Sharing Cultures Through Sport
Connect Academy & Edwin Doran Sports Tours
We are proud to have been working with Edwin Doran Sports Tours, one of the leading operators of school and club trips to South Africa, since 2016.
Our Connect Academy mission is to provide access to resources and opportunities through sport to those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The chance to play multiple touring fixtures every year in rugby and netball helps us to do exactly that for our young people, who thrive on meeting their peers from across the globe.
Donations made by many of the touring schools, meanwhile, form a vital part of our income as a non-profit company and we have been blown away by the support we have received over the years. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch ahead of your visit to ask any questions, or see how you can support our work here in Cape Town.
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Tour Group Coaching & Facility Hire
Make the most of your time in South Africa
Our Connect coaching team is on hand to provide bespoke coaching services to all sports touring parties visiting South Africa.
We cater for recovery, conditioning and technical training, as well as offering introductory sessions to demonstrate the Connect approach to long-term athletic development.
Visit our full-size grass rugby fields, outdoor training space, netball courts and indoor gym to give and edge to the sporting side of your trip.
These facilities are provided either at our stadium or in association with our partners in Cape Town and Pretoria.
The Connect team can also visit your venue of choice in the region, while the facilities at our primary venues are also available for self-led training sessions.
Please ask your point of contact at Edwin Doran to add this to your tour.