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School Football Tournaments

 

School football tournaments are the perfect way to put your team’s skills to the test whilst enjoying an unforgettable international sports tour!

Ready-made fixtures, the chance to meet like-minded teams from across the globe and the opportunity to stay in official tournament accommodation all combine to create a truly unique experience. Beyond the action on the pitch, school football tournaments help students build confidence, strengthen teamwork, develop resilience and proudly represent their school on an international stage, making them just as valuable educationally as they are exciting to play.

At Rayburn Tours, we offer school football tournament packages to two of Europe’s most iconic youth competitions: the Rey Cup in Iceland and the Gothia Cup in Sweden. We take care of every detail, from tournament entry and accommodation to transport and a fully planned itinerary, so you can focus on the football!

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We've found 2 tours for: School Football Tournaments 2027 / 2028 - Rayburn Tours

School Football Tours to The Rey Cup

Football Tours to The Rey Cup are not to be missed! The city of Reykjavik sponsors the tournament by giving…

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Gothia Cup

School Football Tours to The Gothia Cup

Football Tours to The Gothia Cup are not to be missed. Timed perfectly to coincide with the UK school holidays,…

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Specialist Teams

We're here to guide and support you every step of the way.

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Friendly Fixtures

With our excellent contacts and years of experience we’ll give your players the chance to boost their talents and confidence by playing against some local teams. Students can enjoy some competitive matches, whilst also gaining an opportunity to see a different cultural perspective of the game.

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Exciting Excursions

When you’re not playing or training, then we can fill your time with some amazing excursions. From sport themed excursions such as stadium tours and museums dedicated to sporting history, to cultural visits or activities such as bowling, theme parks and water parks, our team can give you some top tips.

 

All the added extras

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We've got you covered!

For your financial security, you must have insurance when travelling with us, whether it be your own or the insurance we provide through Aviva. We highly recommend our insurance because it’s tailored specifically for school groups and offers cover for Covid related cancellation and curtailment.

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The Rayburn Machine

Over the years, we’ve come to understand that when planning a tour you need one dedicated point of contact here at Rayburn Tours HQ. This contact knows your tour like the back of their hand and is there to answer any questions, help you keep on top of the tour admin and, ultimately, provide you with a first-class school trip. But they don’t do it alone!

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Then we can’t wait to chat to start crafting your ultimate and unforgettable football tournament tour. Call us today or fill out our short enquiry form.

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