Multi-Sport School Tours: One Trip, Several Sports (2027 Guide)

A multi-sport tour takes several teams from one school — for example a football squad, a netball squad and a basketball squad — on the same trip. It is a great way to include more students, share costs like coaches and guides, and build school spirit. This guide answers the questions schools ask us most.

Olimpia Tour plans multi-sport tours for schools and clubs worldwide. Every tour is tailored, so costs are always on request.

Key Takeaways

• •Multi-sport tours include more students and are ideal for co-ed groups.
• •Choose sports that are in season at the same time in your destination.
• •The UK, South Africa and Australia are strong in netball, rugby, cricket, football and hockey.
• •Fixtures work best when teams play at the same or nearby venues on the same day.
• •Each squad needs its own coach and supervisors.

Why choose a multi-sport tour?

• •More students can go — not just one team.
• •Boys' and girls' teams can travel together.
• •Shared costs for coaches, guides and some activities.
• •School spirit — teams support each other at fixtures.
• •One trip to organise instead of several.

Which sports combine well?

• •Football + netball — a classic co-ed combination.
• •Rugby + netball — popular for UK, Australian, New Zealand and South African schools.
• •Cricket + netball or hockey — a summer combination.
• •Basketball + volleyball — indoor sports that can share one venue.
• •Football + basketball — popular for international schools in Asia and the Middle East.

Where are the best multi-sport destinations?

• •England and the UK — strong school sport in almost every code.
• •South Africa — rugby, netball, cricket and hockey, plus a safari.
• •Australia and New Zealand — netball, rugby, cricket, football and hockey.
• •Spain and the Netherlands — football, basketball and hockey.
• •Japan, Singapore and Malaysia — football, basketball and netball.

How do you schedule several teams?

We look for host schools or clubs that can play two or three sports on the same afternoon, or venues close together. Teams then share transport and support each other. On some days, squads split for separate clinics and meet up for shared sightseeing in the evening.

Fixtures, venues and coaches are arranged through local partner suppliers, subject to confirmation.

What does a typical 10-day multi-sport tour look like?

1. Day 1 — Arrive, welcome dinner.

2. Day 2 — Coaching clinics for each sport.

3. Day 3 — Multi-sport fixture day at one host school.

4. Day 4 — Shared sightseeing day.

5. Day 5 — Second fixture day.

6. Day 6 — Travel to a second city.

7. Day 7 — Cultural or adventure day.

8. Day 8 — Third fixture day.

9. Day 9 — Watch elite sport and farewell dinner.

10. Day 10 — Depart.

How is safety managed?

We prepare a written risk assessment for every tour, following ISO 31030 travel-risk principles. It covers vetted accommodation, agreed supervision ratios, medical access, emergency procedures and a 24/7 support contact. Venues, transport and accommodation are arranged through local partner suppliers, subject to confirmation. Read our duty of care guide and our 12–18 month planning timeline.

Ready to plan your tour?

See our school sports tours page and our netball tours and football tours pages. When you're ready, get a quote, message us on WhatsApp or contact us. Every tour is tailored, so costs are on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a multi-sport school tour?

A trip where several teams from one school, for example football, netball and basketball, travel together and play fixtures in each sport.

Which sports work best together on tour?

Sports that share a season in the destination, such as rugby and netball, football and netball, or cricket and hockey.

Where should we go for a multi-sport tour?

The UK, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand are strong in many sports. Spain, the Netherlands and Asia suit football, basketball and hockey.

How many students can go?

Multi-sport tours often include 30–80 students across several squads, with coaches and supervisors for each team.

Is a multi-sport tour cheaper per student?

Some costs, such as coaches and guides, are shared, which can help. Every tour is tailored, with costs on request.

Can boys' and girls' teams travel together?

Yes. Multi-sport tours are ideal for co-ed groups, with male and female staff and a clear rooming policy.