leigh Academy Blackheath (SE3 8SY). Times: 3.30pm-5.30pm. Dates: Mixed Training 3rd of May, Boys Trial 17th of May.
Archery*- Royal Greenwich Scouts and additions
Girls Football- Charlton Athletic Community Trust, Welling United and Long Lane. If you attend another club and would like to be considered please email Daniel.Bank@GLL.ORG
BMX- Greenwich BMX club
Aquathlon*- performance at Greenwich Aquathlon on 22nd of May. If you would like to participate and cost is an issue please contact Daniel.Bank@GLL.ORG
Inclusive Zone Basketball- anyone who wants to compete can just sign up via the LYG Playwaze app
Swimming- Greenwich Royals Swimming Club, Eltham Stingrays and other clubs.
Athletics- Open training for ages 10-13 by GMax at Sutcliffe Park Sunday 2pm-4pm Athletes who attend other clubs can send in evidence of their ability eg powerof10 link. For details on which events there are see the rules.
*We encourage anyone who competes in this event to get in contact