Sports

Sports

What is it? 

Sport is one of the most widely varied recreational pursuits ever. It includes world famous sports such as Football, Rugby, Tennis and Cricket though to many more unusual types you may never have heard of - watersports have been classified separately to this listing.

What does it involve?

Sport usually involves physical movement and the aim of achieving a goal, and can be played as part of a competition, for pleasure or for exercising. Special equipment is usually part of sport, with the most common element being a ball. 

Why do it and what are the benefits?

Practicing sport is one of the best ways to exercise, as it allows you to have fun whilst doing so! It's also a great way of building self-confidence and bonds within a group, and can actually help prevent stress related illnesses. 

What equipment do we need?

A lot of sport requires specialist equipment, but most of it is reasonably cheap and will allow you to practice sport within your own grounds! However, there are many sports that require visiting somewhere more specialist, and these places will provide the equipment for you; for example, indoor skydiving will mean a trip to the provider, but will be an unforgettable experience!

Who is it suitable for?

Sport can be suitable for any ages as long as it's practiced correctly!

Costs?

The costs of practicing sport can vary from completely free to reasonably expensive - some types of sport require careful instruction from qualified tutors and a lot of specialist equipment! Choose carefully depending on your budget.

Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)

Younger children may not enjoy some sports such as others! More physically demanding activities such as boxing or wrestling may not be suitable for smaller children - be aware of the needs of the group!

How do we include?

Disability in sport has become extremely well catered for, so there is guaranteed to be something everyone in your student body can join in with. 

Doing it abroad?

Sport is practiced all over the world, so definitely make sure you research what is popular locally! There will be many sports practiced widely abroad that aren't so popular in the UK, so a trip abroad may be the only chance for some people to have a go!

Main website: 

Visit our National Associations and Governing Bodies for Sports page to see a great list of popular available sports and their specific informational websites.

Venues with this Activity

Freedog is not just a trampoline park. It's total escape. It's Freedom. It's leaving daily life behind. It's Potential, and it's success.

Nestling in beautiful, tranquil French countryside on the borders of Normandy and the Loire, the Château sits on the crest of a hill surrounded by 10 acres of grounds – a perfect location for a school trip to France.

Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi was created in tribute to Ferrari’s passion, heritage, excellence, innovation and performance. Each area and attraction in the Park brings to life a different part of the Ferrari story, from Cinema Maranello with its film about Enzo Ferrari to Formula Rossa capturing the speed, power and freedom of a F1™ car.

Experience, Educate, Evolve

Specialists in school skiing, educational & sports tours & training - 60 years experience delivering excellent customer service and superb value tours.

iFly Indoor Skydiving makes for the ideal family day out, for families looking for something special. Referred to as 'The Smile Factory', ear-to-ear grins are guaranteed. What's more, anybody can fly from the ages of 4 to 104! 

Pre-booking advised, so book now to experience the magic of flight!

iFly Indoor Skydiving makes for the ideal family day out, for families looking for something special. Referred to as 'The Smile Factory', ear-to-ear grins are guaranteed. What's more, anybody can fly from the ages of 4 to 104! 

Pre-booking advised, so book now to experience the magic of flight!

Experience what it is like to really fly, in a fun and safe environment.

Formerly the Olympic Stadium in Stratford

The Olympic Park’s most recognisable venue, the London Stadium is a magnificent arena that will be the only venue in the UK able to host both world class football and athletics events.

Wander the corridors of power and pleasure

With its 500 years of royal history Hampton Court Palace has something to offer everyone. Set in sixty acres of world famous gardens the Palace is a living tapestry of history from Henry VIII to George II.

Enjoy the rustic charm of Blake House Craft Centre where you can create everything from plates to cushions. Find your way through our maize maze or fire bows and arrows, play mini golf or enjoy some of our homemade cake.

Open 10am to 5pm weekdays.

Discover amazing island scenery, brilliant wildlife and quality teaching at FSC Millport. Millport offers residential and day field trips for all ages, linked to Curriculum for Excellence or all the England and Wales exam boards. All our courses are tailored to your requirements and our experienced staff will work with you to develop a course to suit you and your students.

Our Vision is to make Padel tennis accessible to everyone throughout the UK. 

For school trips, excursions and European school tours for UK and overseas school groups

Ardmore Educational Travel, part of The Ardmore Group, offer over 100 educational school tours in 32 countries. We partner with schools to provide one-off tours, multiple tours or total extra curricular solutions for schools and students aged 11-18.

The Island Classroom

Education Destination is an Isle of Wight based business specialising in providing bespoke, curriculum-focused school trips to our lovely island. We help you create outstanding curriculum-led learning visits to the Isle of Wight and can provide a full door-to-door service, taking care of all your requirements, or simply support you in making your own arrangements.

Unlock your students imaginations with the trip of a lifetime, as only Topflight can do it.

Does jumping off the wall and flying through the air sound like something you want to do?

Bounce, play dodgeball or slam dunk a basketball at Boing!

Everyone knows trampolines are fun, but not everyone knows that there are many benefits of jumping on a trampoline. Both adults and children can benefit from regular exercise on a trampoline.

Physical Benefits
There are many physical benefits to jumping on a trampoline. They include:

Europe's Largest Indoor Trampoline Arena

Wall to wall trampolines as far as the eye can see, all connected together to form one huge bounce arena. Now imagine angled trampolines forming the sides so you, your family and friends can literally bounce off the walls! This is what you will find at Jump Nation, the largest indoor trampoline area in Europe.

One small step for man... one giant leap on a trampoline...

Planet Bounce is one of the first trampoline parks in the UK and builds on a phenomenon that is sweeping across the world. Already, the US and Australia are hooked on the bouncing craze and Planet Bounce is excited to bring their own space themed jump playground to Nottingham.

Both motorsports and aviation are celebrated at the Brooklands Museum.

20 miles south west of central London, with its famous banked corners Brooklands was at the centre of British motorsport before the Second World War. It was the world's first purpose built motor racing circuit.

Rookesbury House is a stunning former stately home situated at the top of a hill amidst a 2000 acre private estate. With its grand entrance through the gate keeper’s lodge and the drive sweeps through fields of arable crops to the house, you can be sure of a secure and calming setting at this former prestigious boarding school.

We are a sport and craft hotel complex like no other. With unrivalled indoor and outdoor facilities we are the ideal place for your next activity holiday.

Glamorgan Cricket can offer a very flexible package on non match days involving a combination of the following – a tour of the world’s 100th Test Match venue, with visits to the changing rooms, players area and Media Centre; a visit to the award-winning CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket a chance to play on BATIO, their wii-based cricket simulation; an opportunity to link into curriculum-based learnin

Campaign Paintball is an amazing place. You’ll find us tucked away near Cobham, in the heart of the Surrey countryside yet only 30 minutes from London. People come here to get outdoors, push themselves, do things they’ve never done before and most of all, have fun.

We offer skiing, snowboard and tubing for all ages and abilities. We provide a great service in a friendly atmosphere delivered by qualified instructors. We have beautiful facilities which include one of the longest UK dry slopes, café and a shop. Our activities are great for skills and hobby development, team building and physical education.

The Ski Centre is a part of a multi sports complex.  On two all weather outdoor slopes, we can offer ski and snowboard lessons plus tobogganing fun.  Many young people would never have the chance to try skiing, and our Trust gives that opportunity to all ages – from as young as 4 years old.

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