Sun, sea and sport. Introducing the inaugural Sports Challenge Series multisport in Lignano Sabbiadoro near Venice, on Italy's spectacular Adriatic coast.
Sports Challenge Series in Venice
13th - 17th July 2026
Welcome to the inaugural Sports Challenge Series multisport event in Lignano Sabbiadoro, on Italy’s stunning Adriatic coast, just an hour from Venice.
This exciting event celebrates both team and individual events, such as netball, basketball, volleyball, swimming, golf and tennis.
Set in the picturesque seaside resort of Lignano Sabbiadoro, we welcome schools to bring teams and individual competitors to compete in excellent sports facilities while soaking up the unique Italian atmosphere. Schools from the UK, Europe, and beyond will come together for this memorable festival, blending competitive action with opportunities to forge international friendships.
Away from the sporting arena, enjoy the beautiful surroundings with the lush forest and golden sands. You'll also have the chance to explore nearby Venice, one of the world’s most iconic cities. Whether taking in cultural highlights or relaxing by the Adriatic, there’s something for everyone.
The Sports Challenge Series multisport event in Lignano Sabbiadoro is the perfect way to create lasting memories, celebrate the end of the school year, and inspire the next generation of athletes.
Sports Challenge Series in Venice
From
£879PP
5 days, 4 nights
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Meet at airport for your flight to Italy
Afternoon
Arrive at Lignano Sabbiadoro
Evening
Enjoy the resort facilities
Day 2
Morning
Morning at leisure to explore and make use of the facilities
Afternoon
Halsbury Sports Challenge day 1
Evening
Sports quiz and social
Day 3
Morning
Morning at leisure to explore and make use of the facilities
Afternoon
Halsbury Sports Challenge day 2
Evening
Awards and closing party
Day 4
Morning
Full-day sightseeing trip to Venice
Afternoon
Continue sightseeing in Venice
Evening
Enjoy the resort facilities
Day 5
Morning
Depart after breakfast for your journey home
Evening
Arrive at your home airport
- 4 nights' full-board accommodation in Bella Italia Village
- Return flight from a UK airport
- Return airport transfers in Italy
- Sport Challenge Series entry
- Matches against UK and local schools
- Halsbury Skills Zone
- Sports Challenge Quiz, end-of-tour awards ceremony and disco
- Venice day trip
- Professional referees
- Halsbury representatives on site
- Event t-shirt
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Bella Italia Village
Bella Italia Village boasts incredible sporting facilities and a proven pedigree in hosting multisport tournaments. There are two sports halls, a beach arena, natural and synthetic football pitches, tennis courts, natural grass rugby pitch, basketball/volleyball courts an athletics straight track with long jump and two half-Olympic-sized (25m) outdoor swimming pools, as well as an indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Halsbury Skills Zone Venice
Between matches and training sessions, players can visit the Halsbury Skills Zone to participate in various challenges, from ball-handling skills and footwork to teamwork activities. They can test themselves in a variety of skills challenges against teammates and opponents, all under the guidance of a Halsbury Skills Coordinator. The Skills Zone offers a fun and engaging break from competition, designed to improve individual skills, enhance team bonding and sharpen their competitive edge. Even teachers can join in the fun.
Accommodation
Bella Italia Village
Located in Lignano Sabbiadoro, just an hour away from Venice, the Bella Italia Village offers 7 different accommodations for school groups across the sprawling coastal resort. Each residence has its own reception, as well as spacious main halls and coach parking. With a large, self-service restaurant, waterpark and an easily accessible, private beach, Bella Italia village has everything required to keep groups happy and entertained. All the guest rooms offer en-suite bathroom facilities and a TV. There are also large rehearsal rooms and storage rooms for instruments, making this the perfect choice for music groups.
Excursions
Caribe Bay Water Park
Most school trip budgets won't stretch to the Caribbean.
Venice Day Trip
Enjoy an unforgettable day in one of the world's most beautiful cities.
Supporting you every step of the way
Creating your perfect sports tour
Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.
Launching your tour to parents and students
The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).
Support while you’re away
While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.
After your trip
When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).
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