DATE OF QUOTATION: 1ST SEPTEMBER 2019 sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 1 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. Newcastle boasts one of the most beautiful cities in the United Kingdom. The undoubted highlight is the Quayside, the riverside Every one of our Rugby Tour itineraries has been area which has undergone a transformation in the past decade. developed from our own individual and subsequent What was once a dark and dirty industrial eyesore is now a thriving centre for arts, culture and socialising. Professional experiences. We’re privileged to work with 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. www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 2 Meet The Rugby Tour Specialists 4 Your Rugby Tour Package 5 The Tour Quotation 6 Your Rugby Tour Itinerary 7 Optional Extras, Upgrades & Alternatives 8 Tour Accommodation Guide 9 Destination Information 10 Tour Kit with Samurai Sportswear 11 The Booking Process 11 The Sky High Sports Roll of Honour 12 The Terms & Conditions 13 Spain Women’s Development XV vs Northumberland County, Sky High Sports organised a winter training camp to Newcastle in 2018 for the Spanish National Women’s side. sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 3 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. www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 4 Two Nights Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at Top Rated Hostel in Newcastle. Group accommodated in a mix of Twin/ Trip & Multi-Bedded Rooms with En-Suite Facilities. All Meals as stated in the tour itinerary on Page 7. Three Days Hire of an executive 49-seater coach & driver. Coach equipped with WC, DVD & Seatbelts and adheres to the highest industry health & safety standards. Entry into a U13, U15 or U18 Rugby Festival at Tynedale RFC. A full-festival will be played at each age group. Changing facilities & post match hospitality provided. A Guest Coaching Clinic with England Rugby Legend Tamara Taylor. Entry to the Tyrrels Premiership match between Darlington Mowden Park Sharks and Saracens at the Darlington Echo Arena. n/a sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 5 £249 £229 £219 £209 £199 £189 £50 £50 £50 Balance 1st Oct 2019 1st Dec 2019 1st Feb 2020 1st March 2020 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 Access to discounted prices for Rugby Kit & Apparel from our partners at Samurai Sportswear www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 6 YOUR TOUR ITINERARY Good Friday Easter Saturday Easter Sunday 10th April 2020 11th April 2020 12th April 2020 Transfer to Darlington Mowden Park RFC Transfer to Tynedale RFC ~ Squad assemble at your home Rugby Club ~ Arrival & Warm-Up ~ Arrival & Warm-Up ~ Transfer by Executive Coach to ~ TOUR MATCH ONE Newcastle Tynedale RFC Panthers ~ Girls Rugby Festival Post Match Hospitality Tickets to watch Arrival & Check-In Darlington Mowden Park Sharks Group & Classification Games ~ Vs Saracens ~ Afternoon at leisure to relax & settle- ~ End of Festival Presentation in Tyrrels Premier 15s Transfer to Northern FC ~ Return to Newcastle Transfer to your home Rugby Club Guest Coaching Session with ~ ~ England Rugby Legend Team Dinner End of Tour Tamara Taylor YHA Hostel YHA Hostel ~ Newcastle Central Newcastle Central Continental Buffet Breakfast ~ Continental Buffet Breakfast Dinner at Northern FC Post Match Lunch ~ ~ Lunch at Tynedale RFC Dinner at COOP Chicken sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 7 Change to a 3* Hotel Move to the Hampton by Hilton in the heart of town for an upgrade of £25 per person, per night. 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 a Pizza Buffet. Restaurant Dinner £15.00 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 food & hospitality. An additional training session during the tour £150.00 per session Pitch Hire & access to changing facilities and rugby equipment. Newcastle Falcons Vs Yorkshire Carnegie From £15.00 per person Watch the Championship Match at Kingston Park Stadium Two Hour Surf Lesson From £30.00 per person Learn to surf on the stunning Tynemouth Longsands coastline Grand Prix Go-Karting Activity From £30.00 per person Practice, Qualifying & Race-time at a city central track. Mini-Golf Activity From £10.00 per person Enjoy 18-holes at a modern adventure mini-golf course. Ten-Pin Bowling From £10.00 per person Two games of ten pin bowling at Intu Metrocentre. Bubble Football Activity From £12.50 per person 90-mins of 5-A-Side Football played in Bubble Suits. www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 8 INTRODUCING:HOTEL SYHA BARCELONA HOSTEL EDINBURGH HOUSE CENTRAL 17 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UQ | Tel: 0044 845 490 0371 | Hotel Website YHA Newcastle Central offers affordable hostel accommodation in Newcastle city centre. The hostel is located in Carliol Square, a short walk to the magnificent Grey Street, the Bigg Market, Quay- side & St James’ Park. The Hostel plays home to an excellent Café-Bar, one of reasons this is our #1 venue in Newcastle. Recently taken over by our great friends at the YHA, the venue, which was previously a haunt for Stags and Hens, will be an ideal venue for a youth group tour to Newcastle All of the rooms are en-suite & come with free wifi. The reception team is on hand 24 hours a day to assist you and we’re ideal for groups of all sizes. Less than 10-minutes on foot to all corners of the city, the hos- tel offers the perfect location for experiencing all of Newcas- tle's attractions! 4.0 Under new Management ~ Formerly Euro Hostel Newcastle sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 9 We thoroughly believe that on the eighth day, the Good Lord put an axis into the ground in Newcastle City Centre and declared that the World shall revolve around this magnificent place for eternity. We may be slightly biased about our fantastic home city, but show me a person who leaves here disappointed and we'll admit defeat. Newcastle possesses a vibrant atmosphere like no other. Whether it be by day on the bustling hives of Northumberland Street and Grey Street, or at night on the World Class Quayside or eyebrow raising Bigg Market. There is, it must be said, a lot more to Newcastle than The The ‘Panthers’ at Tynedale RFC are a thriving Girls section & will Toon Army and Geordie Shore! host the Festival at Tynedale Park on Sunday. The people of Newcastle are exceptionally friendly, welcoming and hospitable. The Rugby Clubs up here are of a tight-knit na- ture and welcome anyone daring to make the journey to this ‘quieter’ part of the UK! Situated on the River Tyne's north bank, the city boasts a 2,000-year-old history and is filled with the most classical listed buildings in the UK.