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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Welsh Sports Association?
How can I become a member of the Association?
What are the benefits of becoming a member?
What funding does the Association offer?
How do I find details of free training offered by the WSA and how do I book a place?
Does the WSA provide free legal advice to members?">
How can I receive the WSA: news and/or subscribe to the e-newsletter?
What are the Unsung Hero and Administrator of the Year awards?
How can I nominate someone for the Unsung Hero and Administrator of the Year Award?
How do I log into the website as a member?
How do I contact the Welsh Sports Association?
Where is the Welsh Sports Association Located?
Other queries?

What is the Welsh Sports Association?
The Welsh Sports Association (WSA) was founded in 1972, initially as a sub committee of the Sports Council of Wales, but is now an independent body that represents and supports all of the National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport and physical recreation in Wales. More information

How can I become a member of the Association?
There are two classes of membership: full and associate. Full membership is open to governing bodies in Wales and is limited to organisations clearly identified as playing a significant role in sport. Organisations in full membership are entitled to one vote at Annual General meetings of the Association. Associate membership is offered to other appropriate organisations.

Further Membership details (opens in new window)

Membership application form (119k)

What are the benefits of becoming a member?
Membership to the Welsh Sports Association includes the following benefits:
     •   An opportunity to influence policy through our lobbying of key issues affecting sport and recreation.
     •   Exclusive access to our employment and HR documents, specifically prepared for governing
         bodies by Geldards Solicitors
     •   Free training opportunities and workshops on topics covering risk management, personal and
         professional development and IT.
     •   Access to hundreds of guidance documents and links on child protection, equality, marketing,
         finance, risk management, corporate governance and volunteering.
     •   Use of the WSA helpline for enquiries on employment and company law, health and safety, tax,
         payroll and much more.
     •   Monthly e-newsletters on the latest policies and issues affecting sport and recreation
     •   Three wsa:news magazine newsletters per year
     •   Access and assistance with the 'YourBenefits' Scheme
     •   Special offers and discounts on goods and services
     •   Invitation to our annual general meeting

Membership details
Members List

What funding does the Association offer?
The WSA offers two types of funding; Overseas Expedition and Sports Safety Grants. Overseas grants are awarded to outdoor activities that are ground breaking and likely to enhance the development of that activity. Sports Safety grants

How do I find details of free training offered by the WSA and how do I book a place?

Training schedule
Make a booking

Does the WSA provide free legal advice to members?
The Welsh Sports Association has arranged access to a helpline facility to gain information on a range of topics sourced via CCPR (Central Council for Physical Recreation) through the experienced firm of Croner Consulting. They have established credentials in helping organisations in the sport, physical recreation and leisure sectors to comply with legislation and achieve best practice.

WSA members are always advised to take direct legal advice on specific issues and to use the WSA Helpline for general or signposting guidance. The service does not extend to written advice or document drafting. The service is available only to the members.

The areas covered are:
     •   Employment
     •   Health & Safety
     •   Tax & VAT
     •   Payroll
     •   Commercial & Contract Law
     •   Landlord & Tenant Issues
     •   Company Law
     •   Consumer Protection & Licensing
     •   Copyright & Patents

For more information and to make use of this service please contact Greta Gueresi-Leach on 0845 846 0020. Please also find more details here.

How can I receive the WSA: news and/or subscribe to the e-newsletter?
The wsa:news magazine and monthly e-newsletter provides governing bodies and organisations with the latest information on policies, legislation, news and U****Ess within sport and recreation.

Subscribe to e-newsletter
Subscribe to wsa:news
Archive copies of newsletters

What are the Unsung Hero and Administrator of the Year Awards?
The Unsung Hero Award is presented to someone who demonstrates a selfless passion and determination for their sport. It may be an official, coach, parent helper, or just one of those people that every organisation needs – the unheralded volunteer who goes about their business without any fuss or without seeking any recognition, but without whom, things fall apart quite quickly.

The Administrator of the Year award is presented to somebody whose unstinting efforts as an administrator within their sport makes such a telling contribution. It is awarded to an individual who regularly gives up a large part of their life for the love of their sport and whose work is vital to the organisation of their chosen sporting programmes. This award is presented annually at the Welsh Sports Associations Annual General Meeting (AGM).

How can I nominate someone for the Unsung Hero and Administrator of the Year Award?
Nomination forms are available from the Awards section of the website and are added several weeks prior to each award date. Further details can be viewed here.

How do I log into the website as a member?
Each governing body should have been given login details for one or more main contacts, however if you do not have this or would like to be added please contact Greta by email or on 0845 846 0020.

Login to Members area

How do I contact the Welsh Sports Association?
The main contact for the Welsh Sports Association is Greta Gueresi-Leach (Communications Coordinator). The full contact details for the WSA are:

Welsh Sports Association
Welsh Institute of Sport
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff
CF11 9SW

Tel: 0845 846 0020
Fax: 0845 846 0014

Email

Where is the Welsh Sports Association Located?
The WSA is located within the Welsh Institute of Sport building and directions can be viewed here

Other queries? Other queries?
If you have any further queries please contact Greta on 0845 846 0020 or email

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faqs	Frequently Asked Questions What is the Welsh Sports Association? How can I become a member of the Association? What are the benefits of becoming a member? What funding does the Association offer? How do I find details of free training offered by the WSA and how do I book a place? Does the WSA provide free legal advice to members?"> How can I receive the WSA: news and/or subscribe to the e-newsletter? What are the Unsung Hero and Administrator of the Year awards? How can I nominate someone for the Unsung Hero and Administrator of the Year Award? How do I log into the website as a member? How do I contact the Welsh Sports Association? Where is the Welsh Sports Association Located? Other queries? What is the Welsh Sports Association? The Welsh Sports Association (WSA) was founded in 1972, initially as a sub committee of the Sports Council of Wales, but is now an independent body that represents and supports all of the National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport and physical recreation in Wales. More information How can I become a member of the Association? There are two classes of membership: full and associate. Full membership is open to governing bodies in Wales and is limited to organisations clearly identified as playing a significant role in sport. Organisations in full membership are entitled to one vote at Annual General meetings of the Association. Associate membership is offered to other appropriate organisations. Further Membership details (opens in new window) Membership application form (119k) What are the benefits of becoming a member? Membership to the Welsh Sports Association includes the following benefits: • An opportunity to influence policy through our lobbying of key issues affecting sport and recreation. • Exclusive access to our employment and HR documents, specifically prepared for governing bodies by Geldards Solicitors • Free training opportunities and workshops on topics covering risk management, personal and professional development and IT. • Access to hundreds of guidance documents and links on child protection, equality, marketing, finance, risk management, corporate governance and volunteering. • Use of the WSA helpline for enquiries on employment and company law, health and safety, tax, payroll and much more. • Monthly e-newsletters on the latest policies and issues affecting sport and recreation • Three wsa:news magazine newsletters per year • Access and assistance with the 'YourBenefits' Scheme • Special offers and discounts on goods and services • Invitation to our annual general meeting Membership details Members List What funding does the Association offer? The WSA offers two types of funding; Overseas Expedition and Sports Safety Grants. Overseas grants are awarded to outdoor activities that are ground breaking and likely to enhance the development of that activity. Sports Safety grants How do I find details of free training offered by the WSA and how do I book a place? Training schedule Make a booking Does the WSA provide free legal advice to members? The Welsh Sports Association has arranged access to a helpline facility to gain information on a range of topics sourced via CCPR (Central Council for Physical Recreation) through the experienced firm of Croner Consulting. They have established credentials in helping organisations in the sport, physical recreation and leisure sectors to comply with legislation and achieve best practice. WSA members are always advised to take direct legal advice on specific issues and to use the WSA Helpline for general or signposting guidance. The service does not extend to written advice or document drafting. The service is available only to the members. The areas covered are: • Employment • Health & Safety • Tax & VAT • Payroll • Commercial & Contract Law • Landlord & Tenant Issues • Company Law • Consumer Protection & Licensing • Copyright & Patents For more information and to make use of this service please contact Greta Gueresi-Leach on 0845 846 0020. Please also find more details here. How can I receive the WSA: news and/or subscribe to the e-newsletter? The wsa:news magazine and monthly e-newsletter provides governing bodies and organisations with the latest information on policies, legislation, news and U**Ess within sport and recreation. Subscribe to e-newsletter Subscribe to wsa:news Archive copies of newsletters What are the Unsung Hero and Administrator of the Year Awards? The Unsung Hero Award is presented to someone who demonstrates a selfless passion and determination for their sport. It may be an official, coach, parent helper, or just one of those people that every organisation needs – the unheralded volunteer who goes about their business without any fuss or without seeking any recognition, but without whom, things fall apart quite quickly. The Administrator of the Year award is presented to somebody whose unstinting efforts as an administrator within their sport makes such a telling contribution. It is awarded to an individual who regularly gives up a large part of their life for the love of their sport and whose work is vital to the organisation of their chosen sporting programmes. This award is presented annually at the Welsh Sports Associations Annual General Meeting (AGM). How can I nominate someone for the Unsung Hero and Administrator of the Year Award? Nomination forms are available from the Awards section of the website and are added several weeks prior to each award date. Further details can be viewed here. How do I log into the website as a member? Each governing body should have been given login details for one or more main contacts, however if you do not have this or would like to be added please contact Greta by email or on 0845 846 0020. Login to Members area How do I contact the Welsh Sports Association? The main contact for the Welsh Sports Association is Greta Gueresi-Leach (Communications Coordinator). The full contact details for the WSA are: Welsh Sports Association Welsh Institute of Sport Sophia Gardens Cardiff CF11 9SW Tel: 0845 846 0020 Fax: 0845 846 0014 Email Where is the Welsh Sports Association Located? The WSA is located within the Welsh Institute of Sport building and directions can be viewed here Other queries? Other queries?** If you have any further queries please contact Greta on 0845 846 0020 or email	ENGLISH CYMRAEG select a language
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