Sport Pembrokeshire’s recent Young Ambassador Conference brought passionate and motivated learners together from 22 Primary schools.
The young ambassadors are dedicated to promoting sport and physical activity in their schools and communities.
Nearly 70 Bronze Young Ambassadors took part in a number of workshops delivered by the Sport Pembrokeshire team including understanding leadership, action planning and inclusive games inspired by the Paralympics.
The Year Five and Six pupils also took part in a first aid workshop and heard from two former Young Ambassadors – Carys Ribbon and Rhys Llewellyn – about their journeys with the Sport Pembrokeshire team.
Special Olympics Berlin Gold medallist, Bleddyn Gibbs, presented volunteer lanyards and activity booklets to all schools and pupils attending.
Sport Pembrokeshire Manger Matthew Freeman said: “Our Young Ambassadors are role models for their peers and help encourage more involvement in sport and physical activities and healthy lifestyles. It is fantastic to see them brought together to share ideas from across their schools.”
The Young Ambassador scheme is sponsored by Valero, and Stephen Thornton attended the conference to see the work the young people are doing.
Mr Thornton added: “This programme is an essential way of encouraging physical activity in schools and communities. Sport is often a way for young people to learn about achievement and well-being and participation leads to improved academic results. Valero is delighted to sponsor a project which helps to improve the health and well-being of young people in Pembrokeshire.”
There will be a Secondary Schools Young Ambassador Conference in October and any schools or pupils interested in more information can contact [email protected]
