Official Account of the Young Ambassador Programme in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Developing the future leaders of Wales through sport, physical activity and play!

Joined September 2024
Sophie Regan and Lucy Francis proudly hosted the West Wales Regional Conference, bringing together Gold Ambassadors from Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, and Pembrokeshire. 🙌 Carmarthenshire now has Gold Ambassadors in 10 of its 14 secondary schools! @YACymru
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Our latest version of the Class of 2035 report, produced in partnership with research agency Savanta, uses artificial intelligence modelling and insights from children’s polling to project the consequences of current inactivity trends for the children of the Class of 2035. It paints a concerning picture of a nation at a crossroads, with inactivity rising and wellbeing declining. The release of the report comes as the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget. With the health and economic costs of inactivity among children projected to rise sharply, the report highlights the need for targeted investment in physical activity and PE. Strategic funding could reverse these alarming trends, helping to secure better health outcomes, educational attainment, and life chances for the next generation. Learn more here: youthsporttrust.org/news-lis… #ClassOf35
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The Welsh sport sector has come together to create the #FoundationsFrameworkWales. It's a guide to help anyone delivering sport for children aged 3–11. Let’s build the future of Welsh sport together. brnw.ch/21wXyh9
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⭐The Daily Mile Santa Dash is back!  🎅On Friday 5 December, schools around the world will be walking, running or wheeling into the festive season 🏃‍♂️ Register your school today and access free resources and activities👇 r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/7U… #TheDailyMileSantaDash
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We're excited to share that you can now book onto Inclusion Live Week 2026! 🙌 Since 2022, we’ve hosted Inclusion Live Week – a series of virtual webinars aimed at equipping practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver meaningful and inclusive experiences for young people with SEND. ❤️ Inclusion Live 2026 will take place from 26–30 January 2026, featuring six webinars throughout the week. 🧑‍💻 Learn more and book your place today: youthsporttrust.org/programm… #Inclusion2028 #InclusionWeekLive
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📝 Hundreds of young schoolchildren get involved with the Young Sports Ambassadors programme, supported by Actif's Young People Officers 🎽 @YACymru "We believe in the power of young people to lead, to inspire, and to create change." Read More ➡️ orlo.uk/RvXjT
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Today we held our second Young Ambassador Conference in Hawthorn Leisure Centre, where 47 young people attended from local primary schools. It was great to see them completing challenges, coaching their peers and taking part in lots of fun games! We are excited to work with them for the rest of the year as they all complete their bronze award. @RCTCouncil @sportwales @YACymru @YouthSportTrust @rctleisure
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Ymunodd 60 o Lysgenhadon Ifainc â ni heddiw yng Nghanolfan Hamdden Sobell, ar gyfer ein cyntaf o dair Cynhadledd i Lysgenhadon Ifainc. Cwblhaon nhw ystod o dasgau a heriau a chyflwyno gemau hwyl i'w gilydd. Roedden nhw i gyd yn wych. Dyna ddechrau da i'w taith tuag at ennill y wobr efydd! Da iawn bawb. @CyngorRhCT @chwaraeon_cymru @YACymru @YouthSportTrust
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60 Young Ambassadors joined us today in Sobell Leisure Centre, for our first of three YA conferences.

They completed a variety of tasks and challenges and delivered fun games to each other. They were all superb and made a great start on their journey towards completing the bronze award! Well done all. @RCTCouncil @sportwales @rctleisure @YouthSportTrust @YACymru
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It's time to save the date for the Youth Sport Trust Conference and Awards Ceremony 2026! 🙌📆 Join us at our flagship event, the Youth Sport Trust Conference and Awards Dinner is 3-4 March 2026 at Telford International Centre. 🙌 Register your interest now and be among the first to hear updates on keynote speakers and workshops. youthsporttrust.org/school-s… #YSTConference #Conference2026
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New #ThisGirlCan ad alert 🚨 We're reframing what getting active looks like to women who feel they don't belong in the exercise world. How ever you like to move, we like it! Start with just 10 minutes of movement and see how it makes you feel. bit.ly/4gf3WZo
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Here at the Youth Sport Trust, we're on a mission to ensure that all young people have the access to PE, sport and play that they need to live happy and healthy lives! And we want you to join us! 🙌 We’re excited to offer two exciting leadership roles direct with us for young people to consider: ✅ YST Youth Board Member (please note you must be between 16-25 at the time of applying to be eligible for this role) ✅ YST Team Leader (please note you must be 18 or over at the time of applying to be eligible for this role) Closing date: 11:59pm on 31 August 2025 Learn more here: youthsporttrust.octo-firstcl… #YouthBoard #ThirdSector #CharitySector
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Nominations for this year's 2025 Young Changemaker Awards close later this week! 🔊 These awards will celebrate young people who, working alongside Youth Sport Trust and Youth Sport Trust International over the past year, have made a real and impactful change to their life and the lives of others. ❤️ 🏆 Young Health Champion 🏆 Inspirational Female Young Leader 🏆 Greatest Turnaround Through Sport 🏆 Young Activist 🏆 Inspirational Inclusive Young Leader 🏆 International Young Leader (Beckwith Care) Nominations close on the 31 July 2025, winners will be confirmed by mid-September 2025. 🗓️ Learn more here: youthsporttrust.org/news-ins… #YoungChangemaker #YSTChangemakerAwards2025
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Are you looking for your next challenge? We’re excited to offer two exciting leadership roles direct with us for young people to consider: ✅ YST Youth Board Member (please note you must be between 16-25 at the time of applying to be eligible for this role) ✅ YST Team Leader (please note you must be 18 or over at the time of applying to be eligible for this role) If you're interested in both roles, you only need to complete one application. We suggest choosing the role you’re most interested in to start with, and there’ll be an option to tick a box if you’d like to be considered for both. If you do this, you’ll only need to attend one interview, and we’ll assess your application for both positions through the same process. Please note that even if you apply for both roles, you will only be appointed to one. Of course, you are very welcome to apply for just one role. Closing date: 11:59pm on 31 August 2025 Interview date: Week commencing Monday 8th September 2025 If you have any further questions relating to either role, please email: Team Leader role: email [email protected] Youth Board role: email [email protected] Learn more here: youthsporttrust.octo-firstcl… #YouthBoard #ThirdSector #CharitySector
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The Youth Sport Trust Young Changemaker Awards 2025 will celebrate individuals and groups of young people who, working alongside Youth Sport Trust and Youth Sport Trust International over the past year, have made a real and impactful change to their life and the lives of others. 🏆 ✨Inspirational Female Leader✨ We’re looking for an inspirational female young leader who is leading the charge to close the gender enjoyment and participation gap in sport. Do you know a young person who has challenged traditional male dominated sports to be more inclusive? Or maybe championed girls needs in PE or inspired other girls to get into and stay in sport? We want to hear their stories so we can crown them our Inspirational Female Leader of the year. We're accepting nominations until 31 July 2025 so if reading this has made you think of someone, then this is your sign to nominate them! ✨ You can learn more here: youthsporttrust.org/news-ins… #YoungChangemaker #YSTChangemakerAwards2025
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The Youth Sport Trust Young Changemaker Awards 2025 will celebrate individuals and groups of young people who, working alongside Youth Sport Trust and Youth Sport Trust International over the past year, have made a real and impactful change to their life and the lives of others. 🏆 ✨Greatest Turnaround Through Sport✨ This award will recognise a young person who has overcome challenges and barriers to find a sense of belonging in sport. Unfortunately, not all young people are given the same opportunities in life. Many young people are unable to reach their full potential because of the barriers that society puts in the way. We want to recognise a young person who has turned their life around and found the drive to succeed through their participation in sport and play. We're accepting nominations until 31 July 2025 so if reading this has made you think of someone, then this is your sign to nominate them! ✨ You can learn more here: youthsporttrust.org/news-ins… #YoungChangemaker
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The Youth Sport Trust Young Changemaker Awards 2025 will celebrate individuals and groups of young people who, working alongside Youth Sport Trust and Youth Sport Trust International over the past year, have made a real and impactful change to their life and the lives of others. 🏆 ✨ Young Activist ✨ We’re searching for a young ambassador who is a role model and leader for sport in their community. Promoting participation in sport and advocating for healthy lifestyles amongst your peers is crucial for helping others to embed the benefits of physical activity and sport. This award will recognise a young ambassador who has gone above and beyond to promote sport and healthy lifestyles within their local community. We're accepting nominations until 31 July 2025 so if reading this has made you think of someone, then this is your sign to nominate them! ✨ You can learn more here: youthsporttrust.org/news-ins… #YoungChangemaker
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Today we're excited to launch the Youth Sport Trust's Well School Well Check! 🙌 A Well School still has high expectations, but places just as much emphasis on health and wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and healthy, and that staff are better educators when they are genuinely supported. ❤️ Benefits of being a Well School: ✅ Increases in progress and attainment ✅ Improvements in physical and mental health ✅ Increased attendance ✅ Higher self-efficacy ✅ Increased executive function ✅ Improved behaviour ✅ Reduced exclusions ✅ Improved job satisfaction ✅ Increased staff retention youthsporttrust.org/school-s… #WellSchools #WellCheck #Education #PhysicalEducation
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We've got some exciting news to kick-start your week! The nominations for the 2025 Young Changemaker Awards are now open! 🙌 These awards will celebrate young people who, working alongside Youth Sport Trust and Youth Sport Trust International over the past year, have made a real and impactful change to their life and the lives of others. ❤️ Nominations close on the 31 July 2025, winners will be confirmed by mid-September 2025. 🗓️ Learn more here: youthsporttrust.org/news-ins… #YoungChangemaker #YSTChangemakerAwards2025
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There's only one week to go until our latest webinar 'Building Happier & Healthier Futures: The 2025 State of the Nation for Physical Activity, PE and School Sport'. 🗓️ Monday 9 June 🕛 12:00–12:50pm (BST) What does 2025’s data tell us about young people’s health, happiness, and activity levels? Join us for an exclusive webinar unpacking our latest national report on PE and school sport. ✅ Free to attend 🎟️ Sign up now → youthsporttrust.zoom.us/webi… #PE #SchoolSport
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