About the WSA

The Welsh Sports Association (WSA) is the membership body for the sport and physical activity sector in Wales.

As the independent voice of Welsh sport and physical activity, the WSA champions the sector through advocacy, collaboration and development, ensuring that its member organisations delivering sport and physical activity have the support, influence and opportunities they need to thrive.

The WSA focuses on helping members build stronger organisations, access high-quality services, develop new partnerships, and increase their impact in communities across Wales.

The WSA has 150 member organisations across sport and physical activity, including National Governing Bodies, Sports Governing Bodies, Regional Sports Partnerships, Professional Clubs, Sporting Charities, Trusts & Foundations, Health & Wellbeing Organisations, Local Authorities, Leisure Trusts, Community Associations, Educational Establishments and Commercial Businesses.

In recognition of their founder member status, Welsh Governing Bodies of Sport are permitted to share their member benefits, with their own non-for-profit member clubs.

The Vision and Mission of the WSA

We enable our members to be more successful, helping create a stronger, safer, and more
connected Cymru and a society fit for the future.

We will achieve this by:

• Leading Advocacy– An independent, collective voice
• Collaborating with key stakeholders – Working across the sport and physical activity sector in Wales to strengthen impact
• Developing Resilience – Enabling good governance and empowering our members through financially and organisationally sustainable practices, high quality professional support, comprehensive training and development opportunities, and a suite of targeted business services.

WSA Values

Welsh Sports Association: ACTing for members. ACTing together.

AGILE – As an independent member body, we are 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 and physical activity in Wales.

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

Our Strategic Approach

We commit to working in ways that are:

INNOVATIVE – Driving creativity and forward-thinking solutions.

INCLUSIVE – Ensuring diverse voices and perspectives shape our decisions.

SUSTAINABLE – Acting responsibly for long-term impact.

SAFER – Prioritising safety in everything we do.

Who are the WSA?

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