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!"
"An unforgettable week."
“Another incredible visit to Antigua thanks to Smile Group Travel. Cricket in the Sir Vivian Richards stadium was unforgettable and local legends Sir Richie Richardson and Kenny Benjamin dropped in too! Richie even signed a miniature bat for every student as a souvenir! Big thanks to Graeme and the team for ensuring staff and students had an unforgettable week!”
"I look forward to using Smile on future tours"
"I can’t speak highly enough of Graeme and the Smile team. Their knowledge of Barbados is second to none and ground handler John was fantastic during our tour. I look forward to using Smile on future tours. Many thanks."