Florida Netball Festival
Top-tier training and match play in partnership with England Netball
Rayburn Tours and England Netball are delighted to announce their exciting collaboration on a once-in-a-lifetime experience for junior teams from all around the UK, set to take place in the vibrant city of Kissimmee, Florida. Running from 26th to 28th October, the Florida Netball Festival 2026 represents a ground-breaking opportunity for young players to train like the professionals and coaches to gain valuable knowledge, all with the help of Vitality Roses and/or Netball Super League (NSL) coaches and players.
Alongside the incredible event, the rest of your trip will enable you to embrace the excitement of Florida by planning your ultimate adventure with the help of our experienced team.
The Florida Netball Festival includes:
- The fantastic chance to learn from elite NSL players and/or members of the Vitality Roses squad and/or star coaches
- Insider tips during Q&A slots and photo opportunities
- Put this all into action with match play against fellow UK teams
Don’t miss this incredible chance to train, play, and compete with the very best in England Netball and explore the best of what Florida has to offer!
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart UK by flight
Arrive in Orlando
Transfer to hotel
Day 2
Breakfast at hotel
Add in your chosen excursion, such as Universal Studios or Disneyworld
Embrace the USA and visit some batting cages!
Day 3
Breakfast at hotel
The time has come! The festival kicks off today – your team will enjoy their first exclusive coaching sessions with England Netball
Evening at leisure
Day 4
Breakfast at hotel followed by your second England Netball training session. Build on your skills and strategies with expert coaching that’ll take your game to the next level
You have a free afternoon – continue exploring Florida by adding on a visit to Aquatica or Busch Gardens
Evening at leisure
Day 5
Breakfast at hotel
Match play with touring teams will begin in the morning, showcasing the skills you’ve learnt during the expert training sessions. This unique opportunity to compete against other UK touring teams will carry on into the early afternoon, putting your newly sharpened abilities to the test in high-level matches.
Evening at leisure
Day 6
Breakfast at hotel
Your final afternoon is free, so make the most of your last day in Orlando!
Finish your tour by opting for a trip to Disney Springs for an end of tour meal
Day 7
Breakfast at hotel and souvenir shopping
Transfer to airport
Flight back to UK
Day 8
Arrive in the UK
Whilst the 3-day festival has fixed dates, you can build your perfect tour around these dates, choosing your perfect duration and departure dates. This is an idea of what your could look like based on an 8-day, 6-night tour. This example is for 40 members (+4 free places) traveling in October 2026. Subject to availability. Extend your trip if you wish to enjoy Florida further. The cost includes:
- Return flights from UK to resort
- Resort airport transfers
- Coach transfers to and from netball events (training and match play)
- 6 nights’ B&B accommodation
- 2 x 3-hour training sessions per group (25 students per court)
- Match play sessions with well-matched opponents - exact breakdown will depend on number of players in attendance, and player age group breakdown
- England Netball Training Camp Entry and Q&A
- 24/7 support
- Travel insurance
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
Excursions in Florida
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Walt Disney World Resort
Universal Orlando
Live Sports
Disney Springs
Busch Gardens Theme Park
Topgolf Orlando
Planet Hollywood
Florida Mall
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Florida
- 10 minutes from Walt Disney World theme parks and 15 minutes from Universal Orlando and SeaWorld
- Free resort amenities including 3 pools, mini-golf, sports courts, and fitness centre
- Wi-Fi
- Free hot breakfast
- Wi-Fi
- Free coffee and tea
- Outdoor pool and hot tub
- Onsite restaurant
- Mini market on site
- Enjoy a swim in the hotel pool or dip in the hot tub
- Win a game of mini golf
- Dine in the hotel restaurant
- Visit the plethora of theme parks nearby
- Walking distance to theme parks, including Old Town – a carnival-themed amusement park
- 24-hour heated pool and hot tub
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour arcade and fitness centre
- Complimentary hot breakfast buffet
- Gift/sundry shop
- Shuttle services to nearby amusement parks
- Get competitive at the 24-hour arcade
- Hop on a shuttle and explore one of the iconic amusement parks
- Relax in the heated swimming pool
Special guests reveal coming soon…
This exclusive netball tour offers an unparalleled opportunity for junior players to receive expert guidance from world-class players, including members of the Vitality Roses and/or NSL teams. Whilst we’re unable to disclose the names of our special guests just yet, you can be certain that they’ll be ready to share their expertise and inspire the next generation of netball players!
Watch this space to find out who they’ll be…
Want to bring your football team along?
Enjoy exclusive fixtures and training sessions with Orlando City FC. Customise tailor-made packages for extended stays.
FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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What days on the tour do I participate in the netball training camp?
You will be participating in the England Rose-certified tournament on Day 4 (29th October), Day 5 (30th October), and Day 6 (31st October). These are fixed dates for the training camp.
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Will I be able to interact with the England Netball coaches and players?
There’ll be plenty of opportunities to meet with top players and coaches, from attending a Q&A to receiving quality coaching; you even have the chance to take photos!
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Is insurance included with my trip?
Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.
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Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?
You can download our Generic Risk Management Handbook which will help you complete your risk assessment for your school or Local Authority. The aim of the handbook is to provide all tour leaders with supportive suggestions to help raise awareness to risk, suggest control measures to help mitigate the risk and manage risk pro-actively. For further assistance, please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.
Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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