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DfE Updates Advice on UK School Sports Tours

In case you missed it, we are beyond excited to say that the Department for Education (DfE) has now confirmed that schools can start planning school sports tours within the UK this summer!

Posted on: March 31, 2021

FA and YST Team Up to Fight for Footballing Equality

The FA and Youth Sport Trust have teamed up to ensure girls have equal access to football at school by 2024, with the Girls’ Football School Partnerships initiative.

Posted on: November 19, 2020

Where Will You Tour Next October Half Term?

Missed out on an October half term tour? Well, the good news is that you can start planning for next year’s tour thanks to our Book with Confidence Covid Guarantee.

Posted on: November 02, 2020

Win a FREE School Sports Tour!

We're offering you the chance to win a FREE school sports tour, up to the value of £10,000!

Posted on: October 01, 2020

Get 10% Off When You Book By 31st October!

We know that you’ve had a difficult few months and so, to help you get your next sports tour off the ground, we’re offering you a 10% discount!

Posted on: September 03, 2020

Why Stay in the UK for Your Next School Sports Tour?

We've added some great new school sports tours within the UK. And there are loads of great reasons to stay in the UK for your next school sports tour!

Posted on: September 14, 2020

Covid-19 - Latest Information

We understand that if you are due to travel on a school sports tour in the coming weeks and months, you may have some questions with regards to Covid-19 (coronavirus).

Posted on: August 17, 2020

Spotlight on...Cricket in India!

If you’re looking for an unforgettable school cricket tour, it’s pretty hard to beat India. The sport is part of the culture here and your students will love the experience of exploring this fascinating country through a shared passion for the sport.

Posted on: April 28, 2020

How to Keep Your Students Active During 'Lockdown'

There are loads of resources available online that can help students to stay active while we're all on 'lockdown'.

Posted on: January 12, 2021

Looking Ahead to Easter 2021 School Sports Tours

When you’re ready to start thinking about your next school sports tour, here are some of our top recommendations for Easter 2021.

Posted on: April 08, 2020

Spotlight on...Hockey in the Netherlands!

The Netherlands is one of the most popular destinations for school hockey tours. But what makes this the perfect choice for your next tour?

Posted on: March 20, 2020

Sport Relief Fundraising Ideas

Here are just a few ideas to help you and your students raise lots of money for Sport Relief!

Posted on: March 03, 2020

Spotlight on...Football in Spain!

Spain is hard to beat for a school football tour - and here's why!

Posted on: February 18, 2020

Case Study: Jamie Barrow’s Athlete Mentor Visit at the ISSC

As one of YST’s Athlete Mentors, Jamie delivered inspiring presentations and even joined some of our racers on the slopes at Halsbury Ski's annual school ski racing event, the Independent Schools Ski Championships.

Posted on: February 11, 2020

The History of Women’s Football

Here’s a brief history of women’s football from the 1800s to 2020!

Posted on: January 30, 2020

Spotlight on...Rugby in France

Short journey times make France an ideal destination for almost any school sports tour, but if you’re travelling for rugby, then you’re in for a real treat!

Posted on: January 21, 2020

Where Should We Go On Our Next Sports Tour?

Here are our top picks for school sports tours in 2020/21!

Posted on: January 02, 2020

Youth Sport Trust - Upcoming Events

Here's a quick round up of some of this year's Youth Sport Trust events that you may be interested in.

Posted on: October 11, 2019

Upcoming Sporting Events to Inspire Your Next Tour

Need inspiration for your next school sports tour? Look no further than 2020’s major sporting events!

Posted on: October 10, 2019

School Sport and Activity Action Plan

Could '60 minutes a day' become as well known as '5 a day'?

Posted on: October 11, 2019

6 Sporting Pioneers and Their Incredible Stories

Here are 6 incredible sportspeople and the inspiring stories of how they changed the world of sport for the better.

Posted on: October 07, 2019

Women's World Cup Kicks Off!

The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off later this week when hosts France take on South Korea at the Parc des Princes in Paris!

Posted on: June 03, 2019

Looking Ahead to the Champions League

We're about to witness the first all-English Champions League final since 2008!

Posted on: May 15, 2019

Why Choose Madrid for Your School Football Tour?

Kate, our Head of Sports Tours, has just returned from Madrid, where she visited two of our pro-training football destinations, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Posted on: May 01, 2019

Kate's Visit to Borussia Dortmund

Our Head of Sports Tours Kate recently returned from Germany, where she visited Borussia Dortmund.

Posted on: May 02, 2019

Anthony's Visit to Barcelona

Anthony, one of our Tour Advisers, has just returned from his trip to Barcelona and the Costa Brava.

Posted on: May 07, 2019

Why Should I Consider A School Watersports Tour?

You may have seen that we recently started offering school watersports tours. But why should you consider one for your students?

Posted on: July 13, 2019

Where Are You Touring This Easter

Easter is one of our busiest times of year, but where are you going?

Posted on: March 27, 2019

How Can I Encourage Girls to Enjoy PE and Sport?

Something is stopping the nation’s girls from embracing sport and all its incredible benefits. So, what are we going to do about it?

Posted on: March 06, 2019

Where Are You Touring This February Half Term?

February half term is a busy time for school sports tours. Here we take a look at the most popular destinations this half term.

Posted on: February 14, 2019

Top Activities in Sri Lanka

Here are some of the top experiences in Sri Lanka for school sports tours.

Posted on: February 28, 2019

Six Nations - Wales v Scotland

This weekend sees the penultimate round of this year’s Six Nations. On Saturday, Wales and Scotland will battle it out with Wales hoping to march onwards towards the Grand Slam.

Posted on: March 07, 2019

Six Nations - Italy v France

So, we’ve almost come to the end of another thrilling Six Nations – but we still have ‘Super Saturday to look forward to!

Posted on: March 14, 2019

Six Nations - France v Scotland

Round 3 of the Six Nations - we look forward to France v Scotland

Posted on: February 19, 2019

Six Nations - Ireland v Scotland

It's the second week of the Six Nations, so we're looking ahead to Ireland v Scotland.

Posted on: February 07, 2019

Six Nations - England v Ireland

This weekend finally sees the start of the Six Nations, with England taking on Ireland on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Posted on: January 31, 2019

Why Choose Sri Lanka for Your Next School Sports Tour?

Here are some great reasons to choose Sri Lanka for your next school sports tour.

Posted on: January 17, 2019

Discovering Durban!

Kate, one of our experienced Sports Tour Advisers, was lucky enough to visit Durban in South Africa last month. Here she tells us about her trip.

Posted on: January 24, 2019

Invicta Grammar School's Tour to Sri Lanka

Find out what happened when Invicta Grammar School visited Sri Lanka.

Posted on: November 29, 2018

It's Time for the Hockey World Cup!

The Men's Hockey World Cup takes place in India from 28th November to 16th December. Find out more here.

Posted on: November 27, 2018

Women's World Twenty20

Your guide to the ICC Women's World Twenty20.

Posted on: November 03, 2018

Upcoming Sporting Events to Inspire Your Next School Sports Tour

Find inspiration for your next school sports tour in upcoming major sporting events.

Posted on: October 11, 2018

Another Year Comes to an End...

And what a fantastic year it's been!

Posted on: July 16, 2018

National School Sport Week 2018

Next week marks the 10th National School Sport Week.

Posted on: June 21, 2018

Spotlight on...India!

India makes for a completely mesmerising and unforgettable destination for a school sports tour, especially for school cricket and hockey groups.

Posted on: July 03, 2018

A Look Ahead to the World Cup

Join us as we take a look ahead to World Cup 2018 in Russia.

Posted on: June 07, 2018

Spotlight on...the Italian Lakes!

Here's why the Italian Lakes could be perfect for your next school football or rugby tour!

Posted on: June 04, 2018

How Competitive Should School Sports Days Be?

Around this time every year, a debate over how competitive school sports days should be tends to erupt.

Posted on: June 21, 2018

Outwood Academy City's School Football Tour to FC Barcelona

Find out what happened when Outwood Academy City visited FC Barcelona on one of our pro-training football tours.

Posted on: May 22, 2018

Spotlight on...Sri Lanka!

Here's why Sri Lanka makes a great choice of destination for a school sports tour.

Posted on: May 01, 2018

Marches School's Rugby and Football Tour to Canada

In May 2017, the Marches School headed to Canada on the sports tour of a lifetime. Here Group Leader Gareth Jones tells us more.

Posted on: April 05, 2018

Brighton College's Pre Season Tour to Swansea

In August 2017, Brighton College's rugby players visited Swansea University on a pre season training camp. Find out what they got up to here.

Posted on: April 05, 2018

Spotlight on...Barbados!

Who wouldn’t want to visit the beautiful Caribbean country of Barbados? This small island is famous for its turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and love of sport!

Posted on: April 02, 2018

Your Top Tours This Easter

Easter is one of our busiest times for school sports tours – after all, the weather is ideal for playing sport! So, what are the most popular tours this Easter?

Posted on: March 22, 2018

Our Visit to Malta

Posted on: March 20, 2018

How PE Can Help Students to Achieve in All Their Exams

Exam season is upon us and school is buzzing with nerves and tension as pupils prepare to take those all-important exams. And it’s now that PE is more important than ever!

Posted on: April 19, 2018

Spotlight on...Canada!

A school sports tour to Canada is an exciting prospect for any group, particularly those travelling for rugby or football.

Posted on: March 06, 2018

Spotlight on...South Africa

Looking for a school sports tour that combines incredible sporting opportunities with once-in-a-lifetime experiences?

Posted on: February 06, 2018

Helping Your Students to Live Well

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be writing about the kinds of small changes you can encourage your students to make that will help them to live well.

Posted on: January 12, 2018

Indoor Exercises for Your Students to Try!

As part of our ‘Live Well’ series, we take a look at some indoor exercises that students can try, when they can’t (or won’t!) get outside.

Posted on: January 31, 2018

Healthy Snack Alternatives

As part of our ‘Live Well’ series, we take a look at how your students can improve their diets, simply by swapping their snacks!

Posted on: January 24, 2018

Fun Ways for Your Students to Get Fit!

As part of our 'Live Well' series, we've put together some suggestions of fun ways for your students to get fit.

Posted on: January 17, 2018

Spotlight on...the Netherlands!

Want to arrange a school sports tour abroad, but don’t want to spend half of it stuck on a coach? Then why not choose the Netherlands?

Posted on: January 11, 2018

Cox Green School's Real Madrid Trip Diary

Cox Green School recently visited Real Madrid on their school football tour. Find out how they got on in this, their trip diary.

Posted on: January 03, 2018

2018/19 Events to Inspire Your Next School Sports Tour

2018/19 is set to be an exciting time in the world of sport, so why not seize the opportunity to harness your students’ enthusiasm.

Posted on: January 09, 2018

Quiz - 2017 in Sport!

Test your knowledge of the year in sport with our end of year quiz!

Posted on: December 11, 2017

Spotlight on...Paris!

Struggling to decide where to go on your next school sports tour? Why not try Paris?

Posted on: December 04, 2017

Spotlight on...Barcelona!

Lacking inspiration for your next school sports tour? Why not try Barcelona?

Posted on: November 01, 2017

Spotlight on...Malta!

Wondering where to go on your next school sports tour? Why not try spectacular Malta?

Posted on: October 02, 2017

Get More Students to Join Your Sports Team This Year!

Find out how to get more students to join your school sports team this year!

Posted on: August 29, 2017

National School Sport Week

It’s that time of year again when schools across the UK celebrate all that’s good about PE and school sport.

Posted on: June 23, 2017

A Pro-Training Football Tour with a Difference!

Looking for a pro-training tour with coaching sessions tailored to meet your team's specific requirements? Our Belgium tour could be just what you're after!

Posted on: May 19, 2017

Know When You Want to Go On Your Next Rugby Tour, But Not Where?

If you know when you can go on your next school rugby tour, but aren't sure which is the best destination for that time of year, we're here to help!

Posted on: May 17, 2017

Encouraging Girls to Play More Sport

With women and girls still less likely to be take part in sport than their male counterparts, it’s now more important than ever to encourage them to get involved from an early age.

Posted on: March 22, 2017

Youth Sport Conference 2017

Will we see you at this year's Youth Sport Trust Conference in Coventry?

Posted on: February 24, 2017

Halsbury's Guide to the Six Nations

The Six Nations starts this weekend - our guide explains all, including the new bonus points system.

Posted on: February 03, 2017

Brighton College's Preseason Rugby Tour to France

Brighton College recently enjoyed a preseason training camp in the South of France. Find out how they got on.

Posted on: September 05, 2016

Hockey at the Olympics

As the hockey action heats up, we take a look at Team GB's prospects at the 2016 Olympics.

Posted on: August 08, 2016

Manchester Grammar School's Rugby Tour to Sri Lanka

Find out how Manchester Grammar School got on when they took a school rugby tour to Sri Lanka.

Posted on: August 05, 2016

Football in the Olympics

As the Olympic football action gets underway, we answer a few key questions.

Posted on: August 03, 2016

Rugby Sevens Makes Debut at Olympics

Rugby union will make it first appearance at the Olympics in over 90 years this summer as the sevens form of the sport takes centre stage in Rio.

Posted on: July 25, 2016

Will Brexit Affect My School Sports Tour?

In the wake of the results of the EU referendum, we reassure group leaders with regards to the effects on school sports tours.

Posted on: July 04, 2016

What to Look For in a School Preseason Tour

So, you’ve decided to take your team on a school preseason sports tour, to get them ready for the season ahead. But how do you choose your destination?

Posted on: July 04, 2016

The Ultimate School Rugby Tour

Looking for a school rugby tour designed to inspire your team? Check out our new Pro-Ex rugby tours.

Posted on: June 29, 2016

How Have the Olympics Changed?

The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. 120 years later, what’s changed?

Posted on: July 05, 2016

5 Reasons to Choose Malaysia for Your Next School Sports Tour

Malaysia makes for a truly unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime tour. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should go there for your next school sports tour.

Posted on: June 22, 2016