Cardiff played host to an exciting and highly successful NFL Flag Football Qualifier Event today, welcoming 12 teams and around 140 young people for a day packed with energy, teamwork and high-quality competition. Photo by Carl Roberston The event showcased the rapid growth of flag football across the region, with participants demonstrating excellent skill, sportsmanship and enthusiasm throughout the day. Teams competed across multiple age groups, culminating in the crowning

In 2024, Cardiff Met Sport began an exciting collaboration with the NFL to support the rapid growth of NFL Flag Football across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. What started as a single teacher CPD session quickly became a full pathway – so popular that the very first training needed a waiting list. The goal was simple: give school staff the confidence and knowledge to deliver NFL Flag Football back in their own settings, introducing an inclusive, fast-paced, and engaging s

We are delighted to announce Mia Davies as our first ever Young Ambassador of the Month, recognising her outstanding contribution to the Archers Leadership Programme and her inspiring impact on young people across our School Sport network. Mia is a Year 3 student studying BSc Sport Management at Cardiff Met University and is part of our Archers Leadership Programme . Notably, Mia was the very first young person to join our leadership pathway, helping to set the standard for w

Cardiff Met hosted its fourth METROX event earlier in March, welcoming more than 200 participants and over 100 spectators for a day of high-energy competition at Met Active. METROX is a fitness race made up of seven 600m runs, with a functional fitness station between each run, testing endurance, strength and resilience throughout the course. The event continues to grow in popularity, attracting students, staff and members of the wider community, with competitors travelling f

There are now just six weeks to go until the 2026 School Sport Survey opens and begins collecting the views of children and young people from across Wales. With every school in Wales invited to take part, we’re aiming to create the most comprehensive picture yet of how young people feel about sport and physical activity. Below you’ll find everything you need to ensure your pupils can take part and have their say. Why your school should take part Taking part in the School Spor

Earlier this week, our team attended the Youth Sport Trust (YST) Conference 2026, joining colleagues from across the UK to explore the future of youth sport, physical activity, and wellbeing. Representing our organisation were Dan Hilltout (Active Young People Pathway Manager) and Sam Friend (School Sport Officer). The conference offered a powerful blend of inspiration, sector insight and practical learning that we are excited to bring back into our work with schools and comm

What are Young Ambassadors?  The Young Ambassadors programme is all about empowering young people across Cardiff to be the voice for PE, school sport, physical activity and movement in their schools and communities!  A youth leadership movement, YA develops future leaders through sport, physical activity, and play. It inspires young people to lead, mentor, and advocate for a healthier, more active Wales by creating opportunities that build confidence, skills, and a sense of b

Cardiff Met’s Learn to Swim swimmers turned February into a month of big lengths, big smiles, and even bigger impact. Across three lively evenings on 24th, 26th and 28th February, the annual Cardiff Met Swimathon powered its way to a record-breaking total of £2,100 for Project Zambia : the highest amount raised since the event began three years ago. And yes, it absolutely smashed last year’s £1,800 milestone. A Pool Full of Community Spirit If you were anywhere near the Cynco

Cardiff Metropolitan University has been shortlisted for two prestigious honours at the 25th Sport Industry Group Awards, one of the premier events in the UK sporting calendar. The University has been recognised in the following categories: Education Award  – Cardiff Met Sport TV Tessa Jowell Community Award  – Cardiff School Swimming Charter To be shortlisted for the second consecutive year, alongside organisations such as the The Football Association, Lawn Tennis Associatio

During 2024-2026 Cardiff Met Football Academy have worked alongside the PA & I team on the Move More strategy to run primary school football fixtures in Llanrumney at Cardiff University Fields Facility. The project aims to create more opportunity for young people to play football, as well as to break down barriers preventing access.  The project started following conversations with school staff in Llanrumney. We discovered that many schools and pupils in the local area didn't

20 weeks of BMX Coaching for pupils of 3 schools in Llanrumney

National Charity Award Recognises Welsh Student’s Sporting Advocacy Loughborough, 20th November - Ethan, from Cardiff Met Archers, has been named the Young Activist Award Winner at the 2025 Youth Sport Trust Young Changemaker Awards for his outstanding leadership skills, enthusiasm and support for encouraging other young people to get active. The awards celebrate young people who, working alongside Youth Sport Trust and Youth Sport Trust International, have made a real and im