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WELCOME TO EQUITY The programmes highlighted in this brochure offer a taste of our school sports tours designed to achieve clear development objectives, both on and off the pitch. Equity has partnered with prestigious clubs, national federations and highly acclaimed centres of sporting excellence in the UK and internationally who share our commitment to developing young people through their passion for sport. Our suite of sports programmes are different, offering you the opportunity to train, and develop as a team, as well as play against other teams. Using facilities usually reserved for professional clubs, your team can learn skills and tactics which they can employ each game for many seasons to come. WHY CHOOSE EQUITY? We work with leading youth coaches focused on progress, development, growth and performance, and our trips are designed to meet every group s goals. Challenge and progression for every individual World-class sporting destinations and hand picked accommodation Expert support and outstanding organisation Affordable sports tours WE HAVE YOU COVERED School Travel Forum assured ATOL protected Safety Management System ABTA Members 24hr support on your tour Liability Insurance
CONTENTS Tour Types Realise Their Potential EDGE Skills for Life Brilliant Residentials pg.04 pg.06 pg.07 pg.08 DESTINATIONS St. George's Park Cardiff Blues Racing 92 Serre Chevalier Platja d'aro Futbol Salou Atlètic Terrassa Lake Garda / AC Milan Borussia Dortmund St. Julians Long Haul Tours pg.10/11 pg.12/13 pg.14/15 pg.16/17 pg.18/19 pg.20/21 pg.22/23 pg.24/25 pg.26/27 pg.28/29 pg.30/31 EXPLORE MORE... View more Equity sports tours online - you can browse via country or sport type! Equity - Beyond Sports pg.32/33 www.equity.co.uk/sports 01273 645 846 sports@equity.co.uk
04 TOUR TYPES Pro Experience: St. George's Park Equity's sport programme focuses on sports development, bringing competitive fixtures and access to professional clubs and multi-sport venues together. Facilities that benefit your team are an integral part of all our trips. Whatever the sport, we can make bespoke tours that fit your needs, whether it s rugby, football, hockey, netball or any other sport. Coaches too will return with new ideas and inspiration that their students will learn from and apply in other aspects of their life.
Tour types 05 PRO EXPERIENCE Pro experience: Ajax Optimise your team s performance with expert coaching at some of Europe s finest professional clubs. While each programme is unique to the club or federation you choose, they share the same ethos of delivering engaging sports development for all at some of the very best facilities in Europe. MULTISPORT DESTINATIONS Multisport destination: Platja D'Aro These venues offer the chance to invite boys and girls of all standards across a range of team sports on a tour which will develop their skills and build confidence. Whether you are looking at organising a sport tour during the school holidays or a teacher led Activity Week toward the end of the academic year, these venues provide all the facilities you need for a great development week. Equity offers a huge range of sporting tournaments for your school to take part in. Your group will have the time of their lives as they mix with other teams from all over the world and share the passion of competing to be the best. View the full range on our website! Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL DEVELOPING THE WHOLE CHILD AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGH SPORT Sport is about more than just keeping active and leading a healthy lifestyle. It has been proven that sport develops the whole child, advancing skills needed to succeed not only in learning but in work, life and the next stage of their development, enabling them to reach their potential. Our sports tours facilitate and promote the benefits of active lives, giving young people as much opportunity as possible to engage in sports, as well as enjoying wider benefits of sport beyond competitive games and training.
Sports Plus 07 EDGE SKILLS FOR LIFE AWARDS Developed with four-time Olympian and Equity ambassador Chemmy Alcott, the EDGE Skills for Life Programme awards young people for developing important life skills whilst enjoying themselves on an Equity sports tour. Students who excel in an Equity EDGE Life Skills area will be awarded a certificate at the end of their trip, regardless of their ability. As a party leader you will be given everything you need to run the awards including an instruction guide and certificates. EQUITY EDGE LIFE SKILLS Resilience & motivation Leadership & commitment Teamwork & trust Fairness & respect Responsibility & personal best Collaboration & communication Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
BRILLIANT RESIDENTIALS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. BENEFITS OF RESIDENTIALS The overnight stay and intensity of experience fosters a collaborative community environment. Students and teachers work closer in unfamiliar surroundings and students can develop key social skills. A wide range of practical and physical challenges provide opportunities for everyone to be successful at something. Overcoming fears and immediate chances to revisit and build on learning experiences. Coaching from professionals brings new ways of teaching and learning. RELATIONSHIPS 79%...of students get on better with teachers following a residential.* CONFIDENCE 87%... of students feel more confident because of the experiences they had.* LEADERSHIP SKILLS 67%...of students felt they could be role models to others.* STAFF DEVELOPMENT 78%...of staff felt a significant impact on understanding their students' strengths and limitations.* * Brilliant Residentials and their impact - Learning Away Report Feb, 2017
Brilliant Residentials 09 I would just like to say a huge thank you " to all those involved from Equity. The students had a fantastic time and for the first trip I have organised you have all been amazing in supporting me and answering all my questions and requests leading up to and on the trip. - Mr Marker, Party Leader "
ST. GEORGE'S PARK UK PRO EXPERIENCE FOR FOOTBALL TOURS THE HOME OF ENGLISH FOOTBALL, STAFFORDSHIRE Walking out onto the pitches where England s national teams train is a monumental moment for school groups. Inspired by football greats, teams are coached by professionals in the FA s National Centre, and can explore the importance of rest, recovery and Sports Science in the state-of-the-art Perform centre. An unrivalled opportunity for school groups, feel the buzz of inspiration kick-in the moment you arrive and linger long after you leave.
St. George's Park Professional coaching experience for football 11 FACILITIES SAMPLE ITINERARY: 3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS 11 full size outdoor pitches and a goalkeeper training area Full-size indoor 3G pitch built to FIFA 2 star standard 60m running track, training hill and sports pavilions Anti-gravity treadmill Altitude centre Under-water treadmill and dedicated hydrotherapy suite Strength and conditioning gym Human Performance Lab Physiotherapy rooms Rehabilitation gym Biomechanical assessments High ropes team building centre Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 AM Arrive at St George's Park PM Behind the scenes tour of St George's Park AM Training session with FA coaching staff PM Afternoon activities AM Training session with FA coaching staff PM Training session with FA coaching staff, Mini tournament, Recovery session WE CAN ALSO ARRANGE DAY TRIPS Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
CARDIFF BLUES PRO EXPERIENCE FOR RUGBY TOURS UK THE PASSION AND FLARE OF WELSH RUGBY IN CARDIFF Immerse your team in a country that lives and breathes rugby with a trip to Cardiff Blues. Former winners of the Challenge Cup, they have produced some of Wales s most famous players. Your school s training will be held on the new Cardiff Arms Park pitch, as well as the Cardiff International Sports Stadium. Add tickets to watch a professional match at the iconic Principality Stadium for a truly unforgettable experience.
Cardiff Blues Professional coaching experience for rugby 13 FACILITIES SAMPLE ITINERARY: 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS 1 prestigious 'latest generation' floodlit rugby pitch 2 full size rugby pitches Strength & Condition area Gym Meetings rooms and a café Day 1 Day 2 AM Depart school by coach PM Quiz night AM Training session, observe 1st team or Academy session PM Training session followed by evening activity Day 3 AM Training Session PM Afternoon excursion, attend a sports fixture Day 4 Day 5 AM Training session PM Afternoon excursion, followed by evening activity AM Training session, followed by presentation of certificates PM Fun mini-tournament, then return home Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
RACING 92 FRANCE PRO EXPERIENCE FOR RUGBY TOURS A PROFESSIONAL RUGBY EXPERIENCE IN SUBURBAN PARIS Nurture your team s enthusiasm for rugby and competitive sport by introducing them to France s most flamboyant rugby union club, where the facilities include elite-level fitness and treatment rooms. Trained by Racing 92 coaches, your team will develop a practical appreciation of how optimism and mental well-being can affect performance, learning about the blue sky culture that has fuelled the club s international success for more than a century.
Racing 92 Professional coaching experience for rugby 15 FACILITIES SAMPLE ITINERARY: 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS Natural grass pitches Synthetic turf pitches Fitness room Cardio workout space Treatment room Extensive changing/ multipurpose rooms Day 1 Day 2 AM Travel by coach and ferry and arrive in Paris PM Tour of Racing 92 Training Ground Facilities AM Training session with Racing 92 coaching staff PM Fixture against local opposition Day 3 Day 4 AM Stade de France Stadium Tour PM Training session with Racing 92 coaching staff AM Training session with Racing 92 coaching staff PM Fixture against local opposition Day 5 AM Paris sight seeing tour PM Check out of accommodation and return travel Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
SERRE CHEVALIER FRANCE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & WATERSPORTS AT EQUITY CLUB A GREAT DESTINATION FOR A WATERSPORTS AND ADVENTURE TRIP Introduce your group to the French Alps summer outdoor playground and open their eyes to the exciting world of adventure sports and watersports. Ease students in with guided hikes across Alpine terrain, progress to high ropes courses and rock climbing, or learn to sail, windsurf and canoe.
Serre Chevalier Outdoor Adventure & Watersports at Equity Club 17 FACILITIES SAMPLE ITINERARY: 6 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS Accommodation centrally located in the heart of the famous resort of Serre Chevalier Groups staying at the Club Olympic will receive breakfast, lunch and dinner daily Activities include; White Water Rafting, Adventure Hiking, Rock Climbing, visit the Eco Lake, Windsurfing, Dinghy sailing, Canoeing, Briançon Town visit and high ropes Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 PM Depart school for overnight travel AM Arrival in resort and check-in PM White water rafting followed by karaoke evening AM Full day of watersports (kayaking and dinghy with stop at Embrun on way back) PM Movie Night AM Mountain biking PM High ropes followed by BBQ with team games AM Eco Lake PM Depart hotel for overnight coach travel back to the UK Day 6 AM Arrival back at school Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
PLATJA D'ARO SPAIN MULTISPORT DESTINATION SUN, SEA AND MULTI-SPORTS ON THE COSTA BRAVA Show your group a new side to school sports at this cosmopolitan beach resort on the Costa Brava coast. Your group can focus on specific sports such as netball or football, or experience it all during a multi-activity week. The perfect place to balance competitive sports with culture and beachtime, you re only 90-minutes drive from Barcelona s Camp Nou stadium and world-heritage architecture.
Platja D'Aro Multisport destination 19 FACILITIES SAMPLE ITINERARY: 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS 3G and natural grass pitches Indoor netball courts Indoor basketball courts Tennis courts Swimming pool Mini Golf Table Tennis Volleyball 5 a-side football cages Squash Courts Gym Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 AM Travel by coach/plane and arrive in Platja D'Aro PM Training session at high class local sports facilities AM Training session at high class local sports facilities PM Fixture against local opposition AM Barcelona Day Trip including Nou Camp Stadium Tour and visit to the Sagrada Familia Day 4 AM Rest morning at the beach PM Fixture against local opposition Day 5 AM Check out of accommodation and return travel PM Arrive in the UK Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
FUTBOL SALOU SPAIN MULTISPORT DESTINATION MUCH MORE THAN A SPANISH FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE lay on FIFA-standard pitches with coaching from the Catalan Football P Federation. Benefit from superb facilities in one of Europe's most modern training complexes. Cambrils Park Sport Village, situated next to Futbol Salou, is an ideal place to train and play fixtures against local opposition. Football fields are easily adaptable for rugby training. Netball teams can be coached by AENA (All England Netball Association) professionals.
Futbol Salou Multisport destination 21 FACILITIES SAMPLE ITINERARY: 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS 8 full size football fields all specified to UEFA and FIFA standards with floodlights 2 natural grass pitches 2 hybrid 4 artificial grass fields Dressing rooms (air conditioning and heating) Classrooms with pitch views Goal Keeper training Video analysis and biometric analysis Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 AM Depart for airport or by coach PM Training session followed by Quiz night AM Training session, observe 1st team or Academy session PM Training session followed by evening activity AM Training Session PM Afternoon excursion, attend a sports fixture Day 4 Day 5 AM Training session PM Afternoon excursion, followed by evening activity AM Training session, followed by presentation of certificates PM Fun mini-tournament, then depart for airport or by coach Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
ATLÈTIC TERRASSA SPAIN PRO EXPERIENCE FOR HOCKEY TOURS UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY EXPERIENCE NEAR BARCELONA Sharpen your students hockey skills at this specialist sports facility, where they can analyse and fine-tune their skills in the performance analysis room. Promoting respect, friendship and healthy living through sport, Atlètic Terrassa sends the right messages to young people, while its extensive facilities balance rest and recovery with challenging drills. Add to the experience by playing local schools and soak up the culture of nearby Barcelona.
Atlètic Terrassa Professional coaching experience for hockey 23 FACILITIES SAMPLE ITINERARY: 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS 3 full sized hockey pitches (2 water based) Two swimming pools Large multi-functional pavilion 8 tennis courts Spa Café, restaurant and bar Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 AM Travel by plane to Barcelona PM Transfer to Atlètic Terrassa or city centre accommodation AM Training session at Atlètic Terrassa with club coaching staff PM Fixtures against local hockey clubs/schools AM Barcelona walking tour and visit to the Sagrada Familia PM Fixture against local opposition Day 4 Day 5 AM Training session at Atlètic Terrassa with club coaching staff PM Possibility to watch a Spanish Hockey League fixture (subject to match schedule) AM Check out of accommodation and return travel PM Arrive back in the UK Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
LAKE GARDA & AC MILAN ITALY MULTISPORT DESTINATION & PRO EXPERIENCE TRAINING MULTISPORTS, PRO EXPERIENCES, AND ITALIAN HOSPITALITY The Lake Garda area provides a great base for sports tours, offering excellent facilities. It's convenient for discovering the fabulous cities of Milan and Verona too. Football, netball and rugby are well catered for and you have the option of both multisport and Pro Experience training with the AC Milan Junior Camp Coaches. These impassioned Italian coaches will prove instrumental in your team's improvement. Expect excellent facilities at this prestigious professional institution!
Lake Garda & AC Milan Multisport destination and professional coaching 25 FACILITIES SAMPLE ITINERARY: 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS Use of 10 football pitches for a maximum of 3 hours a day (1.5) in the morning and (1.5) in the afternoon Rugby fields Netball and Basketball courts Outside pool Gym Covered pool Meeting rooms Day 1 Day 2 AM Travel by coach/plane and arrive in Lake Garda PM Training session at high class local sports facilities AM Training session at high class local sports facilities PM Fixture against local opposition Day 3 FULL DAY TRIP to Milan or Venice including guided city walk (Milan trip can include tour of the San Siro Stadium, subject to availability) Day 4 AM Gardaland Theme Park PM Fixture against local opposition Day 5 AM Check out of accommodation and return travel PM Arrive back in the UK Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
BORUSSIA DORTMUND PRO EXPERIENCE FOR FOOTBALL TOURS GERMANY PROFESSIONAL COACHING AT ONE OF GERMANY'S TOP CLUBS Give your students a taste of Germany s professional football scene at the home ground of one of its most successful clubs. Train with Borussia Dortmund s own coaching team and watch your group s competence and confidence grow as they tackle new training drills and physical challenges.
Borussia Dortmund Professional coaching experience for football 27 FACILITIES SAMPLE ITINERARY: 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS Groups train on grass pitches in the shadow of the stadium Professional coaching available Fixtures at local high quality facilities Day 1 Day 2 AM Travel by plane/coach to Dortmund PM Behind the scenes tour of the Borussia Dortmund training ground AM Training session with Borussia Dortmund coaching staff PM Fixture against local opposition Day 3 Day 4 AM Training session with Borussia Dortmund coaching staff PM Behind the scenes tour of the Signal Iduna Park (Borussia Dortmund s Stadium) AM Training session with Borussia Dortmund coaching staff PM Fixture against local opposition Day 5 AM Dortmund City Walking Tour PM Check out of accommodation and return travel Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
ST. JULIANS MALTA MULTISPORT DESTINATION A WIDE RANGE OF SPORTS IN AN IDEAL LOCATION Sports such as football, netball, hockey and rugby have a strong local club structure in Malta which makes it ideal for visiting British school groups. As a Commonwealth country Malta provides a wide range of regional opposition for traditional UK sports, making it a great place to play competitive fixtures.
St. Julians Multisport destination 29 FACILITIES SAMPLE ITINERARY: 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS 3G football pitches, with floodlights Artificial 5-a-side pitches Indoor netball courts Indoor basketball courts Outdoor swimming pools (including Olympic-sized pool) Athletics track Day 1 Day 2 AM Depart UK PM Arrive in Malta AM Pro led training session PM Fixture against local opposition Day 3 AM Harbour Cruise PM Pro led training session Day 4 AM Pro led training session PM Fixture against local opposition Day 5 AM Shopping before departure PM Arrive in the UK Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
LONG HAUL TOURS SPORTING EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE GLOBE World-class sporting facilities along with stunning excursions make our long haul destinations a truly oncein-a-lifetime experience. South Africa boasts spectacular landscapes and fiercely competitive sporting traditions in rugby, cricket, football and hockey, while in Barbados a burning passion for cricket and netball is set against the backdrop of an island paradise. Our experts will put together your perfect tailor-made package. Combine high quality training with amazing sightseeing opportunities for an unforgettable tour!
Long haul sports tours 31 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town is a stunning setting for an exceptional multisports tour. Rugby, cricket and football are hugely popular, and it's also great for hockey and netball teams. A host city for the Football World Cup in 2010 and home to the PPC Newlands Cricket Ground, one of the most scenic sports venues on the planet, Cape Town is a true sporting city. With a fantastic year-round climate, your group will have the sports trip of a lifetime. Trips can also be combined to include stays in Durban. DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA A visit to Durban, largest city in the KwaZulu-Natal region will be a highlight of any sports tour. In 2015 it was officially recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders Cities, with areas like the Golden Mile Beach Front, and the amazing Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. Boasting a warm subtropical climate all year round, extensive beaches, a rich sporting and cultural history, Durban offers all you need for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Multisport tour options include football, hockey, netball rugby and cricket, and trips can also be combined to include stays in Cape Town. Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/sports
BEYOND SPORTS At Equity we go further than anyone else to inspire young people, and have been doing so since 1933. Our inspirational trips broaden students horizons through learning about other cultures and discovering new places. Beyond sports, we provide tailormade educational tours for a range of curriculum subjects to worldwide destinations as well as ski experiences for schools and groups.
Equity Beyond Sports 33 EDUCATIONAL TOURS Engaging trips for every subject, from Geography in Iceland to Art & Design in New York City. In partnership with the Institute of Education, we have been selected by the Government to deliver the First World War Centenary Battlefields Tour Programme. www.equityschooltravel.co.uk SKI TRIPS Cruise through the French Alps, take on the glittering glaciers of Austria or carve into the champagne powder in North America - Equity brings world-class resorts, handpicked hotels and expert delivery together, giving you the complete school ski experience www.schoolski.co.uk PERFORMING ARTS Dance, drama and music workshops that nurture talent and inspire performances. From workshops, theatre shows and international concerts, students can perform and learn at iconic venues. www.equity.co.uk/performing-art Talk to the specialists on 01273 645 846 or visit equity.co.uk/equity-trips to explore more