Prep Girls' Sports Tour - October 2026

 

During October half term, the Prep girls enjoyed a fantastic five-day sports tour to the Costa del Sol and Gibraltar, combining hockey, netball and tennis with plenty of sunshine, sightseeing and entertainment.

 

After an early departure from Birmingham Airport, the girls arrived in Spain and headed to the Holiday World Resort, which would be our base for the next four nights. An afternoon at the Beach Club provided the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the Spanish sunshine before a busy few days of sport.

 

Saturday began with a brilliant tennis masterclass led by some wonderfully enthusiastic and animated coaches. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the session, which was full of energy, laughter and plenty of opportunities to develop their skills. In the afternoon, we travelled to Gibraltar for our first competitive fixtures of the tour, with the netball teams producing some excellent performances. Bromsgrove enjoyed a hugely successful afternoon, winning almost all their matches and demonstrating some lovely teamwork, movement and shooting.

 

Sunday was all about hockey, beginning with a coaching session before the girls took to the pitch for their competitive fixtures. The matches were extremely physical and provided a real challenge for our players, who showed tremendous determination and resilience throughout. Despite the physical nature of the games, the girls battled hard with our 1st and 2nd teams winning, and all our girls gained valuable experience from playing against different opposition.

 

Monday provided a change of pace as we headed to Gibraltar again for a day of sightseeing and adventure. A dolphin watching boat trip was a real highlight, with the girls delighted to see dolphins swimming in their natural environment. We then enjoyed some time exploring Gibraltar, with the girls keen to make the most of the tax-free shopping opportunities. The afternoon included a tour of the famous Rock of Gibraltar, where we encountered the resident Barbary macaques. The monkeys were possibly the biggest highlight of the entire tour, providing plenty of entertainment and some wonderful photo opportunities.

 

Away from the sporting fixtures and excursions, the girls enjoyed a fantastic programme of evening entertainment. A Hallowe'en quiz brought out their competitive sides, while Bromsgrove’s Got Talent showcased some great performances and plenty of hidden talents. Our Awards Evening was another lovely occasion, recognising the girls’ contributions both on and off the pitch and celebrating everything they had achieved during the tour.

 

Throughout the five days, the girls were a real credit to Bromsgrove. They approached their sporting challenges with enthusiasm, supported one another brilliantly and embraced every opportunity to make the most of their time away. There was plenty of laughter, some excellent sporting performances and countless memories made along the way.

 

A thoroughly enjoyable and successful tour, and certainly one that the girls will remember for a long time.