Basketball Sports Tour in Mauritius

Africa | Mauritius | Sports Tours, Volunteer Sports Coaching | Basketball

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Tour ID:121347

Ages:11 - 80

People on trip:20

Tailor Made

Arrival:Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport (MRU)

Dates are flexible

Prices are Per Person

Jet off to the paradise Indian Ocean on Basketball Sports Tour to Mauritius. Your sports team will compete against local teams depending on the age category. Basketball is a popular sport on the island with every school, college and university playing inter-college tournaments. Any adult basketball sports teams can compete with higher level teams at a national level. Our sports tours are unique offering sports volunteering and coaching experiences as part of the basketball sports tour.

Flic en Flac, Mauritius

: Basketball Tournaments

Basketball Coaching

Basketball Skills Camps

Mauritius Destination Highlights
From beaches to national parks, here are the absolute best things to do in Mauritius:

The Capital Port Louis
Head To Caudan Waterfront Shopping Mall
Check Out China Town
Visit Aapravasi Ghat – Unesco World Heritage Site
See the sights, smells and sounds of Port Luis Bazaar!

South & West Region
Explore Black River Gorges National Park – Endemic Birds
Dolphin Experience
Le Morne Cultural Climb – Unesco World Heritage Site
Enjoy White Sandy Beaches on Le Morne or Flic en Flac

South & East Region
Scuba Dive or Snorkel in Blue Bay Marine Park
Experience Local Culture & History In Mahebourg
Climb Lion Mountain & Kestrel Valley
Ile Aux Cerf Island

Central Region
Holy Temple of Grand Bassin
Kanaka Volcano
Bois Cheri Tea Plantation
Guava Fruit Picking (seasonal)

North Region
Visit Triolet Temple Shivala in Triolet Village
Head to Grand Bay for shops and pristine beaches of
Pamplemousse Botanical Gardens
Visit the Sugercane Factory Museum
: We require a minimum of 10 people to come on this tour.

Basketball in Mauritius
Basketball is a popular community youth sport, played mainly outdoors due to the year round sunshine. There is a national league that plays weekly to a high standard and many of the school basketball coaches also coach the local league teams. Opportunity to play abroad is limited and therefore the project encourages talented basketball players and coaches to come to Mauritius to share their knowledge of the game.

Your Basketball Sports Tour
Basketball matches will be arranged at the international standard sports centres located around the island depending on the teams you will be playing. Mini tournaments will be arranged to allow multiple age groups to play. The basketball sports tour can arrange fixtures for U12, U14, U16, U18 and Adults.

Basketball in the Community
Our Basketball Sport tour is unique, offering the opportunity for your sports team to give back and help with coaching the next generation. The basketball academy takes place within school grounds in numerous locations around the island. After school basketball camps are run weekly and you will be able to get involved with coaching sessions for these keen basketball players on outdoor basketball courts. The ability of the players will be from grass roots to high performance but your role will be to deliver clear skills through structured drills working on passing, shooting, positioning, movement, awareness and most importantly technique. You will be supported by local basketball coaches to help you deliver the sessions, at the same time you will be required to lead the sessions autonomously. A key requirement will be to identify talented individuals and provide focused coaching for them to ensure that they can reach their full potential. The hope is that these children are set on a pathway to possibly play for junior national teams.

Basketball Camps
During school holidays a series of basketball camps are run daily in the week and inter-college tournaments will be organised, meaning our sports tours can operate year round.

Other Experiences in Mauritius
Mauritius is a top travel destination and for those who enjoy the outdoor life there is a myriad of adventure activities to experience from kite surfing, scuba diving, mountain biking, hiking and exploring the natural environment.

Criminal Records Check
We require you to complete a criminal records check in order to take part in this experience. We can accept those that have been done in the last two years if you have the certificate. In the UK it can be done through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in the USA further details can be found on Travel.State.Gov, otherwise please search for your local service provider. We may also request a reference from a reliable source. You must supply these to us before departure and also take a copy with you to present to the in-country team.

Why do we require a criminal background check?
1) Ensuring a safe environment is conducive to learning, productivity and overall positive experiences for everyone involved.

2) We implement thorough screening processes and we are committed to safety and integrity, fostering trust among participants and the local community.

3) Conducting background checks serves as a preventive measure, deterring individuals with questionable backgrounds from attempting to participate in our programme.

4) Safeguards vulnerable people from potential harm within the programme.; This itinerary is an example to show you some of the activities that are possible on your tour to Mauritius.

Mauritius is paradise, so depending on the time your flight arrives, you’ll have a chance to unwind and visit one of the islands stunning beaches before sundown.; Morning Warm Ups / Training / Afternoon – 1 st Round matches; Morning Excursion / Afternoon Basketball Camp Coaching & Games; Now that you have settled into island life and your body has acclimatised, this day will be packed full of sport as you take on the locals in your second round of competitive matches.

The evening will allow you to rest and watch the sunset over the ocean.; Various excursions in the morning will show you more of the island, followed by visits to local beaches and and afternoon supports coaching in the community.; Rest up in the morning at your hotel or local beach and recharge your batteries ready for your final competive basketball tournament in the afternoon.

Spend the evening enjoying local cuisine and dancing with the locals at one of Mauritius’ night-spots.; A chance you say your farewell, back up and relax on the beach before catch your flight home.
: Tour dates are flexible, so please contact us to discuss possible dates for your tour.

Transfer time to accommodation is approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending on the time of the day you arrive.

Visa
British Nationals will not require a visa to enter Mauritius for up to 90 days.
: Equipment Donation for Mauritius
We are dedicated to sustainable development. This is why part of the fee you pay goes towards buying decent equipment for beneficiary organisations in Mauritius. You will often use this equipment during your project and it is always left with the community when you leave. In some cases, an equipment donation may not be appropriate so a financial contribution is made instead.

Social Life in Mauritius
Mauritius is known as paradise island and is spoilt for choice on pristine beaches. On public holidays the locals certainly know how to enjoy themselves at the beach and are so warm and welcoming, they will often ask you to join them! The national music and dance is Sega and you can often here the African skin drums being played by the locals. In the north and west of the island there are several resort towns with plenty of restaurants and bars as well as surf and up market clothing stores. Every weekend you will be free to explore and experience the fun way of life in Mauritius!

Travel and Adventure in Mauritius
Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation, as mentioned is known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. However the mountainous interior has a lot to offer including Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and rare endangered wildlife like the Fruit Bat, Pink Pigeon and Mauritian Kestrel. The Capital Port Louis has sites such as the Champs de Mars horse track, Eureka plantation house and 18th-century Botanical Gardens.

The national sport of Mauritius is football and its most popular sport to date. The national football team is called Club M and represents the country in international matches. Mauritius also has solid teams in volleyball and basketball, all competing to a high standard. If water-sports are you thing then Mauritius will spoil you with an array of aquatic activities from scuba-diving, to kite-surfing to sailing on the crystal seas all over the island.

The highlights of this trip is the climb of Le Morne to see the underwater waterfall and this UNESCO World Heritage Site with significant cultural importance for Mauritian people
: 7 Nights Hotel in either 3* of 4* in Triple (Teenager) or Twin (adult) options

Half Board Basis

Airport Coach Transfers

Daily Coach Transport for games and coaching

Coach Trips around the Island sightseeing
: Flights (we can build this in for you if you would like); Travel Insurance; Visa; Vaccinations; Spending Money; Laundry Service; Extra Activities Not Agreed On Itinerary; Airport Transfers in UK or your home country.

Please note that airlines release flights 11 months ahead of departure.
: You will be met on arrival. Full details will be provided once you have booked your trip with us.
: Ideal For

Universities

Colleges

Schools

Basketball Sport Clubs

Basketball Academy
: Suitable for ages 11 to 80
No children under the age of 11 unless accompanied by an adult
: Health

– No specific vaccinations are required to enter Mauritius. The country is Malaria free.

– Mauritius offers free health care at local hospitals to anyone needing treatment. Whilst standards of cleanliness are maintained at a high level, please bare in mind that this is a small island and the hospitals are focused on local needs. If guests are unhappy to use local hospitals, private clinics can be used for an initial consultation. This is payable in cash immediately. Please consult your own personal travel insurance policy to see if it covers treatment at a private clinic.

– Please make sure you bring with you plenty of Paracetamol, rehydration tablets if you are prone to dehydration, and anti-diarrhea tablets as a precaution. Plenty of high-factor sunscreen is essential, as is tropical strength mosquito repellent.

Safety

– Mauritius is a relatively safe county, although petty theft can be a problem, so please be vigilant when out and about, particularly with phones, cameras and bags.

– Mauritius is a politically stable country with relatively little terrorist threat. Please consult www.fco.gov.uk for official guidance on personal safety.

Cultural Considerations

– In public areas and religious places please dress conservatively. Please respect cultural differences in cuisine e.g. pork and beef is not eaten extensively for religious reasons.

– Visits to religious sites are welcomed, however customs must be observed e.g. remove shoes in temples and cover shoulders and dresses, skirts or shorts should be no shorter than to the knee.