Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Wales 247
    • Cymru
    • FindMyTown
      • South East Wales
      • South West Wales
      • Mid & West Wales
      • North East Wales
      • North West Wales
    • Business
    • Education
    • What’s On
    Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn
    • Cardiff
    • Swansea
    • Christmas
    • Charity
    • Motoring
    • Got a story?
    • Advertise
    • Property
    • Cornered
    • Life
    Wales 247
    Home » North Wales college powering to sports glory in different fields
    Education

    North Wales college powering to sports glory in different fields

    Rhys GregoryBy Rhys GregoryDecember 8, 2021No Comments
    Share Facebook Twitter Copy Link LinkedIn Email WhatsApp
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Copy Link

    The north east Wales institution emerged victorious in numerous disciplines over past weeks after a successful year.

    The netball squad were again named Welsh College Champions after a 10-8 win over Coleg Gwent in a closely contested final in Cardiff.

    They will now go on to represent Wales at the national Association of Colleges (AoC) championships in Nottingham.

    The men’s Under 19s football team navigated the first round of the AoC Knockout Cup, beating Grwp Llandrillo Menai 4-0, and are contesting the Welsh College Championships in Cardiff.

    Their female counterparts reached the knockout stages of the same competition and started their North West Women’s Football Regional League (South) campaign with a shutout against Wigan and Leigh College.

    The Ladies side is also flying high in the AoC Cup and confident of continuing their unbeaten start to the season.

    Meanwhile, students are representing the country in clay pigeon shooting, downhill mountain biking and Llysfasi learner Sion Owen broke two national records on his way to gold at the Welsh Powerlifting Regional Championships.

    Sally Jones, Curriculum Director for Sport, Uniformed Public Services, Business and Elite Sport, said the positive attitude of their teams – in the face of challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic – is testament to their commitment and talent.

    “Our Elite Sport programme is growing all the time, and the standard of performance continues to rise,” she said.

    “For the netball squad to retain the Welsh title was an amazing achievement and they will I’m sure perform well at the UK tournament, where they will have a strong chance of winning.

    “Across the board we are working to constantly raise the bar, academically and through sport; I’m proud of how far we’ve come in the last few years, especially during the pandemic.

    “We are in a great position and that is down to our fantastic lecturers and coaches, as well as the learners, who have been brilliant throughout.”
    Earlier this year, Cambria entered a men’s basketball team into the Welsh College Championships for the first time, and a men’s volleyball side will be competing at next year’s event.

    And across all sites, Rugby Hub Officer Jess Hughes is developing the men’s and women’s game in collaboration with the WRU (Welsh Rugby Union) and the local community, with games played on a revamped pitch at Llysfasi.

    “We are constantly looking to expand our sporting provision in line with the courses we deliver, so it’s an exciting time to be joining these programmes,” added Sally.

    Follow on Facebook Follow on X (Twitter) Follow on LinkedIn
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email WhatsApp Copy Link
    Avatar photo
    Rhys Gregory
    • X (Twitter)
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn

    Editor of Wales247.co.uk

    Related Posts

    Cardiff Met awarded more than £6m to support Wales’ carbon net zero ambition

    December 18, 2025

    Swansea woman earns master’s degree at 92 after lifetime of learning

    December 18, 2025

    Cardiff school pupils explore film and TV careers in interactive session

    December 17, 2025

    Comments are closed.

    Latest News in Wales

    Teenager arrested after alleged rape at nightclub

    December 18, 2025

    New chapter for Lion Art Hotel and Restaurant in Mid Wales

    December 18, 2025

    New Swansea community services hub attracts thousands of visitors

    December 18, 2025

    Man charged after knife reported at Cardiff retail park

    December 18, 2025

    Stalker jailed after sending threatening messages to woman

    December 18, 2025

    Cardiff park swans die from avian flu

    December 18, 2025

    Bus timetable changes confirmed for Pembrokeshire services

    December 18, 2025

    Duffryn residents urged to shape how £500k community fund is spent

    December 18, 2025

    Walking and wheeling route to Monmouth town centre now fully open

    December 18, 2025

    Wales launches first Women’s Health Research Centre to tackle inequalities

    December 18, 2025
    Follow 247
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • LinkedIn

    247 Newsletter

    Sign up to get the latest hand-picked news and stories from across Wales, covering business, politics, lifestyle and more.

    Wales247 provides around the clock access to business, education, health and community news through its independent news platform.

    Email us: [email protected]
    Contact: 02922 805945

    Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube LinkedIn RSS
    More
    • What’s On Wales
    • Community
    • Education
    • Health
    • Charity
    • Cardiff
    • Swansea
    Wales Business
    • Business News
    • Awards
    • Community
    • Events
    • Opinion
    • Economy
    • Start-ups
    • Home
    • About
    • Advertise
    • Picture Desk
    • Privacy
    • Corrections
    • Contact
    © 2025 Wales 247.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.