London Youth Games 2010

If you are aged between 8 and 17 and good at sports, we would like to hear from you. Sprinters at London Youth games

Every year over 30,000 young people from 33 London boroughs compete in over 30 different sports in the London Youth Games.

The London Youth Games were launched in 1977 as part of the Queen's silver jubilee celebration. Now entering its 33rd year, the Games provides competitive sporting opportunities for young Londonders to represent the borough they live or go to school in. 

LAst year we came 20th out of 33 boroughs and year on year we continue to improve. We are currently looking for enthusiastic young people to represent us at this years London Youth Games.

If you're interested, please have a look at the different sports on offer. If you require additional information don't hesitate to contact the Community Sports Team.

Tel: 020 7926 0396
Email: sports@lambeth.gov.uk

The London Youth Games gives young people in Lambeth the chance to try out for a place in one of our teams. Past competitors have included Linford Christie and Brixton Basket Ball Clubs and our very own Leoul Deng (now NBA Chicago Bulls superstar).

Events were divided into two categories:

  • Main Games
    The Main Games are made up of 30 sports. The finals take place on 3-4 July 2009 at the Crystal Palace Sports Centre.
  • Mini Games
    The Mini Games consist of 11 sports designed especially for 9 - 11 year olds. The Mini Games took on 1 July 2009 at the Crystal Palace Sports Centre. 

Some sports have preliminary rounds that at held in May and June

More information

For more information contact the London Youth Games co-ordinator on tel: 020 7926 0338.