About the WSA

The Welsh Sports Association (WSA) is the membership body for the sport and leisure industry in Wales, charged with the task of leading advocacy and developing resilience across the sector.

We understand the ‘sport & leisure industry’ to mean anyone involved in the business of sport and leisure in Wales. Our purpose is to provide an independent collective voice for the sector, championing the role that it plays and it’s return on investment. The WSA also looks to build capability and good governance, ensuring the resilience of our members by supporting them to become stronger, more successful and sustainable through the provision of a wide range of business services.

The Vision of the WSA

Our Vision is for “A Vibrant Active, Nation“.

The Mission of the WSA

Our Mission is to empower our members to be stronger and more successful, contributing towards a society fit for the future

We will achieve this by:

• Leading Advocacy– An independent, collective voice
• Developing Resilience – Financial, organisational sustainability and Professional support, training and development.

Join the WSA and join a team of like-minded organisations. We capture the power of this team to reduce costs through collaboration and shared services, addressing common challenges through business solutions.

Strategic Goals

We are not here to develop or deliver sport, that is the job of our members. Our Strategic Goals are to Collaborate, Develop & Promote.

We are here to strengthen and support our members – encouraging enterprise, innovation and growing potential so that we can promote prosperous and viable businesses within the sport and leisure industry in Wales.

WSA Values

Welsh Sports Association: ACTing for members. ACTing together.

AGILE – as an independent public body, we’re able to react to the challenges you face, often before they’re even front of mind

COLLABORATIVE – we create meaningful opportunities with new contacts, and strengthen existing relationships for the benefit of sport in Wales

TRUSTED – working to the highest of standards, we strive to maintain the confidence of members, and integrity of the Welsh Sport Association.

Who are the WSA?

A brief video to explain who the WSA are and what we do for our members.