By Rosina Haines, JCA Sports Manager
Rosina has over 15 years’ experience with JCA, organising school residentials and sports tournament weekends that inspire both pupils and teachers. A passionate netball player who competed at county level, she brings boundless energy, deep knowledge of the game, and a genuine love of creating unforgettable experiences for every team that joins a JCA Sport weekend.
The new school year is here. Fresh pencils. New trainers. That buzz of energy as students pour back into classrooms ready to learn, laugh… and, let’s be honest, race each other across the playground.
And if your pupils are already asking “When’s the next trip, Miss?!”, we’ve got just the answer: it’s time to start planning their big JCA sporting adventure for 2026.
Whether your team is netball mad, football crazy, or loves both, our JCA Junior Tournament Weekends taking place across March-July 2026 are your chance to channel all that back-to-school energy into something unforgettable.
Why your pupils will love it
Think of it as the ultimate mash-up of:
- Competition – round-robin fixtures, cheering sidelines, trophies and team spirit.
- Adventure – put down phones and spend quality time with teammates outdoors.
- Growth – teams building confidence, resilience, and friendships that last beyond the final whistle.
- New activities – Fresh challenges at Condover Hall including aeroball and axe throwing.
“Condover Hall is a safe and beautiful environment for young people to spend time with their peers in a competitive sport but also to take part in outdoor activities. Our students always love their time here.”
Light Hall School
Why group leaders say yes (again and again)
We know organising a residential trip is no small job. You need to be confident it’s safe, worthwhile, and worth every hour of planning. That’s where our dedicated team comes in:
- Gold-standard safety – our JCA Health and Safety policies are tighter than a goalkeeper’s gloves.
- All-in-one packages – no last-minute scrambles; accommodation, catering and activities are covered.
- Expert staff – energetic instructors who may be zany on the surface, but rock solid when it comes to looking after your group (camp songs are a prerequisite).
- Competition – teams enter from all over the UK.
“A fantastic trip which combines sport and adventurous activities. The mix of opportunities is brilliant and all done in a lovely location. Everything was easy to access during our trip and staff were really helpful.”
Lichfield Cathedral School
How 2026 is shaping up
We’re already accepting bookings for our JCA tournament weekends from March through July 2026, giving you a choice of dates to suit your school calendar. Spaces are filling up fast (we’re not joking – some weekends have gone quicker than the custard creams in the staffroom), so early booking means:
- The best choice of dates
- Less stress later in the year
- Something exciting for students to look forward to later in the year
Ready to get the ball rolling?
Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to the grind. It can mean back to sport, back to adventure, and giving your pupils a chance to shine beyond the classroom.
So make 2026 the year your team steps up, shouts loud, and remembers forever. Because nothing beats the look on your pupils’ faces when they realise they’re not just playing a game – they’re part of something bigger with JCA.
Get in touch now to chat dates for our Junior Netball, Junior Football, or combined JCA tournament weekends at Condover Hall.
