Sam Friend

We are delighted to announce Morgan Griffiths as our ALP (Archer Leadership Programme) Young Ambassador of the Month for April, recognising his outstanding contribution to the Archers Leadership Programme and his continued impact on young people through leadership, inspiration and delivery. Morgan is a student at Cardiff Metropolitan University and part of our Archers Leadership Programme. He was nominated following his exceptional contribution at our second Young Ambassador Conference, held...

The School Sport Survey continues to see positive engagement from schools across Cardiff, helping to build a strong and representative Local Authority picture of physical education, school sport and physical activity for children and young people. To date, 8 schools have fully completed the survey, with contributions from 29 teachers and responses representing 2,647 pupils. In addition, a further 21 schools are currently underway. This means Cardiff is currently  33% complete towards...

Off the back of our Cardiff Qualifier held earlier this month, we were proud to host the NFL UK & Ireland team for the NFL Flag Welsh Championships. Teams from across Wales travelled to our iconic Cyncoed Campus to compete for a place in the NFL Flag British Championships, taking place in Manchester on 17 June. The Championships welcomed 11 schools and 11 young people, highlighting the continued growth of NFL Flag across Wales and the appetite for competitive, inclusive school sport. Building...

This week pupils from two local primary schools laced up their trainers to take part in a vibrant Mini London Marathon in Schools event at Cyncoed Campus, held just one day after the iconic London Marathon itself. The event formed part of a national initiative led by the London Marathon Foundation, designed to encourage children to be physically active by completing a two mile “Mini Marathon” within their school setting or local community. To bring the experience to life, schools were invited...

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 of four...

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 what the programme...

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 Sport Survey offers...

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 communities across...

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 belonging. Your...