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Tesco Stronger Starts
Strength Academy Wales calls out for votes to get a share of Tesco’s Stronger Starts fund Strength Academy Wales is bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. Stronger Starts provides grant awards of up to £1,500 to local community projects, with...
read moreAge Well Programme
Age Well Programme Working in pairs and small groups, a sociable method of training for the elder generation. With focus on having fun, socialising, making friends, conversing, reminiscing, working together and creating stronger communities. Muscle strengthening,...
read moreArthritis Project Impact and Success
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read moreCelebrating the enormous contribution made by the SAW Volunteers
SAW is proud to be awarded the quality mark for Investing in Volunteers (IiV). This prestigious award demonstrates that we value our volunteers and demonstrates our commitment to volunteering within the organisation. Lead volunteer and founder of SAW Simon Roach,...
read moreRt Hon Stephen Crabb MP visit
Our volunteers & staff were delighted to welcome Rt Hon Stephen Crabb MP back to SAW this week (September 2023) Shared from Stephen Crabb… An inspiring visit to SAW Cymru (Strength Academy Wales) based at the Pembrokeshire Sports Village at Haverfordwest High earlier...
read moreLily Rice British Paralympic Championships
In July 2023, Lily Rice had a very successful British Championships. BRITISH CHAMPION in the 200m Medley- 4 sec pb - 🥇 400 free - 11 sec pb - 5:16.30🥈 100 back - 0.13 sec pb & first bk pb in over a year!! - 1:22.19🥉 100 breast - just off pb pace - 🥉 50 free -...
read more10 Downing Street visit
In July 2023, 3 SAW members were invited to a special reception at 10 Downing Street. A Garden Party Reception, celebrating Great Britain’s success at the Special Olympics World Games 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Pictured is Bleddyn Gibbs World Games 4 x Gold medalist, Simon Roach Great...
read morePeople living with Dementia, their family and friends
✨Dementia Friendly Health & Fitness✨ Sessions are free, providing an opportunity for participants to take part in regularly, make new friends, socialise, improved wellbeing. Recent research studies have shown that exercise can… ◽️Improve cognition; ◽️Reduce the risk...
read moreAge Well Programme
Bringing people together from the local community to: 🔴Meet new people, be less isolated 🟢Make friends 🔴Socialise through fitness 🟢Work together 🔴Build health, fitness, wellbeing & confidence 🟢Create stronger communities The Age Well programme is held Mon, Wed, Fri...
read morePeople Living with Arthritis, friends, family and carers
Strength, Fitness & Wellbeing sessions for people living with Arthritis, and their family, /friends We deliver sessions in very laid-back, personable way, creating a culture, environment and atmosphere where socialising and connecting with other people is as big a...
read moreCommonwealth Championships, India, 2023
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read moreWorld Games – Special Olympics 2023
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read moreBirmingham 22 one year on
In August 2022, members from SAW represented Team Wales at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Faye Pittman competed in the 71kg category at her second Games. Faye secured an 81kg snatch and hit 108kg Clean and Jerk. This gave Faye a total of 189kg, finishing in...
read moreBleddyn Gibbs and Simon Roach selected to represent Great Britain Special Olympics World Games Berlin
In June 2023, to celebrate the Welsh athletes selected to compete for Great Britain at the World Special Olympic Games, Berlin, @bleddyngibbs joined other Welsh athletes from the Special Olympics GB Team at Senedd Cymru 🏴 A welcome event, wishing the athletes...
read moreJunior Battle Austria
June 2023, Dan Davies and Grace Morris competed for Wales at the Junior Battle, Austria. 🇦🇹 Junior Battle 2023 🇦🇹 Outstanding performance by @grracemorriss Coming away with the Gold medal 🥇🥇🥇 69kg Sn 90kg C&J Lifting proudly for Wales 🏴🏴🏴 Well Done...
read moreWelsh Summer Open
Outstanding Performance by the SAW Team at the Welsh Open 🏴 @evelynthomas431 with a solid performance, PB Bench and a new Age Group Welsh record of 62kg 🏴 Gold Medalist 🥇 @grracemorriss 6for6 excellent lifting, securing 67kg and 92kg. Breaking Welsh u17...
read moreBUCS – British Universities & Colleges British Weightlifting Championships 2023
British University Weightlifting Champion 🇬🇧 🏅 Well Done, all from SAW are very proud of you Lotty Whalley 👏 To find out more about Weightlifting in Pembrokeshire please contact Head Coach Simon Roach Lotty Whalley Weightlifting Simon Roach Weightlifting...
read moreSAW Spring Open
March 2023, SAW hosted a tier 3 Weightlifting competition and an inclusive Powerlifting event, incorporating athletes from around Pembrokeshire and Special Olympic Powerlifters from around the UK. The Powerlifting section of the competition was registered as a Special...
read moreSAW Spring Open 2023
Please view the start list below. There are four lifting groups. The weigh-in times are fixed. However, on the day of the competition if the lifting sessions are ahead of schedule the start times will be earlier. The food hut, will be open from 8am until 3pm, serving...
read moreHead Coach Special Olympic World Games
Local Weightlifting and Powerlifting coach Simon Roach has been named in the Special Olympics Great Britain coaching team that will travel to Berlin in June to support its athletes at the Special Olympics World Games. Simon, who lives in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire,...
read moreWelsh Age Groups 2023
Held at Bangor University in February 2023, two athletes from Strength Academy Wales and one athlete from South Pembs Weightlifting Club performed exceptionally well. First up was Evelyn Thomas competing in the Para Powerlifting event. Evelyn is only 15 years of age...
read moreBerlin 2023 Special Olympic Games
Bleddyn Gibbs is one of two Powerlifters in Great Britain 🇬🇧 who have been selected to compete for their Country in the Berlin Special Olympics this June 🇩🇪 This multi sport international event will see : - 7,000 athletes compete, over 9 days in Berlin’s most...
read moreDementia Friendly Fitness
In collaboration with PAVS Dementia Supportive Communities Connector we are being supported with Transformation Funding from West Wales Care Partnership. Health and fitness activities for People Living with Dementia, their carers, families and friends. Wednesday and...
read moreUnPaid Carers Free Sessions
Step away from your carer’s role for a short while Spend time focusing on health to bring short term respite, enjoy new fitness challenges, personal success and the expend energy. Our sensitive, experienced and encouraging coaches are offering dynamically tailored...
read moreJoin our Weightlifting Squad
Looking for something a little different for the new year? Something challenging, fun and exciting? You’ve found it! Olympic Weightlifting here in Pembrokeshire at SAW Start your Weightlifting journey with us now and benefit from… - A supportive club community -...
read moreChristmas Party 2022
Christmas celebration with Team SAW 🎄🎄🎄 Thank you to our wonderful members for a great night...
read moreWelsh Seniors & Welsh Open 2022 PP
Hosted at our new facility at the Pembrokeshire Sports Village, the athletes from SAW excelled in the Welsh Seniors and Welsh Winter Open 🏴 A great weekend for the Team. Thank you to the SAW community for all of your support 👏👏 In the Para Powerlifting event...
read morePembrokeshire Sports Awards 2022
We are exceptionally proud of our members and were delighted to see so many achieve finalist positions at the Pembrokeshire Sports Awards 2022. Congratulations Grace Morris u16 sporting achievement - Weightlifting Dafydd Pawlett Sporting achievement - Athletics...
read moreChristmas Opening
Throughout the Festive period, there will be a change to the usual class timetable. In the group training zone, there will be a Daily Workout for members to follow The Strength Zone, will remain as Open Gym. Opening times below 🌲December 🌲 Sat 24th 8am – 10am Sun 25th...
read moreCeltic Nations
We are delighted to announce that Dan Davies, Grace Morris & Lotty Whalley have been selected to compete for their Country at the Celtic Nations. The lifters will be a part of a large Welsh team of 18 athletes competing against Ireland and Scotland on the 15h October...
read moreIntroduction to Strength Training for Adults
Our next 6-week Introduction to Strength training starts week beginning 24th October. Our small group coaching sessions will help you to :- Improve your fitness & learn how to strength train Improve your confidence in the gym Feel happier, healthier & motivated- An...
read moreHHVC Discounted Membership
HHVC discounted membership A discounted membership is available for students and staff. We have organised after school sessions especially for HHVC to train following the school day at 3.30pm. However, with the discounted membership, bookings can be made at various...
read moreChristmas Party & Annual Awards 2022
We would be delighted if you could join us on Saturday 17th December for the SAW Christmas party and end of year awards. We encourage members from our various groups to attend. Partners, friends and family members all welcome. We hope to have enough of the SAW...
read moreVersus Arthritis
Feedback from one of the Versus Arthritis group members I have been enjoying the SAW Versus Arthritis sessions and after only 3 weeks I can already feel the benefits of coming. The coaches are fabulous and great trainers, who work us at our own induvial limits and...
read moreWe are hiring – Academy Coach
It’s an exciting time to join our rapidly developing organisation as an Academy Coach 32.5 hours per week. Scale of £16,055 to £20,380. (Up to £23,400 pro-rata). Outstanding development opportunities Job Description and application form at below links Job Description...
read moreNew Facility
New to SAW? Please complete our medical and consent forms Adult medical and consent 18 & under medical and consent form How to set up an account? Download the Pembs Leisure app. Choose the ‘Haverfordwest’ site and complete details (Guidance here if needed). Our...
read moreVersus Arthritis sessions
Strength, Fitness & Wellbeing sessions for people living with MSK conditions/ Arthritis, and their family/friends We deliver sessions in very laid-back, personable way, creating a culture, environment and atmosphere where socialising and connecting with other people...
read moreInternational success in Austria 🇦🇹
Medals for Pembrokeshire Weightlifters at the Junior Battle, Austria Grace Morris u15 and Dan Davies u17, have been a part of the Welsh development team who have competed in Austria at the Junior Battle. Grace performance was outstanding gaining personal bests in...
read moreWelsh Summer Open
Competing in her first National event Evelyn Thomas from Haverfordwest High made a strong performance in the Para Powerlifting championships winning the Gold medal. Evelyn Bench Pressed 50kg in the u17 age category. Ffion Barnikel continued to make good progress...
read moreSummer of Fun
Free Strength and Conditioning for 11 to 16 year olds Fun and inspiring activities, which will develop strength, mobility, wellbeing and confidence. Every Monday and Wednesday throughout July at 3.45pm. Sessions are 45 minutes in duration and no prior experience is...
read moreStrength Zone
Over the next few months, we will be providing weekly posts showcasing the new Exigo strength equipment which will create the ‘Strength Zone’ at our new facility within the Pembrokeshire Sports Village. We’ve been using Exigo strength equipment since opening SAW back...
read moreCarers Week 2022
From June 6th we will be celebrating Carers Week Carers Week raises awareness of caring. It highlights the challenges unpaid carers face and recognises the contribution they make to families and communities. It helps people who don't think of themselves as having...
read moreLadies Strength and Conditioning
Please email office@strengthacademy.wales to book a first free session. These sessions are for all ages and abilities in a friendly atmosphere with constant encouragement from our professional coaches supporting members to reach their personal goals The sessions...
read moreAdult Strength and Conditioning
Email office@strengthacademy.wales to book Adult Strength & Conditioning If you’re looking to improve your health and fitness then this is a great training group to get you motivated, always working hard with lots of encouragement and enjoyment reaching personal...
read moreRaise the Bar Wales
Sign up at the below link Our next 6-week programme for 11-16 year olds, begins Saturday 14th May at 10am The Raise the Bar Wales 🏴🏋️♂️ programme is free. The activities are fun and inspiring and aimed to develop wellbeing and confidence. Sessions focus on...
read moreIntroduction to Strength Training for Adults
4-week Introduction to Strength Training for Adults. Throughout April, we have 5 places available at the below days/times, where our professional coaches will provide expert coaching and support to kick start your health and fitness journey. ▫️7.30am - Monday,...
read moreVersus Arthritis
Strength, Fitness & Wellbeing sessions for people living with MSK conditions/ Arthritis, and their family/friends We deliver sessions in very laid-back, personable way, creating a culture, environment and atmosphere where socialising and connecting with other people...
read moreDementia Supported Fitness and Wellbeing
In collaboration with PAVS Dementia Supportive Communities Connector we are being supported with Transformation Funding from West Wales Care Partnership. Health and fitness activities for People Living with Dementia, their carers, families and friends. Wednesday and...
read moreTesco Community Grants Scheme
Tesco Community Grants Scheme From the first week of April one of our projects will be at two Tesco Stores Haverfordwest Extra and Goodwick Express We need your BLUE TOKENS up until the end of June to raise up to £1500.00 to support our Age Well programme We fund this...
read moreNational Championships- Welsh Age Groups
National Championships – Welsh Age Groups 2022 Over the weekend of the 12th-13th February, Bangor University was the venue for the Weightlifting Wales National Age Group Championships. First to compete in the u15’s age category was Grace Morris who won the gold medal...
read moreVersus Arthritis
Strength, Fitness & Wellbeing sessions for people living with MSK conditions/ Arthritis, and their family/friends We deliver sessions in very laid-back, personable way, creating a culture, environment and atmosphere where socialising and connecting with other people...
read moreRaise the Bar Programme
Our next Raise the bar 6 week programme will begin soon, we are planning to deliver after Easter, Saturdays at 10am. There are exceptional benefits all backed by research supporting participation of strength training for young people when organised by professional...
read moreIntroduction to Strength training for 11-16 year olds
Introduction to Strength Training. Free for 11-16 years olds. This programme begins over half term and continues every Monday until the end of March. 4 introductory sessions over half term Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30pm. Each session has a different...
read moreUs Girls Strength Programme
Us Girls Strength Programme. Free for 11-16 years olds. Female-only sessions, fun and inspiring activities, wellbeing, confidence and empowerment. 4 introductory sessions over half term Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 12.30. The delivery of each session is...
read more£13,000 raised on Crowdfunder
We asked the SAW community for their help. To help secure a permanent home for our not for profit, community organisation. And they did just that.. We have been overwhelmed with the level of support from our fantastic SAW Cymru members. Our community really has...
read moreRaise the Bar Wales
We are delivering the Raise the Bar Wales programme in partnership with Weightlifting Wales. Raise the Bar Wales is a Welsh Government funded programme that will offer free 6-week introduction to strength training and youth weightlifting for ages 12-16 years old...
read moreWelsh Age Groups 2021
Fully force of Pembrokeshire Strength at Welsh Championships In the first in-person event for Olympic Weightlifting in Wales, the Pembrokeshire Weightlifting squad did not disappoint. The dedicated training throughout lockdown periods lifting and working out at home,...
read moreIntroducing Amber
We are delighted to introduce Amber Manning who has recently joined the SAW coaching team. Amber is a level three qualified PT and a level two Fitness Instructor. We have asked Amber a few questions and here’s what she had to say…. - Tell us a bit about yourself? I am...
read morePembrokeshire Youth bank funded programme at SAW
Pembrokeshire Youth Bank Funding support has enabled a youth member from SAW to become a fully qualified British Weightlifitng coach. Over the winter lockdown, Lotty Whalley begin studying and has now completed all assessments to be awarded both the level one and...
read moreBritish Youth and Junior virtual Championships 2021
Bringing it home to Pembs Pembrokeshire Weightlifting athletes have made an outstanding performance and achieved a large medal haul at the British Virtual Championships. The event saw an unprecedented number of entries from across the UK with lifters from development...
read moreWELSH TEEN WITH DOWN’S SYNDROME BACK TO POWERLIFTING AFTER TOUGH LOCKDOWN
As the world’s top weightlifters take to the Olympic finals this week, a teenager with Down’s syndrome who wrote an emotional letter to Sport Wales during lockdown about missing his gym friends is setting his sights on the Special Olympics. Bleddyn Gibbs, from...
read more🌟Carers Fitness group starting soon🌟
Step away from your carer’s role for a short while Spend time focusing on health to bring short term respite, enjoy new fitness challenges, personal success and the expend energy. Our sensitive, experienced and encouraging coaches are offering dynamically tailored...
read moreActive Together
We’ve been so impressed with our ACTIVE TOGETHER group Families enjoying developing their Health and Fitness, taking part together, inclusive of all generations as part of Pembrokeshire’s Get Out Get Active programme In collaboration with goga and a registered...
read moreAmended Timetable
We have had a growing interest from members to attend the 6.30am sessions. Therefore we have added another early morning session on Wednesday to the weekly timetable. Saturday morning, coached gym times have been modified to 9am and 10am. Open gym in the strength room...
read moreMore than just a club
Incorporated as a Social Enterprise since 2016, a community hub for all ages, collaborating with local charities & groups, Pembrokeshire services and sports organisations. A place where the community enjoys exercising, improves their wellbeing and social...
read moreDementia Friendly Fitness
Through Dementia Action Week, we couldn’t think of a better time to announce the SAW Dementia Friendly Fitness group, beginning 9th June. Weekly Wednesday sessions at 10.30am. The sessions are free, booking is essential, details are below A funded programme, in...
read moreFirst international competition post pandemic
Pembrokeshire’s Olympic Weightlifting Team securing international medals post Covid lockdown - Wales’ first international competition since the beginning of the pandemic. The County of Pembrokeshire is well known as a powerhouse in Wales for Olympic Weightlifting...
read moreOpen Days
Come in, take a look around & chat with our coaching staff Tuesday 1st June Thursday 3rd June 11am till 3pm Come & see what SAW is all about. Find Your Strength with us, All ages and abilities welcome Unit 10 Riverside Shopping Centre, Haverfordwest, SA61...
read moreU18’s Outdoor Strength & Conditioning
We are back on the track, Tuesday’s & Thursday’s at 4pm with Coach Chloe Hood. Strengthen up your fitness and confidence. Expert coaching, supportive, friendly environment. Strengthening exercises followed by a conditioning workout. Suitable for all abilities. New...
read moreDementia Supportive Exercise
In collaboration with PAVS Dementia Supportive Communities Connector we are being supported with Transformation Funding from West Wales Care Partnership. The funding will enable a six month block of health and fitness activities for People Living with Dementia, their...
read moreEmployment opportunities
Academy Coach We seek two dynamic, experienced and innovative Academy Coaches to join our team. The Academy coach will play a vital role within the organisation encompassing a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities. Highly involved in the planning and delivery of...
read moreSAW 2022
Our future plans in partnership with Pembrokeshire Leisure. A new facility for the community of Pembrokeshire. An exceptionally large space, over 25 metres in length, linked to a Double Size Sports Hall, situated in the middle of an inspiring 21st Century Sports...
read moreAge Well Programme 2020
For 2020 our Age Well programme has come to an end. The health and well-being programme has been hugely successful. The offer of health, fitness and strength training activities focusing on working together, socialising, building relationships and improving wellbeing...
read moreSAW Community
Join the SAW community with the Tesco Community fund. We are actively recruiting youths in the local area who have disabilities and wish to take part in strength building activities. The inclusive approach Strength Academy Wales brings to the community has already had...
read moreWinner of the Pembrokeshire Mind Charity Fundraising event
Over lockdown our team and wider community pulled together and raised funds for Mind Charity Pembrokeshire. Members, families and friends took part in variety of fitness challenges. All those who took part were entered into a raffle with a fantastic home fitness...
read moreCovid-19 Recovery – Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Programme 2021
We are planning forward, to put in place a Covid-19 recovery programme to support the local community in developing their health, fitness and wellbeing through 2021 and beyond. We are looking at ways to take our successful work to the community and provide health,...
read moreForce for Change
We have reached out to the Unit Welfare Officer, 14th Signal Regiment at Brawdy’s Cawdor Baracks. Our volunteers are planning a project to support Armed Forces communities have better health, wellbeing and socialise more in the local community. Especially in and...
read more£1033.75 for Mind Charity Pembrokeshire
We have raised a fantastic £1033.75 for Mind Charity Pembrokeshire. Thank you so much to all of our members and friends of SAW for taking part in a variety of fitness activities, not only benefiting their own wellbeing, but also supporting a long-standing charity in...
read more30:7 for Mind Pembrokeshire
We are raising funds to support Mind charity Pembrokeshire & we have a fantastic home gym bundle donated by SBD & Pullum to give away. To get involved please have ago at one of our challenges & please make a donation to the appeals page. 100% of donations go directly...
read moreAbility Supported Fitness
Ability Supported Fitness - Every Wednesday at 11am A referral programme for anyone who has found a commercial gym and commercial fitness classes not suitable for their needs. We cater for individuals with limited mobility, low levels of activity, recovery from...
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Stronger, Socially Active Programme
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read moreTesco Bags of Help
Pembrokeshire Weightlifting (known as Strength Academy Wales) calls out for votes to bag a share of Tesco’s community fund Strength Academy Wales are bidding to bag a cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. Tesco works with Groundwork to run its community...
read moreNew skills for the over 40’s, 50’s & over 60’s
Now is a good time to start strength building | This is our Over 40’s training group | We concentrate on developing confidence while working in pairs and small groups | Developing new skills and friendships through enjoyable fitness activities. Please join us for a...
read moreCeltic Champions 2019
Teams of 18 athletes from each county, Wales, Scotland and Ireland competed on 30th November, battling against each other to secure the highest number of team points to try and win the event. 5 of Pembrokeshire's most talented Weightlifters played key roles ensuring...
read morePembrokeshire Sport Awards 2019 Nominations
Some of our junior members have been nominated for the 2019 Sports Awards. Junior Disability Award Bleddyn Gibbs Junior Achievement Award Lotty Whalley and Daniel Davies Bleddyn Gibbs Bleddyn is a pupil at Portfield special school and has been training at Strength...
read moreCeltic Nations 2019
5 Pembrokeshire Weightlifters have been signed up to compete for Wales at the Celtic Nations. Selected to compete for their country against Scotland and Ireland are:- Mena Williams, Lotty Whalley, Dan Davies, Chloe Hood and James Hart. "This is a fantastic opportunity...
read moreWelsh Age Group and Master Championships 2019
The two day event held at Strength Academy Wales on the 2nd and 3rd November was extremely well attended by clubs, athletes, their coaches, families and friends from throughout Wales. The organisation of two National events in one weekend, enticed technical officials...
read moreBritish Age Group Championships 2019
There were three gold medals for the Strength Academy Wales team at the British Age Group Championships at the Oldbury Academy in September. From the seven lifters who went to the West Midlands, Chloe Hood, Seren Michell, and Dan Davies notched wins, while James Hart...
read moreReminiscing Friday – John Vincent Davies
John Vincent Davies (pictured back row, centre) a leading International level Technical Official and Referee, travelling the World as part of his Weightlifting duties. John was an extremely valued member of the Pembrokeshire Weightlifting Community, who supported a...
read moreSpecial Olympic Powerlifting
On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September teams from around Wales and some from England took part in the West Wales Special Olympic Sport weekend. A mixture of 'taster sessions' and 'competitions' in a variety of sports. Pembrokeshire Weightlifting hosted a...
read moreFundraising, facility expansion and new service update.
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read moreBudapest International
Pembrokeshire’s talented Weightlifters preparing for Budapest International A team of talented Weightlifters, aspiring coaches and developing technical officials will be led by Pembrokeshire Weightlifting’s senior volunteers to compete in theSoroksár Cup International...
read moreMulti Generational – Pembrokeshire Strength festival
Three families competed in our inclusive event, the Pembrokeshire Strength Festival. Team 2GW ( Two Generation Whalley) - Lotty Whalley aged 15 who is currently a Welsh Weightlifting champion and her Dad Simeon Whalley. Lotty Clean and Jerked 68kg, Deadlifted 100kg...
read moreUnison Cymru / Wales support the Strength Festival and their members
What a fantastic performance by Gary Phillips, Network Inspector at Dwr Cymru / Welsh Water, who is a valued member of both Unison Cymru / Wales and of Strength Academy Wales. Gary teamed up with his training partner Julian James a teacher from Ysgol Bro Gwaun in...
read moreVolunteer Programme
At Strength Academy Wales we successfully organise a number of programmes. One of which is our volunteer programme. Our organisation has educated and provided guidance, support and work experience for over 20 volunteer coaches and technical officials. Our development...
read moreSimeon Whalley – Pembrokeshire Strength Festival
Aged over 50 and after a prolonged period of inactivity and shoulder pain Simeon Whalley began attending our over 40’s class. We carefully prescribed exercises to develop both shoulder mobility and stability; and other exercises to develop whole body strength. A few...
read morePembrokeshire Strength Festival 2019
On Sunday 14th July, over 60 teams gathered at Strength Academy Wales to take part in the Pembrokeshire Strength Festival. The event was multi generational and fully inclusive. Fathers teamed up with their sons and daughters, there were youth teams from aged 11, many...
read moreGemau Cymru 2019
Held on Friday 5th July at Sport Wales National Sports Centre, there was a large contingent from Pembrokeshire competing in the Gemau Cymru. The event being organised a little different from usual weightlifting competitions, with medals being awarded to those youths...
read moreChanging attitudes & perceptions – Disability ‘In Sport’ Award
A sports club that prides itself on its inclusivity plans to boost their offering to members who are disadvantaged or disabled. Pembrokeshire based Strength Academy Wales (SAW) revealed the move after receiving the InSport Ribbon Standard from Angela Miles, Disability...
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