More than 350 primary school children took part in two football tournaments.

Coleg Llandrillo's Rhos-on-Sea campus was the venue for the Urdd Conwy tournaments for Year 5 and 6 girls, and Year 3 and 4 mixed teams.

The competition saw 21 teams from 18 schools competing on the 3G pitch.

Children playing in the Urdd Conwy football tournaments on the 3G pitch at Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhos-on-Sea campus (Image: Supplied) The younger age group had 13 mixed teams from 11 schools.

Both tournaments were won by Ysgol Awel y Mynydd of Llandudno Junction.

Colwyn Bay’s Ysgol Bod Alaw was the runner-up on both occasions.

Children enjoyed taking part (Image: Supplied) The winning teams, along with Ysgol Bod Alaw’s girls’ team, will represent Conwy in the national finals at the Urdd Primary Schools Festival in Aberystwyth on May 10 and 11, 2025.

The tournaments, organised by Urdd Gobaith Cymru, were not only about football.

They were also an opportunity for participants to improve their Welsh-language skills, regardless of their level of fluency.

The competition saw 21 teams from 18 schools competing on the 3G pitch (Image: Supplied) Coleg Llandrillo’s sports students officiated the games as part of their coursework.

The learners also assisted with timekeeping and organising as part of their volunteering hours for their various leadership and baccalaureate awards.

Bethan James, a first-year Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science student, said: "It’s been really fun getting to know everyone and organising the teams.

Ysgol Bod Alaw’s team collecting their medals after finishing second in the Urdd Conwy Year 3 and 4 mixed football tournament (Image: Supplied) "It’s nice to see how enthusiastic the children are about playing."

Nia Rowlands, a teacher at Ysgol Awel y Mynydd, said: "We attend this every year - the tournament is always really well organised, it’s inclusive and it’s great fun for the kids.

"It’s brilliant to see so many girls and boys getting involved, and we’re chuffed to have won both tournaments.

Amy Thomson, programme area manager for Sport and Public Services at Coleg Llandrillo, said: "Once again, it has been a pleasure to host the Conwy Primary Girls' Urdd football competition here at Coleg Llandrillo.

"Our sport students demonstrated exceptional performance in the tournament.

"Their involvement in refereeing, timekeeping and organising not only enhanced their confidence and communication skills but also provided an opportunity to serve as positive role models for younger participants."

The winning teams will represent Conwy in the national finals (Image: Supplied) Marc Thomas, North East Sports Events Officer for Urdd Gobaith Cymru, said: "As an organisation we are trying to ensure everyone is offered an opportunity to play.

"To hear so many children using the Welsh language throughout the day was a great feeling.

"A big thank you to all the school children, staff, parents, first-aiders and the college for a day full of fun.

"We look forward to working together with the college again in the near future and seeing the Welsh language flourish in the area."