Sports Tours for Schools

2018/19

FOOTBALL | HOCKEY | RUGBY | BASKETBALL | CRICKET | NETBALL welcome As sports players and enthusiasts ourselves, we’re just as passionate about sport as you. We understand the pre-game rush of adrenaline; the thrill of scoring; the team camaraderie; even the simple pleasure of just getting out and exercising; but most importantly, the teamwork.

We believe the best way to capture team spirit and showcase the highs of team sport is by going on tour. But not just any tour; one that really packs a punch. Whether you’re after a one night trip in the UK or a three week Australasia adventure, we can give you the experience of a lifetime. Speaking of which, we’re excited to bring you new destinations that offer something unique in Belgium, Italy and the UK! Using our years of experience, we’ll build your tour from the ground up and fine-tune every detail until it’s perfect for you. Fixtures with the Manhattan skyline behind you? Done. Professional coaching in some of the world’s leading clubs? Sorted. Hard-to-get-hold-of live sport tickets? We’ve got ‘em. And thanks to our ever-growing fixture database, we can promise you evenly-matched, competitive fixtures against local and international teams, topped off with a host of exciting excursions and epic tournaments. So flick through and see what captures your inner athlete, or call our specialists on 01332 347 828 because after all, we’ve planned the tours and experienced them for ourselves.

Mike Varley, Sports Tours Manager meet the team

Rayburn Tours is made up of 90 specialists who are all busy working behind the scenes to help create the ultimate experience for you and your group.

There are experts in Health and Safety, Customer Relations, Transport, Finance and Admin. But it’s the Sports Tours specialists who you’ll be working closely with before, Asha Devall Mike Varley Gemma Howell during and after your tour, so it’s only right that you get to meet them.

THE SPORTS TOURS TEAM

These are the talented individuals who:

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Safety Matters School Travel Forum

Our overall commitment to your safety on tour is covered The School Travel Forum (STF) provides a benchmark for best in our three comprehensive handbooks: practice in school travel, giving you the reassurance that we:

1. Safety Management System Policy, which includes: • Understand and facilitate the needs of educational travel as determined by the STF 9 9 Accommodation and coach operator audits • Manage safety effectively, meeting the STF’s 99 Excursions and adventurous activities evaluation benchmark for good school travel safety 99 24-hour on-tour emergency contact • Offer fair terms and conditions and the best financial security 99 DBS checked staff, tour managers and coach drivers • Are fully inspected every year by independent experts

2. Generic Risk Management Handbook The LOtC Quality Badge 3. Crisis Management Handbook The Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Badge is a national accreditation awarded by the School Travel Forum, assuring you that you can be Financial Security confident in the quality of the educational experiences we provide. For your peace of mind, we are ABTA bonded and ATOL licensed, so you can feel secure knowing that your money is financially protected. We also offer full travel Find out more about our safety management at insurance through our partner Endsleigh Insurance rayburntours.com Services, which is tailored specifically for schools.

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 5 6 Call our Sport Tour specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... Life shouldn’t be hard, and neither should a sports tour. That’s why we arrange everything for you – from the essentials to all those little extras – to help make your experience as stress-free as possible.

Whilst we offer these things as standard…

A wide choice of destinations a variety of accommodation transport options sports tour specific insurance dedicated support from start to finish

…we know it’s the finer details that really ‘make’ the experience, like these...

Sports fixtures Personalised rucksacks & water bottles Our extensive fixture database helps guarantee evenly-matched, If you’re travelling long-haul, each player will receive a complimentary competitive fixtures in a variety of sports all over the world. We have rucksack with your embroidered school crest. Every passenger will also contacts with local and international schools, as well as local clubs, meaning receive a re-usable, foldable water bottle to stay hydrated on tour. Just a little we can meet the requirements of your team’s playing level. freebie from us! Bespoke itineraries Hoodies & polo shirts* We know not everyone wants the same thing, which is why all of our We can arrange for your team to have itineraries are entirely bespoke to match every group’s individual needs. We’ll personalised hoodies and polo shirts – a work with you to build an itinerary that’s perfect for you and your team, with great memento and an easy way to spot as much or as little sport and culture as you want! members of your group! Tour manager* *Optional extra We can arrange for an experienced tour manager to accompany you on tour to help with all things logistical, taking the pressure off you and ensuring everyone has a good time.

travel made easy Whether it’s your first time leading a trip or you’ve been doing it for years, we’re here to make the planning process as simple as possible. You’ll start with one of our expert Tour Consultants who will take the time to fully understand your requirements before creating a tailor-made package. They will also be able to provide you with resources to launch your tour (page 52) and present at a parents’ evening. Once you’ve decided to go ahead, your tour will be allocated to a dedicated Tour Co-ordinator who will work with you to build your bespoke itinerary and fine- tune your trip in the lead up to your departure. Call our expert team on 01332 347 828 or visit rayburntours.com to find out more

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 7 Professional coaching

Let your team train like the professionals at some the of best sports facilities in the world! Our professional coaching packages will take you behind the scenes of some of the world’s leading clubs, with top facilities and impressive set-ups, where our sessions are designed to be insightful, educational and include a physical training element. Tailored to your team’s individual needs, professional coaching can take place over a variety of durations – typically ranging from half-day to week-long sessions with their own individual itinerary. From training sessions with experienced youth team coaches to behind the scenes tours of some of the world’s biggest clubs, our professional coaching options are available in a number of destinations – everywhere from the UK and Belgium all the way to the USA and South Africa.

UK Professional Coaching

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West Ham United West Bromwich Albion Enjoy professional coaching at a nearby training Visit the home of West Brom to train with professional ground, before a live West Ham match. coaches at a nearby training ground, before sitting alongside home fans in a live match. 99 Training sessions with West Ham United 9 99 Match tickets (subject to schedule) 9 Training sessions with West Bromwich Albion 99 Match tickets (subject to schedule) Saracens RFC St George’s Park Challenge yourself with a professional coaching session and cheer the Saracens on in a live game! Enjoy a professional coaching session, world-class facilities and a tour of St George’s Park. 99 Training sessions with the Saracens 99 Training sessions at St George’s Park 99 Match tickets (subject to schedule) 99 Access to world-class training facilities used by the national team

Leicester Tigers Want netball? Take on a professional training experience led by expert rugby coaches and Professional coaching options are enjoy a live match! available in both parts of the country! 99 Training sessions with Leicester Tigers 99 Match tickets (subject to schedule)

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AZ Alkmaar, The Netherlands New York Red Bulls, USA Enjoy training sessions from top coaches on the official With the popularity of football rising in the USA year on training complex, fixtures against local opposition and a year, a professional coaching experience at the New York guided tour of the main stadium itself. Red Bulls arena is the best way to develop, challenge and 99 Training sessions with AZ Alkmaar at the motivate yourself as a footballer. AFAS Stadion Training Complex 99 Training sessions with New York Red Bulls 99 Opportunity to watch a first team training academy coaches at Brooklyn Bridge Park session (subject to scheduling) 99 Tickets to an MLS Game (subject to availability) 99 Use of the Players’ Lounge and training facilities 99 Q&A session with coaching staff and meet and greet with a first team player FC Köln, Germany Take part in training sessions with the Taxofit Cologne Orlando City SC, USA Football School, using the facilities located at the Cologne Train like a professional at the Orlando City Soccer Club Sports Park, before your fixtures against local opposition. coaching camp and push yourself to the limit against 99 Training sessions with Taxofit American opposition, complete with an insightful Cologne Football School performance lecture. 99 Tailored training plans for all players 99 Training sessions with Orlando 99 Facilities located at the Cologne Sports Park, next City SC academy coaches to the RheinEnergieStadion used by FC Köln 99 Q&A session with coaching staff and player meet and greet Sporting CP, Portugal 99 Performance lecture on psychology, nutrition or physiology Follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo as you stay at the prestigious academy, train like a pro with the coaches and test your new-found skills Orlando Magic TNBA, USA against Lisbon opposition. Play, train and bond as a team at the Orlando Magic TNBA 99 Training sessions with Sporting Academy staff coaching camp, where you can refine your technique and (AM+PM sessions on non-match days) enjoy challenging fixtures against American opposition. 99 Stadium tour of Estádio José Alvalade 99 Training sessions with Orlando Magic 99 Accommodation and meals on-site at TNBA academy coaches the Sporting Academy in Lisbon 99 Q&A session with coaching staff 99 Tickets to an NBA Game (Subject to availability) Olympiacos FC, Greece Visit the incredible Olympiacos Academy, develop your Stellenbosch Academy of Sport skills with professional coaches and challenge yourself as Take part in high quality training sessions with the you play against competitive Greek opposition. Stellenbosch Academy of Sport, a professional sports 99 Training sessions with Olympiacos training and preparation environment nestled in the F.C. academy coaches beautiful winelands of Western Cape Town. 99 Stadium tour of the Karaiskakis Stadium 99 A professional sports training and preparation 99 Use of on-site sports facilities for daily environment for elite teams, particularly rugby training sessions and activities 99 Access to leading sports scientists, doctors, coaches, physiotherapists and biokineticists RCD Espanyol, Spain 99 Accommodation and meals on-site Head to the nearby pitches and step up your game in a professional coaching session with RCD Espanyol academy coaches. 99 Training session with RCD Espanyol Discover more about professional academy coaches coaching at rayburntours.com! 99 Q&A session with coaching staff

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 9 tournaments Sports tournaments can provide an ideal pre-planned itinerary for any sports tour and can really help to get the competitive juices flowing!

Ready-made fixtures combined with the chance to interact with like-minded teams is always a winner, especially when you have the opportunity to stay at the tournament’s on-site accommodation. Tournaments are truly special events and fantastic to be a part of, which is why we offer two of the best! Whilst the Gothia Cup is the largest in the world, the Rey Cup will put your team on centre stage and allow you to play pro academies.

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tournaments 9 9 11-a-side games are available for both boys’ and girls’ teams, where you’ll play a minimum of 6 games 99 Clubs and schools teams compete, so you can play Premier League youth academies such as Liverpool LFC, Norwich FC and more 99 With a strong interest in English football, your team will be held in high regard by the local Icelandic teams

We’re the exclusive UK travel partner of Iceland’s Rey Cup held in July. Games are centred around your accommodation in Reykjavik, so you’re close to the pitches, restaurants and the pool. The Rey Cup has a real festival feel with daily movie nights, disco nights and pool parties, as well as lunch and dinner served at the Hilton Hotel.

WHY RAYBURN? ITINERARY 99 We’re the exclusive UK travel partner of the A 6 day, 5 night sports tour Rey Cup, so we know what we’re doing! would typically include: 99 We make sure your accommodation, playing • Entry to the Rey Cup Opening Ceremony fields, activities and a geothermal swimming • Swimming pool party, cinema pool are all less than 10 minutes apart – visits and disco nights meaning you don’t need to leave the site! • Competitive fixtures 99 Receive complimentary rucksacks with your • Entry to the Rey Cup Closing Party embroidered school crest, plus a re-usable, foldable • Sightseeing and excursion water bottle per player to keep your squad hydrated opportunities in Reykjavik

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99 Open to U11-U18s boys’ and girls’ teams 99 Games are shown online so family and friends can watch the action back home Got somewhere else 99 You’ll play a minimum of 5 games against teams from all around the world in mind? This year’s Gothia Cup (the biggest youth football tournament in the world) welcomed over 1,700 boys’ and girls’ If you’ve got a tournament in mind but football teams from 80 nations to take part in around 4,500 matches in the beautiful city of Gothenburg in Sweden. don’t want to deal with the logistics, let Round up all your players, because you’ll need a full squad to compete in this intense football tournament. us do the hard work for you. We’ll work with you to arrange your transport, WHY RAYBURN? ITINERARY accommodation and any excursions 99 Take the pressure off and travel with an ABTA An 8 day, 7 night sports tour you’d like to tag on to create an epic bonded and ATOL protected sports travel specialist would typically include: tournament experience. Simply put, you 99 We’re experienced in organising trips to • Access to the Heden Centre – the tell us where you want to go and we’ll the Gothia Cup, so we know what works central hub of the tournament take you there! best to meet your team’s needs • Entry to the Gothia Cup Opening Ceremony 99 Receive complimentary rucksacks with • Competitive fixtures • Sightseeing and excursion your embroidered school crest, plus Let’s talk tournaments! a re-usable, foldable water bottle per opportunities in Gothenburg Call our expert team on player to keep your squad hydrated 01332 347 828 to find out more.

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 11 LET’S GET SOCIAL! You’re about to embark on an exciting journey with your group, so why not share your experiences with the world? Capture the moments and share the memories of your trip by blogging about your adventures, posting them on social media and sending us your snaps for a chance to win up to £150!

rayburntours.com/blog @RayburnTours Blog all about it @RayburnSports Get the creative juices flowing and blog about your adventures. Write as much or as little as you like – or just let @Rayburn_Tours the photos do the talking! We’ll set you up with everything you need before you go. Why not have a peek at rayburntours.com/blog? Let’s be friends FANCY WINNING £150? Facebook friends that is! Spread a little travel envy and post Capture all your scenic landscapes and adventurous action shots your pics for friends and family to see (don’t forget to like us and enter our photo competition for the chance to win up to £150! and tag us in too @RayburnTours). You don’t have to be a professional photographer, we’re just looking for photos that really capture the spirit of your trip. Enter on Tweet-twoo our website at rayburntours.com. Our groups love sharing their photos with us on Twitter, so get in on the action! Post short, snappy tweets, tag us @RayburnSports and get the ‘flutter’ of excitement going.

Insta-ready?

There’s no use in those mountain top shots just sitting in your memory card – get them on Instagram! Snap away, filter up and tag us @Rayburn_Tours.

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You’ll be able to access: NO DATA? NO PROBLEM. 9 9 Your itinerary Simply download all of your documents before you go, then everything will be 99 Passenger list accessible offline whilst you’re on your, leaving your data untouched. 99 Insurance information 99 Emergency numbers DOWNLOAD VAMOOS 99 Safety documents Download Vamoos for free on Apple at the Apple Store or Android at Google Play. 99 Weather forecast 99 Map of your destination, pinpointing locations and accommodation 99 Live flight information

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Take a look at our handy Vamoos User Guide at rayburntours.com or speak to our team on 01332 347 828.

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It may be on our doorstep, but there are so many cities to discover and great getaways to explore. From the bohemian streets of Paris to the Olympic sites of Greece, a trip to Europe offers the perfect introduction to touring for younger groups and an awesome trip for older groups. With short flight times and established club relationships, you can spend less time travelling and more time playing!

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BELGIUM

FRANCE

THE NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

SWITZERLAND

ITALY

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

MALTA

GREECE

PROFESSIONAL COACHING

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UNITED KINGDOM london & the midlands

You don’t have to travel far for an epic sports tour. If you’re after professional coaching at a low cost, staying on home turf is the way to go! London and the Midlands make great short getaways for younger teams, first-time tourers and those on a budget, where outstanding football, netball, hockey and rugby centres are all within close proximity of one another, so you can take multiple teams away on just one tour. Complete with live sport, competitive fixtures, theme parks and sightseeing, you’re guaranteed a convenient, multi-faceted sports tour!

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Exceptional range of sports available 99 High quality professional coaching opportunities 99 We can create a fully packed itinerary – everything you want from an international tour but at a fraction of the price

SAMPLE ITINERARY FOOTBALL TOUR TO LONDON

Day 1: Travel to London and head straight to the Olympic Park to visit the scene of the 2012 Olympics. Day 2: Enjoy a professional coaching session at West Ham United’s Foundation, before an incredible stadium tour and live match. Day 3: Put your skills to the test in your fixture, then visit a local theme park before departing home.

FOOTBALL TOUR TO THE MIDLANDS

Day 1: Travel to your destination and develop your skills at a professional coaching session with West Bromwich FC, before watching a live game. Day 2: Enjoy a day of sightseeing, activities and a thrilling visit to Alton Towers! Day 3: Take on local opposition in your fixture, before departing home.

For Professional Coaching options in other sports – see page 8

AVAILABLE SPORTS By U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons domain], via Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez [Public by photo Air Force By U.S.

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Olympic Park - London

Alton Towers - The Midlands WHY UK? 99 Low-cost, easy to reach and no language barrier 99 A great close-to-home, short getaway for younger groups 99 Combine competitive fixtures, LET US HELP CREATE live sport and theme parks YOUR PERFECT UK in one great tour! SPORTS TOUR BY CALLING US ON PROFESSIONAL COACHING - SEE PAGE 8 01332 347 828.

St Georges Park - The Midlands

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BELGIUM Bruges

A time capsule of medieval towns and charming canals, Belgium offers some of the best multi-sport opportunities around. Choose to base yourself in Bruges or Ghent where excellent sports and training centres are right on your doorstep, then head to Brussels for big city vibes and world-class sports facilities at the British School of Brussels where netball and other sports are played at a superb level. As one of the top-rated sporting nations in the world for football and hockey, Belgium promises plenty of competition.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We can arrange for you to play in the professional surroundings of the British School of Brussels 99 We have years of experience in operating tours to Belgium, so we know what works best 99 Explore the cities of Bruges, Ghent and Brussels in just one trip!

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Belgium and visit the chocolate museum, Choco-Story, before arriving in Ghent. Day 2: Visit Gravensteen Castle and hit the beach. Fixture 1. Day 3: Visit the In Flanders Field Museum and Bellewaerde Theme Park. Day 4: Travel to Brussels and visit the Atomium and Oceade Water Park. Fixture 2 at the British School of Brussels. Day 5: Visit Ostend beach before departing home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS See our fantastic accommodation options in Belgium at rayburntours.com!

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FRANCE paris

Paris is one of our most popular short haul destinations and an area in which we have great expertise. A fusion of bohemian soul and cultural treasures, this iconic capital has all the style and charm you could want with excellent local opposition at the ready. The British School of Paris is your go-to for competitive netball fixtures, whilst football and rugby opportunities are in abundance and basketball is on the rise.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Whilst football and rugby are the country’s main playing and spectator sports, we can also arrange netball and basketball fixtures 99 We can offer excellent netball opportunities at the British School of Paris 99 We have years of experience in sending groups to Paris and our strong, adaptable itinerary showcases the best of the city

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Paris. Day 2: Stade de France Stadium tour, then fixture 1. Day 3: Spend the day at Disneyland Paris. Day 4: City centre sightseeing including Montparnasse Tower, the Champs de Mars and a River Seine cruise. Play fixture 2. Day 5: Travel back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS “The fixtures really brought our students out of their shells and gave them a great experience.”

IES BRECKLAND, 2017

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O F 9 E S E S G I A O P N E A E L S C Short travel time, lots to do and great for different sports - O A G C I N H H I N C G O A - C S E A L E P O N A G E S S I 9 P R O F E

THE NETHERLANDS Amsterdam

A strong multi-sport option, we base our Dutch sports tours either in the traditional region around Heemskerk, where you’ll stay in a charming chateau outside of Amsterdam, or in the heart of the action in the trendy capital itself. Whether you want beachside bliss, big city living or a mix of the two, we’ll work with you to strike the right balance.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We can arrange for you to be treated like one of the first team with professional coaching at AZ Alkmaar 99 Choose between a city stay or country stay with the beach nearby and unique accommodation 99 We’ve been sending groups to the Netherlands for years, so we can recommend the best routes, excursions and everything in between

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Amsterdam Day 2: Amsterdam Arena tour, then fixture 1. Day 3: Full day at Walibi World Theme Park. Day 4: Morning of sightseeing, then fixture 2. Day 5: Travel back home.

Read the full itinerary at rayburntours.com

AVAILABLE SPORTS ”The students really enjoyed themselves and the accommodation was perfect.”

HERTSWOOD ACADEMY, 2017

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O F 9 E S E S G I A O P N E A E L S C O - Easy to reach with superb pro coaching and an amazing city A G C I N H H I N C G O A - C S E A L E P O N A G E S S I 9 P R O F E

GERMANY Cologne

As the cultural heart of the Rhineland, Cologne is home to a world of museums and art galleries with a backdrop of Romanesque churches, quaint cobbled streets and its famous twin-spired cathedral. Whilst the scenic parks are great for a laid-back game, the Taxofit Koln Youth Football School promises a professional coaching experience like no other for aspiring footballers.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Our elite coaching options at the Taxofit Koln Youth Football School are unique to Rayburn Tours 99 We’ll create a fantastic itinerary packed with sport, theme parks, water parks and city sightseeing 99 We can supply tickets to a range of professional sport matches, including FC Koln

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Cologne. Day 2: Professional coaching training session at Taxofit Koln Youth Football School, followed by a behind the scenes tour and sightseeing, then fixture 1. Day 3: Full day at Phantasialand Theme Park. Day 4: Second training session at the football school, before a city visit to Cologne. Then fixture 2. Day 5: Travel back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS Speak to us on 01332 347 828 about how to integrate professional coaching in your sports tour!

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SWITZERLAND Leysin

Basing groups in the mountainous adventure land of Leysin, we can offer competitive fixtures in football and netball thanks to our relationships with international schools in the Lake Geneva area. With great contacts in the region, we can match teams based on age group and ability, helping to make Switzerland one of our strongest netball destinations.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We can arrange for you to play local and international schools, and enjoy post-match hospitality with your opponents 99 You’ll stay in our hand-picked alpine hotel, which includes an in-house cinema and nearby training pitches 99 Enjoy the lake and mountains at Easter where we can include a day of skiing!

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Leysin. Day 2: Half day coaching session in Leysin, followed by fixture 1. Day 3: Morning at Aquaparc with the afternoon spent in the lakeside town of Vevey. Day 4: Ascend the Berneuse Mountain by cable car. Fixture 2 and finish with a BBQ. Day 5: Visit the Olympic Museum before returning back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS Read the full itinerary at rayburntours.com!

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ITALY lake garda

Amongst Italy’s rich culture and artistic heritage lies a passion for sport that’s hard to beat. Football is a way of life in Italy, but the north has become a rugby hotbed where hockey is growing too, meaning teams will find matches to be as competitive as they are rewarding. We base our sports tours around the south end of Lake Garda where we have hotels with on-site training facilities, as well as pools and games areas. Fancy a change of scenery? The enchanting cities of Venice and Milan are just an hour or two away!

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Stay and train in a 3 or 4-star centre with excellent on-site facilities 99 Italy is a great multi-sport destination with growing numbers in rugby and hockey 99 We can help you switch up the scene; fly into Milan to visit the San Siro Stadium, spend some time on the lake, before flying out of Venice after a day in the city

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Italy and enjoy a San Siro Stadium tour. Day 2: Training session at your accommodation and time in the pool, before fixture 1. Day 3: Spend the morning exploring the beautiful city of Verona. Then return to Lake Garda for Gardaland Theme Park, Canevaworld Water Park or a visit to Garda Town. Day 4: Second training session and sightseeing, before fixture 2. Day 5: Enjoy a full day in Venice before returning back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS Get in touch with our specialist team to start planning your sports tour Italy!

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SPAIN Costa Brava

The Catalonia region is by far the most popular with our UK groups, who fall in love with the picturesque coastal resorts of the Costa Brava and the artistic city of Barcelona. Steeped in sporting history and home to giants of the game, including FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, Barcelona is your go-to city for competitive fixtures across multiple sports.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We have 3 or 4-star hotel options available along the Costa Brava or in the centre of Barcelona 99 Mix up your itinerary with a trip to southern France and play a competitive fixture 99 Enjoy superb training with coaches from RCD Espanyol

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Barcelona. Day 2: Training with RCD Espanyol before fixture .1 Then leisure time to enjoy a range of excursions and activities. Day 3: Try your hand at a number of water sports in the morning, followed by free time in the afternoon. Day 2: Camp Nou stadium tour and sightseeing in Barcelona, before fixture 2. Day 5: Travel back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS “A quality arranged tour which ran really smoothly thanks to attention to the fine detail.”

PONTYCLUN RFC, 2017

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O F 9 E S E S G I A O P N The next step from Spain – E A E L S C O - A G C N H I great weather with strong football and rugby H I N C G O A - C S E A L E P O N A G E S S I 9 P R O F E

PORTUGAL Lisbon

As the hub of Portugal’s major sporting teams, Lisbon is the perfect destination for a sports tour. With over 45 rugby teams and the opportunity to watch Benfica or Sporting CP play at home, as well as the chance to up your game with a professional coaching session at Sporting CP’s training ground, Lisbon’s got you covered. Whilst football is Portugal’s strongest discipline, local rugby is growing with strong sevens teams and basketball teams provide stern opposition.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We can offer a fantastic football focused tour with professional coaching at Sporting CP 99 Enjoy 7s or 15s rugby in a country where rugby is growing rapidly 99 Enjoy a superb pro-coaching football experience followed by a live match

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Lisbon. Day 2: Training session at Sporting Lisbon Academy. Then enjoy a guided tour of the Estadio Jose Alvalade stadium, before fixture .1 Day 3: Visit Estoril for a day of beach activities with the option to take a trip to the centre of Lisbon. Day 4: Optional training tune-up before fixture 2. Day 5: Travel back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS Get in touch on 01332 347 828 to find out more about a professional coaching experience in Portugal.

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GREECE Sportcamp

Based in Loutraki, Sportcamp allows teams to train on site, dine together and analyse and strategise all in one secure camp. As well as the excellent organisation of fixtures, Sportcamp is highly recommended for its on-site leisure activities. From Olympic athletes to professional footballers, the camp attracts some of the biggest names in sport – and yours could be one of them!

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Take on the youth teams of Olympiacos FC with our professional coaching option 99 As a group favourite, we’ve built close relationships with Sportcamp to ensure that multi-sport tours are catered for 99 Enjoy sport-focused days, city visits and a day by Heraion Lake for a multi-faceted tour

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Sportcamp and enjoy a training session. Day 2: Spend the morning in Corinth for shopping and sightseeing, followed by Loutraki beach. Return to Sportcamp for fixture 1. Day 3: Enjoy the morning at Heraion Lake, then return to Sportcamp to enjoy the facilities. Day 4: Visits Athens and tick off to the Panathenaic Stadium, Acropolis and Monastiraki. Fixture 2. Day 5: Shopping and Athens sightseeing before returning back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS “The facilities at Sportcamp are amazing and perfect for a sports tour.”

FARNLEY ACADEMY, 2017

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O F E S S I O N A Strong netball with Valletta crowned L C O A C H I N European City of Culture 2018 G - S E E P A G E 9 Malta

We base our sports tours in the resort of Qawra, close to St Paul’s Bay in the north of the island. With vibrant shopping areas, pristine beaches and the chance to visit the charming capital, Valletta, Malta is a haven of historic charm and exceptional sporting opportunities. Numerous sports centres cater for football, netball, rugby and hockey, whilst the small nature of the island means transferring to fixtures is easy and fits in well with any itinerary.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Fancy taking multiple sports on tour? We can cater for football, rugby, netball, hockey and basketball! 99 Try something different with jeep tours, boat cruises and a trip to nearby Gozo 99 We can arrange for you to finish your tour with beach volleyball and a beach BBQ for a truly unique experience

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Malta. Day 2: Training session before fixture .1 Spend a relaxing evening in Bugibba Square. Day 3: Enjoy a Blue Lagoon cruise with lunch on board, followed by snorkelling. Day 4: Half day tour of Valletta before fixture 2. Day 5: Travel back home.

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01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 27 AMERICA AND THE THE CARIBBEAN

Home to some of the world’s sporting giants, iconic cultural sights and exceptional multi-sport availability, it’s no wonder that the USA is such a popular long haul destination. With regional flight departures, plenty of live sport and the opportunity to visit a second American city, the USA promises the ultimate experience for any group looking for that inspirational tour.

Alternatively, if you’re after a piece of paradise, you’ll get just that with the Caribbean. Its tropical weather, white sand beaches and laid-back lifestyle offer a totally unique touring experience. Whilst most curricular sports are fully catered for, cricket is played with an almost fanatic fervour, providing lots of opportunities to get involved in friendly, impromptu matches.

28 Call our Sport Tour specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... NEW YORK CITY

ORLANDO

ATLANTA

CHICAGO

VANCOUVER & SEATTLE

BARBADOS

ST LUCIA

PROFESSIONAL COACHING

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 29 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA new york city

For that All-American experience, hit up the urban jungle of New York. Where the sport is as big as the skyscrapers and the professional coaching opportunities are simply legendary, New York is the ultimate multi-sport tour. Where else can you play with the Manhattan skyline behind you? We work with hotels and hostels right in Times Square, as well as others based just a short distance away in quieter surroundings. So whether you want to maximise your time in the city or keep the cost down, we have an option for you.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Enjoy training sessions with the New York Red Bulls academy coaches at Brooklyn Bridge Park 99 We have an exceptional fixture database for New York, with tried and tested local clubs and schools ready to play a host of multi-sport disciplines 99 We can offer cultural school exchange programmes so your team can experience life in an American high school for the day

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to New York.

Day 2: Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty ferry tour and visits to the 9/11 Memorial Gardens and Museum. Then play fixture 1, before heading up the Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Centre.

Day 3: Visit Brooklyn Bridge Park for your professional coaching session with the New York Red Bulls FC. Take in a live game, choosing between Major League Soccer (MLS), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Football League (NFL) or National Basketball Association (NBA).

Day 4: Tour of Madison Square Garden, before fixture 2 and a Broadway show.

Day 5: School exchange day or university visit.

Day 6: Visit Central Park, followed by shopping at Macy’s. Finish exploring the city before departing for your flight home.

Day 7: Arrive back home.

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AVAILABLE SPORTS

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Perfect! Well organised, thoroughly planned itinerary covering everything New York has to offer!

CANON SLADE SCHOOL, 2017

PROFESSIONAL COACHING - SEE PAGE 9

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 31 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA orlando

Known for its Disney delights and fantasy-filled theme parks, Orlando is so much more. Before hitting the coasters, lap up its rich performing arts scene, exquisite cuisine and irresistible sun. Then rev yourself up for gripping live sport and the choice of two professional coaching options. As the gateway to the world’s best theme parks, International Drive is a great base for groups. Within easy reach of Orlando City FC, Downtown Orlando and all the top excursions, exploring this fun-loving city has never been so easy.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Choose between two professional coaching options: Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Magic TNBA 99 Our contacts in Orlando mean you’ll receive superb post-match hospitality after each fixture 99 From theme parks and shopping to action-packed live sport, you’ll experience everything Florida has to offer

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Orlando.

Day 2: Visit Orlando City Soccer Club for your professional coaching session, before spending the evening at Disney Springs.

Day 3: Enjoy a morning at leisure, then prepare for fixture 1 in the afternoon.

Day 4: Spend the day at a water park, finishing with a live sport experience in the evening.

Day 5: Free morning to explore your surroundings, followed by fixture .2

Day 6: Full theme park day!

Day 7: Visit Florida Mall for shopping opportunities, then depart Orlando.

Day 8: Arrive back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS

32 Call our Sport Tour specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... Fun, sun and fixtures with theme parks and live sport!

Amazing experience for all the students who all have many lasting memories from the trip of a lifetime.

MARSHLAND HIGH SCHOOL, 2017

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01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 33 For those seeking something different in a thriving sports hub

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA atlanta

Land of the Falcons and home of the Braves, Atlanta’s sport scene is as strong as they come. You’ll find some of the best sporting events in the world amongst Atlanta’s six professional teams, world-class arenas and sprawl of courts, fields and pitches. Over here, watching sport is as good as playing it, especially with new stadiums being built and another major league team to add to the roster – we’re talking Atlanta United FC , who currently have the highest attendance in the MLS! Teamed with its Olympic history and the chance to visit Orlando or New York, this is one sports tour you won’t want to miss.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Our great relationships with local clubs and schools allow for competitive fixtures 99 Combine with New York City or Orlando for an awesome twin-centre USA experience!

99 We can offer cultural school exchange programmes so your team can experience life in an American high school for the day

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Atlanta. Day 2: CNN tour and a visit to the College Football Hall of Fame. Day 3: Visit the World of Coca-Cola Museum and the Atlanta History Museum, before fixture 1. Day 4: Visit the Centennial Olympic Park and the Centre for Human and Civil Rights. Finish with a live sports experience in the evening. Day 5: Spend the morning at The King Centre, followed by fixture 2 in the afternoon. Day 6: Enjoy a full day of sightseeing and shopping, before departing Atlanta. Day 7: Arrive back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS Enjoyable trip packed with a lot of different activities with some excellent memories.

SIR JOHN DEANE’S COLLEGE, 2017

34 Call our Sport Tour specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... Enjoy basketball training at the Bulls/Sox Academy

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Chicago

Brimming with big city awesomeness and a great multi-sport destination, Chicago is full of sporting spirit. Chicagoan folk are true lovers of sport and their enthusiasm runs deep in every young athlete, so you’ll feel right at home when you’re cheering on the home team. You’ll stay in a prime location and have your pick of internationally famous sporting venues, with 26 beaches and 580 parks to make your playing field. For an extra cultural twist, why not combine your tour with a day or overnight trip to Milwaukee?

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We can arrange for you to watch the Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Bears or Blackhawks live in action 99 Our strong relationships with teams in Chicago mean you’ll receive superb post-fixture hospitality after each fixture 99 We can arrange for you to combine your tour to Chicago with a trip to Milwaukee – visiting two cities in one trip!

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Chicago. Day 2: Visit the Chicago Observation Deck and Magnificent Mile, before fixture 1. Day 3: Start your professional coaching session at the Bulls/ Sox Academy, followed by a trip to the batting cages. Day 4: Travel to Milwaukee for the day for sightseeing and fixture 2. Return to Chicago. Day 5: Enjoy a day of sightseeing, including Lincoln Park Zoo and Navy Pier. Day 6: Play fixture 3 and finish with a live sports experience. Day 7: Visit Woodfield Mall before departing Chicago. Day 8: Arrive back home.

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01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 35 CANADA & USA Vancouver & Seattle

For a multi-city sports tour that’s full of contrast, set your sights on Vancouver and Seattle. Two countries, three possible destinations, all with very different ways of life! Whilst Vancouver and the Rockies offer a unique combination of urban city and rural adventure, Victoria on Vancouver Island allows you to discover the ‘real’ side of the Canadian West. Finish your tour over the border in Seattle where local sports stadiums, competitive fixtures and the iconic Space Needle await.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Our itineraries combine Whistler and Vancouver Island are a group favourite 99 Our bespoke itinerary is unique to Rayburn Tours, where we combine two countries with sports fixtures and adrenaline-fuelled excursions 99 Talk to our team who have experienced first-hand the incredible rugby scene

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Vancouver.

Day 2: Full day at the beautiful resort of Whistler.

Day 3: Enjoy sightseeing around Granville Island and BC Place Stadium, before fixture 1.

Day 4: Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge and head up Grouse Mountain.

Day 5: Travel to Vancouver Island and enjoy a day at leisure.

Day 6: Set sail on a Vancouver Island boat tour, before fixture .2

Day 7: Spend the morning at leisure before travelling to Seattle via the Victoria Clipper.

Day 8: Explore the sights of Seattle, followed by fixture 3.

Day 9: Visit the Space Needle and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

Day 10: CenturyLink Field Stadium tour, before fixture 4.

Day 11: Enjoy some shopping at premium outlets, then depart Seattle.

Day 12: Arrive back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS

36 Call our Sport Tour specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... Twin-centre tour across two contrasting countries

Vancouver

Victoria

Seattle

ROUTE

1. Fly into Vancouver 2. Take the boat to Victoria and discover Vancouver Island 3. Take the boat to Seattle

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01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 37 A relaxed destination that’s great for cricket and netball

CARIBBEAN Barbados

Awash with palm-fringed beaches, tropical sun and chilled out vibes, Barbados offers a real escape into island life. With its warm azure waters and powder-white sand, the landscape is the stuff of dreams. Football, netball, cricket and basketball are all catered for, promising competitive fixtures against local opposition. After the game, be sure to try the deliciously fresh island food, like the famous Oistins Fish Fry which takes place every Friday night!

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We can arrange for you to take in the delights of Barbados and St Lucia in a twin-centre sports tour 99 Speak to staff who have visited the island and can talk from personal experience 99 We work with the Kensington Oval where you can watch CPL T20, meet cricketing greats and play on the nearby training pitch

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Barbados.

Day 2: Morning at leisure, followed by a training session and Oistins Fish Fry.

Day 3: Fixture 1 and time at leisure.

Day 4: Embark on an Island Jeep Safari.

Day 5: Kensington Oval tour, before fixture 2.

Day 6: Tiami Catamaran Cruise with on-board lunch and snorkelling.

Day 7: Fixture 3, followed by the Harbour Lights Beach Extravaganza.

Day 8: Day at leisure, before departing Barbados.

Day 9: Arrive back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS Combine Barbados with St Lucia for one epic tour! Enjoy the charms of Barbados and St Lucia, where we recommend you spend 4 nights on each island.

38 Call our Sport Tour specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... Get more from the Caribbean with a multi-island tour

CARIBBEAN St Lucia

Practically untouched by tourists, St Lucia is a utopia of jungles, mountains and beaches, where the sport is every bit as phenomenal as the scenery. Perfect for teams with an adventurous streak, the pretty village of Rodney Bay is an ideal base for groups. Home to a historical marina that’s great for yachting, you can unwind in a number of restaurants, cafes and beautiful resorts, whilst the Baywalk Mall is your go-to for duty free shopping.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Visit both St Lucia and Barbados in just one tour 99 We work closely with the tourist board, meaning we can offer competitive and well- matched fixtures and superb itineraries 99 Our trusted suppliers will help guarantee great excursions

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to St Lucia.

Day 2: Jungle tour, then time at the pool or beach and an evening exploring Rodney Bay.

Day 3: Visit the Castries market, before fixture 1.

Day 4: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground tour, before fixture 2.

Day 5: Tranopy tour through the jungle, followed by a catamaran cruise and time at the beach.

Day 6: Morning at leisure, then fixture 3.

Day 7: Hike up the Gros Islet mountain path, finishing at the Gros Islet street party.

Day 8: Island Jeep Safari and Spinnakers Beach Bar, then depart St Lucia.

Day 9: Arrive back home.

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01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 39 ASIA & AFRICA

Introducing the diverse regions of South Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent. A haven of game drives and mountainscapes, South Africa offers enough sport, adventure and exotic scenery to last a lifetime. A well-known rugby mecca, it’s also a great destination for netball, hockey and football with professional coaching in Stellenbosch. Dubai is yet another multi-sport destination, where international schools provide strong opposition in rugby, football and netball. Visit this lavish metropolis and combine it with Abu Dhabi or Doha for an awesome mid-haul tour. Alternatively, venture a little further to India or Sri Lanka. Whilst both are cricket and hockey giants, Sri Lanka can offer good football and rugby opportunities. They also make great multi-stop destinations, meaning you can maximise your time and see more whilst you’re away.

40 Call our Sport Tour specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... SOUTH AFRICA

SRI LANKA

INDIA

DUBAI

ABU DHABI

DOHA - QATAR

PROFESSIONAL COACHING

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 41 SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town & The Garden Route

Soak up rugged landscapes, seek out the ‘Big Five’ and gear up for some seriously professional sporting opportunities in this fully- rounded multi-sport destination. We base our South Africa tours in Cape Town, around the iconic backdrop of Table Mountain and the country’s most visited tourist hotspot, the V&A Waterfront. Your team can also spend a few nights at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport, a professional training and preparation environment used by only the most elite international sports teams.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We recommend groups stay at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport, a professional coaching facility 99 Our bespoke itineraries can include overnight stays at a Game Lodge right in the heart of the South African wilderness 99 We show you the true South Africa, complete with local township tours and a trip down the Garden Route

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to South Africa.

Day 2: Stay at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport and enjoy a training session.

Day 3: Morning training session, before fixture 1.

Day 4: Leave the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport and travel to Cape Town, where you’ll enjoy a Peninsula Tour.

Day 5: Table Mountain visit, followed by fixture 2.

Day 6: Visit the V&A Waterfront then take a tour of Robben Island.

Day 7: Township tour, followed by fixture 3.

Day 8: Transfer to Game Reserve for a safari tour. Stay overnight in the Game Lodge.

Day 9: Transfer back to Cape Town, then depart South Africa.

Day 10: Arrive back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS

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Johannesburg Swaziland Go on safari or LET US HELP CREATE ascend Table Bloemfontein YOUR PERFECT SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS TOUR Mountain in this Lesotho BY CALLING US ON epic multi-sportSouth Africa 01332 347 828. destination!

East London

Cape Town Port Elizabeth Stellenbosch

Mossel Bay

Game Lodge Options

ROUTE

1. Fly into Cape Town where you’ll stay at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport 2. Travel back to Cape Town 3. Optional Garden Route, including overnight stay at a Game Lodge with game drives

PROFESSIONAL COACHING - SEE PAGE 8

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 43 ASIA sri lanka

Renowned for its natural beauty, friendly folk and passion for sports, Sri Lanka promises a unique sports tour experience and then some. We recommend you visit three main areas – Colombo, Kandy and Hikkaduwa. As Sri Lanka’s biggest city and major port, Colombo is a multi-cultural haven full of the vibrant sights and sounds of city life. Kandy sits 500 metres above sea level in thickly forested, mountainous surroundings, offering a cooler and more relaxed climate. And the small town of Hikkaduwa is Sri Lanka’s most popular beach spot, often a favourite with backpackers and tourists.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We’ve been to Sri Lanka ourselves, so our first-hand knowledge and experience mean we know the best route to follow 99 We can help groups volunteer at a tsunami project with the Foundation of Goodness 99 Our bespoke itineraries feature tropical rainforests, pristine beaches and busy cities to give you a real taste of Sri Lanka

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Sri Lanka. Day 2: Day at leisure in Colombo. Day 3: Fixture 1, followed by a guided tour of the Cricket Club Café. Day 4: Fixture 2, followed by leisure time. Day 5: Travel day to Kandy to visit the local Spice Gardens. Then head to Kandy Temple and explore the town of Kandy. Day 6: Fixture 3, followed by leisure time. Day 7: Travel day to Hikkaduwa, where you’ll watch the elephants bathe from the café viewing platform. Then explore the town of Hikkaduwa. Day 8: Fixture 4, followed by sightseeing at the Galle Dutch Fort and a visit to the MCC Centre of Excellence at the Foundation of Goodness. Day 9: Relax at the beach, then visit the Bentota Turtle Sanctuary. Day 10: Take part in a community project operated by the Foundation of Goodness, then relax by the hotel pool. Day 11: Travel back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS

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LET US HELP CREATE from the bustling YOUR PERFECT SRI cities to the rural LANKAN SPORTS TOUR BY CALLING US ON countryside 01332 347 828. Sigiriya

Kandy

Colombo

AS PER ITINERARY OPTIONAL

Hikkaduwa Galle

ROUTE

1. Fly to Colombo 2. Head north to Sigiriya (optional) 3. Return to the south to Kandy in the heart of Sri Lanka 4. Head to the south coast to Hikkaduwa (dot below is the city of Galle) Copyright © Free Vector Maps.com 5. Venture back up to Colombo for your flight home

WHY NOT ADD AN EXTRA 2 DAYS IN SIGIRIYA TO YOUR TOUR?

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 45 THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE & AMRITSAR india

Discover the colourful roots of Indian culture as you tour the famous Golden Triangle of Old and New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

Delve deep into the age-old temples and cultural treasures of Old Delhi and explore the striking metropolis of New Delhi. With India’s love of cricket and the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground based here (home to the Delhi Daredevils), sport and culture have never matched so perfectly. Over in Agra, you only have to look at the Taj Mahal to get a feel for India’s majestic architecture. Whilst Jaipur, known as the ‘Pink City’ due to its colourful stone buildings, encompasses a captivating history, lively atmosphere and more palaces than you can count.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Experience is key in India and we’ve visited the country and travelled the route ourselves 99 We can organise a visit to a live sports game, such as the Delhi Daredevils! 99 We can arrange a great Golden Triangle Tour, visiting New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, before taking you off the beaten path with a visit to Amritsar

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to India.

Day 2: Visit Qutub Minar, the Bahá’í Temple and the India Gate, followed by fixture 1.

Day 3: Head to the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, home to the Indian Premier League’s Delhi Daredevils. Then take part in a community assignment project.

Day 4: Depart Delhi for Agra, spending the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5: Visit the Taj Mahal, before fixture 2.

Day 6: Depart Agra for Jaipur, spending the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 7: Enjoy a trip to the Amber Fort and a city tour of Jaipur.

Day 8: Morning training session, followed by fixture 3.

Day 9: Depart Jaipur and return to Delhi, followed by leisure time.

Day 10: Travel back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS

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Amritsar

Delhi

Agra Jaipur

India WHY NOT ADD AN EXTRA 3 DAYS IN AMRITSAR TO ROUTE YOUR TOUR?

1. Fly to New Delhi 2. Head south to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal 3. Travel west to Jaipur, Rajasthan 4. Head back up to New Delhi for your flight home or 5. Travel north of India to the Punjab and enjoy your time in Amritsar, home of the Golden Temple (optional) 6. Fly out of Amritsar and back home

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 47 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Dubai

Transport your players into a new way of life and experience the world’s up-and-coming power, where ancient culture fuses with an ultramodern lifestyle. Stay in the heart of the city at the luxurious 4-star Hotel Gloria, where all the big-hitting sights are within easy reach via the metro. Relax in the hotel’s outdoor pool before training like a professional at the ICC Academy or Dubai Rugby Sevens venue. Then live life, Dubai style, as you take in the Burj Khalifa, a desert safari and the swanky shopping malls.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We’ve travelled the route ourselves and talked to local schools to ensure great sporting contests 99 Our chosen 4-star accommodation promises a luxurious and convenient stay, offering an outdoor pool, in-house shops, cinema and multiple restaurant options 99 Combine Dubai with Abu Dhabi or Qatar, or visit as a stopover on the way back from South Africa or Australasia

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Dubai and visit Dubai Marina.

Day 2: Take some time to shake off that ‘travel feeling’, then visit the ICC Academy or Dubai Sevens venue for a training session.

Day 3: Morning at leisure, followed by fixture 1.

Day 4: Visit the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa.

Day 5: Enjoy a morning at the Aquaventure Water Park, before fixture 2.

Day 6: Spend some time at Jumeirah Beach. Then take part in a 4x4 Desert Safari, including star gazing and a desert buffet.

Day 7: Travel back home.

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OPTION 1

Dubai Doha OPTION 3

OPTION 2 Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

ROUTE

We recommend three route options, shown above in the map of the Arabian Peninsula. Option 1 covers Dubai only. Option 2 takes you from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, just a 90 minute coach drive there and back. Option 3 begins in Dubai, followed by a 45 minute flight to Doha, then a flight out of Doha.

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01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 49 Theme parks, water parks and great sport against international schools

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Abu Dhabi

A pearl-hued city of architectural grandeur, sweeping sand dunes and adrenaline-fuelled activities, Abu Dhabi sets the standard when it comes to larger-than-life sports tours. Enjoy fantastic opposition across all sports with that distinctive Arabian hospitality. After fixtures with local schools, stroll along the promenade of the Corniche, visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and burn some rubber at Ferrari World on Yas Island. As a stand-alone destination or an add-on to Dubai, Abu Dhabi offers plenty to do.

WHY RAYBURN? 99 We can offer you excellent hotel options with pools and easy access to all parts of the region 99 We have local international schools, ready to play your school in any UK sport 99 We’ve been there ourselves, so we can talk you through the options of organising an unforgettable tour

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Abu Dhabi. Day 2: Visit the Abu Dhabi Waterfront and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, before fixture 1. Day 3: Head to Ferrari World or Yas Waterworld, before coaching to Dubai and checking out the Karama Souq. Day 4: Training session at the ICC Academy or Dubai Sevens venue, followed by fixture 2. Day 5: Visit the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Burj Khalifa and the mall. Finish with a private pool party, BBQ and outdoor cinema screening at the hotel. Day 6: Head out to the Palm and visit the Aquaventure Water Park, followed by fixture 3. Day 7: Relax at Jumeirah Beach, then finish in style on a 4x4 desert safari. Day 8: Travel back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS Combine with Dubai for an unforgettable tour! See pages 48-49

50 Call our Sport Tour specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... A fusion of old and new in the 2022 World Cup host country

QATAR Doha

In the race to progress, Doha in Qatar is slightly behind its neighbours, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. So whilst groups may stay in the ultra-chic West Bay area of Doha in 4-star hotels, the city itself retains a distinct cultural identity. Live the life of luxury with visits to the Qatari World Cup Stadia, stylish malls and the newly-developed Pearl Quarter. Then experience traditional Qatari culture at the Souq Waqif, located on the same site as generations before, and the one-of-a-kind Falcon Souq!

WHY RAYBURN? 99 Unique to Rayburn Tours, visit the sites of the forthcoming World Cup in 2022 99 See both old and new Doha with our bespoke itineraries, including fixtures with local international schools 99 We can arrange for you to combine a trip to Doha with a visit to Dubai for a tour of contrasts

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Travel to Doha. Day 2: Visit the Souq Waqif and Falcon Souq before fixture 1. Day 3: Spend the morning at a water park or local mall, before flying over to Dubai and checking out the Karama Souq. Day 4: Training session at the ICC Academy or Dubai Sevens venue, followed by fixture 2. Day 5: Visit the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Burj Khalifa and the mall. Finish with a private pool party, BBQ and outdoor cinema screening at the hotel. Day 6: Head out to the Palm and visit the Aquaventure Water Park, followed by fixture 3. Day 7: Relax at Jumeirah Beach, then finish in style on a 4x4 desert safari. Day 8: Travel back home.

AVAILABLE SPORTS

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01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 51 Launching Your Tour

A key part of running the trip of a lifetime is getting your students to take part. Fear not, we’ve done the hard work for you by putting together a comprehensive Party Leader Launch Pack, saving you valuable time and helping to make the process of promoting the trip and getting students to sign up as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

Tweet THIS HANDY PACK INCLUDES: THE , FacebookSHARE and Instagram IT your trip planning Twitter GETTING YOUR TOUR OFF THE GROUND What is Twitter? DIFFERENCETwitter is a social network to find and share short updates called ‘tweets’. Why Tweet? Let’s launch Tweeting updates and photos is a great way to share your experiences with friends and family and keep them in the loop about any trip meetings, fundraising events and your time out on tour. Once you’ve gained permission and you’re happy with your tailor-made proposal, you’re ready to 99 Guide to ‘Getting your tour off the ground’ launch your tour! THE RAYBURN TOURS TEAM How to tweet 1. Set a timeline We are a family-run company who have been creating unforgettable international experiencesFind for out if your group has an existing Twitter account that you can use. If you already have a Twitter account, skip to step 3. groups for over 50 years. With a wealth of expertise, our team of 90 specialists are dedicated2. Visit www.twitter.com to , create a Twitter account specific to your group. Speak to your Tour Consultant about setting timeframes for launching the tour to your 3. Log in. students and parents, a deposit amount and payment dates. They will then be ableensuring to secure we deliver our promises of safety, support, service and experience time and time again. 4. reservations on your behalf. Tap on Compose Tweet to bring up the tweet composer. 5. Write your message! Keep it short and punchy as you only have 140 characters. 6. To include a photo/video just tap on the camera icon and choose to either take a photo/ Spread the word OUR CUSTOMERS video or upload an existing photo/video (you can upload up to 4 photos per tweet). 99 Launch letter/email template to send to parents Send details of the trip to parents using our handy launch letter/ email template.Taking care of the travel arrangements for 23,000 passengers each year and with7. an averageHit Tweet! • School newsletter customer service rating of 4.7 out of 5, our customers are at the centre of everythingYou wecan do.also Reply, Like or Retweet (share with your followers) other people’s tweets and Follow them to see their updates appear on your homepage. Promote the trip • School’s online payment service, e.g. parent pay • Social media (see our helpful guide) What is a hashtag? • Posters (see our poster templates) SAFETY MATTERS A hashtag is a word or phrase which sits after the # symbol (eg. #YourJourney) and is a way • School website for people to search for tweets that have a common topic (eg. #XFactor). Our passengers’ safety on tour is our priority and you can rest assured that we carefully You can use existing hashtags to include in your posts or create your own! Why not create your own monitor all aspects of safety and risk on our tours. 99 A helpful guide to promoting your trip on social media hashtag for your trip? Eg. Kings School touring to Andorra might use #Kings2Andorra. Keep in touch As founding committee members of the School Travel Forum (STF), our independent How to connect with others Make sure you update your Tour Consultant with progress, so that your reservationSafety Management is kept up to System date. exceeds the association’s standards in all areas, meaning our Your username (or Twitter handle) is always preceded by the @ symbol. passengers are in safe hands. We also benefit from the expertise of our in-house Health and is @BarackObama. To say ‘hi’ or include other people in a tweet that might interest them, you can Safety Manager, as well as partnerships with external health and safety organisations. Presentation is the key use their @usernames, send them a message or link to their profile – and vice versa. Hold a presentation evening for parents and students to find out more about the trip, using our Want to know if you’re mentioned in a tweet? Click on Notifications For instance, Barack Obama PowerPoint presentation. Don’t forget to remind parents of how and when they should confirm their to see if you’ve been mentioned, liked, replied to or

child’s place on the trip. FINANCIAL SECURITY 9 Follow Rayburn Tours 9 Poster template to promote the trip A member of Rayburn Tours may also be able to attend to help present, dependent on availability. We provide the reassurance of having the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) followed. Following the presentation, make sure you let your Tour Consultant know how it went and what kind bonding and Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL) for all of our tours - both offer additional of response you had from parents. Education security and financial protection, so you can be certain the travel arrangements@RayburnEdu are covered. Concert Confirm your numbers @RayburnConcert Sports Once you’ve received your students’ deposits, get in touch with your Tour Consultant to let @RayburnSports them know your group numbers, so that they can put together an updated quotation based on Ski INSURANCE @RayburnSki your current group size. 99 PowerPoint template to use at an information evening We are a partner of Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited, who offer comprehensive travel cover. Here we come! To confirm your tour, simply complete our online booking form which you can find at rayburntours.com/school-ski-trips/contact-us/booking-form/ and send in your deposits by BACS, cheque or card payment (ask your Tour Consultant for details). Discover more by visiting rayburntours.com Get planning 9 Once you’ve confirmed your tour, you’ll be introduced to your Tour Co-ordinator who will 9 Guide to ‘Safety and Risk Management on tour’ support you in the lead up to departure and whilst you’re out on tour. 99 Top tips for fundraising

A MEMBER OF THE TEAM WILL BE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT YOU IN LAUNCHING YOUR TRIP TO YOUR SCHOOL AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS FROM STUDENTS AND PARENTS.

52 Call our Sport Tour specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... The Next Steps

1. Get in touch 4. Securing your trip Whether you have the perfect destination in mind or you simply Time to secure your plans as people sign up for the trip, deposits want to find out more about what a sports tour involves, we’re are collected, simple online booking forms are completed the right people to help you start planning. The best way to get in and your vision becomes a reality. It’s that simple. touch is by calling us on 01332 347 828 to discuss your options. 5. Leave it to us 2. Tailoring your trip At this stage you will be introduced to your dedicated Tour Co- Your dedicated Tour Consultant will take the time to understand ordinator who will work with you to book the key elements the objectives of your trip, talk through your requirements and of your package, support you with administration and fine- offer specialist advice. They will then deliver a completely tailor- tune every element in the lead up to your departure. made proposal that’s just right for you and your group. 6. Bon voyage 3. Support as you launch your trip Plans complete, it’s time for you and your group to We’ll do everything we can to support you when you’re launching embark on a much anticipated trip! When you get your trip to your group. As well as answer any questions, we’ll back, we’ll be in touch to hear all about it. provide you with our Party Leader Launch Pack which includes everything you need to help get your tour off the ground.

01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 53 Ski Trips for Schools

Swap the pitch for the slopes and head for the mountains! That’s right, we don’t just do sports tours, but ski trips too. As expert skiers ourselves with over 50 years of experience and first-hand knowledge, we know how to create the ultimate school ski trip. We’ve hand-picked the best resorts for schools across Austria, Italy, France, Andorra, Canada and the USA, so all you have to do is tell us where you want to go and we’ll make it happen!

AS STANDARD WE OFFER:

99 5 or 6 day’s skiing 99 Local lift pass 99 Full ski equipment and helmet hire 99 Full/half board accommodation 99 Transport 99 Ski tuition 99 1 tour manager or representative per group 99 Insurance

AS STANDARD WE OFFER: 99 Hotels, ski storage and hot lunches – all piste-side 99 All tourist taxes are included in your price 99 City stopovers or day visits 99 Ski pack including ski ties, emergency contact cards and luggage labels 99 SCO and ASCL qualification courses 99 Family concessions 99 Subsidised inspection visits 99 Free North Face rucksack for every party leader

Whether you’re driven by price, distance, altitude or hotel suitability, find out more about all of our resorts by calling our team on 01332 347 828 or visiting rayburntours.com.

At Rayburn Tours, inspiring young minds and creating unforgettable experiences is at the heart of what we do.

Group travel specialists since 1965, we are an independent, family-run business that is dedicated to creating tailor-made international tours for groups. Specialising in Educational Trips, Ski Trips and Sports Tours for schools, as well as Concert Tours for all types of youth and adult ensembles, we aim to inspire our groups to seek new adventures, embrace new cultures and learn new skills.

Keeping things in the family, our close-knit yet ever-growing team of over 90 travel experts are exactly that, experts. We have specialists in each area who know our products inside and out, helping to send over 23,000 passengers around the world each year. Together, our years of experience and first-hand knowledge are what make us so great. EDUCATION • CONCERT • SPORT • SKI 01332 347 828 [email protected] rayburntours.com 55 / 2018/19 2018/19 / /

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