Girls in Sport - Edwin Doran and Masterclass

At Edwin Doran, we believe sport has the power to transform confidence, build resilience and open doors. And we believe every girl deserves equal access to those opportunities.

That’s why we’re committed to creating sports tours that don’t just develop ability, but truly empower girls, on and off the pitch.

The challenge

The talent has never been in question. The opportunity has.
Research shows that girls aren’t falling out of love with sport. They’re being pushed out of it:

43%

of girls who once considered themselves ‘sporty’ disengage from sport after primary school, compared with just 24% of boys.

61%

say they lack confidence.

68%

cite fear of being judged as a barrier to sport.

77%

of girls aged 14–15 don’t feel confident in their PE kit.

The hope:

64% of girls want to be more active. Fun and friendship are the strongest motivators.

Creating opportunities that matter

We understand that for many schools, ambition isn’t the issue. It’s access, confidence and support.

That’s why every Edwin Doran tour is designed to break down barriers:

Encouraging participation at every level, from development squads to elite teams
Delivering well-matched, inclusive competition, because fair fixtures build confidence rather than fear of judgement
Creating environments where girls feel supported, valued and free to perform
Building confidence, independence and leadership that last long after the final whistle

Every tour is built to ensure girls don’t just take part. They thrive.

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Inspiring confidence through experience

A sports tour is more than fixtures. It’s an opportunity to grow. Through our tours, girls:

Represent their school with pride
Build lasting friendships and team identity
Step outside their comfort zones
Experience new cultures and environments

Research tells us that fun and friendship are what keep girls in sport. We weave both into every itinerary, alongside the competition, so the memories made on tour become the reason girls keep playing.

Our commitment in action

Our focus on girls in sport isn’t just a message. It’s already a core part of what we deliver:

In Summer 2025, we saw an almost equal split of girls and boys travelling on our Summer South Africa tours
We organised over 350 girls’ fixtures, a huge increase on previous years

This reflects both the growing demand for girls’ sport and our commitment to meeting it to the highest standard.

What schools say

“The Netball Tour 2025 was everything and more! From start to finish it was everything we were hoping to achieve for our students. From netball to cultural experiences we ticked every box… A hugely successful tour for a little state school making their mark on the map. We will be back and cannot wait!”

– Wallington School, Netball Tour 2025

“I cannot speak highly enough of the team at Edwin Doran. From start to finish, they have been incredibly hardworking, professional, and fully committed to providing the best possible experience for our school… Their attention to detail, willingness to go above and beyond, and the sheer amount of work they put in behind the scenes did not go unnoticed. Edwin Doran made the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. I would highly recommend Edwin Doran to any school looking to organise an educational or sports tour.”

– Maynard School, Girls’ Tour to South Africa

From our team

“Having been involved in sport from a young age, I understand first-hand the confidence and opportunities it can create. I was fortunate enough to travel on an Edwin Doran tour to Malta when I was 17, and it’s an experience that has stayed with me ever since.

Now, as an Operations Manager, I am incredibly proud to be part of a team that is so committed to supporting girls in sport.
Seeing the impact these tours have on confidence, friendships and future opportunities makes what we do genuinely special.”

– Beth Vermont, Operations Manager, Edwin Doran Sports Tours