'I am fortunate to have toured as an International coach and player around the world and Dukes Sports bring the same quality experience I knew at that level to the business of schools sports travel. Unlike others, they understand the importance of the sporting experience and the provision of training facilities, coaches, coaching equipment, nutrition, rest & recuperation, competitive fixtures and record keeping.Their forward planning and attention to detail ensures that I need to think about hockey and nothing but hockey and leave the rest to them. I wouldn't travel with anyone else and look forward to the tours and Training Camps we are currently planning with every confidence they will be a great success'
Steve Paxton, Seaford College
'Having toured to Barbados in the past with other companies I was overwhelmed and thankful for the simply first class service that was delivered to us by Dukes Sports Travel. Every angle was considered, no stone left unturned both from an organisational and administrational perspective, through to the ground handling, and day to day logistics of the tour.
I am particularly grateful to the work and support offered by our Tour Manager Jeni McClellan, who in my view, is a true professional and perfectionist. The stresses and strains of organising sports tours for young people can be extremely demanding on teachers, however having Jeni onboard the tour, took total strain off us having to worry about transfers, meals and budgets, just to name a few areas. The care and attention she spent getting to know our girls was particularly commendable and she really did become an extra member of the team, in both the eyes of the girls and staff. The detail to the daily webpage write up that was written at the end of each day was a unique and valuable service for both parents following our progress at home and for the students on their return, as they reminisced with friends and family.
I would like to thank you, on behalf of all our staff and girls at St Bedes for all your hard work, care and thoughtfulness that made our tour unique and special. The service provided by Dukes Sports Travel, was first class and extremely personal. Without doubt this resulted in the best tour we have had to date'
Kyra Merchant, St Bede's School
'I want to express my thanks for all your help and support with the planning, build up, fundraising and running of our Netball Tour to Barbados. Your organisation and attention to detail made the tour a huge success. Your local knowledge and working relationship with your ground agent was extremely reassurring. We are thrilled and feel the girls gained much both on and off the court from the experience'
Lucy Hornby, Stamford High School
'Best ever tour experience of my sporting life - we will be booking with you again for 2011'
Peter Williams, Head Coach, South Wales Junior Cricket League
'May I express our sincere thanks and admiration for the efforts of you and your team. This was truly a mammoth task and you carried the event with true professionalism and a smile at all times'
Les O'Reilly, President, Bristol Irish Golf Society
'Wouldn't think of arranging a trip without them'
Dick Crosbie, Captain Rutland County GC
'Without doubt the best run Pro Am golf tournament I have ever participated in since I turned professional 33 years ago'
Robin Mann, Professional Golfers Association
'This will be the 5th Algarve Tournament we've been on with these guys as well as 5 other events in Ireland and the UK and the organisation never waivers'
Joe Garry, Bristol Irish Society
'If you're planning to travel outside your comfort zone there is no one better. They know who, where and what better than any sports travel operator I have ever known and if they don't when you ask, they will do within days of your enquiry. Thorough, dedicated and totally professional'
'Thanks for a great All Ireland Games. We all enjoyed ourseleves tremendously yet again'Kevin Kennedy, Secretary, Eskimo Golf Society.
Joan Casey, Abbott Vascular
'When they do it, they do it with consummate ease and the minimum of fuss; if they don't do it, it can't be done'
Pat Daly, Shannon Development Agency