Jersey
Just a short hop from the UK, Jersey gives touring teams the perfect blend of competitive fixtures, quality facilities, and that holiday feel without the long travel day.
At Smile Group Travel we have strong links with all the relevant schools, clubs, and organisations across Jersey. Our local contacts help us organise the best possible experiences for any sport and any period of time, whether you are looking for a bespoke tour or participating in one of the island's many established sporting events and festivals!
Sporting Cultures & Facilities:
Sport plays a crucial part of Jersey and touring teams are most welcome to this friendly island.
Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, and Cricket are among the most popular touring disciplines in Jersey, with enthusiastic local clubs and schools ready to host competitive, well-matched fixtures.
The island has exceptionally well-maintained playing surfaces and excellent multi-sport infrastructure making it ideal for tournament days, intensive training blocks, or competitive fixtures.
Off-Pitch Activities:
Off the pitch, Jersey offers plenty to keep groups entertained on their stay. St Helier is the island’s vibrant hub, where students and athletes can explore bustling shops, cafés, the marina, and the lively waterfront as well as hoping in the sea for a swim!
Coastal walks along cliffs and sweeping beaches give groups the perfect chance to decompress from sports. Meanwhile, the world-famous Jersey War Tunnels and local heritage sites offer engaging, educational stops that work brilliantly for mixed-age groups.
Accomodation and Logistics:
Accommodation options for sports groups in Jersey are highly practical and well-geared for teams featuring; reliable catering, group-friendly layouts, and communal spaces perfect for team meetings, tactical video reviews, and evening social time to improve the team's bonding.
At Smile Group Travel we can assure that we will make your trip straightfoward with short flights, easy transfers in Jersey and having the convenience of having everthing on your doorstep!
What our customers say about us
"A must do!"
"A must do tour if interested in playing cricket abroad!"
"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation"
"We had a fantastic season, winning the under-18 national T20 as well as getting to finals day for the under-15s.
"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation. We put a lot of planning into our tours to ensure our pupils not only get a fantastic experience but also get the top sporting preparation and challenge we want for, from our tours. Everything we try to do is to as high quality as possible for our pupils and Smile certainly help us to make that happen."
"Many memorable experiences."
“Smile has built some long-standing relationships on the island which facilitated many memorable experiences. Whether it was a medical matter or the opportunity to engage with some of the cricket legends, Smile’s hosts and organisers demonstrated a standard of excellence. We are looking forward to Smile-ing again!”