Judi's Top Destinations for School Sports Tours in 2022/23
Not sure where to go on your next school sports tour? Here are Judi's top tips for 2022/23!
Posted on: January 06, 2022
Sporting Events to Inspire Your Students in 2022
2022 looks like it’s going to be packed full of incredible sport. Here’s your guide to the sporting events that look set to inspire your students in 2022.
Posted on: December 06, 2021
Radnor House's School Football Tour to St. George's Park
Radnor House’s footballers have just returned from their school football tour to St. George’s Park, the training facility used by England’s national football teams to prepare for internationals.
Posted on: November 12, 2021
Brighton College - Our 2021 School Sports Tour Was Oversubscribed!
When the pandemic hit, Brighton College had to postpone their school rugby tour to the South of France. However, we were still able to provide them with a school rugby tour this year and students were so keen to join that was oversubscribed!
Posted on: November 09, 2021
Need Inspiration for Your Autumn 2022 School Sports Tour?
Thinking about arranging a school sports tour for autumn 2022? Book your autumn 2022 school sports tour by 31st January and you could save up to £15pp on European tours or up to £30pp on long-haul tours!
Posted on: October 28, 2021
Looking for a School Sports to Develop Tactics and Strategies?
Do your students need to develop tactics and strategies to overcome opponents? A school sports tour offers an exciting opportunity for them to do this.
Posted on: September 08, 2021
Halsbury Named Best School Tour Operator
We’ve been named Best School Tour Operator at the School Travel Awards!
Posted on: June 08, 2021
Looking for a School Sports Tour that Even the 'Non-Sporty' Kids Will Be Inspired By?
Rather than arranging a ‘traditional’ school sports tour this year, why not arrange an experience that will give the ‘non-sporty’ kids a chance to change their own perception of themselves?
Posted on: June 15, 2021
Euro 2020 - Train at the Same Facility as England!
Euro 2020 finally starts on Friday, but did you know your young footballers can train at the same facility used by the England squad?
Posted on: June 07, 2021
Top Tips for Getting Your 2022 School Sports Tour Approved
Not sure how to get your 2022 school sports tour approved right now? Here are our top tips.
Posted on: May 04, 2021
5 Reasons to Start Planning Your 2022 School Sports Tour Now
Looking forward to taking your students away on school sports tours again, but not sure when will be the right time to start the process? Here are 5 reasons why you should start planning your 2022 school sports tour now.
Posted on: April 20, 2021
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
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
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
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
Euro 2016 Kicks Off!
After much anticipation (especially here at Halsbury HQ), Euro 2016 finally kicks off tonight in Paris as the hosts take on Romania.
Posted on: June 10, 2016
Introducing Halsbury Sport!
We're very pleased to introduce the latest addition to the Halsbury family - Halsbury Sport!
Posted on: June 06, 2016
2015 Photo Competition Winners Announced
We are very pleased to announce the winners of our 2015 Photo Competition!
Posted on: January 26, 2016
New and Improved Sports Tours for 2012 and Beyond
Tours 4 Sport was established in 2005 by sports-mad graduates Daniel Smith and Sam Jennings after a chance meeting on a year abroad in France...
Posted on: February 27, 2012