50-628: The Welsh Cricket Association (WCA) (founded 1969) is the governing body of Welsh amateur cricket . It also runs the Welsh Cup and convenes the Welsh Coaching Forum. The WCA aims to promote, encourage, and improve amateur cricket in Wales, and to encourage and develop active participation in the game. Over 270 counties, associations, leagues and clubs are affiliated to the WCA. The Welsh Cricket Association
100-825: A national level in Wales , some tracing their history to the 19th Century. Many cooperate with similar bodies from other countries to agree rule changes for their sport. Most implement decisions made by the international bodies to which they belong. Some, such as the Welsh Sports Association , cover a range of sports. Most of the governing bodies involved in competitive sports select, organise and manage individuals or teams to represent their countries at international events or fixtures against other countries. Sport Wales recognise over fifty governing bodies of sports in Wales, which represent their sports. The Federation of Disability Sport Wales ( Welsh : Chwaraeon Anabledd Cymru )
150-576: Is Aberdare ( Welsh : Aberdâr ) with a population of 39,550 (2011), followed by Pontypridd with 32,694 (2011). The largest built-up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics is the Tonypandy built-up area, with a population of 62,545 (2011), which covers much of the Rhondda valley. The National Eisteddfod will be held at Rhondda Cynon Taf in 2024, postponed twice from 2022. The county borough
200-496: Is also responsible for the rights of navigation agreements on sections of the Lugg, Severn and Wye. Canoe Wales-Canw Cymru organises competition at national and international level in all the canoeing and kayaking disciplines in Wales: freestyle; slalom; wild water racing ; marathon racing; sprint racing ; surf kayaking ; and canoe polo . Canoe Wales-Canw Cymru manages Canolfan Tryweryn ,
250-605: Is an independent, umbrella body, supporting and representing the national and international interests of all the national governing bodies (NGBs) of sport and physical recreation in Wales. It has a membership of over 60 NGBs. The WSA acts as an independent consultative body to the Welsh Government , Sport Wales and to UK Sport . The Welsh Sports Association is based at the Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The Federation of Welsh Anglers (FWA)
300-632: Is based at the SWALEC Stadium , Sophia Gardens , Cardiff . This article about sports in Wales is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about an organisation in Wales is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to cricket administration is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Governing bodies of sports in Wales The governing bodies of sports in Wales perform an organisational, regulatory or sanctioning function at
350-509: Is based in Builth Wells , Powys . The Welsh Curling Association ( Cymdeithas Cwrlio Cymraeg ) (WCA) is the governing body of curling in Wales. Beicio Cymru-Welsh Cycling is "the internationally recognised governing body of cycling in Wales". It administers all six cycling disciplines— BMX ; cyclo-cross ; mountain biking ( downhill and cross-country ); road racing ; time trials ; and track racing . Beicio Cymru-Welsh Cycling
400-776: Is based in Catsash, Newport . Welsh Gymnastics (founded 1902 as the Welsh Amateur Gymnastics Association) is the national governing body for gymnastics in Wales. It has overall responsibility for the administration of all eight gymnastics disciplines in Wales— women's artistic, men's artistic and rhythmic gymnastics , general gymnastics , sports acrobatics , sports aerobics , trampolining and tumbling —through its four geographical areas (north, south, east and west), which are responsible for their own area competition and squad training sessions. Welsh Gymnastics organises
450-612: Is based in Grangetown, Cardiff. The Welsh Cricket Academy ( Academi Criced Cymru ) is run by Glamorgan Cricket, based at the SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The Welsh Cricket Association ( Cymdeithas Criced Cymru ) (WCA) (founded 1969) is the governing body of Welsh amateur cricket. It also runs the Welsh Cup and convenes the Welsh Coaching Forum. The WCA aims to promote, encourage, and improve amateur cricket in Wales, and to encourage and develop active participation in
500-663: Is based in Waunfawr, Aberystwyth , Ceredigion . The Welsh Archery Association (WAA) is the governing body for archery in Wales. It was established in 2000 by the merger of the South Wales Archery Society (formed 1951), the North Wales Archery Society (formed 1953) and the Welsh Archery Federation (formed 1970s), and by 2002 had 51 affiliated clubs and over 800 members. Responsibilities of
550-595: Is responsible for all aspects of sports cycling in Wales including competitions and racing licences and organising the Wales Commonwealth Games cycling team. Beicio Cymru-Welsh Cycling is based at the Wales National Velodrome, Newport International Sports Village Newport . Welsh Fencing is the governing body of fencing in Wales. In 2003 it had 34 affiliated clubs, 260 adult and 559 junior members. Welsh Fencing organises competitions including
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#1733092483442600-661: Is the Welsh first class , professional club. Glamorgan CCC play in the England and Wales Cricket Board County Championship . The club has over 7000 members. It also runs the Welsh Cricket Academy. Glamorgan Cricket is based at the SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Wales National County Cricket Club runs the Welsh team in the National Counties Cricket Championship . The Welsh Asians Cricket Club
650-490: Is the governing body for coarse angling in Wales. It was established in 1977 and by 2003 had 69 affiliated clubs and over 23,000 members. The WFCA is based at Briton Ferry , Neath Port Talbot . The Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers (WFSA) (established 1955) is the governing body of sea angling in Wales. The WFSA organise major angling events at regional and national levels. The WFSA fights for member clubs' access to, and fishing from, threatened facilities, as well as organising
700-511: Is the governing body for the indoor bowling clubs in Wales. It has 25 affiliated clubs. The WLIBA organise national competitions and select and manage the national side. The Welsh Ladies Indoor Bowling Association is based at Ton Pentre , Rhondda Cynon Taf . The Welsh Short Mat Bowls Association ( Cymdeithas Bowlio Mat Byr Cymru ) (WSMBA) is the governing body for short mat bowling clubs in Wales. The WSMBA organise national competitions, including league and inter-county, and select and manage
750-475: Is the governing body of amateur golf in Wales. It is responsible for administration and enforcement of the handicapping and course rating systems for ladies and men in Wales. Wales Golf organise competitions, including the National Championships in Wales, and select and manage all Welsh amateur golf teams. It also makes, maintains and publishes any necessary rules and regulations. The Golf Union of Wales
800-579: Is the governing body of women's British baseball in Wales. It was formed in 2006 when the WLBU decided to break away from the men's WBU. The WLBU are based in Grangetown, Cardiff . Basketball Wales ( Pêl-fasged Cymru ) is the sole controller and the governing body of all aspects of the game of basketball in Wales. It is responsible for the management of the Welsh National Basketball League,
850-471: Is the national pan-disability governing body of sports organisations that provide local sporting and physical activity opportunities to disabled people in Wales. The Federation of Disability Sport Wales is based at the Sport Wales National Centre , Sophia Gardens , Cardiff. Sport Wales ( Chwaraeon Cymru ) is responsible for developing and promoting sport and active lifestyles in Wales. It
900-698: Is the third oldest football association in the world. It has been the governing body of football in Wales since its formation in 1876. The FAW is one of the associations that make up a body called the International Football Association Board (IFAB)—the others are the other three UK associations: the Football Association , the Scottish Football Association and the Irish Football Association plus FIFA ,
950-634: Is the umbrella body for the three national governing bodies for sea , coarse and game fishing in Wales—the Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers, the Welsh Federation of Coarse Anglers and the Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling Association. It is responsible for angling coaching development in Wales. The FWA is based in Hirwaun , Rhondda Cynon Taf . The Welsh Federation of Coarse Anglers (WFCA)
1000-984: The Brecon Beacons National Park Access & Recreation Advisory Group, the Countryside Council for Wales , the Gower Cave Advisory Group , the Gwenlais Valley Consortium (Carmel Woods), the Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter , the Welsh Exploration Society and the Welsh Sports Association . The CCC also maintains contact with several other regional and national bodies including, the Natural Resources Wales , Forestry Enterprise , various bat groups, Welsh Water and Sport Wales, as well as with
1050-459: The Monsanto Company . Clean-up costs have been estimated to be over £100 million. A Dr Papageorge, formerly Monsanto's chief scientist, estimates that between 60,000 and 80,000 tonnes of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contaminated wastes were dumped there. Works costing £1.25 million to reduce health risks to local residents and members of the public using a nearby footpath were completed at
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#17330924834421100-555: The River Taff and the River Rhondda but the continued presence of man-made obstacles in the rivers is inhibiting regeneration of their pre-industrial numbers and condition. The chemical industry has also had adverse effects due to the dumping of toxic waste in the now disused Brofiscin Quarry in the village of Groes-faen . Dumping took place over a 6-year period between 1965 and 1970 by
1150-639: The Senedd (Welsh Parliament). From 2024, Rhondda Cynon Taf would be in five UK Parliament constituencies, Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare , Rhondda and Ogmore , Pontypridd , Cardiff West , and Cardiff North . Towns that have twinning arrangements in Rhondda Cynon Taf are: The following people and military units have received the Freedom of the Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf. As of the 2021 United Kingdom census ,
1200-504: The National Whitewater Centre near Bala, Gwynedd , where Canoe Wales-Canw Cymru is based. The Afon Tryweryn is a dam released river, allowing water to flow when other rivers are running dry, providing a year-round white water venue. The Cambrian Caving Council (CCC) (formed 1969) is the national association for caving , representing the interests of caving clubs in Wales. It is a member of several organisations including
1250-507: The WAA include the competition, judging and coaching of archery in Wales. The WAA also control the selection and management of representative teams competing for Wales at international events. The Welsh Archery Association is based in Barry , Vale of Glamorgan . Welsh Athletics ( Athletau Cymru ) (WA) is the national governing body for athletics . Set up as a limited company in 2007 to replace
1300-630: The WSTAA organise national and international angling competitions, including two major World Fly Fishing Championships and the 2002 Commonwealth championship in Wales—The WSTAA Wales team won gold at the 2009 IFFA River International competition. The WSTAA also highlights issues that affect Welsh anglers including: game fishing conservation; threats to water quality from acid rain ; water pollution ; barrages ; poaching ; stocking ; and Objective One funding . The Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling Association
1350-764: The Welsh Ladies Indoor Bowling Association; the Welsh Short Mat Bowls Association; and the Welsh Women's Bowling Association. The Welsh Bowls Coaching Association and Welsh Bowls Umpires Association are also represented. The WBF has 670 affiliated clubs and over 25,000 members. The Welsh Bowls Federation is based at Whitland , Carmarthenshire . The Welsh Bowling Association (WBA) is the governing body for men's outdoor bowling clubs in Wales. It has 10 affiliated counties and 286 affiliated clubs. The WBA organise competitions, including
1400-671: The Welsh National Badminton Championships and the Welsh International Badminton Championships , and manages the Wales representative squads internationally, at all levels. Welsh Badminton Cymru is based at the Sport Wales National Centre , Sophia Gardens , Cardiff . Welsh Baseball Union (WBU), formed in 1892, is the governing body of men's British baseball in Wales. It is based in Heath, Cardiff . Welsh Ladies Baseball Union (WLBU)
1450-670: The Welsh Open. Welsh Fencing are responsible for the selection and management of the Wales representative squad, who compete in the Winton Cup and the Commonwealth Games . To compete at the European and World Championships Welsh fencers represent Great Britain, if selected. Welsh Fencing is based in Canton, Cardiff . The Football Association of Wales ( Cymdeithas Bêl-droed Cymru ) (FAW)
1500-636: The Welsh national and international teams and competitions. Welsh Gymnastics is based at the WSport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Rhondda Cynon Taf Rhondda Cynon Taf ( Welsh pronunciation: [ˈr̥ɔnða ˈkənɔn ˈtaːv] ; RCT ; also spelt as Rhondda Cynon Taff ) is a county borough in the south-east of Wales . It consists of five valleys: the Rhondda Fawr, Rhondda Fach, Cynon, Taff ( Welsh : Taf ) and Ely valleys, plus several towns and villages away from
1550-651: The Welsh women's team finished first. The Welsh Women's Bowling Association is based at Knighton , Powys . Canoe Wales-Canw Cymru (formed as the Welsh Canoeing Association) is the governing body for canoeing and kayaking in Wales. It has over 50 affiliated clubs and a membership of 1800. Canoe Wales-Canw Cymru is responsible for the formal access agreements on the Conwy , Glaslyn , Llwyd , Ogwr , Severn , Tawe , Tryweryn , Twrch , Usk and Wye and informal agreements on rivers and managed stillwaters. It
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1600-461: The capital city of Cardiff. Pontypridd is often abbreviated “Ponty” by local residents. Some of Wales' most notorious unsolved murders occurred in Rhondda Cynon Taf in 1993, the murders of Harry and Megan Tooze in Llanharry . The district developed from the discovery and mining, primarily for export, of high-quality Welsh coals , such as steam coal , via Cardiff and Barry docks. The landscape
1650-552: The county championship, and select and manage the national side. At the 2009 Atlantic Rim Championship in Johannesburg , the Welsh men's team finished third. The Welsh Bowling Association is based at Llanishen , Cardiff. The Welsh Crown Green Bowling Association (WCGBA) is the governing body for crown green bowling in Wales. The WCGBA organise competitions, including the Welsh Club Championship, and select and manage
1700-607: The election of individuals and teams to represent Wales at international sea angling competitions. The Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers is based in Bargoed , Caerphilly County Borough . The Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling Association ( Cymdeithas Genweirwyr Eog a Brithyll Cymru ) (WSTAA) is the governing body for game angling in Wales and has about one hundred member clubs. Founded as the Welsh Fly Fishing Association ( Welsh : Cymdeithas Pysgota Pluen Cymru ) in 1952,
1750-675: The former Athletic Association of Wales, Welsh Athletics has more than 70 affiliated clubs, with over 7,000 athletes taking part in WA competitions. Welsh Athletics has been based at the Cardiff International Sports Stadium , Leckwith , since 2009, having been based at the Cardiff Athletics Stadium until the stadium was demolished in 2007. Welsh Badminton Cymru (WBC) is the governing body for badminton in Wales. Formed in 1928 as The Welsh Badminton Union, in 1934 it
1800-510: The game. Over 270 counties, associations, leagues and clubs are affiliated to the WCA. The Welsh Cricket Association is based at the SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The Welsh Clubs Cricket Conference is based in Llanishen , Cardiff. The Welsh Schools' Cricket Association run inter schools competitions in Wales. It is based in Fishguard , Pembrokeshire . Welsh Women's Cricket
1850-465: The national side. The Welsh Indoor Bowls Association (WIBA) is the governing body for the indoor bowling clubs in Wales. It has 24 affiliated clubs. The WBA organise competitions, including the WIBA Club Championship, and select and manage the national side. The Welsh Bowling Association is based at Gorseinon , Swansea . The Welsh Ladies Indoor Bowling Association (WLIBA) (formed 1950)
1900-409: The national side. The Welsh Women's Bowling Association (WWBA) (founded in 1932 as Welsh Ladies Bowls Association) is the governing body for women's outdoor bowling clubs in Wales. It has eight affiliated counties and 160 affiliated clubs. The WBA organise competitions, including the county championship, and select and manage the national side. At the 2009 Atlantic Rim Championship in Johannesburg ,
1950-572: The national teams and for the organisation of all national and international basketball competitions held in Wales. Basketball Wales is based at the Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The Welsh Bowls Federation (WBF) (established 2001) is an umbrella partnership body comprising representatives from the five national governing bodies: the Welsh Bowling Association; the Welsh Indoor Bowls Association;
2000-474: The north of the area. The Welsh Development Agency , which was formed in 1976 to help reverse the economic down-turn in Wales caused by the recession in both the coal and steel industries, was very active in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area in supporting and encouraging industrial and commercial regeneration. Recent investment in the area has included the Dragon International Film Studios , on
2050-604: The other Regional Caving Councils. Cricket Wales ( Criced Cymru ) is an umbrella partnership body comprising the Welsh Cricket Association, Glamorgan Cricket, Wales National County, the Welsh Schools Cricket Association and Sport Wales. It regulates the sport of cricket in Wales and organises competitions up to national level. Cricket Wales is based at the SWALEC Stadium , Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Glamorgan Cricket ( Criced Morgannwg )
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2100-673: The quarry in 2012. Monsanto, BP and Veolia contributed to the cost of the clean-up while continuing to deny liability. The area is governed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council from headquarters in Pontypridd and is the host authority to the South East Wales Improvement Collaborative (SEWIC), Excellence Wales award winner 2010. Rhondda Cynon Taf is represented by four MPs in the UK Parliament until 2024. There are also four constituencies represented in
2150-425: The site of Llanilid open-cast mine. The location of the project has led it to become known locally as "Valleywood", even though the Welsh valleys are some miles away. The coal industry has had major adverse impacts on the quality of the environment, such that most of the rivers were severely polluted to the exclusion of all fish life. Recent decades have shown great improvement with the return of salmon recorded in
2200-842: The valleys. Results from the 2011 census showed 19.1% of its 234,410 residents self-identified as having some ability in the use of the Welsh language . The county borough borders Merthyr Tydfil County Borough and Caerphilly County Borough to the east, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to the south, Bridgend County Borough and Neath Port Talbot to the west and Powys to the north. Its principal towns are - Aberdare , Llantrisant with Talbot Green and Pontypridd , with other key settlements/towns being - Maerdy , Ferndale , Hirwaun , Llanharan , Mountain Ash , Porth , Tonypandy , Tonyrefail and Treorchy . The most populous individual town in Rhondda Cynon Taf
2250-506: The world governing body. The IFAB maintain the laws that govern football, known officially as the "Laws of the Game". Football is the most popular team sport in Wales, with more than twice as many participants as rugby union . The FAW has six affiliated Area Football Associations: Central Wales; Gwent County; North East Wales; North Wales Coast; South Wales; and West Wales. The FAW is based at Cardiff Bay . The Welsh Football Trust ( Ymddiriedolaeth Bêl-droed Cymru ) (WFT) (founded 1996)
2300-430: Was dominated by coal waste heaps and deep mine pit-heads. Many of the roads are lined with semi-ribbon development of closely packed Victorian terraces of houses which have given the Rhondda and Cynon valleys their distinctive appearance. In the nineteenth century the Rhondda had over 60 mines. As deep mines closed, a number of very large open-cast coal mines were created and remain in operation, especially towards
2350-414: Was established by the FAW to encourage more children in Wales to play football, to develop player and coaching talent and to support the future success of Welsh national teams. In addition to the FAW, the WFT is supported by the Welsh Government, the Sports Council of Wales and the Premier League . The Welsh Football Trust is based in Parc Nantgarw , Rhondda Cynon Taf. The Wales Golf ( Golff Cymru )
2400-524: Was established in 1927 with the objectives of "fostering the knowledge and practice of sport and physical recreation among the public at large in Wales and the provision of facilities thereto". Sport Wales is the Welsh Government 's main adviser on sporting matters and is responsible for distributing National Lottery awards to sports in Wales. Sport Wales is based at the Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The Welsh Sports Association ( Gwasanaeth Chwaraeon Cymru ) (WSA) (established 1972)
2450-405: Was formed on 1 April 1996, by the merger of the former Mid Glamorgan districts of Rhondda , Cynon Valley and Taff-Ely (with the exceptions of Creigiau and Pentyrch , which were added to Cardiff). Its name reflects all these, and thus also the rivers Rhondda , Cynon and Taff . Pontypridd, a University and Market Town, is the principal town of Rhondda Cynon Taf; situated 12 miles north of
2500-472: Was one of the founder members of the Badminton World Federation . It became a member of the European Badminton Union in 1968 (now Badminton Europe ). Over 90 senior clubs are affiliated to Welsh Badminton Cymru, and its membership is nearly 4000.]. Wales competes in the European Championships , World Championships , Commonwealth Games and the Thomas and Uber Cup World Team Championships. WBC organises national and international competitions, including
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