Jersey
Just a short hop from the UK, Jersey gives touring teams the perfect blend of competitive fixtures, quality facilities, and that holiday feel without the long travel day.
At Smile Group Travel we have strong links with all the relevant schools, clubs, and organisations across Jersey. Our local contacts help us organise the best possible experiences for any sport and any period of time, whether you are looking for a bespoke tour or participating in one of the island's many established sporting events and festivals!
Sporting Cultures & Facilities:
Sport plays a crucial part of Jersey and touring teams are most welcome to this friendly island.
Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, and Cricket are among the most popular touring disciplines in Jersey, with enthusiastic local clubs and schools ready to host competitive, well-matched fixtures.
The island has exceptionally well-maintained playing surfaces and excellent multi-sport infrastructure making it ideal for tournament days, intensive training blocks, or competitive fixtures.
Off-Pitch Activities:
Off the pitch, Jersey offers plenty to keep groups entertained on their stay. St Helier is the island’s vibrant hub, where students and athletes can explore bustling shops, cafés, the marina, and the lively waterfront as well as hoping in the sea for a swim!
Coastal walks along cliffs and sweeping beaches give groups the perfect chance to decompress from sports. Meanwhile, the world-famous Jersey War Tunnels and local heritage sites offer engaging, educational stops that work brilliantly for mixed-age groups.
Accomodation and Logistics:
Accommodation options for sports groups in Jersey are highly practical and well-geared for teams featuring; reliable catering, group-friendly layouts, and communal spaces perfect for team meetings, tactical video reviews, and evening social time to improve the team's bonding.
At Smile Group Travel we can assure that we will make your trip straightfoward with short flights, easy transfers in Jersey and having the convenience of having everthing on your doorstep!
What our customers say about us
"Many thanks to Smile for giving the boys their first opportunity at recognising what is involved in a rugby tour!"
"The boys had two great fixtures against tough opposition. They were hosted in true Irish style! The hotel was perfect for what the boys needed, we were very well looked after. Many thanks to Smile for giving the boys their first opportunity at recognising what is involved in a rugby tour!"
"I look forward to using Smile on future tours"
"I can’t speak highly enough of Graeme and the Smile team. Their knowledge of Barbados is second to none and ground handler John was fantastic during our tour. I look forward to using Smile on future tours. Many thanks."
"I was very impressed with Smile and would recommend to other schools."
"All the representatives from Smile and their team in Cape Town, were excellent. They were very professional, helpful, supportive and all-round good people. They ensured that the tour was fully inclusive and immersive in South Africa culture, including daily information on the areas we visited and the history. Thank you for making it an excellent tour for our students."