DATE OF QUOTATION: 20TH MAY 2019

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Sky High Sports is a Rugby Specialist Tour Operator which excels at combining Rugby and Travel to provide once in a lifetime experiences for good Rugby people across the world.

Our commitment to offering innovative, exciting and bespoke tours, along with our client focused, personal and dedicated approach has allowed us to build a global portfolio of clients and earn a reputation of excellence in our field.

Our team is made up of passionate rugby playing people & travel experts who take pride in introducing you to the vast rugby cultures of Europe through the great rugby tradition of touring. La Foixarda is the home to the Barcelona University Club. It is situated in the heart of the 1992 Olympic Park. A short walk, Every one of our Rugby Tour itineraries has been albeit up a pretty steep hill, takes you to the Olympic Stadium developed from our own individual and subsequent and Torch. The 3G Turf Pitch is an excellent surface for an ear- Professional experiences. We’re privileged to work with ly our practise. some superb rugby people who allow us to create a personal experience on each tour which we are delighted to share with you and your team.

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Meet The Rugby Tour Specialists 4 Your Rugby Tour Package 5 The Tour Quotation 6 Your Rugby Tour Itinerary 7 Optional Extras, Upgrades & Alternatives 9 Tour Accommodation Guide 10 Introducing: Rugby in Spain 13 Destination Information 14 Meet your Tour Representative 17 Flight Information 18 Tour Kit with Samurai Sportswear 18

Sky High Sports have worked with the Spanish Rugby Federation The Booking Process 19 since 2014. The relationship hit a height in 2018 when Sky High Sky High Sports Tour Dictionary 20 Sports hosted the National Women’s XV in England for their mid- winter training camp. Here, the team stand with the Northumber- Testimonials from Recent Clients 20 land County XV following their end of tour match. The Sky High Sports Roll of Honour 21 The Terms & Conditions 22

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Richie Gledson - Top Left A Front-Row on the field & our director, Richie started Sky High Sports in 2009 following a playing career in Eng- land and Italy. A fluent Italian and competent Spanish speaker, RG chaperones each tour to Spain and Italy. Richie has a hand in the logistics of each inbound tour & will be the main point of contact ahead of departure. Jamie Dixon - Top Right A centre, Jamie chaperones all our tours to Central & Eastern Europe. Jamie possesses an enthusiasm & passion for both the game & his role at Sky High Sports which makes him a great attribute to the firm and our touring clients. A sevens specialist and keen cross-fitter. Harry Snowdon - Bottom Right An ex-Pro with Newcastle Falcons, Harry takes the lead on our Scottish and Irish Tours. The focus and dedication which served him well in the pro-game is evident in his work at Sky High Sports. Tom McCallum - Bottom Middle The newest recruit on team Sky High Sports. The photo is rare evidence of game-time given his regular injuries. Tom will be taking care of our English & French Tours. David Cook - Mid-Left A scrum half on the pitch, a whizz with our marketing & the posh-lad in the office. David loves a meme & is a fer- vent traveller. He’s regularly seen instagramming sunsets. Caity Mattinson - Bottom Left An England International, making her debut against Canada in 2018. Caity joins up with our team in the off-season and assists with the operations & marketing at Sky High Clockwise from Top Left: Richie Gledson, Director and Italy and Sports Spain expert; Jamie Dixon, Central & Eastern Europe guru, Harry Snowdon, Ireland & Scotland maestro; Tom McCallum, England & France; Caity Mattinson, Girls Rugby & David Cook, our Marketing Genius.

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 Three Nights at a Top-Rated Hostel in Barcelona City Centre.  Three Nights at a Top-Rated Hostel in Madrid City Centre.  Three Nights at a 3* Hotel in Málaga City Centre.  Hostel Accommodation based on multi-bed, private en-suite Rooms. Hotels based on twin/triple, en-suite rooms.  All Meals as stated in the tour itinerary.

 No Flights are included in this quotation.

 Ten Days Hire of an executive 49-seater coach & driver. Coach equipped with WC, DVD & Seatbelts and adheres to the highest industry health & safety standards.  A one-way Fast-Train Ticket for travel between Barcelona Sants & Madrid Atocha Station with Renfe.  A one-way Fast-Train Ticket for travel between Madrid Atocha & Málaga María Zambrano Station with Renfe.

 Three Rugby Matches against local opposition. Fixtures inclusive of qualified referee, changing facilities & post match reception and hospitality.  Two Training Sessions at Rugby Facilities during the itinerary. Team to have access to the Pitch, Changing Fa- cilities and Rugby Equipment.  A joint-training session with Club Rugby Victoriano at Rincón de la Victoria. Inclusive of pitch hire, access to changing facilities and post-training food & hospitality.

 A bicycle tour of Barcelona.  A High-Wires Activity in Madrid.  A Guided Tapas Tour of Madrid.  A Guided Tour of Las Ventas & Entry to the Bullfighting Museum.  A Gorge Walking Activity in the Nerja Mountains.  Entry & Admission to the Alcazaba & Castillo de Gibralfaro in Málaga.

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€1,239 €1,209 €1,179 €1,149 €1,119 €1,089

€250 €400 €400 Balance

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 24/7 On-the-Ground Support from a Sky High Sports Representative. Rep to be available to advise, assist and support for the duration of the tour. Bi-Lingual support provided on Spanish & Italian Tours.  An on-tour kit bag containing Rugby Balls, Marker Cones, Ball-Pump & Valve, Gum-Shields, Spare Studs & Kicking Tee.  A Sky High Sports Bobble Hat, Water-Bottle & Draw-string Bag for each tourist.  Pre-Tour Assistance with Rugby Union & Federation Documentation and Permission to Tour Paperwork.  24-Hour Emergency Contact at our UK office  Financial Security and Payment Protection  Bespoke Itinerary Planning Service  Full On-Tour Social Media Coverage on Instagram & Twitter and a Post Tour Photo Album on Facebook.  Access to discounted prices for Rugby Kit & Apparel from our partners at Samurai Sportswear

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YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

Arrival at Check-Out of the Hostel Barcelona Airport following ~ your overnight flight from Transfer to Cercedilla in Walk to the Gothic Quarter Prepare for Departure Canada the Madrid Mountains ~ ~ ~ Morning at leisure ~ Depart on a Bicycle Tour of Transfer to Airport Welcome by High Wires, Zip Wiring & Barcelona Barcelona Sants Station Sky High Sports Rope Swinging Activity ~ ~ AVE Fast Train to Madrid Transfer to Accommodation

Arrival in Madrid Transfer to a local ~ Rugby Club Your Tour Rep will escort Transfer by Coach to ~ Arrival & Check-In you on a walk to Accommodation Arrival & Warm-Up ~ Ciutat Vella, Montjuic, the ~ Return to Madrid ~ Time to relax & settle-in Olympic Park the Magic Arrival & Check-In Fountain & Plaça Espanya TOUR MATCH ONE ~ ~ Time at leisure to relax Third Half and settle-in

Transfer to Transfer to BUC Rugby Campo Puerta di Hierro ~ Return to Barcelona ~ Training Session Team Dinner ~ Tapas Tour of Madrid Training Session ~ Evening at leisure ~ Return to Barcelona Return to Madrid

Generator Generator Generator Generator Generator Madrid Barcelona Barcelona Barcelona Madrid

Spanish Breakfast In-Flight Breakfast Spanish Breakfast Spanish Breakfast Spanish Breakfast ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Team Paella Dinner at Rugby Club Dinner Post Match Lunch Rugby Club Dinner Tapas Dinner Xiroi Ca La Nuri

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YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Check-Out of the Hostel Transfer to Las Ventas ~ Morning walk to the Check-Out of the Hotel ~ Prepare for Departure Medieval Moorish Alcazaba & ~ Guided Tour of the ~ Morning at leisure sight- Castillo de Gibralfaro Prepare for Departure Plaza de Toros Transfer to seeing in Málaga ~ ~ ~ Madrid Atocha Station Stunning Views across Transfer to The Home of Bullfighting ~ Málaga & the Mediterranean Málaga Airport AVE Fast Train to Málaga

Arrival in Málaga Transfer to a local ~ Rugby Club Transfer by Coach to Transfer to the Return to Madrid ~ Arrival & Check-In ahead Accommodation Nerja Mountains ~ Arrival & Warm-Up of flight to Canada ~ ~ Afternoon at leisure ~ ~ Arrival & Check-In Gorge Walking up the sightseeing in Madrid Take-Off ~ Rio Chillar TOUR MATCH THREE ~ Time at leisure to relax Third Half and settle-in

Transfer to a local Rugby Club Transfer to ~ Rincón de la Victoria Return to Málaga Return to Málaga Touchdown at the Airport Arrival & Warm-Up ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Joint Training Session with Team Dinner Evening at leisure End of Tour TOUR MATCH TWO Club Rugby Victoriano ~ Third Half

Generator Hotel Don Curro Hotel Don Curro Hotel Don Curro ~ Madrid Málaga Málaga Málaga Spanish Breakfast ~ Spanish Breakfast Spanish Breakfast Rugby Club Lunch Spanish Breakfast ~ ~ ~ ~ Spanish Breakfast Post Match Dinner Rugby Club Dinner Traditional Post Match Dinner Paella & Fideuá Dinner at Los Mellizos

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Upgrade to a 3* Hotel (Twin Room) €50 per night supplement €40 per night supplement

Prices are all Supplements, priced per person, per night | Supplement price is in addition to the prices quoted on Page 6 | Available to individual tourists

Rugby Club Lunch or Dinner €10.00 per person A one-pot option, ideal following training sessions. Restaurant Lunch €15.00 per person A one-course meal, such as Fish ‘n’ Chips or Pizza Restaurant Dinner €20.00 per person A two or three course meal at a group friendly restaurant Special Banquet Dinner €30.00 per person Ideal for End of Tour Celebration at a Traditional Restaurant

An additional Rugby Fixture during the tour €250.00 per match Inclusive of post-match function. An additional training session during the tour €150.00 per session Pitch Hire & access to changing facilities and rugby equipment. Tickets to watch a top-level club game From €5.00 per person Watch a División de Honor Rugby Match in Barcelona or Madrid

Tickets to an FC Barcelona Football Match From €30 per person See Messi & Co in La Liga at the awesome Camp Nou Stadium Guided Tour of the Camp Nou Stadium €15 per person A self-guided behind-the-scenes tour of FC Barcelona’s home Guided Bar Crawls & Nightclub Entries From €25 per person Available in Barcelona, Madrid & Málaga Wine Tasting & Culinary Experiences From €30 per person Sample Chorizo, Rioja & Queso. Cookery Classes & Wine Tasting Tickets to the Bull Fighting From €10 per person A unique experience at Las Ventas in Madrid Sunset Catamaran Cruise on the Med From €40 per person Depart Málaga Harbour & sail the Andalucian coast at nightfall. Tickets to a Real Madrid CF Football Match From €50 per person See the 10-Time European Champions at the Santiago Bernabeu 4x4, Paintball, Quad Biking & Go-Karting From €30 per person Team-Building Activities available throughout the tour.

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INTRODUCING:HOTEL SYHA BARCELONA HOSTEL EDINBURGH HOUSE CENTRAL

Carrer de Còrsega, 373, 08037 Barcelona, Spain | Tel: 0034 932 20 03 77 | Hotel Website

Generator Barcelona is located 550 yards from the fashiona- ble Passeig de Gracia Avenue. The hostel offers a 24-hour reception, free private lockers and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Diagonal and Verdaguer Metro Stations are within 5 minutes’ walk from Generator Hostel. The Gràcia district, which has plenty of boutique shops and bars, is only 200 yards away. Both private rooms and dormitories have air conditioning and heating, as well as individual power sockets and read- ing lamps for each bed. Female-only dormitories include magazines, hairdryers and other amenities. The Generator has been our #1 accommodation in option since 2015 & continues to be one of our favourite venues in Eu- 4.5 rope. Lively, Fun, Secure, Safe & a wonderful location. 1,562 reviews ~ #65 of 735 Specialty Lodging in Barcelona

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INTRODUCING: SYHA HOSTEL EDINBURGH CENTRAL

2, Calle de San Bernardo, 28013 Madrid, Spain | Tel: 0034 910 47 98 00 | Hotel Website

Generator Madrid is located in the heart of the city, right off the bustling Grand Via at the corner of Calle de Silva and Calle de San Bernardo. Step out of our front door and you’ll be spoilt for choice with cultural hubs, artistic hotspots, top go-to restau- rants and the best shopping in town. Look forward to feeling at home with Spanish interiors and a vibrant modern design. Kick back on the rooftop terrace with a cool drink after discovering all Madrid has to offer or chill-out and make new friends in our café. All bedrooms have been designed with a modern and arty feel. Fresh, clean and comforting to allow all tourists a sport to unwind after a busy day hammering the pavement. Rooms are en-suite and have free Wifi. 4.0

44 Reviews ~ #121 of 441 Specialty Lodging in Madrid

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INTRODUCING: SYHA HOSTEL EDINBURGH CENTRAL

Sancha de Lara, 9, Málaga Centro, 29015 Málaga | Tel: 0034 917 728 572 | Hotel Website

With the Picasso Museum and Málaga Cathedral within 5 minutes’ walk, Don Curro provides an ideal base to visit Má- laga. It offers smart rooms with free Wi-Fi and internation- al TV channels. The air-conditioned rooms at the Don Curro feature contempo- rary furnishings and pastel colours. They all include a min- ibar and en-suite bathrooms with a hairdryer. Facilities include an in-house bingo hall and a relaxing lounge area with sofas. The elegant restaurant serves Medi- terranean dishes and guests can also enjoy a drink in the bar. Staff at the 24-hour reception can help plan visits and ex- cursions to nearby La Malagueta Beach and Alcazaba Castle, just a 10-minute walk away. 4.0

1323 reviews ~ #35 of 86 Hotels in Málaga

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Nowhere in Europe is the game of Rugby growing as it is in Spain. To many, Spain were shock qualifiers for the Rugby Sev- ens at the Rio Olympics in 2016, but to those who’ve followed the game saw it as a snapshot of things to come. Ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, Spain dominated the Eu- ropean Qualifying stage. They beat the best of the rest in the continent and sat top of the group & looked forward to opening RWC2019 against the hosts in Tokyo. However, a hugely unfortu- nate player registration saw them docked points & magnanimously pushed below Russia who will now take that honour. Don’t expect this to be the end of it though. The Spanish Women’s XV with the Northumberland County XV (ENG) at the end of the Spanish training camp with Sky High Sports in 2018. The National Women’s Team are ranked in the Top 10 countries in the World, higher than the traditional rugby countries of South Africa and Scotland. The men’s team are ranked #20. Sky High Sports has worked alongside the Federación Española de Rugby (Spanish Rugby Federation) since 2013. Ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015, each provincial union in England was partnered with a European Rugby Country. Our home province was twinned with Spain & we were fortunate to be involved from the outset. This has enabled us to get the real inside line on Rugby in the country & the relationship peaked in 2018, when we hosted the National Women’s Team on their mid-Winter Training Camp in 2018. La Foixarda in the heart of the The Manuel Becerra Pitch at Rincón In Spain, over 82,000 people play Rugby within 221 clubs. This 1992 Barcelona Olympic Park. de la Victoria overlooking the Sea is only 1,000 less than in Wales, 5,000 less than Italy & more than double of countries such as Tonga & Samoa who have a big reputation on the World Stage. The sport is most popular in and around Madrid & Barcelona, but strongholds are prevalent on the 1. Play a Tour Match at the Manuel Becerra Pitch at Rincón de la north coast near Bilbao, in the agricultural heartland of Cas- Victoria, a stunning pitch set high in the mountains overlook- tilla Y Leon and down in Andalucía. ing the Mediterranean Sea. 2. Training Sessions at La Foixarda in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic The top league in the Men’s game is known as the División de Park Honor. Competed for by 12 teams based nationwide, the competi- tion will match the standard of the semi-pro leagues in England 3. Watch Spain play at the Estadio Nacional in Madrid. and France. In 2017, 26,000 people watched VRAC beat El Salva- 4. Catch a División de Honor (top level club match) whilst in dor in Valladolid to lift the trophy. Barcelona or Madrid. 5. The Tercer Tiempo - the Spanish After Match Hospitality.

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Located on the North East Spanish Coastline, the Catalonian city of Barcelona is one of the true treasures of Southern Eu- rope. Home to some of the world’s most iconic architecture, the city offers the tourist plenty in sightseeing and photo oppor- tunities. There is a huge amount on offer in Barcelona to keep your en- tire group entertained. From Gaudi’s stunning Sagrada Familia cathedral to the footballing cathedral that is the Camp Nou, there really is something for everybody. By day, the city is a bustle of workers and tourists going about their respective ways. The cities finer points are spread Vernon Rugby (CAN) at the end of their Bicycle Tour in Barcelona. around, so to see them all, you’ll need a ride. A short trip to Photo taken at Parc de la Ciutadella in the heart of the city. the eastern reaches of the city will take you to the magnifi- cent Barceloneta beach. Like many city-side coastlines, they fill up to breaking point during the warm weekend days. Volley- ball, Football, Sun Bathing and Watersports are the order of the day. The Gothic Quarter, Montjuic, Passeig de Gracia, Plaça de Cata- lunya, Parc Guell, the Boqueria Market & Port Olímpic all sit highly on the things to visit in downtime. The bicycle tour of the city will cover a lot of these in great style. Our Rugby Home in Barcelona is at the La Foixarda pitch in the heart of the 1992 Olympic Village. Home to the Barcelona Uni- versitari Rugby Club (BUC), the venue will host your training Hamilton Hornets (CAN) on the Sky High Sports HQ in Barcelona is sessions in the city & be a great starting point for an explore Kayak Tour of the Costa Brava. La Foixarda in the Olympic Park. of the Olympic Park, Montjuic and the southern parts of Barce- lona. With traditional influence from France, Catalonian Rugby is fierce and filled with flair. The game at junior level is 1. Bicycle Tour of the city to see the many sights. storng & we’ve seen some good teams from ’traditional’ rugby 2. Kayaking on the Costa Brava. countries come unstuck here. 3. Tickets to see Messi & Co play for FC Barcelona in front of In season, Kayaking on the Costa Brava, a trip to the Illa Fan- 90,0000 supporters at the Camp Nou Stadium. tasia Waterpark & the obligatory sun worship at Barceloneta 4. Training & Games at La Foixarda in the Olympic Park. would be our recommendation. 5. Time at leisure spent exploring La Boqueria Market, the Gothic Quarter, Montjuic & Passeig de Gracia. That said, it is almost impossible to find bad weather here, so back your t-shirts & hit the wanderlust button.

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Behind London & Berlin, Madrid is the third largest city in Eu- rope. Despite having no Eiffel Tower, Coliseum or Sagrada Fami- glia as a city icon, Madrid lacks nothing. The combination of grand old squares and sharp new buildings makes this one beau- tiful city & a necessity on the wandering hotspot. Often trumped into second place on many peoples Spanish bucket list by the Catalan tearaway in the east, Madrid, for us, is Spain’s most spectacular city. The city takes life at a slower pace than Barcelona. The high- lights are all within walking distance and life here does not feel like a constant self-assassination by Credit Card. Rugby in Madrid is booming. The city has 16 clubs with Women’s Teams. Here, RC Torrelodones pose with Burton RFC (ENG) in 2018. The relaxed, friendly and positive atmosphere rolls through the city. A stroll through Gran Via and Plaza Mayor to the San Mi- guel Market is as good a route as you'll find anywhere. The nightlife in Madrid is the stuff of legend. Whether it be the late-opening restaurants, 24hr bars or hedonist nightclubs, there is something special for all. Moving on from the main square, you have Puerta del Sol, Spain’s most central point, and the spot where the Footballing triumph’s of both Real, Atletico & the Spanish national team are celebrated like nowhere else. A trip to the home of Bullfighting will split opinion. Travel is about the study of other cultures & whilst eyebrows may be raised, we cannot recommend seeing the incredible Las Ventas The awesome Las Ventas Stadium. Burton RFC (ENG) at the iconic stadium and visiting the poignant museum dedicated to El Toro. The home of Bull Fighting. Bear & Strawberry Tree in Sol Other highlights include the cultural icon of the Prado Museum, the architectural masterpiece of Cibelles, the Royal playground at El Parque de Buen Retiro, Foodie Heaven at Mercado de San 1. A Tapas Food Tour in the city where the ‘Tapa’ was first Miguel and the bohemian masterpiece of La Latina. Each worth a born. certain Google as you read up ahead of a visit here. 2. Visit Plaza Mayor, Gran Via, Sol, El Retiro & the Merca- Being the capital city of Spain, it is no surprise that a lot do San Miguel. of what goes on with Rugby is based here. Two clubs compete at 3. Zip-Wire through the trees in the Madrileñan Mountains. the top mens level, but this is only the start of the story. Sixteen Clubs possess Women’s sections, youth rugby is explod- 4. Games & Training Sessions at the Spanish National Stadi- ing & when Spain play, they play here & the stadium rocks. But um, known as ‘Estadio Nacional Complutense.’ for a technicality, Spain would have opened RWC2019 in Japan. 5. A visit to Las Ventas. The home of Bull Fighting.

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The scent of orange blossom, the thrash of a flamenco guitar, the glimpse of a white village perched spectacularly atop a crag: memories of Andalucía stay with you like collected souve- nirs. Immortalised in operas and vividly depicted in 19th-century artworks, Andalucía often acts as a synonym for Spain as a whole - a sun-dappled, fiesta-loving land of guitar-wielding troubadours, reckless bullfighters, feisty operatic heroines and roguish Roma singers wailing sad laments. The Costa del Sol needs no introduction. Great year-round weather, phenomenal beaches & a zest for life, it is no wonder Hamilton Hornets (CAN) lining up ahead of their match with Club Rug- that ‘Guiri’s,’ the word the Spanish use for sub-burnt ‘brits- by Victoriano at the Manuel Becerra Pitch in Rincón de la Victoria. abroad,’ have been flocking here since the dawn of internation- al tourism. Málaga fervently retains its Spanish identity, which is maybe lost on some other resorts dominated by northern-Europeans along the Costa. Flamenco, Guitar & Bull-Fighting are all here and all sincere. Away from the beach, the city pulsates with enough life to tire -out the most enthusiastic of travellers. Markets, Bars, Shops & endless coastal activities are available. Rugby in Andalucía is booming. It lacks the depth available in and around Madrid, Castilla Y Leon and Catalonia, but with sev- eral strong clubs, the local representative team regularly goes The view from Gibralfaro is well Team Northumbria (ENG) following toe to toe with the bigger boys in the North. worth the morning hike! a trek up the Nerja Gorge Clubs in Málaga, Seville, Granada & Cordoba make up the top end of the game in Andalucía, with the sport also played to a good level in the local Universities. Look out for the immense Rugby facility at Rincón de la Victo- 1. Training & Games on the magnificent Manuel Becerra pitch at ria, a stones throw from Málaga. This €1m was opened in 2015 Rincón de la Victoria. The Rugby Field equivalent of an infin- following a generous donation from a local politician who was a ity swimming pool, with stunning views over the Med. huge supporter of local rugby. The field stands high in the 2. Gorge Walking in the Nerja Mountains. mountains & when stood at the clubhouse end, looking up the 3. A Morning Walk to the Alcazaba & Castillo Gibralfaro. field, beyond the posts, the only thing you can see is the Med- 4. Early Morning Touch Rugby on Malagueta Beach iterranean Sea. Wonderful. Several local clubs use the facility as their home field & the views are only matched by the incred- 5. Day Trips to Seville, Granada or Gibraltar ible hospitality on offer.

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On each major tour to Europe, Sky High Sports will provide you with a Tour Chaperone for the duration of the visit. On arrival, you will be welcomed at the Airport by either Richie, Harry, Jamie or Tom who’ll then be with you throughout. Each of our Reps is young, enthusiastic & will take the pressure off the tour leaders & coaches throughout. All four are full-time employees of Sky High Sports, so you will be getting someone who is fully up to speed with how we operate & what your tour is all about. These guys are not sub-contracted part-timers! They are all experts in the sport we love. They will offer insight into local Rugby as well as providing pitch-side support to ensure you’re well equipped at game-time. By offering expert insight, guidance & local knowledge, your rep will be invaluable for those last-minute book- ings, off the cuff activities, tips on restaurants & bars, taking the important photos as well as the menial items such as launderette visits, foreign exchange & co- ordinating check-in at the Hotel. There is a serious side to this as well. Each rep has vast Top Left: Jamie, centre, filling in experience of touring. This includes the pitfalls such as for CSU Long Beach (USA), during the Prague Beach Festival in 2017 visits to Hospital due to injuries sustained on the field, during their Eastern Europe Tour. or being able to liaise with local authorities should ‘LB’ will visit Great Britain on something untoward unfortunately occur. their fourth tour with Sky High Sports in August 2019 In Spain & Italy, we’re able to provide a bi-lingual Rep Top Right: Harry towering high for who can coordinate those tricky conversations with opposi- his club, Tynedale RFC, who play in tion coaches & help with the post-match gift-swap. National League Two in England. Mid-Left: Richie, Harry & Jamie in In Central & Eastern Europe, our extensive local knowledge a rare appearance on the same team combines well with local guides with whom we work hand-in- for Border Park RFC, a Barbarian hand during your tours to ensure you get the very best out Club based in the North of England.

of your time on tour. Bottom-Left: Harry chaperoned the

team from the San Martin Club who travelled from Buenos Aires to Ire- land & Scotland on a landmark tour for our agency in 2017. sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 17

Sky High Sports offers a flexible yet professional approach to adding flights to your tour package. We offer two alternative methods to ensure your team access the best prices & schedule to match up to the tour package. First up, we can take the hassle out of the process by includ- ing the flights within your tour package from the outset. The airline’s payment structure will be absorbed by our own, so your tour invoice will clearly state when payments are due. We’re fortunate to work with two exceptional flight agencies, one of either side of the Atlantic Ocean, who can both provide us with a range of options from various airlines that ensure Looking to shape up your team kit? When it comes you get a competitive and effective flight option. to sport, you only play as good as you feel. If you’re For clients departing from Canada, we have an excellent rela- comfortable and confident in your kit, it’ll show in HAVE YOU your performance. tionship with Air Transat. Unlike many airlines, they can often High quality sportswear is essential for team sports quote up to 2-years in advance & more often than not, they're at all levels; with so much on the market it can be the best value on the market. THOUGHT tricky to know where to begin. As flights are often the make or break of a tour, we’re happy We recommend getting ahead of the game and to offer you the flight price as an addition to the tour pack- ABOUT YOUR speaking to one of our passionate and enthusiastic age. This can then allow you to shop around locally & see if Sales Representatives at the earliest opportunity to you can source a better flight from a nearby agency. We’re more make sure that you have the best kit possible for than happy for you to use our offering as leverage to achieve TOUR RUGBY your team on your next Tour! this. If it works, we’re both winners. At Sky High Sports, we’re proud to endorse There are some common myths we’d like to bust when it comes to Samurai Sportswear as market leaders in Rugby kit. booking groups onto flights. KIT? With the exception of airlines such as Air Transat, prices are #LooksBetterLastsLonger typically available up to 11 months in advance of departure. Ahead of that time, we can only offer estimates & would advise you to be ready to pay a deposit upon release to ensure you get the best price. Also, when booking a group, the price for 1 passenger is often vastly different to 30. Airlines price their seats by row. For example, if row 1 costs $100, row 10 costs $500 & your party fills up all ten rows, the price will not be $100, but more likely a balanced price somewhere in the middle. We promise that we’re not charging a criminal rate for airline seats! When we do include flights in your tour package, unless clearly stated, we will ensure that you have checked-in luggage & that all taxes are included in the quotation price.

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We aim to ensure that working with Sky High Sports is a relaxed and simple process. By enlisting the services of SHS, you have already unloaded a lot of the hard work, so here is what you can expect once you have agreed to tour with us:

1. Upon agreement of the package & itinerary, we’ll send you a booking form & payment schedule which will confirm eve- rything we’re doing for you & when payments are due. 2. By signing the booking form, you agree to our terms and conditions, which are located at the rear of this pack. 3. Payments can be made by International Bank Transfer or by a Credit Card Payment over the phone. 4. We will send you a spreadsheet & questionnaire to com- plete. This will provide us with the key information we need to successfully organise your tour. It will cover all things from passport information & dietary requirements to your team colours and playing ability. It will also enable us to ensure the rooms on tour are appropriate for the make-up of your party.

Between the time of booking and departure day, your dedicated tour manager at Sky High Sports will maintain a regular contact to ensure we have the correct information from you, and that you are aware of the development of the tour. Where appropriate, Skype or Facetime meetings will be prefera- ble to achieve this. Your Tour Agent will be able to offer par- ents evening presentations via Skype where appropriate. Then, four weeks ahead of the tour, a full and confirmed itin- erary including the key contacts, an hour-by-hour schedule and a detailed guide will be sent to you. At this stage however, subtle changes may be made to the itin- erary. sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 19

The Third Half “I can’t say enough good things about Sky High Noun “ðə θəːd hɑːf” Sports. As a club, we have undertaken toured 22 times since Known as the Terzo Tempo in Italy & the Tercer Tiempo in Spain 1975 & the tours we have worked with Sky High & Argentina, the Third Half is the description given to the af- Sports have been the best. ter-game hospitality with your hosts. As important as the game One of the important things which Sky High Sports itself, it presents new friends from opposite sides of the does is that they send somebody on the tour with globe to swap gifts & share stories, generally over some great you & all the events are planned and taken care of local food & on the right occasion one or two cold ones. & be that go-between so as a coach you can just prepare the team for games & also enjoy the tour. An institution as important to our game as the breakdown, line- On the flight home from our 2017 Tour to Eastern out calls & a nutcase on the flank. Europe, we already started planning for our 2019 Tour which will be our fourth with Sky High ~ Sports.” Digs Adjective “dɪɡz” “Having been a customer of Sky High Sports, I can An informal word to describe ones lodging. Whether it be in speak with authenticity as to how good the product Hostel, Hotel or Billet, the Digs will be your living quarters is. I want to thank you again for your efforts on get- during your tour with Sky High Sports. ting our tour to Spain to completion. It was en- ~ joyed by all. The tour was a huge success. The feedback I have received from the lads has been Training Session glowing. Noun “treɪnɪŋ sɛʃ(ə)n” Jamie Dixon was an outstanding host and facilita- It is how we funny talkers refer to practise. A key component tor. We could not of asked for better. I would be proud to help Sky High Sports continue to shake off ones legs following a long journey, or to prepare to build their Rugby Tour business here in Canada.” for the game of your lives, we always insist on getting a few ‘Sessions’ in during the tour at some spectacular venues to en- sure you’re on top-form come kick-off. “We had a wonderful tour. It was a success in ~ every way. Tour Rep or Representative I chose Sky High Sports on a recommendation. I was not disappointed & appreciated the attention Noun “rɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv” to detail that you take to make the tour special. On each tour to Europe, Sky High Sports will provide your team Our first two stops were perfect levels of compe- with a 24/7 guide, chaperone, tour assistant to ensure that you tition. Thank you. Harry was awesome. Engaging and very profession- have the best inside knowledge, the strongest support & that al. He did a great job in taking care of the lo- the coaches & group leaders can concentrate on the team and en- gistics on the ground. Since the Tour, we have joying themselves rather than fretting about where the pitch named a set of five man lineouts in his honour. is, what is for dinner & what that refereeing decision was It is called the “Harry.” about. Sky High Sports met all the expectations.”

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Here at Sky High Sports Limited (Sky High Sports), and Conditions and have up to date information on refund any tours due to flight delays or cancella- we aim to make all your group travel arrangements the tour package booked by you. tions. Please send us confirmation of your insur- as simple and hassle-free as possible. We don’t ance for all passengers once you have booked your like confusing small print either, so take your Please ensure that all information on the booking tour. time to read through these simple terms and condi- form is complete and accurate, Sky High Sports tions before you make your booking with us. All of cannot be held responsible for inaccurate booking Sky High Sports is an affiliate of Endsleigh In- our tours comply fully with government travel reg- information. Any changes to your tour within four surance. Through our partners, we are able to of- ulations and EC package travel directives. In weeks of the departure date must be made in writ- fer competitive and effective Sport Inclusive these terms and conditions “you” and “your” refers ing to the Sky High Sports and cannot be guaran- Travel Insurance packages for the touring party. to anyone named on the booking form. “We” or “Our” teed. refers to Sky High Sports Limited. Union & Federation Permission Payment For Tours outside your own Union, i.e. outside of Booking & Deposits Alongside your final quotation, Sky High Sports the country you represent, it is the responsibil- If you wish to accept a tour from Sky High Sports, will issue an invoice specifying the payment dates ity of the touring team, and not the tour opera- then contact your tour manager as soon as possi- for deposits and final payments. Final payment is tor, to obtain Union or Federation clearance to ble. We will then send you an invoice, booking normally due no later than six weeks prior to de- play Rugby Fixtures in another Union. Where possi- form & these Terms and Conditions to be completed, parture. This will fluctuate depending on the du- ble, Sky High Sports will present the required signed and returned on the date stated. The book- ration and scale of the tour. Sky High Sports will information to complete the documentation appro- ing form should be returned to Sky High Sports always confirm in writing what the required & priately. together with the deposit as stated on the in- agreed payment dates are. voice. The quote price takes into account a mini- Financial Security mum number of people travelling, please be aware If payment is not received on time, a member of Sky High Sports Ltd is a company committed to cus- that surcharges may be applied in cases of under- the Sky High Sports team will get in contact with tomer satisfaction and consumer financial protec- occupancy, group reductions or cancellations. you, the tour organiser, to resolve the issue and tion. We are therefore pleased to announce that, avoid cancellation. If payment is still not re- at no extra cost to you, and in accordance with Please be aware that until a booking is received ceived in reasonable time up to 6 weeks before the ''The Package Travel, Package Tours Regulations and payment has cleared, we cannot make any reser- tour, we reserve the right to cancel your tour as 1992'' all passengers booking with Sky High Sports vations for your tour unless specified in writing a last resort. Ltd are fully insured for the initial deposit, and by a member of staff. If there is an error in the subsequently the balance of monies paid as de- booking form or a confirmation document, you must If paying for a ticketed event such as a rugby tailed in your booking confirmation form. The pol- inform us immediately, as it may not be possible match, theme park or theatre show, tickets will icy will also include repatriation if required, to make changes later on. need to be paid for upfront and are not refunda- arising from the cancellation or curtailment of ble. We also adhere to our suppliers’ cancellation your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Once a booking form and deposit has been received, terms at all times. Any loss incurred by Sky High Sky High Sports Ltd. This insurance has been ar- your tour manager will check final availability of Sports in the event of a full or partial cancella- ranged by Towergate Chapman Stevens through HCCI your tour. If price or availability has changed tion, will be passed to the touring party. International Insurance Company PLC. since your original quote and your deposit and booking form have not been received before the Payment can be made by BACS Bank Transfer or by Policy exclusions: This policy will not cover any valid date specified on your quote, a new quote Cheque. monies paid for Travel Insurance or any claim re- may be issued. lating to Air Flights. Please ensure the Company Insurance you have booked with has the appropriate CAA / Your Contract For your own protection, Sky High Sports recom- ATOL Bonds in place Once you have signed and returned the booking mends that all clients are fully insured for every form, you (the tour organiser) and your group en- tour. If you have arranged your own insurance, All flight bookings will be sold in addition to ter into a contract with Sky High Sports, so please send policy details to Sky High. and as a separate entity to the Rugby Tour Package please check that you have the authority to act on purchased with Sky High Sports. Sky High Sports behalf of the touring party. In signing the book- Travel insurance is for your own protection so are an affiliate of ATOL Holders, Aviate Manage- ing form, you are accepting these terms and condi- please ensure that your policy is up to date and ment Limited Ltd (ATOL 10232). ATOL Protection tions yourself and on behalf of persons using the will cover your sporting activity. Travel insur- extends to the flight booking only. An ATOL Cer- services of Sky High Sports. Subsequently, please ance is especially important if you are booking tificate will be issued covering the flight only ensure that all involved understand these Terms your own flights as part of your tour as we cannot once a deposit has been paid. Visit

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www.atol.org.uk for more information. If you book weeks before tour departure. Check your quote sheet our suppliers and agents, caused by the group. flights yourself you may not be ATOL protected and for the amount of days that your quote is valid for Should your behaviour be such that the relationship may need extra protection so contact us for more and please return a booking form and deposits be- between Sky High Sports and our supplier(s) is dam- information on your tour flights. fore this deadline or a new quote will need to be aged, we will seek to recover compensation appro- issued if you submit your booking form after this priate to the loss of future earnings. Please be Sports Fixtures and Tournaments deadline. aware that alcohol consumption may invalidate your Sky High Sports arranges matches through a network insurance and appropriate care should be taken when of contacts and international match and tournament Complaints under the influence of alcohol. agents. Every effort will be made to match the At Sky High Sports, we try to ensure that we exceed standard of your team with the standard of your op- your expectations in every area of your tour ar- Tour Organiser’s Responsibilities position but this cannot be guaranteed. Sky High rangements, however if you have any suggestions or As a group organiser it is your responsibility to: Sports cannot be held liable for the cancellation even a complaint please do inform us in writing at of matches due to circumstances outside of our con- the end of your tour. If your problem is whilst you Complete booking form on behalf of the group and trol including weather conditions, league commit- are on tour then please bring it up with the Sky ensure that all information you give to Sky High ments or any other factor. As a matter of league High Sports representative or directly with the Sports and have received from Sky High Sports is policy, please contact the necessary sporting bod- agent or supplier (coach company, hotel manager accurate. ies before touring to ensure that your fixtures are etc.) Sky High Sports also has a 24-hour emergency Make deposit and final payment on time. approved. Please ensure that you and your team re- phone number (07834233768) and a dedicated advisor Ensure that your group have up to date passports, spect local rules and regulations and are prompt can help you resolve the problem. all Visa requirements are met and EHIC’s have been for all matches. With regards to tournament en- obtained in time. tries, the number of matches is dependent upon the Passports, Visa’s, + EHIC Card Keep your group well-informed with information giv- number of teams entered into the tournament. Sky As a tour organiser it is your responsibility to en to you by Sky High Sports. High Sports cannot guarantee a minimum number of ensure that all members of your touring party have Obtain appropriate Federation & Union permission tournament fixtures but will endeavour to provide the appropriate documentation. This includes pass- for the Tour Fixtures. suitable match arrangements. The Teams entered into ports, Visa’s (if required), EHIC (E111 equivalent) Arrive promptly for transfers, matches, events or a tournament or festival must adhere to the rules plus any insurance documentation amongst others. departures. of the tournament organisers. Sky High Sports can- Please leave at least 70 days to obtain all these Inform us of any changes not be held responsible for failure to comply with documents. You must mention at time of enquiry Ensure that you and your group adhere to local laws these regulations. whether any members of your group have any special and regulations of Sky High Sports and our suppli- needs or requirements including physical, dietary ers. Cancellation Charges or any other. You should contact a doctor if you All cancellations of group of individual tour mem- are in doubt about your fitness to travel. For more Sky High Sports – Our Liabilities ber must be made in writing by the tour organiser advice, visit www.fco.gov.uk and visit your local Sky High Sports do not accept liability for death and sent to Sky High Sports at the address below. Post Office to obtain a copy of ‘Health Advice for or bodily injury to you or any member of your group Cancellation charges are as follows: Travellers’. unless it is the proven fault of a member of Sky High Sports staff, representative, agent or suppli- Period before Departure % of Tour Payable Behaviour er who was acting within the course of their em- From Booking 100% of the Deposit In signing the booking form, you, the tour organis- ployment or partnership with Sky High Sports. We er, accept responsibility for the behaviour of can accept no liability for unforeseen circumstanc- Under 42 Days 25% yourself and your touring party for the duration of es beyond the control of the company or its members the tour. You therefore, are liable for any damage of staff including flight delays/cancellations or Under 28 Days 50% or loss caused by your group. Full payment for the force majeure. Sky High Sports staff will however Under 14 Days 100% damage must be paid at the time. You will be re- be available for advice and information 24 hours a sponsible for meeting all costs (including both day whilst you are on your tour from our UK offic- Prices and Surcharges party’s legal costs) involved in any subsequent es. Prices in the Sky High Sports Tour Information claims made against either Sky High Sports or your Packs, on the website or quoted to you are correct group. If the behaviour of any of your tour party at the time of publication. Sky High Sports re- is deemed unacceptable by Sky High Sports staff, Thank you for taking the time to read these terms serves the right to change these prices due to in- suppliers or agents we reserve the right to termi- and conditions. Rest assured, now the fun can real- creases in costs of products or services. We will nate your tour without refund. Sky High Sports will ly begin so simply complete your booking form and however absorb up to 5% of any increase in price of be entitled to recover from the touring party the return it with your deposits as advised on your the tour and will not impose surcharges less than 4 costs of any damage or loss to Sky High Sports or provisional quote.

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