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Supporting students involved in high performance sport while they study. Cefnogi myfyrwyr sy’n rhan

28/08/2026

Diwrnod gwych yn croesawu Academi CPD Tref Caerfyrddin i’r YDDS! ⚽🎓

Cafodd y chwaraewyr flas go iawn ar brofiad yr YDDS gyda:

⚽ Sesiynau technegol a thactegol
💪 Cryfder a Chyflyru
🏊 Adferiad yn y pwll
🎓 Ymweliad â Undeb y Myfyrwyr

Cyfle gwych i arddangos ein cyfleusterau a rhoi profiad uniongyrchol i’r chwaraewyr o’r hyn sydd gennym i’w gynnig.

Diolch am ymweld, Academi CPD Tref Caerfyrddin! 👏⚽

A brilliant day welcoming Carmarthen Town AFC Academy to UWTSD! ⚽🎓
The players got a real taste of the UWTSD experience with:
⚽ Technical & tactical sessions
💪 Strength & Conditioning
🏊 Pool recovery
🎓 A visit to the Students’ Union
A great opportunity to showcase our facilities and give the players a first-hand experience of what we have to offer.
Thanks for visiting, Carmarthen Town AFC Academy! 👏⚽

21/08/2026

Braf oedd croesawu tîm U19 tref Llanelli i PCYDDS heddiw, er mwyn iddynt gael profiad o’n cyfleusterau a gweld sut y gallwn barhau i gefnogi eu datblygiad academaidd a chwaraeon yn y dyfodol! Cwblhawyd profion, sesiynau cryfder a chyflyru, sesiynau technegol, ac yna sesiwn adfer yn y pwll a chinio 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Roedd yn bleser mawr eu cael gyda ni, ac roeddent yn glod i’r clwb 🌟🌟

Great to welcome Llanelli town u19s to UWTSD today, for them to experience our facilities and see how we can continue both their academic and sporting progressions in the future! We completed testing, S&C, technical sessions, followed by pool recovery and lunch 🙌🏼🙌🏼
It was a huge pleasure having them and they were a credit to the club 🌟🌟

14/07/2026

🎓🎓 Graduation / Graddio 🎓🎓

Congratulations to everyone who graduated in Carmarthen last week! We were especially proud to see so many of our Academy students graduate after being with us since their very first day.

Wishing you all the very best for the future—we can’t wait to see what you achieve next!

Llongyfarchiadau i bawb a raddiodd yng Nghaerfyrddin yr wythnos ddiwethaf! Roeddem yn arbennig o falch o weld cymaint o’n myfyrwyr yr Academi yn graddio ar ôl bod gyda ni ers eu diwrnod cyntaf.

Pob lwc i chi i gyd ar gyfer y dyfodol – edrychwn ymlaen at weld popeth y byddwch yn ei gyflawni!

15/06/2026

🌟🌟 UWTSD SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR 🌟🌟 PCYDDS CHWARAEWR Y FLWYDDYN 🌟🌟

Our last award of the night, THE BIG ONE, definitely worth the wait 🌟🌟

🏆 2025/26 UWTSD Sports Person of the year award goes to:

** IESTYN WOOD**

A message from head of the academy Lee:
The winner of the final award of the evening received this award for their dedication they showed towards the academy and their sport.
One of the faces of UWTSD and their sport over the last 3 years and this individual is part of the first batch of students that have fully come through the Academy.
This person epitomises everything we stand for and has fully embraced the Academy of Sport concept. Their commitment to their team in all on field and off field aspects has been immense including being vice captain and captain over the last two seasons in a highly successful period for their team.
Alongside this and their studies this person has also juggled starting their own sports therapy practice and being a semi-professional rugby player in the SRC.

Llongyfarchiadau/Congratulations to Iestyn 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

12/06/2026

🌟🌟 UWTSD INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 🌟🌟 PCYDDS ATHLETWR UNIGOL Y FLWYDDYN 🌟🌟

Our next winner from Presentation Evening is for our individual athletes 🏃‍♀️🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️

🏆 2025/26 UWTSD Individual athlete of the year award goes to:

**BEKKA PRATT**

A message from head of Academy Lee:
The winner of this award has represented UWTSD at the BUCS Athletics National Championships both indoor and outdoor for the last two years. A masters degree student she completes in multiple athletic events. For example at this years BUCS Indoor National Championships in Sheffield she competed in the pole vault, 60m sprint, long jump and shot. She actually made the shot final with a personal best throw which is no mean feat considering there are Olympic athletes competing. She is another example of one of our students balancing studying for a higher degree while competing at an Elite level.

Llongyfarchiadau/Congratulations to Bekka 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

03/06/2026

🌟🌟 UWTSD NETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR 🌟🌟PCYDDS CHWARAEWR PEL-RWYD Y FLWYDDYN 🌟🌟

Our next winner from Presentation Evening and we head to Netball 🏐🏐

🏆 2025/26 UWTSD Netball Player of the year award goes to:

**EMILY HOPKINS**

A message from head coach Hannah:
Throughout the season, we have been fortunate to have so many exceptional players who have consistently demonstrated commitment, skill, determination, and teamwork. It has been fantastic to see the development of players across the squad, with so many individuals growing in confidence, improving their performances, and making significant contributions to the team's success.

One player stood out through her consistent performance, dedication, and impact both on and off the court. She performed at the highest standard throughout the season and represented the university in every match. Not only is she an incredibly talented athlete, but she is also a fantastic player.

Her achievements this season has been brilliant. She was awarded Player of the Match 5 times out of 7 matches, highlighting the influence she has whenever she stepped onto the court. She also finished as Trinity's top goal scorer, playing a huge role in helping us become the highest-scoring university in our division.

Voted not only by her coach for this award but also but her fellow teammates. Her commitment, talent, work ethic, and positive attitude has been influential to our success this season, making her a thoroughly deserving recipient of the Netball Player of the Year award.

Llongyfarchiadau/Congratulations to Emily 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

28/05/2026

🌟🌟 UWTSD SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR 🌟🌟 PCYDDS STAFF CYMORTH Y FLWYDDYN 🌟🌟

Our next winner from Presentation Evening is for our Support Staff of the year 🏉⚽️🏐

🏆2025/26 UWTSD Support Staff of the year award goes to:

**CYNYR LLEWELYN-JONES**

A message from Rich Thomas head of academy therapy:
Many students from various courses have been involved with the academy sports teams this season. Including Sports Therapy, Sport & exercise Science and Sports coaching. With many students supporting the Academy this year it was difficult to pick someone out but one student showed commitment throughout the season and was a key contributor to one team in particular. Travelling with the team on many occasions, even as far as Exeter in dismal weather, this level 5 Student has juggled his academic commitments and family commitments to ensure that the Rugby team had medical cover this season. Often collecting tape and kit etc before the game. The only thing he is still working on is remembering the difference between left and right legs🙌🏼

Llongyfarchiadau/Congratulations to Cynyr 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

27/05/2026

One Welsh university has been named the best in the whole of the UK in two different categories. Da iawn! 👏

22/05/2026

🌟🌟 UWTSD RUGBY PLAYER OF THE YEAR 🌟🌟PCYDDS CHWARAEWR RUGBI Y FLWYDDYN 🌟🌟

Continuing with our winners from Presentation Evening we head to rugby 🏉

🏆 2025/26UWTSD Rugby Player of the year award goes to:

**CERITH DAVIES**

A message from head coach Gareth:
Cerith is a first year Primary Education student who plays for Builth Wells and Llandovery RFC. Cerith has been a key player for the squad this year with numerous, dominant carries from the back row alongside his crunching tackles and work over the ball. He was awarded 3 individual Man of the Match awards and was a hugely popular member of the team.

Outside the University. Cerith also made a massive impact at his home club, Builth Wells, helping them to an excellent second place in Division 1 West. He made his Super Rygbi Cymru debut for Llandovery RFC against Pontypool and will be hoping to add to his appearances over the coming season.

The award was just recognition for a superb season for Cerith, da iawn ti!!

Llongyfarchiadau/Congratulations to CERITH 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

20/05/2026

A big congratulations to our UWTSD Football team on becoming BUCS League and Conference Cup winners - officially making it a double-winning 25/26 season🏆⚽️

Think you'd like to be part of it next year? Whether you’re an experienced player or just want to get involved, there’s a place for you at UWTSD.

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University Of Wales Trinity Saint David
Carmarthen
SA313EP

Website

https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/sport/academy-of-sport/

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