Primary school pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough came together to compete in the Primary School Cluster League Football Finals, showcasing teamwork, skill and a passion for the game.
The competition, open to children in Years 5 and 6, followed a structured league format, with teams playing 7-a-side matches in squads of up to 10. Teams first competed across three rounds within five cluster areas: Blackwood, Caerphilly, Risca, Upper Rhymney and Ystrad Mynach.
At the end of the cluster rounds, the top two teams from each area progressed to the finals. Finalists were placed into groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals, before competing in the final.
The final saw teams from Ystrad Mynach Primary take on Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili, with Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili crowned overall winners.
A total of 10 teams reached the finals:
- Blackwood: Blackwood Primary and Rhiw Syr Dafydd
- Caerphilly: Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili and Cwrt Rawlin
- Risca: Abercarn and Cwm Gwyddon
- Upper Rhymney: St Gwladys and Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed
- Ystrad Mynach: Ystrad Mynach Primary and Bro Allta
Across the wider Cluster League competition, 62 teams took part, providing pupils with the opportunity to represent their school, develop their skills and enjoy competitive sport. The event was supported by students from Coleg y Cymoedd and Sport Leaders from The Lewis School, whose contribution helped ensure the smooth running of the competition.
The Cluster League programme forms part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to increasing participation in sport and physical activity, as outlined in the Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019-2029, helping to create more opportunities for young people to be active, develop confidence and enjoy sport within their communities.
