School Sports Tours are a highlight of the academic year for pupils and teachers alike, and we are proud to have arranged so many successful school tours for a wide variety of sports to many destinations around the world.
We understand the importance of the children’s safety when on a sports tour and this is demonstrated in us following the guide of the School Travel Forum.
Our expertise in this area not only eases the burden on the group leader but helps to satisfy school Heads and Local Education Authorities.
We enjoy working with teachers to create your perfect tour itinerary, incorporating any cross curricular themes possible to ensure that the pupils are occupied throughout the tour.
Whilst we do not compromise on high attention to detail and quality our costs remain competitive. This has enabled many schools to experience sports tours to popular long and medium haul destinations such as Barbados, South Africa, Canada and Australia.
We also appreciate the importance of providing a variety of tours to suit lower budgets and we regularly arrange successful school sports tours to destinations such as Ireland, Jersey, Malta, Spain and Holland.
Our Touring School Teams
We can arrange tours for all of the main sports we offer, using our strong links with local clubs and schools. If you would like to find out more information about a tour for your school’s team then you can follow the links below, or use our online enquiry form to request your tailored tour itinerary and quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A school sports tour is a tailor-made trip that combines competitive fixtures, training, and cultural experiences for pupils. It’s ideal for PE departments, year groups, academies, and mixed squads across sports such as rugby, football, netball, hockey, cricket, and basketball. We design each tour around your dates, budget, and objectives - pre-season preparation, development for emerging players, or an end-of-year reward. Itineraries balance sport with age-appropriate excursions so students return inspired, not exhausted. With over 30 years of experience working with schools, Burleigh Travel understands the needs of staff and pupils, creating well-balanced tours that combine safety, competition and learning. With sensible transfer times, suitable accommodation, and clear schedules, staff can focus on teaching and pastoral care while pupils enjoy meaningful competition and team bonding. A well-planned school sports tour builds confidence, improves skills, and strengthens school spirit across the whole cohort.
Every trip is bespoke, but a standard school sports tour package can include: matched fixtures with host schools or clubs, venue hire, liaison and confirmations; group-friendly accommodation in convenient locations; and transport such as flights (if required), airport transfers, and private coach hire. Add-ons include extra games, training sessions, pro-club visits, stadium or museum tours, guided city walks, and group meals. You’ll receive a transparent proposal detailing inclusions/exclusions, payment stages, and a day-by-day itinerary. Before departure we issue a comprehensive travel pack with timings, contacts, kit guidance, and rooming lists. Our aim is simple: smooth logistics, great value, and a schedule that keeps pupils engaged on and off the field.
Safeguarding is central to our school sports tours. We plan practical transfer times, age-appropriate accommodation, and clear supervision arrangements, then provide rooming lists, emergency contacts, and medical/dietary collation templates. Risk-management support includes example risk assessments, local guidance, and contingency notes for fixtures and excursions. Staff remain in control as group leaders, while our coordinators are on hand before and during travel for advice and assistance. We’ll share best-practice tips on kit storage, hydration breaks, meeting points, and safe dispersal after fixtures. The result is a tour that’s enjoyable and well structured, giving teachers confidence and pupils a safe environment to compete, learn, and explore together.
Getting the level right is crucial. We start with your squad profiles—age groups, recent results, preferred formats, and goals (development, pre-season, tournament prep, or mixed ability). Using trusted networks, we source appropriately matched opposition for each sport and confirm suitable venues and kick-off times. Drawing on 30 years of experience arranging school sports tours, we ensure fixtures are age-appropriate, safe and challenging enough to enhance every pupil’s sporting development. The outcome is a schedule that stretches stronger pupils, supports emerging talent, and delivers a rewarding, confidence-building experience for the whole group.
Choose from UK hubs, short-haul European school sports tour destinations, or long-haul options aligned to your calendar and budget. Short-haul works brilliantly for long weekends or four-night tours with excellent facilities and strong school links. Longer itineraries can add sunshine, cultural visits, and showcase fixtures. Tell us your preferred month, sports mix, and group size; we’ll advise on climate, local season timing, pitch/court availability, and travel windows that suit term dates, exams, and inset days. Your proposal will balance fixtures, rest, and sightseeing so pupils stay fresh and focused. Wherever you go, we’ll ensure sensible transfers, safe venues, and a schedule that maximises participation and enjoyment.
Start with your dates, numbers, sports, and objectives. We’ll return a tailored school sports tour itinerary with clear pricing per student and staff ratios. Together we refine fixtures, hotels, transport, and excursions; then secure arrangements with an agreed deposit and staged payments. Before departure you’ll receive final documents—confirmed fixtures, timings, rooming, medical and dietary summaries, and local contacts. Flight-inclusive packages are arranged with licensed providers, and the appropriate financial protections apply under UK regulations for peace of mind. Need fundraising ideas, consent forms, assembly slides, or kit lists? We’ll share practical templates to make communication simple. Our goal is a smooth, great-value tour from planning to safe return.
