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REME: Hockey Tour to New York and Los Angeles, USA
The Royal and Mechanical Electrical Engineers (REME) Hockey headed west across the Atlantic for a 14-day hockey tour to the USA.
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You don’t have to travel far to guarantee a competitive European hockey fixture, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find exactly what you’re looking for elsewhere. Hockey tours to Canada, South Africa and the USA jostle for attention as once-in-a-lifetime destinations.
Meanwhile, Holland, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, and Gibraltar are all affordable alternatives for teams who are looking a little closer to home, whilst still ensuring a fun, challenging, and memorable trip.
Wherever you decide to travel, our hockey tours are expertly coordinated to combine focused training with competitive play, as well as giving teams the chance to enjoy some downtime away from the field and immerse themselves in the local sights, attractions, and culture..
France
UK
Spain
Belgium
Netherlands
Malta
Canada
South Africa
USA
Gibraltar
Hockey tours to France
Our hockey tours to France explore a multitude of enriching destinations whilst embracing the famed French culture. Hosts of the recent Olympic Games, France demonstrated its geographical width to fans travelling to the showpiece tournament. The country has it all: iconic landmarks in classic cities, rugged mountains and beautiful coastlines for sun and beach breaks. Popular cities in the north include Lille, Paris and Nantes – all available via bus, ferry and train from a UK departure point. Bordeaux, Biarritz and Bayonne flank the south-western coast whilst Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Perpignan and Toulon attract teams to the Alps and Cote d’Azur regions.
When to visit France? Hockey tours to France are available between August - May.
Excursions
Learning Objectives
Hockey Skill Development
Playing against new types of opponents will allow you to focus and improve before returning home for the new season.
Team Building
Spending time together will allow everyone in the club to grow closer as friends and teammates as you create memories that'll last a lifetime.
Cultural Experiences
Outside of basketball, you'll have time to explore the wide and wonderful world, learning more about new cultures and customs.
Forging New Bonds
Thanks to the post-match hospitality often displayed by our home clubs, bonds are frequently forged, leading to more future international tours where a rematch can be played.
“The experience as a whole was excellent, the fixtures, the excursions were exceptional and of a great value!”
Gowerton School, hockey tour to Gibraltar
Other sports in France
Rugby
Our rugby tours to France offer a whole host of opportunities for students and club teams alike. Your team can explore a multitude of enriching destinations, experience professional coaching at a Top 14 club, build team-skills and embrace the famed French culture.
Football
Our football tours to France explore a multitude of enriching destinations, experience professional coaching at a Ligue 1 club, build team-skills and embrace the famed French culture.
Hockey tours to the UK
Perfectly located within the centre of the UK, Derby is a hub of sport and entertainment. Home to Derby County Football Club, Derbyshire Cricket Club, Velodrome, Derby RFC and Derby Trailblazers, the city boasts a plethora of successful sports teams across all disciplines.
Within Derby's UNESCO World Heritage site, sits the Silk Mill, the UK's first factory that is still in operation today as the Museum of Making. With the city pivoting around a bustling shopping centre home to a vibrant food court, bowling alley and cinema, this provides the perfect location for mid-tour down time.
Adventure is never far away from here, with rural Derbyshire offering wide open spaces, magical dales and a peak district waiting to be explored.
Home to Belper Hockey Club, there are teams of all ages and abilities across Derby city center and practice locations. There are also competitive games at all levels for the local leagues.
When to visit the UK? Hockey tours to the UK are available between September - May
Excursions
Learning Objectives
Hockey Skill Development
Playing against new types of opponents will allow you to focus and improve before returning home for the new season.
Team Building
Spending time together will allow everyone in the club to grow closer as friends and teammates as you create memories that'll last a lifetime.
Cultural Experiences
Outside of Hockey, you'll have time to explore the wide and wonderful world, learning more about new cultures and customs.
Forging New Bonds
Thanks to the post-match hospitality often displayed by our home clubs, bonds are frequently forged, leading to more future international tours where a rematch can be played.
“The experience as a whole was excellent, the fixtures, the excursions were exceptional and of a great value!”
Gowerton School, hockey tour to Gibraltar
Other sports in the UK
Cricket
MSG’s Cricket team tours to UK offer visiting teams a high standard of netball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the UK, your cricket team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Basketball
MSG’s Basketball team tours to UK offer visiting teams a high standard of basketball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the UK, your basketball team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Netball
MSG’s netball team tours to UK offer visiting teams a high standard of netball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the UK, your netball team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Rugby
The gauntlet has been emphatically thrown down as an abundance of countries awaits your team in the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world in this most traditional of touring sports.
Football
Enjoy a football tour to the UK – the ‘home of football’ - allowing teams to circumnavigate the island with visits to all four home nations.
Hockey tours to Spain
School hockey tours to Spain are largely centered around the Barcelona region. The city offers high level hockey fixtures in the nearby town of Terrassa and the opportunity to visit the incredible Nou Camp Stadium (home of FC Barcelona), Olympic Stadium and the famed Las Ramblas district.
Boasting superb water-based facilities, touring teams can enjoy competitive opposition on tours that incorporate all the region’s famed landmarks, accessing Spain from most regional airports in the UK.
The Basque cities of San Sebastian and Bilbao also offer viable touring bases with local teams eager to host both male and female groups.
Feeling particularly adventurous? Team together Barcelona and Bilbao for a truly spectacular week-long hockey experience.
When to visit Spain? The Spanish hockey season runs in line with the UK and thus school holiday periods.
Excursions
Learning Objectives
Hockey Skill Development
Playing against new types of opponents will allow you to focus and improve before returning home for the new season.
Team Building
Spending time together will allow everyone in the club to grow closer as friends and teammates as you create memories that'll last a lifetime.
Cultural Experiences
Outside of Hockey, you'll have time to explore the wide and wonderful world, learning more about new cultures and customs.
Forging New Bonds
Thanks to the post-match hospitality often displayed by our home clubs, bonds are frequently forged, leading to more future international tours where a rematch can be played.
“The experience as a whole was excellent, the fixtures, the excursions were exceptional and of a great value!”
Gowerton School, hockey tour to Gibraltar
Other sports in Spain
Football
For years Italy has been known for its tactical discipline, defensive solidity and fierce rivalries. However, the landscape in Italy, and particularly with youth football, is changing.
Rugby
Italy’s introduction to the annual Six Nations tournament marked the country firmly on the rugby tour map. Clubs at youth level lie in wait across all categories to pit their passion and determination against your touring squad. Touring Italy is worth it just for the post-match festivities alone.
Swimming
Perfect your performance in the pool or put the calibre of your team to the test against competitive opposition around the north-west of the country. Lignano’s proximity to Slovenia offers the opportunity of competing in a second country to expand your players’ international experiences.
Water Polo
Our water polo tours to Italy are expertly coordinated to combine focused training with competitive play. They also give teams the chance to immerse themselves in the local sights, attractions, and culture of one of the world’s most visited countries.
Scuba Diving
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Hockey tours to Belgium
Belgium boasts a rich sporting heritage and modern facilities, presenting an ideal and affordable destination for school and club hockey tours,
Additionally, cultural immersion opportunities including historical sites, delicious cuisine, and welcoming locals enhance the overall educational experience.
The country's compact size allows for easy travel between cities, offering diverse sporting opportunities in every region. Popular cities in the north include Antwerp, Ghent, Brussels and Bruges – all available via bus, ferry and train from a UK departure point.
A hockey tour to Belgium promises both sporting excellence and cultural immersion, making it an ideal choice for school and club groups alike.
When to visit Belgium? Hockey tours to Sri LankaBelgium are available between September - May.
Excursions
Learning Objectives
Basketball Skill Development
Playing against new types of opponents will allow you to focus and improve before returning home for the new season.
Team Building
Spending time together will allow everyone in the club to grow closer as friends and teammates as you create memories that'll last a lifetime.
Cultural Experiences
Outside of Hockey, you'll have time to explore the wide and wonderful world, learning more about new cultures and customs.
Forging New Bonds
Thanks to the post-match hospitality often displayed by our home clubs, bonds are frequently forged, leading to more future international tours where a rematch can be played.
“The experience as a whole was excellent, the fixtures, the excursions were exceptional and of a great value!”
Gowerton School, hockey tour to Gibraltar
Other sports in Belgium
Football
Spain and football are synonymous. The recent and historical dominance of Real Madrid in Europe, combined with the mastery of the game by Barcelona and the national team, define a country steeped in tradition.
Rugby
Our rugby tours to Spain take in Malaga, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona and Lloret de Mar as host destinations.
Hockey tours to Netherlands
Our hockey tours to Holland are incredibly popular for school and club teams. With the country securing the 2024 Paris Olympic Gold medal across both the men's and the women's, it’s no wonder Holland is recognised as a country that surpasses any other European destination for all-round hockey suitability.
Facilities are first class with many clubs boasting playing levels and structures that support the country’s national team's performance at international level in both men’s and women’s tournaments.
With field hockey being the second most popular sport played in Holland, after football, the clubs across the western regions boast a rich hockey pedigree and stiff competition across all age categories who choose to embark on hockey tours to Holland.
With regional flights from across the UK, along with the ready availability of ferry, coach and Eurostar travel, the Netherlands pits itself as the perfect long-weekend touring destination.
When to visit Netherlands? Hockey tours to Netherlands are available between October - June.
Excursions
Learning Objectives
Basketball Skill Development
Playing against new types of opponents will allow you to focus and improve before returning home for the new season.
Team Building
Spending time together will allow everyone in the club to grow closer as friends and teammates as you create memories that'll last a lifetime.
Cultural Experiences
Outside of basketball, you'll have time to explore the wide and wonderful world, learning more about new cultures and customs.
Forging New Bonds
Thanks to the post-match hospitality often displayed by our home clubs, bonds are frequently forged, leading to more future international tours where a rematch can be played.
“The experience as a whole was excellent, the fixtures, the excursions were exceptional and of a great value!”
Gowerton School, hockey tour to Gibraltar
Other sports in Netherlands
Football
Spain and football are synonymous. The recent and historical dominance of Real Madrid in Europe, combined with the mastery of the game by Barcelona and the national team, define a country steeped in tradition.
Rugby
Our rugby tours to Spain take in Malaga, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona and Lloret de Mar as host destinations.
Hockey tours to Malta
Regarded as a developing sport on the island with five only leading teams, hockey tours to Malta are suited to teams that want to help other nations develop their skills through match play and coaching sessions.
Games are played on astroturf pitches against the clubs on the island with mixed teams opposing girls’ touring sides due to low female playing numbers in Malta. Ability aside, the Maltese are gracious hosts and welcome touring hockey teams with open arms at the traditional touring periods.
Located in the central Mediterranean, between Sicily and North Africa, a 3.5-hour flight from the UK, Malta offers up a range of sporting tours providing students and adults alike with magical moments to last a lifetime. With year-round sunshine and crystal blue seas combined with outstanding cuisine this tour captivates and excites crowds of any age.
The locals are unforgiving on Known for its fortresses and temples situated on a backdrop of exquisite coastline, Malta is a historical and mythological paradise. Home to over 500,000 people from all walks of life, Malta is a multicultural environment that fosters understanding and respect for different cultures. the field and take pride in bringing their best form to every encounter. Matches are played in a mix of local grounds and national stadiums adorned by the worshipped national team, notably in Dambulla when visiting the Kandy and Sigiriya regions.
When to visit Malta? Hockey tours to Malta are available between April - May.
Excursions
Learning Objectives
Basketball Skill Development
Playing against new types of opponents will allow you to focus and improve before returning home for the new season.
Team Building
Spending time together will allow everyone in the club to grow closer as friends and teammates as you create memories that'll last a lifetime.
Cultural Experiences
Outside of Hockey, you'll have time to explore the wide and wonderful world, learning more about new cultures and customs.
Forging New Bonds
Thanks to the post-match hospitality often displayed by our home clubs, bonds are frequently forged, leading to more future international tours where a rematch can be played.
"A fantastic experience, success for all who attended and MSG tours made it a memorable one."
The Adjutant General's Corps, basketball tour to Canada
Other sports in Malta
Football
Spain and football are synonymous. The recent and historical dominance of Real Madrid in Europe, combined with the mastery of the game by Barcelona and the national team, define a country steeped in tradition.
Netball
The number of indoor and outdoor courts demonstrates the country’s passion and enthusiasm for the game, enhanced by the regular leagues and competitions played in schools but mostly at club level. We enjoy the post-match reaction of our touring teams after coming through the sternest of tests in the warmer outdoor climes most suited to the locals.
Rugby
Our rugby tours to Malta take in Malaga, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona and Lloret de Mar as host destinations.
Netball
The Marsa Cricket Club is the island's local club who love to host incoming teams, located within the facilities of the Marsa Sports Club. The Club offers a full international cricket oval with a grass outfield and matting wicket. The cricket section, though small, is very active, and has hosted two international Cricket festivals in the past.
Hockey tours to Canada
Take your team on a hockey tour to Canada for the ultimate all-round travel experience.
Known for its beautiful scenery and bustling cities, Canada is one of the most welcoming and diverse countries in the world. Home to nearly 40 million people and ten provinces, this multicultural environment embraces tourists across its breadth of cities from Halifax in Nova Scotia through to British Columbia’s Vancouver Island.
More affordable than the USA and with some of the highest living standards in the world, Canada provides a safe but thrilling adventure for all ages thanks in part to excellent flight links from several UK airports.
With so much to see and do, it’s remiss to limit your time in-country to less than ten days. Competitively priced hotels, affordable attractions and a generous spring and summer climate all combine to enhance the country’s reputation as THE go-to long haul tour for clubs, schools and universities.
Our hockey tours to Canada are an incredible opportunity for your team to play in various locations across the country. Canada’s steely reputation in the ice hockey game doesn’t quite follow through to the field version, yet you’ll find enough opposition to challenge your team.
The bigger selection of clubs is found in Ontario, particularly around the Toronto region.
When to visit Canada? Canadian field hockey season occurs from May to October, ideal for half-term and summer periods.
Touring Options
Toronto and Niagara falls
Our most popular tours incorporate Ontario’s Toronto and Niagara Falls, just a 7-hour flight from London. Experience the iconic CN Tower, traverse Toronto’s many waterfront attractions, catch a Blue Jays ‘ball game at the Skydome and finish up with seeing one of the wonders of the world on a boat trip to Niagara Falls.
Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec
With a little extra time and budget, tag on the capital – Ottawa – and French-speaking Montreal in the Quebec province to extend your experience in the eastern regions. A favourite activity for our regular touring teams incorporates an overnight stay at a wilderness lodge inclusive of white-water rafting and river-side BBQ dinners.
Alberta
For the Rocky Mountain experience, consider exploring Alberta. Cities such as Edmonton and Calgary flank the majestic mountain range with the ski resort of Banff enticing groups in the warmer months. Raft the Kananaskis River, soak in the thermal pools and appreciate the beauty via gondola to the town’s highest peak.
Vancouver and Vitoria
A little further via air sits Vancouver and Victoria – the capital of British Columbia – located on Vancouver Island. Its coastal location offers whale watching opportunities, Grouse Mountain’s views of the Pacific and the unique Capilano Suspension Bridge. Extend your tour with stays in Whistler Village or with a USA side trip to Seattle.
Learning Objectives
Hockey Skill Development
Playing against new types of opponents will allow you to focus and improve before returning home for the new season.
Team Building
Spending time together will allow everyone in the club to grow closer as friends and teammates as you create memories that'll last a lifetime.
Cultural Experiences
Outside of Hockey, you'll have time to explore the wide and wonderful world, learning more about new cultures and customs.
Forging New Bonds
Thanks to the post-match hospitality often displayed by our home clubs, bonds are frequently forged, leading to more future international tours where a rematch can be played.
“The experience as a whole was excellent, the fixtures, the excursions were exceptional and of a great value!”
Gowerton School, hockey tour to Gibraltar
Other sports in Canada
Basketball
MSG’s Basketball team tours to UK offer visiting teams a high standard of basketball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the Canada , your basketball team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Netball
MSG’s netball team tours to Canada offer visiting teams a high standard of netball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the UK, your netball team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Rugby
The gauntlet has been emphatically thrown down as an abundance of countries awaits your team in the Canada , Europe, and the rest of the world in this most traditional of touring sports.
Football
Enjoy a football tour to Canada – the ‘home of football’ - allowing teams to circumnavigate the island with visits to all four home nations.
Hockey tours to South Africa
Our hockey tours to South Africa offer an array of exciting excursions and match venues to create the perfect destination for teams seeking an overseas adventure.
Consistent Gold medal winners since 1993 in the men’s Hockey African Cup for Nations, South Africa is the ideal place to practise, play and perfect your hockey skills.
There are no shortages of sand and water-based Astro surfaces to host matches on one of our hockey tours to South Africa. From the Newlands area of Cape Town with Table Mountain gazing down to the High-Performance Center’s private grounds in Pretoria, a stern test awaits in both male and female hockey competition.
Is there a better land for R&R activities? From an overnight safari to visiting a cheetah sanctuary, the adrenalin continues to pump as you explore the provinces, each competing for innovation and sheer value for money. Every tourist loves visiting the exciting cities of Durban, Pretoria and Cape Town and you’ll seldom want to return home from a sports tour to South Africa.
When to visit South Africa? Hockey tours to South Africa are available between April - October.
Excursions
Learning Objectives
Hockey Skill Development
Playing against new types of opponents will allow you to focus and improve before returning home for the new season.
Team Building
Spending time together will allow everyone in the club to grow closer as friends and teammates as you create memories that'll last a lifetime.
Cultural Experiences
Outside of Hockey, you'll have time to explore the wide and wonderful world, learning more about new cultures and customs.
Forging New Bonds
Thanks to the post-match hospitality often displayed by our home clubs, bonds are frequently forged, leading to more future international tours where a rematch can be played.
“The experience as a whole was excellent, the fixtures, the excursions were exceptional and of a great value!”
Gowerton School, hockey tour to Gibraltar
Other sports in South Africa
Cricket
MSG’s Cricket team tours to UK offer visiting teams a high standard of netball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the UK, your cricket team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Basketball
MSG’s Basketball team tours to UK offer visiting teams a high standard of basketball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the UK, your basketball team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Netball
MSG’s netball team tours to UK offer visiting teams a high standard of netball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the UK, your netball team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Hockey tours to the USA
Take your team on a hockey tour to America to experience arguably our most exciting set of itineraries for touring sports groups.
From Florida’s Space Coast to California’s Pacific Coast Highway, everything in between across its 48 contiguous states offers something truly unique. From big city New York to Yosemite National Park, the most iconic sights and highlights of this welcoming country can feature in your tour itinerary.
The US offers many touring options thanks to airlines’ coverage of major airport hubs. As a British Airways Preferred Partner, our tours allow groups to arrive and exit from different cities across the airline’s network, bringing multiple cities together in one travel schedule.
With no shortage of hotel options, excursions and landmarks to tick off, no matter where you go an enthusiastic welcome is guaranteed both on and off the playing field.
Cities on the east coast from Washington through to Boston possess the infrastructure and depth within the clubs and college scenes to offer a variety of standards for hockey tours to the USA in both male and female age grouping. Field hockey is also popular in Los Angeles and the northern Californian region, including tournaments held annually in May.
Taking your team on a hockey tour to America guarantees one thing and that’s enthusiasm from your opposition and appreciation for visiting their club or school. Expect to be well received both on and off the field as part of an itinerary that fuses sightseeing of iconic cities to incredible destinations.
We recommend: Easter: California, Florida, North/South Carolina May: New York, California, Washington & North/South Carolina Summer: North/South Carolina and California October: Florida, New York, Massachusetts and North/South Carolina
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“The experience as a whole was excellent, the fixtures, the excursions were exceptional and of a great value!”
Gowerton School, hockey tour to Gibraltar
Hockey tours to Gibraltar
MSG’s hockey team tours to Gibraltar offer visiting teams a high standard of hockey and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In Gibraltar, your hockey team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Groups looking for a hockey tour will have their expectations surpassed with the sport and culture that this British Overseas Territory offers. From the breathtaking views across the Strait to North Africa to the famous Barbary macaques, Gibraltar promises to provide an extraordinary experience.
On field, the hockey clubs across the peninsula will offer visiting teams a warm welcome on their hockey tour. With hockey being ever so present within the sporting makeup of the country, a competitive match will await your group.
When to visit Gibraltar? Hockey tours to Gibraltar are available between September - May View of the Gibraltar Rock Hockey playing on tour
Excursions
“The experience as a whole was excellent, the fixtures, the excursions were exceptional and of a great value!”
Gowerton School, hockey tour to Gibraltar
Other sports in Gibraltar
Cricket
MSG’s Cricket team tours to UK offer visiting teams a high standard of netball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the UK, your cricket team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Netball
MSG’s netball team tours to UK offer visiting teams a high standard of netball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the UK, your netball team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Rugby
The gauntlet has been emphatically thrown down as an abundance of countries awaits your team in the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world in this most traditional of touring sports.
Football
Enjoy a football tour to the UK – the ‘home of football’ - allowing teams to circumnavigate the island with visits to all four home nations.
