School Sports Tours made easy ISLE OF MAN
welcome to KING WILLIAM S COLLEGE IN THE ISLE OF MAN Welcome to King William s College in the Isle of Man, one of the British Isles leading independent schools. Located less than an hour away from the UK and Ireland, we re the ideal choice for a convenient, low-cost, action-packed sports tour. Dating back to 1833 and now a leading International Baccalaureate World School, College continues to place an emphasis on sporting as well as educational excellence, with pupils encouraged to take part in as many extra-curricular activities as possible. We are delighted to welcome boys and girls between 10 and 18 to the Island to play our pupils, and offer an excellent standard of opposition. Set in one of the most stunning locations in the British Isles, why go abroad when you have King William s College on your doorstep? Our dedicated PE staff will organise your fixtures for you, and our expert travel agent, Mann Link Travel, will organise your every transport need. All you need to do is put your team together! why us? n We have a wide range of purpose-built sporting facilities and accommodation all on one site n Fixtures can also be arranged against two or three other Manx schools or representative teams so you can really make the most of your tour n We can cater for different tour lengths from a weekend to week-long trips, and even sports and training camps n Our prices are just as competitive as our teams! Accommodation starts from 15 per person per night, including three cooked meals per day n College is just a one minute drive from the Airport and 15 minutes from the Sea Terminal n The Island also offers an excellent range of non-sporting activities for pupils to enjoy n The Island has the lowest crime rate in the British Isles
accommodation AND FACILITIES King William s College offers on-site accommodation for all visiting teams in one of three dedicated properties: n Jackson House single bed en-suite rooms n Colbourne House twin bedded rooms n Junior House dormitory style accommodation Prices start from just 15 per person per night, which also includes three cooked meals per day in the school s Dining Hall. The school has a huge number of on-site facilities to keep its young guests entertained including a swimming pool, gym and games room with snooker and table tennis tables. It s set right on the beach near Derbyhaven, and just a five minute walk from the Island s ancient capital, Castletown, where there s plenty to see and do. Some disabled facilities are available.
sport AND FACILITIES King William s College offers a diverse range of sports during its school year, and welcomes visiting teams of boys and girls aged between 10 and 18 years old (up to First Team level). We can field teams to match any standard of visitor from mixed ability to First Team, ensuring a fair standard of competition for all players. It s also the perfect opportunity for pupils to play against new opponents and build lasting relationships. Other Manx schools and sports teams welcome the chance to play against new opposition and so we can arrange a number of fixtures for you during your stay. We can even provide referees if needed, and basic equipment such as bibs and balls. Autumn Term (September to December) Boys Rugby Girls Hockey Mixed Hockey Spring Term (January to April) Boys Football Girls Netball Summer Term (April to July) Boys Cricket Girls Rounders
We have all of the following facilities on one site: n 5 rugby pitches n 4 football pitches n 3 cricket pitches (2 grass squares & 1 Astroturf wicket) n 1 Astroturf n 3 outdoor netball courts n 6 rounders pitches n 1 indoor swimming pool n 1 gymnasium n Grass cricket nets what else the isle of man has to offer The Island is one of the most culturally fascinating places in the British Isles. As well as a number of educational trips, there are so many other activities for youngsters to try including golf, kayaking, coasteering, off-road mountain biking, bowling, sailing, abseiling and even deep-sea fishing! The whole Island is easily accessible from College everything is here on your doorstep. You really can tailor a trip to suit the needs of you and your pupils. Whether it s just a short weekend sports break, a long weekend where you can also explore the Island s stunning scenery and historic attractions, or even just the chance to make new friends and play some new teams make of it what you will!
booking just one phone call away As PE teachers ourselves, we know how hard it is to try and book a sports trip when you have a full timetable of lessons followed by After School Club or matches every day! Mann Link Travel will take all of that hassle away from you and manage every aspect of your trip including flights or ferries, and transfers. They ll even book any excursions you wish to do whilst on the Isle of Man. All it takes is one phone call! As the Island s oldest established travel agent and part of the Online Regional Travel Group, Mann Link Travel only employs exceptional staff with an unrivalled knowledge of the global business and leisure travel markets. Coupled with their long-standing relationships with the Island s key travel carriers including the Steam Packet Company and Flybe, and their personal attention to detail, booking your trip could not be easier. Less than one hour s flight away from the UK and Ireland, you can travel to the Isle of Man from most major airports and catch ferries from Heysham and Liverpool, as well as Belfast and Dublin during the summer. Why fly thousands of miles away when you can come to the beautiful Isle of Man for a fraction of the price and have an incredible experience you won t forget? Pick up the phone and book your school s trip today!
contact Organising your trip to the Isle of Man couldn t be easier! Please pick up the phone or email King William s College to arrange your dates, and then speak to Mann Link Travel to book your trip! King William s College: E: sportstours@kwc.im P: (01624) 820436 (ask to speak to our Head of Sport) W: www.kwc.im Mann Link Travel: E: business@mannlink.com P: (01624) 654655 W: www.ortg.co.uk IOM Sea Terminal IOM Airport King William s College
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