School Sport Survey Launch 2026
The School Sport Survey launches on the 13th April 2026.
For more information please visit www.metcommunity.co.uk/school-sport-survey
Cardiff NFL Flag Football Qualifier Event
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We are pleased to invite schools to register for the NFL Flag Wales Regional Championship Qualifier 2026, delivered by Cardiff Met Open Campus. This exciting tournament gives schools the chance to compete against others from across the Cardiff & Vale area for a place in the next stage of the national pathway.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 16th April 2026
Location: Rugby 3G, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff Metropolitan University
Timings
10:00 Team Registration
10:15 Teacher Briefing
10:30 Games Commence
14:00 Games Finish
14:15 Closing Ceremony
Team Categories
Primary Mixed
13U Mixed
15U Girls
15U Open
Team Information
Team size: Minimum 7 players, maximum 10 players
Mixed division team requirements: (not applicable in “open” division”)
Teams must include at least 2 players of the opposite sex within the squad.
At least 1 player of the opposite sex must be on the field at all times.
What to Bring
Each participant should bring:
Water bottle
Packed lunch
Appropriate sports kit (warm layers and waterproof clothing if necessary)
Suitable footwear (moulded boots or trainers appropriate for 3G surface)
NFL Flag belts and tags (if your school has them)
What to Expect
This event offers a fun and welcoming space where young people can build their skills, represent their school, and enjoy the excitement of NFL Flag competition.
Structured round-robin competition
Support from Cardiff Met staff and student event leaders
Prizes for winning teams
Clear pathway to regional and national competition
If you have any questions about the event or registration, please contact: SFriend@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Girls in Sport
Girls in Sport Series: More information and booking information to follow.
East - Bronze Young Ambassador Conference
Shwmae Pawb!
Our Bronze Young Ambassador Conference is back for 2026!
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 Young Ambassadors will be asked to support break and lunch time activities, encouraging play, including and influencing others to join in. They can also support during PE and after school clubs if you wish, leading the warmup and supporting the set up and packing away of activities.
I have also attached the Young Ambassadors Curriculum Matrix; this shows how the programme can support the Curriculum for Wales in your school. Furthermore, the programme also supports the development of integral cross-curriculum skills, giving your young people lifelong skills.
Have a look at last years Bronze Young Ambass
Rewards:
We will be asking each YA to submit their hours once a month, this enters them into our Young Amabassador of the Month draw where they can win a goodie bag and a certificate recognising their hard work.
There will also be other opportunities for your young people throughout the year to gain recognition for their hard work. We want this to be led by the young people, we will be taking their lead on what they want to receive.
2026 Conference Dates:
East Cardiff: 23/03/26 - NIAC Cardiff Metropolitan University
West Cardiff: TBC
Each conference will run from 10:00 - 14:30 with parents and schools being able to drop their young people off from 9:30. Teachers and parents are not required to stay with their young people but are more than welcome to if they wish.
Nominate Now!
We suggest that schools nominate an even mix of Year 5 & 6 pupils, ensuring that there is a legacy for the programme to continue in your school.
Schools can nominate between 2 - 6 young people depending on the size of your school.
To nominate your Bronze YA and book them onto a conference please visit: Ffurflen Enwebu Llysgennad Ifanc Efydd | Bronze Young Ambassador Nomination Form – Fill in form
TCS Mini London Marathon Competition Launch
I have an exciting update from London Marathon Events re TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools. For the first time ever, schools can participate any time between Monday 23 February and Friday 1 May, allowing more flexibility for schools to fit it into their busy calendars.
Last year, almost half a million children registered to walk, jog or wheel two miles at their school for the TCS MLMIS. 18,358 Welsh children took part across 106 schools. In 2026, the aim is to inspire more children to take part!
This year, the local authority with the most school registrations (as a percentage of their total schools) will receive the Wales trophy! I have attached last year’s registration numbers per local authority, plus a brief info slide.
For now, please save the date!
