Manchester Rugby and Netball Tour- 3 Nights
Designed to suit a wide range of sports and ability levels, this tour to Manchester blends high-quality competition with adventure, allowing teams to train, compete and explore one of the UK’s iconic sporting cities. With tailored fixtures against top local clubs and unique experiences, Manchester provides the perfect setting for a memorable tour!
Full Itinerary (Example):
DAY 1:
- Transfer to Manchester.
- Arrive in Manchester, where you will be greeted by an expert Smile Representative.
- Self-led training session at a local sports facility.
- Transfer to YHA Manchester (or similar) and check into the hostel.
- Dinner and overnight stay at YHA Manchester.
DAY 2:
- Breakfast at the hostel.
- Enjoy the morning at leisure and explore Manchester city centre and/or the surrounding area.
- Picnic lunch provided by YHA.
- Match Day 1 (rugby and netball) vs local school.
- Dinner and overnight stay at YHA Manchester.
DAY 3:
- Breakfast at the hostel.
- Morning at leisure.
- Picnic lunch provided by YHA.
- Shopping and sightseeing time in the city, with the option to watch a local sporting fixture (subject to dates).
- Dinner and overnight stay at YHA Manchester.
DAY 4:
- Breakfast at the hostel.
- Match Day 2 (rugby and netball) vs local school.
- Check out of the hostel.
- Spend the day at leisure before transferring back to your point of origin under your own arrangements.
Package Includes
- 3-night accommodation on a full-board basis at YHA Manchester (or similar).
- 3 breakfasts at the hostel, 3 lunches (packed or match lunches) and 3 dinners at the hostel or local restaurants.
- Time for shopping, sightseeing and the option to watch a local sporting fixture (subject to dates).
- 2 rugby fixtures per squad, with a referee.
- 2 netball fixtures per squad, with an umpire.
- 1 self-led training session at a local sports facility.
- Services of a local Smile representative in Manchester.
A minimum of 3 nights on a full-board basis (additional nights are available on request).
Ratio of 8 students to 1 staff member FOC (minimum of 32 students).
Transport: Self-drive – groups are responsible for their own transport to and from matches, training sessions and excursions.
The tour can be adapted for a wide range of sports, with fixtures and activities tailored to suit each group.
What our customers say about us
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