Sportsfest Platja d’Aro 2027

Residential Trip

Please note that all of the details provided below are SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  The illustrations are taken from previous yearsโ€™ trips and cannot be guaranteed.   

Audience:Current Y8-10 members of the Netball and Basketball Teams
Trip Organiser:Mr S Frizzell (Teacher of PE)
Approx Cost Per Pupil:ยฃ1020 – ยฃ1200 Depending on number of applicants (Excluding passports and visa)
Estimate Deposit:ยฃ200 (Upon application, remaining paid in instalments)
Limited Places:35 – 45 (Missed opportunity criteria may apply)
Passport Required:A British Citizenโ€™s Passport must be issued less than 10 years before entering the EU country and valid for at least 3 months after the day intended to leave. Other none – EU nationals might require a visa or proof of UK residency.
Usual Month of Departure:May (Dates to be confirmed in the email to parents)
Opens for Application:Tuesday 7 July
Usual Days:Saturday – Wednesday
Usual Duration:5 days – 4 nights
Usual Departure Time:TBC
Usual Departure Meeting Point:Front of school
Usual Return Time:Late afternoon
Usual Return Meeting Point:Front of school
Term Time or Holiday:Holiday
Method(s) of Transport:Coach/Airplain
Venue or and Accommodation:Comtat Sant Jordi, Platja d’Aro or similar.

Final details will be provided upon confirmation that your child has been allocated a place.  

This unforgettable experience will help students develop their leadership, teamwork, and resilience skills through shared challenges, while immersing them in a new culture and creating lasting memories.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • UK and Spain Airport transfers
  • Flights to Barcelona and back
  • Full board accommodation
  • Local transfers
  • Activities as per itinerary
  • Personalised hoodies
  • Personalised playing kit and ยผ zipped top

SAMPLE ITINERARY 

Day 1
Flight to Barcelona and transfer to Costa Brava; Check in to accommodation; Afternoon at leisure and dinner.

Day 2
Breakfast; 90 min Netball pro-coaching session with AENA qualified coaches; Basketball pro-coaching session; Lunch; Exploring the local area; Self-led Netball training; Basketball fixture vs UK opposition; Evening meal.

Day 3
Breakfast; Self-led Basketball & Netball training; Lunch; Netball tournament vs UK opposition; Basketball fixture vs UK opposition; Evening meal.

Day 4
Breakfast; Water World LLoret De Mar; Lunch; Evening meal; Bowling.

Day 5
Breakfast; Transfer from Costa Brava to Barcelona Airport with Barcelona stop; Barcelona city visit; Lunch; Return flight to UK.

IMPORTANT: Training sessions and fixtures will be led and supervised by qualified staff, however parents/guardians should accept that, by their nature, sporting activities may involve some level of risk which cannot be fully eliminated.