Community Sport

Established in January 2026, the Archer Leadership Programme (ALP) was created as the Cardiff Met Sport | Chwaraeon Met Caerdydd response to the Youth Sport Trust Young Ambassadors initiative. Since then, it has already demonstrated the incredible power of student leadership as a vehicle for maximising engagement in and through sport. By recruiting five undergraduate students with diverse experiences, skills and perspectives, the programme has built the foundations of a team

Llandaff Fields was buzzing with activity on Sunday afternoon as 92 people took part in a free Barclays Big Tennis Weekend event, delivered by Cardiff Met Tennis. The event formed part of the national Barclays Big Tennis Weekends campaign, an LTA initiative designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to pick up a racket and experience tennis for free at local venues across Great Britain. The programme aims to introduce new players to the sport in a fun, welcoming e

At the special event marking the arrival of the King’s Baton Relay and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Welsh squad announcement, Cardiff Met celebrated another structural milestone: their evolution into “Wales’ Sporting University”. By connecting academic research, elite athletic performance, student-led leadership, and community relationships, the university has built an unmatched ecosystem. To explore what this identity means for the future of the nation, a diverse pane

Cardiff Met Sport will welcome young players to Archers Arena this August for a series of basketball summer camps, offering children the chance to stay active, build confidence and develop their skills during the school holidays. Book Now The camps are open to children from Reception to Year 6, with sessions running from 09:30 to 12:30 on Tuesday 4 August, Wednesday 5 August and Thursday 6 August. Each day costs £15, with all three sessions available for £45. Wheelchair Baske