Women's & Girls' Sports Tours: Netball, Hockey, Rugby, Volleyball, Basketball & Cricket (2027 Guide)

Women's sport is growing faster than ever. Crowds, TV audiences and the number of girls playing are all rising, and more schools, clubs and academies now want to take their girls' and women's teams overseas. An international tour gives players better competition, new coaching ideas and memories that last a lifetime.

Olimpia Tour plans women's and girls' sports tours worldwide — across Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Fixtures, training sessions and venues are arranged through local partner suppliers, subject to confirmation. Every tour is tailored, so costs are always on request.

Key Takeaways

• •Women's and girls' tours work for every sport — netball, hockey, rugby, volleyball, basketball, cricket and football.
• •The best tours match you with female teams of a similar level, so every game is competitive.
• •Europe and Asia offer the widest choice of girls' and women's opposition.
• •Safety planning includes female staff or chaperones where requested, and secure accommodation.
• •Most tours last 7–14 days, with 3–5 fixtures plus training and culture.

Why take a girls' or women's team on tour?

• •Better competition. Playing new teams with different styles makes players think and adapt.
• •Confidence and leadership. Travelling and competing abroad builds independence and teamwork.
• •Role models. Watching professional women's sport live shows players what is possible.
• •Team bonding. Nothing brings a squad together like a tour.
• •Retention. Exciting goals like a tour help keep girls playing sport through their teenage years.

Which sports can we tour with?

Netball

Netball is strongest in Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa and the Caribbean. England and South Africa are popular choices for schools and clubs who want strong, different opposition. See our netball tours page.

Hockey

The Netherlands, Belgium, England, Spain and Argentina have some of the best women's hockey in the world. The Netherlands is a favourite for its club culture and many quality pitches. See our hockey tours page.

Rugby and rugby sevens

Women's rugby is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. England, France, Ireland, Fiji and Japan all offer strong women's and girls' teams, plus sevens festivals. See our rugby tours page.

Volleyball

Italy, Brazil, Japan, Türkiye and Poland are volleyball heartlands, with excellent women's leagues. Beach volleyball tours are also possible in warm destinations. See our volleyball tours page.

Basketball

The USA, Spain, France and Asia offer great options for girls' and women's basketball, from school games to watching professional women's leagues. See our basketball tours page.

Cricket

Women's cricket is booming in England, India, Sri Lanka and South Africa. A girls' cricket tour can include matches, coaching and visits to famous grounds. See our cricket tours page.

Football

Football is the biggest women's team sport in the world. For a full guide, read our girls' and women's football tours guide.

Can we combine more than one sport?

Yes. Many schools take a multi-sport girls' tour — for example netball and hockey, or volleyball and basketball — so more students can travel together. Read our multi-sport school tours guide.

How do you find the right opposition?

We ask about your team's age, level and goals, then request fixtures with girls' and women's schools, clubs and academies of a similar standard through our local partner suppliers. All fixtures are subject to confirmation. Matching the level is the single most important thing for a good tour.

What does a women's or girls' sports tour include?

• •Fixtures against matched female teams.
• •Training sessions with experienced, accredited coaches.
• •Live sport — professional women's matches when tickets are available.
• •Culture — sightseeing, local food and team activities.
• •Logistics — flights, hotels, transport, meals and a 24/7 support contact.

When is the best time to tour?

• •Northern hemisphere spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) suit most sports in Europe.
• •Australian school holidays in April, July and September–October are popular for schools.
• •Winter (December–February) suits warm destinations in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

How is safety managed for girls' and women's teams?

We prepare a written risk assessment for every tour, following ISO 31030 travel-risk principles. For girls' and women's groups, that includes female staff or chaperones where requested, agreed supervision ratios, vetted accommodation with secure rooms, 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, our club and academy tours and our guide to keeping children safe on sports tours. 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

Do you organise tours for girls' and women's teams?

Yes. We plan international tours for girls' and women's teams in netball, hockey, rugby, volleyball, basketball, cricket and football, for schools, clubs and academies worldwide.

Will we play against other girls' and women's teams?

Yes. We request fixtures with female teams of a similar age and level through local partner suppliers. All fixtures are subject to confirmation.

Can female staff or chaperones travel with the group?

Yes. We plan supervision with your school or club, including female staff or chaperones where requested, and agreed supervision ratios.

Which destinations are best for women's sports tours?

It depends on the sport. The Netherlands is great for hockey, England and South Africa for netball, Italy and Japan for volleyball, and England and France for rugby.

Can we do a multi-sport girls' tour?

Yes. Many schools combine two sports, such as netball and hockey, so more students can travel on one tour.

How much does a women's or girls' sports tour cost?

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