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Welsh Colleges Shine at AoC Sport National Championships 2025 

Further education learners from across Wales were proud to represent their colleges at this year’s AoC Sport National Championships, held at the University of Nottingham from 4 - 6 April 2025. 

Bringing together around 1,500 learners from across England and Wales, the Championships are the largest annual FE student sporting event in Europe and a true celebration of college sport. Now in its 45th year, the competition offers a platform for young athletes to showcase their talents, build confidence, and create unforgettable experiences through sport. 

This year, six Welsh colleges qualified following regional tournaments held throughout the academic year. Representing Wales were: 

• Cardiff and Vale College - Men's Basketball, Women’s Football, Pan Disability Football 
• NPTC Group of Colleges - Men's Endurance Race 
• Grŵp Llandrillo Menai - Men's Endurance Race 
• Coleg Gwent - Women's Endurance Race 
• Coleg y Cymoedd - Netball 
• Gower College Swansea - Men's Football 
• St David’s Sixth Form College - Men’s Endurance Race 

Among the standout performances, Cardiff and Vale College’s Men’s Basketball Team retained their national title, winning for the second consecutive year. A huge congratulations to the team and staff for representing Wales so successfully on the national stage once again. 

Another incredible achievement came from Noa Vaughan of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, who secured 3rd place in the Men’s Endurance Race - a highly competitive event with over 80 top-level athletes, including previous UK level competition winners.  

• Cardiff and Vale College’s Pan Disability Football Team finishing in a strong 4th place. 

• The Wales Regional Team in the Men’s Endurance Race also achieving 4th place, highlighting the strength of Welsh collaboration. 

A full breakdown of results is available here: National Championship Results | Association of Colleges 

ColegauCymru Sport and Active Wellbeing Project Manager, Rob Baynham, said,
“It’s always inspiring to see the commitment, teamwork, and determination shown by FE learners at this level. The Championships are not only a fantastic sporting occasion but also a chance for learners to grow personally and socially. Congratulations to all the Welsh learners and staff who represented their colleges over the weekend." 

ColegauCymru Sport and Active Wellbeing Project Manager, Rob Baynham, said,

 “It’s always inspiring to see the commitment, teamwork, and determination shown by FE learners at this level. The Championships are not only a fantastic sporting occasion but also a chance for learners to grow personally and socially. Congratulations to all the Welsh learners and staff who represented their colleges over the weekend."  

ColegauCymru Chief Executive, David Hagendyk, added, 

 “These achievements demonstrate just how important sport and physical activity are in further education. The National Championships are a celebration of the incredible potential of our learners, and we’re proud to see Wales so well represented. It’s also a reflection of the hard work being done across colleges to support learner wellbeing and active lifestyles.” 

ColegauCymru continues to support increased participation in physical activity through our Active Wellbeing Strategy. We work with colleges and partners to embed sport and wellbeing into every aspect of the learner journey, to help create thriving environments that enable everyone to reach their full potential. 
 
Congratulations to all the learners, staff and colleges involved for their hard work and commitment in representing Wales at this year’s Championships. 

Further Information 
For more information on the AoC Sport National Championships 2025 and ongoing updates, visit National Championships 2025 | Association of Colleges 

Read more about the ColegauCymru Active Wellbeing Strategy 

Rob Baynham, Sport and Active Wellbeing Project Manager 
Rob.Baynham@ColegauCymru.ac.uk 
 
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