International Netball Tours for Schools, Academies & Clubs: The Complete Q&A Guide (2027)

Netball is played by millions of girls and women around the world, and more schools, academies and clubs than ever are taking their teams overseas. An international netball tour tests players against new opposition, exposes them to different coaching ideas and builds the kind of team spirit that lasts long after the final whistle. This guide answers the questions coaches, teachers and parents ask us most.

Olimpia Tour designs and manages international netball tours for school, academy and club teams of every age and level. Every tour is tailored, so costs are always on request.

Key Takeaways

• •The heart of a great netball tour is well-matched opposition — age- and level-appropriate school and club teams.
• •Most tours combine 3–5 fixtures with coaching clinics and, when possible, watching elite netball live.
• •A touring squad is usually 10–14 players plus coaches, a manager and a first-aider.
• •Wellbeing planning, including female staff where required, is built in from day one.
• •Plan 12–18 months ahead for school tours.

Why go on an international netball tour?

Players face styles of play they rarely see at home, learn to adapt quickly and grow in confidence on and off the court. Coaches pick up new drills and ideas. And the squad comes home closer than ever — which shows in the next season's results.

What does an international netball tour include?

• •Fixtures against age-matched school and club teams.
• •Coaching clinics with experienced, accredited coaches.
• •Watching elite netball live when the fixture calendar allows.
• •Team experiences — cultural visits, team-building and fun days.
• •Full logistics — flights, hotels, transfers, meals, insurance guidance and a 24/7 coordinator.

How many players should we take?

Most teams tour with 10–14 players so everyone gets court time across several fixtures and injuries or fatigue can be covered. Larger schools sometimes take two teams (for example, an open and a junior side) on the same tour.

What does a typical 8-day netball tour look like?

1. Day 1 — Arrive, light session, team dinner.

2. Day 2 — Coaching clinic and a cultural visit.

3. Day 3 — First fixture and recovery.

4. Day 4 — Rest and team experience day.

5. Days 5–6 — Two more fixtures and a second clinic.

6. Day 7 — Watch elite netball (when available) and a farewell dinner.

7. Day 8 — Depart.

Can mixed or boys' netball teams tour?

Yes. Mixed and men's netball are growing, and we can source suitable opposition on request.

How is wellbeing managed on a netball tour?

Netball tours are often girls' tours, so we plan wellbeing from the start: vetted accommodation, agreed supervision ratios and room allocation, female staff where the school requires it, medical access and a 24/7 coordinator. Our duty of care guide explains our ISO 31030-aligned approach, and our planning timeline shows when each step happens.

Ready to plan?

Read our netball tours guide, explore school sports tours, start building your tour, message us on WhatsApp or contact us — costs on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an international netball tour?

A trip overseas for a school, academy or club netball team that combines fixtures against local teams, coaching clinics, watching elite netball when possible and cultural experiences.

What are the benefits of a netball tour?

Players adapt to new styles of play, grow in confidence and independence, coaches gain new ideas and the squad builds a stronger team culture.

How many players go on a netball tour?

Usually 10–14 players plus coaches, a team manager and a first-aider. Some schools take two teams on the same tour.

How many matches are played on a netball tour?

Most 7–10 day tours include 3–5 fixtures, balanced with coaching clinics and rest days.

How is safety managed on a girls' netball tour?

Through an ISO 31030-aligned risk plan, vetted accommodation, agreed supervision, female staff where required, medical access and a 24/7 on-ground coordinator.

How much does an international netball tour cost?

It depends on group size, length and inclusions. Every Olimpia Tour netball tour is tailored, with costs on request.