England Netball has today announced that they will work in partnership with Sports Tours Ltd to bring Sports Tours Ltd Netball Tournaments to more locations around the country.
Following a successful tournament ran in Great Yarmouth last year, England Netball and Sports Tours Ltd are delighted to be working in partnership to grow the number of locations that they offer netball tournaments and to enhance players’ experiences at these events.
Head of Partnerships at England Netball Amy Buckle commented on the partnership, saying: “We are delighted to welcome Sports Tours Ltd as a partner and are excited to work together to grow their netball offering.
Sports Tours Ltd have a real desire to provide exceptional events for the netball community and are hugely experienced in delivering specialist sports tours across the country. This partnership presents an exciting opportunity to connect Sports Tours Ltd with England Netball members who are looking for more opportunities for competitive netball events and we are looking forward to bringing it to life across three locations this year.”
Sports Tours Ltd Events Manager Tom Fowles said: “As we celebrate 35 years as one of the UK’s leading specialist sports tour operators, we are excited to announce the expansion of our UK Netball Tournament portfolio, in partnership with England Netball. Building on the tremendous success of our 2024 Great Yarmouth Netball Tournament, we are introducing two new vibrant coastal locations in 2025.
It’s an incredible opportunity to spotlight this dynamic sport while working with England Netball. Their knowledge and unwavering passion, paired with our vast experience, will make our events everything they should be – the perfect platform for fun and fierce competition, team bonding and unforgettable memories!
We look forward to working with England Netball to deliver these events and can’t wait to provide other exciting opportunities for youth and ladies netball teams down the line!”
Sports Tours Ltd, who regularly run football and rugby tours and tournaments across England, are excited to bring their events to the netball community in partnership with England Netball across three locations this year. This will see Sports Tours Ltd Netball Tournaments return to Great Yarmouth as well as bringing Sports Tours Ltd Netball Tournaments to Bournemouth and Blackpool for the first time. This is an opportunity for teams and their supporters to enjoy a weekend away choosing from a variety of accommodation, play in a two-day tournament and enjoy all that these fantastic destinations have to offer.
Approximately 3 million people play netball annually in England, making it the most played female team sport in the country. By providing more opportunities for fun and safe competition, this partnership therefore aims to provide more opportunities for girls and women to remain active and engaged in the sport.