Basketball in New York

Trend-setting, extraordinary and the worldwide hub for many activities, New York offers the ideal opportunity for students to ignite their passion for sports outside the UK and beyond the school grounds.

New York City is a bustling location within close proximity to several International airports, top stadiums and within an hour from training and fixture sites situated on Randall's Island or neighbouring New York boroughs. Basketball fans will appreciate the possibility of professional matches with either the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Major League Soccer (MLS) or the National Football League (NFL), subject to availability.

Within walking distance of Times Square, staff and students can relax in either a Manhattan based hotel or hostel. All centralised accommodation has the option of room only or bed and breakfast with a wide selection of cafes, restaurants and dinners surrounding the area.

Free-time is taken care of with a diverse selection of shopping areas with department stores such as Barney's, Macey's and Bloomingdale's; and an array of entertainment opportunities including themed restaurants, West End shows and influential museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA).

During excursion times, making choices from the plethora of tours and landmarks could be difficult. So we advise going to the magnificent Empire State Building, where you will find the Sky Ride, a virtual tour of New York.

With the city's humid continental climate, we suggest visiting the city during May Half Term or at Easter, when the weather is warm and there is a large choice of teams to play. For a quieter stay with cold weather, both October and February Half Terms are also recommended, when an array of winter sports will be available.

Wider curriculum links: Offering superb sports facilities alongside welcoming culture, a rich history and architecture spanning from several eras, New York communicates a natural link between sports and other curriculum areas, including History, Art and Geography.

Pavilion's Basketball Tours

The most popular sport in the city, New Yorker's eat, sleep and breathe basketball, so you can be confident that they share your passion.

Courts are located within New York City, well known for its love of all sports and home to world renowned teams such as basketball's New York Knicks, football's New York Red Bull's and ice hockey's New York Rangers.

Your school's teachers will have ample opportunity to demonstrate their skill and professionalism during the 90 minute training sessions and offer students positive learning outcomes through challenging players' decision making skills and enhancing their performance. Non-competing teams are expected to cheer on playing teams, giving extra encouragement during games.

During their stay, teams can expect:

90 minute training sessions
2 x fixtures against local opposition

Curriculum Values

Recognising the varied and valuable role Physical Education plays in the lives of young people, Pavilion encourages players to become responsible, reflective and successful team players.

In-line with National Curriculum Key Concepts and Processes, our programmes encourage players to:

Improve Performance, stamina and strength
Gain confidence in making and applying decisions
Develop precision, control and fluency
Integrate tactics, such as outwitting opponents, into their game
Improving core skills, including: Dribbling – using both hands, change of pace, direction and dodging. Passing – chest, javelin, bounce, overhead. Shooting – lay ups, set shot, jump shot, free shot. Footwork – change of pace, direction and dodging
Developing and refining key techniques, including: Marking, receiving and interception

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Sports Centre of Excellence in New York

Find out about our inclusive sports tour packages to our New York centre of excellence run by Nike.

Our Best Value Sample Itinerary from £1099

Day 1:
Fly from a London airport* to New York. On arrival a coach will pick you up and transfer you to the accommodation. Evening meal at leisure.

Day 2:
Breakfast at leisure or at your accommodation (location-dependent.) Depart the hotel for an excursion of your choice (supplement applies). Lunch is at your leisure in one of the many cafes and delis in the city. Take a 2-hour Circle Line boat cruise on the Hudson to experience the famous Manhattan skyline (at a supplement). For your evening meal you can go to one of the many themed restaurants such as Hard Rock Cafe or Bubba Gumps (at a supplement).

Day 3:
Breakfast at leisure or at your accommodation (location-dependent.) Firstly you have an introduction and a team liaison from the staff in resort before your first practice session. Lunch is at your leisure in one of the many cafes and delis. In the afternoon you will have your first fixture on Randall’s Island. Your second evening meal is at your leisure again but with such a variety of restaurants in the locality, there will be numerous options available to you.

Day 4:
Breakfast at leisure or at your accommodation (location-dependent.) Practice session two will then follow before lunch at your leisure in one of the many cafes and delis. You will have your second fixture in the afternoon. Evening meal at your leisure.

Day 5:
Breakfast at leisure or at your accommodation (location-dependent.) Utilise the morning for more city sightseeing (enquire for information on excursions, supplement applies). Have lunch at leisure in one of the many cafes and delis. Then have your last fixture of the tour and a send off from the resort staff. Enjoy your final evening meal at your leisure. After your evening meal take your group to the 'Top of the Rock' for spectacular nightime views of Manhatten (at a supplement).

Day 6:
Breakfast at leisure or at your accommodation (location-dependent.) Pack your bags and prepare for the journey back to the UK. You will need to check-out of your rooms but a room will be provided for luggage storage. Time at leisure for last-minute shopping and sightseeing. A coach will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 7:
Flight lands back in the UK.