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

Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Winning Tours is one of the leading worldwide sports tour operators in the UK. Our friendly and knowledgeable team specialise in tailor-making netball, hockey, football, cricket, rugby, rowing, tennis, swimming, dance and theatre, lawn bowls, educational, scouts and UK Inbound tours for schools.

Travelbound offers educational school tripsuniversity tours and 

Travel Places offers School Sports and Educational Tours on a different level.

Our friendly and knowledgeable team specialise in tailor-making tours for schools, clubs and associations to suit all levels and abilities from prep schools through to university sides at sporting events worldwide.

SOEC is a Scottish charity working to provide high quality learning opportunities for children, young people and the community at large all at affordable prices. We provide exciting and intelligent experiential and outdoor learning for thousands of children and young people each year at our 3 Centres across Scotland.

Study Experiences offers a wide range of great value educational tours, which include curriculum-led multimedia seminars and interactive workshops, all supported by Study Experiences’ education guides.

St Pauls Community Sports Academy is set in the heart of Bristol City. Offering members a variety of sports and activities St Pauls includes a gym, two group exercise studios, a sports hall, a multi purpose room and two outdoor pitches and an Astroturf pitch.

We are one of the premier minigolf venues in England and proud to be so. The course, which is situated on the bank of the river Avon, maintains a good test of skill and judgement for players of all levels. Open since 2001, we have enjoyed entertaining visitors from all over the world.

Set in the heart of Southall, the sports center offers a mixed gym, a females only gym, a group exercise studio, sports hall, group cycling studio, saunas and meeting room.

Scout Activity Centres are the perfect location for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you’re a Scout or Guide Leader, primary or secondary school teacher, or a company director planning your next team building event, our 100 years’ experience make us the ideal choice.

Oxfordshire's premier climbing wall

Modern open climbing facility with kids' clubs and courses from age 7 upwards. Features include bouldering room, bottom rope wall and Walltopia lead tower.

Truly bespoke educational travel.

Every school trip we operate is designed to match your curriculum and meet your learning objectives – once we have taken the time to understand your requirements we will work together to build a trip that best suits your group's objectives and budget.

Up to 18 holes of quirky Disc Golf fun on a course designed to be enjoyed by players of all ability levels, with minimum interference between holes. The course is set in 6 hectares of beautiful countryside.

Multi-activity/sports day camp during all school holidays; for ages 3-13; North London; registered under The Children Act and Ofsted inspected.

Close supervision specialists in swimming, squash, tennis; with qualified teachers/lifeguards and instructors; directors have been operating camps for over 30 years, with a safety record second to none.

A nine-hole golf course at Perivale Park, set in the vast, luxurious surroundings of Middlesex.

PGL is a long established provider of outdoor education for schools, with a reputation for providing safe, tailor-made courses with meaningful outcomes and high standards of tuition and accommodation.

Perivale Park Track in Middlesex provides both indoor and outdoor facilities.

Outside you will find an 8 lane floodlit track completed with dedicated throws zone and a 300 seater stand. There is also an outdoor gym providing athletes with a variety of equipment including chin up bars, lifting logs and step up platforms.

An outdoor Karting track that is great for both beginners and seasoned karters. Specialised Cadet karts for kids aged 8 years and older. All safety equipment provided. 

A safety briefing will tell them all they need to know to enjoy themselves on the track, plus the team will guide kids around the track for a couple of initiation laps to allow them to get used to handling the karts.

A purpose built trampoline centre welcoming all ages and abilities. Reach for the sky as you bounce on our Olympic sized trampolines. Our expert instructors will teach you how to perform awesome skills and tricks in a safe environment.

Madrenaline is ideal for adrenaline junkies aged 10 and over, who would like to try something a bit different.

Edwin Doran Sports Tours are the market leaders in sports travel with over 40 years experience operating quality sports tours throughout the world. Renowned for our experience, expertise and extra touches, it is no surprise that we have taken more teams on tour than any other sports tour operator; +11, 000 at the last count.

Gullivers Sports Travel's Sports Tours and Festivals department is a leading specialist in the provider of playing tours for school children from primary and prep school age up to leavers and beyond.  

Equity are specialists who will work with you to deliver fantastic learning experiences for young people that inspire them in the classroom and everyday life. We have been providing groups with inspiring school trips for over 80 years, which is why we are the best at what we do.

Regional Travel Advisors

Offers a 12 hole crazy putting course suitable for all the family, plus floodlit driving range, short game practice area and golfing kids' parties held in the Caddyshack with a wet weather option. Fore!

Specially-designed Junior Circuit that enables aspiring racers to learn the craft in a safe, yet challenging, environment.

Kart racing is the best and safest way for young people to learn the disciplines of motor sport. In fact, you will find that most successful racing drivers today began their careers in this exciting field.

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