Manchester Netball Tour - 2 Nights
Experience an exciting 2-night tour in Manchester. This tour features a self-led training session, two friendly fixtures against well-matched local opposition and opportunities to explore.
Off the court, players will discover Manchester on a tour and watch a game at the Thunderdome, Belle Vue Sports Village, Manchester (subject to dates), home of the AO Thunder netball team, to experience the city’s professional netball culture.
Players at Thunderdome, home of the AO Thunder
Full Itinerary (Example):
DAY 1:
- Arrive in Manchester, where you will be greeted by an expert Smile representative.
- Transfer to your accommodation and check in.
- Head to your first self-led training session at a local sports facility.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Have dinner and enjoy a well-earned rest ahead of the days to come.
DAY 2:
- Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation.
- Transfer to your first fixture against well-matched local opposition (MATCH DAY 1).
- Refuel with a picnic lunch after your fixture.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening.
DAY 3:
- Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before checking out.
- Transfer to your final fixture against well-matched local opposition (MATCH DAY 2).
- Refuel with a picnic lunch after your fixture.
- Spend the day on a guided sightseeing tour of Manchester, with time to watch a game at the Thunderdome, home of AO Thunder (subject to dates).
- Spend the day at leisure before transferring back to your point of origin under your own arrangements.
Package Includes
- 2 nights' accommodation at YHA Manchester or similar on a full-board basis.
- X2 fixtures with well-matched oppositions with X1 self-led training session.
- Picnic lunch after every fixture.
- Watch a game at the Thunderdome, home of AO Thunder (subject to dates).
- Services of a local Smile representative in Manchester.
A minimum of 2 nights' on a full-board basis (additional nights are available on request).
A minimum of 20 players in multi-bedded rooms (3 staff FOC in twin room).
Transport: Self-drive – groups are responsible for their own transport to and from matches, training sessions and excursions.
Manchester is also an excellent destination for multi-sports tours, with opportunities to include rugby, football and other sporting activities.
What our customers say about us
"Many memorable experiences."
“Smile has built some long-standing relationships on the island which facilitated many memorable experiences. Whether it was a medical matter or the opportunity to engage with some of the cricket legends, Smile’s hosts and organisers demonstrated a standard of excellence. We are looking forward to Smile-ing again!”
"A thoroughly enjoyable experience!!"
"Amazing experience for both staff and pupils. The standard of netball was spot on and challenged our girls at the right level. Organisation of the days was great, we got to experience the true culture of our destinations and were looked after very well. A thoroughly enjoyable experience!! Thank you!"
"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation"
"We had a fantastic season, winning the under-18 national T20 as well as getting to finals day for the under-15s.
"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation. We put a lot of planning into our tours to ensure our pupils not only get a fantastic experience but also get the top sporting preparation and challenge we want for, from our tours. Everything we try to do is to as high quality as possible for our pupils and Smile certainly help us to make that happen."