Rayburn Tours and England Netball Launch the Spain Netball Festival 2027

“Sport shapes confident bodies and resilient minds, and this event is designed to accelerate both. Direct access to leading figures in netball will give players and staff a clear window into the standards, habits, and mindset that define the elite game, insights that are usually out of reach for most. For some players, this could be the moment that really unlocks belief and sets a new trajectory, which is amazing to think.” 

Chris Beck, Tour Consultant, Rayburn Tours

Set against Spain’s Mediterranean coastline, the experience extends beyond the court, giving players the chance to share unforgettable moments with teammates and explore one of Europe’s most popular sports tour destinations.  

The tour can also be expanded into a multi-sport experience, with optional football and hockey programmes running alongside netball. Each sport follows a tailored training and fixture schedule, allowing teams to travel and experience the tour together while developing within their own discipline. 

The launch of the Spain Netball Festival follows the successful uptake of this year’s Florida Netball Festival, delivered in partnership with England Netball. Taking place in October 2026 in Florida, the festival will feature world-class coaching from Chelsea Pitman and Jodie Gibson. 

Chelsea Pitman is a true icon of the international game – a dual international who has represented both Australia and England at the highest level, as well as a member of England’s historic 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning squad. Jodie Gibson, also part of the 2018 gold medal-winning team, is widely recognised for her intelligence and consistency on the court and now inspires the next generation through coaching and mentoring. 

The Spain Netball Festival is a genuinely rare opportunity in any sport. After seeing powerhouse figures like Chelsea Pitman and Jodie Gibson take lead for the 2026 Florida programme, anticipation for the 2027 coaching line-up is sky-high. It’s not often that active, influential players and top coaches open their methods to athletes of all levels, and do so over four immersive days.

Chris Beck, Tour Consultant, Rayburn Tours 

Together, the Florida Netball Festival and Spain Netball Festival demonstrate Rayburn Tours and England Netball’s shared commitment to creating exceptional international opportunities for young players to develop both on and off the court. 

At the highest level, performance is as much about mindset as it is about skill. This event creates the environment to develop both, intensely, inclusively, and memorably. We’re proud to partner with England Netball to deliver something this special, and we can’t wait to see the impact it makes.

Chris Beck, Tour Consultant, Rayburn Tours 

For more than 60 years, Rayburn Tours has been one of the UK’s leading school and group travel specialists, with over 35,000 passengers travelling each year. In recognition of its commitment to exceptional travel experiences and customer service, Rayburn Tours was also named Best Tour Operator (Large) in 2025. They have partnered with England Netball for an October 2027 6-day tour, including training camps, match play, and free time to explore the Spanish paradise of the Costa Brava. 

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