Netball Tours: The Complete 2027 Guide for Schools, Academies & Clubs

Netball is one of the fastest-growing women's sports in the world, and a netball tour is the highlight of many players' school or club careers. Touring lets players compete against new opposition, learn from experienced coaches, watch elite netball live and grow in confidence — on and off the court. This guide answers the questions schools, clubs and parents ask us most about netball tours.

Olimpia Tour designs and manages 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 strongest netball nations — England, New Zealand, Australia, Jamaica and South Africa — all make excellent tour destinations.
• •Most netball tours include 3–5 fixtures, coaching clinics and, when possible, a live elite match.
• •A touring squad is usually 10–14 players plus staff.
• •Wellbeing planning, including female staff where required, is built in from day one.
• •Plan 12–18 months ahead for school tours.

Where are the best netball tour destinations?

• •England — a strong school and club netball scene, the Netball Super League and fantastic sightseeing.
• •New Zealand — home of the Silver Ferns and a netball-mad culture.
• •Australia — the world's most successful netball nation and Suncorp Super Netball.
• •South Africa — competitive schools netball plus safari experiences.
• •Sri Lanka and Singapore — growing netball nations with warm hospitality.

What does a netball tour include?

• •Fixtures against age-matched school and club teams.
• •Coaching clinics with experienced, accredited coaches.
• •Watching elite netball when the league or international calendar allows.
• •Cultural experiences and team-building.
• •Full logistics — flights, hotels, transport, meals, insurance guidance and a 24/7 coordinator.

When is the best time for a netball tour?

It depends on the destination's season. England's netball runs through the school year with the Super League in winter and spring; New Zealand and Australia's elite leagues run through their autumn and winter. We match your dates to the best fixtures available.

What does a typical 9-day netball tour look like?

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

2. Day 2 — Coaching clinic and sightseeing.

3. Day 3 — First fixture.

4. Day 4 — Cultural day.

5. Day 5 — Second fixture and second clinic.

6. Day 6 — Travel to a second city.

7. Day 7 — Third fixture.

8. Day 8 — Watch elite netball and farewell dinner.

9. Day 9 — Depart.

How is wellbeing managed on a netball tour?

We plan wellbeing from the start: vetted accommodation, supervision ratios, room allocation, female staff where required, medical access and 24/7 support.

How is safety managed?

Every Olimpia Tour follows an ISO 31030-aligned travel risk plan: vetted accommodation, agreed supervision ratios, medical access, emergency procedures and a 24/7 on-ground coordinator. Read our duty of care guide and our 12–18 month planning timeline.

Ready to plan your tour?

Read our netball tours guide for schools and clubs, netball tours to England and Europe and international netball tours. Then start building your tour, message us on WhatsApp or contact us — every tour is tailored, with costs on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a netball tour?

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

Where are the best places for a netball tour?

England, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa are the most popular, with Sri Lanka and Singapore growing destinations.

How many players go on a netball tour?

Usually 10–14 players plus coaches, a team manager and a first-aider.

How many matches are played on a netball tour?

Most tours include 3–5 fixtures, balanced with coaching clinics, rest and culture.

How is safety managed on a girls' netball tour?

Through an ISO 31030-aligned risk plan, vetted accommodation, supervision, female staff where required, medical access and 24/7 support.

How much does a netball tour cost?

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