08-07-2025
Pembrokeshire ALN pupils given chance to try new sports
The event was sponsored by Valero and supported by young ambassadors (Image: Pembrokeshire County Council)
Pupils with additional learning needs have been given the opportunity to try new sports in a supportive environment.
Two ALN multisport community events, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire, took place in June, offering taster sessions delivered by local clubs and organisations.
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The first event was held at Pembroke Leisure Centre on Tuesday, June 24, with a second event hosted at Fishguard Leisure Centre two days later.
Elgan Vittle of Sport Pembrokeshire said: "The aim of the events is to promote confidence, social interaction, and physical wellbeing, while encouraging participants to explore new activities in a safe and welcoming environment.
"By working closely with schools and community partners, we strive to ensure that every young person—regardless of ability—has access to positive, meaningful sporting experiences that celebrate participation, effort, and fun."
Schools in attendance included Tenby Primary, Monkton, and Portfield in the south, and Glannau Gwaun, Waldo Williams, Penrhyn Dewi, and Johnston in the north.
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A total of 62 pupils took part in activities led by Clarbeston Warriors Football Club, Arts Care Dance, Fishguard and Goodwick Hockey, Scarlets, and Super 1s Disability & Haverfordwest Cricket Club.
Mr Vittle said: "The feedback was fantastic from all the schools and pupils including the staff really had a great time and we're hoping that quite a few young people will now join some local clubs as a direct result of this event."
The events were sponsored by Valero, with support from young ambassadors from Ysgol Harri Tudur and Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
