Sports and Results

Athletics

Athletics has been part of both the Olympic and Paralympic Games since their inceptions. At the 2022 School Games, competitors will take to the track and field for what promises to be an action-packed sports programme.

BMX

This explosive speed sport also requires a huge amount of skill, and demonstrates both the technical and speed sides of the sport with a skills competition.

Cricket

Following its successful School Games debut in 2017, Cricket is returning to the competition in 2022 to give 39 players, who have been selected from eight Regional Academies, the chance to compete over three days of T20 competition.

Cycling

This year with the combination of two cycling disciplines across the competition, it will prove to be a real test of all round skills. Paracycling will be included once again demonstrating the School Games’ commitment to disabled sport.

Hockey

Hockey has always been a popular inclusion at the School Games and will return again this year with another intriguing tournament that should provide plenty of action not to be missed.

Modern Pentathlon

Following a face-paced and action-packed event in 2021, Laser Run is back! This year, channelling even more elements of the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon, athletes will be put to the ultimate test by competing in swimming, running, and shooting across the four days of the event.

Netball

Following a successful National Finals for Netball in 2018 and 2021, the sport returns for the 2022 National Finals with some great teams competing.

Triathlon

Triathlon and Paratriathlon return to the National Finals in 2022. As a multi-discipline competition involving three continuous endurance sports (swimming, cycling, and running), it is a unique inclusion in the competition schedule.

Wheelchair Basketball

Undoubtedly the ultimate para sport, wheelchair basketball delivers as both a team sport and an incredible spectator experience. Fast and furious, with speed and skill delivered in abundance by the rising stars of junior wheelchair basketball.

Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair Tennis is one of the fastest growing wheelchair sports in the world. It integrates very easily with non-disabled tennis, since it can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to rackets or balls.