Shrewsbury School

Rugby Tour to Valencia

February 2012

Outline information

A more detailed itinerary will be published nearer the time

Accommodation

1st XV U15

Expohotel Residencia la Petxina

Avda. Pio XII, 4 Paseo de la Petxina,42

Valencia 46008-Valencia

(+ 34) 93 303 36 00 (+ 34) 96 354 04 10 Sat 11 Feb depart Shrewsbury 0:30 am

Check in at Gatwick 06:00

Depart Gatwick 08:15 (North Terminal) - EZY8641

Arrive Valencia 11:35 local time

Evening watch Valencia v Sporting Gijon provisional

Sun 12 Feb 12:00 U15 v Comunidad Valencia: at Campo del rio, Calle Llano de Zaidía, 19 valencia

13:00 U18 v Comunidad Valencia: www.ferugbycv.com

Mon 13th Game U15 v Tecnidex Valencia at Campo del rio at 18:00

Game U18 v Tecnidex at 19:00 www.valencia rugby .com

Tues 14th Game U15 v CAU Rugby Valencia :at Quatre Carreres, Calle Ángel de Villena, Valencia

Game U18 v CAU Rugby Valencia

NB these games will be played on a 3G surface and so boys will need a pair of boots with moulded studs or a pair of astro shoes

Weds 15th essentially a free day but an organized programme will be put in place for the boys

Flight Check in 20:00

Valencia - London Gatwick (North Terminal) flight EZY8644 Dep: 21:25 Arr: 22:50

Arrive Shrewsbury 06:00 at the latest

The flight timings are not great but… they were the only ones available!!

We suggest the following clothing will be required

CLOTHING – A GUIDELINE FOR RUGBY KIT & CASUAL CLOTHING

ESSENTIAL RUGBY CLOTHES OTHER ITEMS

Tour tracksuit Waterproof

School Rugby or Polo Shirt Wash bag/toiletries

Rest of tour kit Ipod or similar

Swimming Trunks Camera

2 x Blue Shorts Towels

2 x Blue Socks Casual Clothing; the temperature will be around 12 - 18oC

Boots: studded and molded/ astro shoes

Gum Shield

Protective Clothing

THERE IS A VERY STRICT BAGGAGE LIMIT

One piece of hand luggage ONLY permitted per person to weigh no more than 10 kgs and have dimensions no greater than 55 x 40 x 20 cm

One piece of checked in luggage permitted per person to weigh no more than 15 kgs.

Boys will be liable for their own excess baggage!!! EU Aviation Cabin Baggage Security Regulations for all Passengers

EU aviation security regulations only permit containers of 100mls or less of liquids, gels, pastes, lotions and cosmetics to be brought through the passenger security screening points at all EU Airports.

Liquid items MUST be presented at the passenger security screening point in a transparent re- sealable bag (about the size of a small freezer bag), which itself must not exceed 1 litre in capacity (approximately 20cm x 20cm). The contents of the plastic bag must fit comfortably and the bag sealed. Each passenger may carry only one such bag of liquids and the bag must be presented separately for examination at the airport security point.

Please note:

Any containers larger than 100ml (excluding essential medicines, see section below) will NOT be allowed through the security search point. Most liquids of any amount may still be carried in hold baggage. Remember that 'Liquids' includes: All drinks, including water, soup, syrups Creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara etc Sprays and pressurized containers including shaving foam and spray deodorants Pastes, including toothpastes Gels, including hair and shower gel Any other solutions and items of similar consistency Please note that liquids can usually be purchased beyond airport security search points, in the departures area, as these liquids are subject to a separate screening process.

Essential medicines Essential medicines for the period of the trip may be permitted in larger quantities above the 100ml limit, but will be subject to authentication. Passengers must produce supporting documentation from a relevant qualified medical professional.

Essential medical equipment Passengers are permitted to carry through airport security medical equipment essential for use during the period of their trip. Where possible the equipment should be contained within the ONE item of cabin baggage and again should be accompanied by supporting documentation from a relevant qualified medical professional.

Please let me know if you son needs any regular medication whilst away in Spain

The accommodation is on a half board basis and we expect to be given a light meal after each game but the boys are likely to need another meal during the course of the day. Given this I would suggest that a sum of 100 euros would be adequate for most boys as regards spending money. We will run a ‘house bank’ system so they will not need to carry large sums around with them, we will also hold onto their passports.

Key contact numbers for the tour are: Paul Greetham i/c the 1st XV 0044 7818 430563

Duncan Kirkby i/c U15 squad 0044 7889 135566

Stuart Cowper 0044 7773 510947

Toby Percival 0044 7734 822648