Tours, trips and visits are seen as an integral part of the department’s work and provide opportunities for students to broaden their experiences. Australia, Canada, France, South Africa and the Caribbean have all been visited in addition to the Watersport’s trip which takes place every two years to the South of France.
List of NT Sports Tours
- 2003 – South Africa – Rugby
- 2005 – Canada – Rugby and Hockey
- 2006 – France – Watersports
- 2007 – Australia – Rugby and France – Hockey
- 2008 – France – Watersports
- 2009 – Barbados and St.Lucia – Football, Netball & Cricket and France – Watersports
- 2010 – France – Watersports
- 2011 – France – Rugby and France – Watersports
- 2012 – France – Watersports
- 2013 – France – Rugby
- 2014 – France – Watersports
- 2016 – France – Watersports
- 2017 – Ireland – Rugby
In addition to the overseas trips above, students in all year groups benefit from trips to leading sports universities and national and international sporting events. The NTSport Elite Sport Week takes place biannually during activities week. Based in Cardiff it includes visits to Newport’s Velodrome, Cardiff International White Water and the Principality Stadium.
