2020No.5208

ABTA No.Y5331

THE UK’S LARGEST YOUTH RUGBY FESTIVALS

ENGLAND • IRELAND • FRANCE • HOLLAND • BELGIUM • ITALY • PORTUGAL CREATING AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR TEAM. OVER 600 TEAMS BOOKED WITH SPORTS TOURS LAST SEASON

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FREE PLACES NOVEMBER 2019 31 YEARS OF TH 29 PROVIDING ON ALL TOURS BOOKED BY · RUGBY C O TOURS... · M S! E U AN ITH D CELEBRATE W WELCOME! EVERYONE IS WELCOME All about us...... 2-7 We provide rugby tours and festivals for boys', girls', men's and women's UK Tours & Festivals...... 8-19 rugby teams, aged from under 7s all the way through to Vets. Everyone is Welcome to UK Festivals...... 8-9 welcome on our tours! Since 1989 we’ve been using our years RFU Age Grade Rugby...... 10 of experience to organise and manage Celebrity presentations...... 11 fantastic sporting events around the FESTIVALS OR FRIENDLY MATCHES South Dorset...... 12-13 UK, as well as valuable opportunities You can choose to enter your rugby teams into one of the many festivals for teams to play competitive fixtures available here in the UK or Europe, alternatively if you prefer we can arrange Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Coast...... 14-15 for you to play friendly fixtures against overseas teams. Rugby festivals abroad. Last season over 600 teams typically take place over the holiday periods. For those of you looking for Brean Sands...... 16 travelled with us to 15 UK events and friendly fixtures during your tour these can be arranged at most times of Southport, Lancashire...... 17 destinations abroad from Belgium to the year. One thing you can be assured is that all of our matches and rugby festivals are arranged through our network of Licensed Match Agents. Rye, East Sussex...... 18-19 Argentina! European Tours & FREE PLACES...... 20-21 As a team of passionate sports WHILST ON TOUR France...... 22-23 enthusiasts, our goal at Sports Tours Depending on your fixtures, we can arrange excursions for your team. These Holland...... 24-30 is to provide the very best touring can include Rugby stadiums, theme parks, water parks or Belgium...... 30 experience available to sports teams. local cities. All the holiday parks we use have on-site facilities often including Ireland...... 31 Each year we look to better ourselves, swimming pools, sports facilities, entertainment, bars, restaurants and more. ensuring that we remain at the top of Poland...... 31 our game – and this year’s no different! SUPERHEROES Portugal...... 32 This year's theme for our UK rugby festival weekends is SUPERHEROES! This Spain...... 33 For 2020 we’re introducing new events, is your chance to leave your daily life behind and become the superhero you have always wanted to be! Pull out your suits, masks and capes and prepare Holiday Insurance & Price Information...... 34-35 new destinations – and that’s just the to dance the night away. beginning. In a bid to be the best, we’ve At Camber Sands and Bournemouth we will provide the music while your changed offices and expanded our club members dress to impress and get involved with our band and DJ on friendly team to offer more support to Saturday night with some of your favourite hits from the 80s. you, our valued customers. *All prices are correct at time of printing and are based on We’re excited about our plans for the an exchange rate as of August 2019, therefore are subject to change. future and hope to welcome you into our travel club very soon!

Best wishes

Andy Matthews Sports Tours Manager

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FINANCIAL PROTECTION Sports Tours Limited is a member of ABTA and we adhere to their very strict “Quality Controls”. For our flight holidays, we hold an ATOL (Air Travel Organisers Licence) granted to us by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority). Your coach and UK tournament holidays are protected by our ABTOT Bond.

ABTANo.5208 MEMBERSHIP Sports Tours Limited is a Member of ABTA. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the ABTA No.Y5331 most from their travel and assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you, or if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.com. ABTOT BONDED The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 for Sports Tours Limited, and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for the following:

FREE PLACES AND EARLY BOOKING WHY SHOULD 1. non-flight packages commencing in and returning to the UK; INCENTIVES 2. non-flight packages commencing and returning to a country other than Free places are available for all UK and European groups with a minimum of the UK; and 25 paying passengers. Groups travelling in the UK will qualify for free places 3. flight inclusive packages that commence outside of the UK and Republic based on our early booking incentives, where groups travelling to one of our of Ireland, which are sold to customers outside of the UK and Republic European destinations may also qualify for additional free places (subject to YOU TRAVEL WITH their groups size). For further details please see pages 9 (UK Tours) and 23 of Ireland. (European Tours). To qualify for the early booking incentives, including free 1, 2 and 3 provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled. places, simply book before 29th November and benefit from some fantastic 1 and 3 provides for repatriation. Please note that bookings made savings. outside the UK and Republic of Ireland are only protected by ABTOT SPORTS TOURS? when purchased directly with Sports Tours Limited. INFANTS GO FREE! Children under three years of age travel free, providing that no provision ATOL - AIR TRAVEL ORGANISERS LICENCE is made for them. On UK holidays it is always wise to bring your own cot, 1. Safety is our number one 7. The Sports Tours team All flights and flight-inclusive holidays in our brochure are otherwise charges may apply. priority financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you Most European holiday villages supply cots free of charge, but it is advisable 8. A programme of continual pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please to take bedding. Insurance is not necessary for infants who are automatically ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked covered by their parents’ premium. (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see 2. Experience counts - 30 years! reinvestment our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: UNBEATABLE PRICE GUARANTEE 3. Fully inclusive prices 9. Friendly matches or rugby festivals www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate. When booking a tour with Sports Tours, you must take into consideration what the whole package includes: ABTA, ABTOT/ ATOL security. We believe our prices and the service you will receive is unbeatable. Should 4. Professionally organised match 10.Great value - prices from £72 you find exactly the same sports holiday, offered by a bonded sports tour operator within 10 days of booking and costing less than the price arrangements per person mentioned in our brochure, then we shall match that price.

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Keep things simple and manage your tour with our online booking system. Everything you do with us can be administered on your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or PC. When you’re at the tournament or festival grounds, your team’s results and league tables will be available on everyone’s mobile phone. THE SPORTS TOURS TEAM You will find the commitment, knowledge and friendliness of our staff to be second to none. From your initial enquiry right through to your YOU TAKE MORE CONTROL return, you will be thoroughly looked after and guided through the tour Gone are the days of collecting money from your club members. experience. During our Easter, May Day and Whitsun events, we employ Instead you can log into our portal via your mobile and invite your club around 400 people to assist our customers and support our events. No members on tour and ask them to pay us directly. You’ll also be able to: company provides a more efficient, personal and professional service than Sports Tours. • Invite players/parents/family/guardians on tour via our portal WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST YOU • Delegate administration duties to club members Our friendly reservations team have many years' experience assisting • Allow each team, age group and family to have their own account group leaders through the booking process and are available from 9am • Give club members authorisation to make changes to their to 7pm during the peak season. accommodation arrangements 24/7 EMERGENCY SUPPORT/ RESORT • Make any changes to your booking via the portal THE ULTIMATE ASSISTANCE • Add teams and players to the tournament or festival STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE All of our UK tournaments have a senior member of event staff. We also • Have automatic balance reminders sent to individual families via have an Emergency Contact Number manned 24 hours a day to assist text or email you in the event of an emergency while on tour. • Print off invoices, final tour documents and tour information STEP 1 In order to confirm your initial reservation with Sports Tours, you’re • Whilst on your, your team’s results, league tables and tour 2 EASY STEPS TO BOOK required to pay a holding deposit of £295 for your group. This reserves information is available on everyone’s mobile phone 1. Pay an initial deposit of £295 to reserve your team's place in the your accommodation based on the estimated numbers as outlined in tournament. Arrange for your club members to pay their deposits of £35 The portal will be available once you have paid your initial deposit of your final quotation. per person (UK Tours) or £50 per person (European Tours). Deposits for £295. It’s easy to use with our step by step guideline. This deposit amount is non-refundable and guarantees your £35pp are due four weeks after the initial £295 deposit. Once received accommodation for up to 4 weeks as per your final quotation. we will send you your invoice and confirmation of tour arrangements. All accommodation is quoted subject to availability. Should your CLUB MEMBERS accommodation be unavailable and a suitable alternative not proposed, 2. The final balance is then due 10 weeks prior to your departure date. Your club members can log onto www.sportstourpay.co.uk and pay your deposit of £295 will be returned to you. You and your club members can then login to www.sportstourspay.co.uk the remaining balance via our secure online payment system. and pay the remaining balance online. Once full payment has been received, your final tour documents will be available 7 to 14 days prior to STEP 2 your departure. GROUP LEADERS Login to your Sports Tours Hub at www.sportstours.co.uk/mybooking. You’ll be given a unique booking number to manage your booking Here, you’ll need your unique booking number and login details provided online and view all your tour details at www.sportstours.co.uk/ in your welcome invite. mybooking. Once set up, your group can log in and make payments directly to your group – no hassle or fuss! Within 4 weeks of receiving your holding deposit you’ll be required to provide us with your most up to date numbers and your exact accommodation requirements. To confirm, you’ll be required to pay £35 per person for UK tours, £50 per person for EU tours or £150 per person for EU flight tours (remainder of the flight WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU balance due 2 weeks after booking). Just call us on 01708 344 001 to discuss your tour. We can help you with additional suggestions and we may even be able to save you money. STEP 3 Once confirmed, make a note of your final balance payment date. This FINANCIAL PROTECTION will be due 10 weeks from your departure date and will be advised in Just call us on 01708 344 001 to discuss your tour. We can help you with your confirmation document, to be sent to you on full receipt of your full additional suggestions and we may even be able to save you money. first deposit amount.

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UK RUGBY FESTIVALS 1. SOUTHPORT UK RUGBY FESTIVALS FREE PLACES Your club can take part in our exciting rugby festivals in Our UK festivals are typically 3 night stays with 2 days of rugby. Please read the sample itinerary For all groups that have paid their individual England during the Easter holidays and at the May Day 2. GREAT YARMOUTH below to give you an idea of how our weekends go. deposits before 29th November 2019, we will bank holiday weekend. award your group with the following free places: In order to enter, your team(s) must be affiliated to a 3. BREAN SANDS County or Schools Rugby Association or National Body. DAY 1: Teams will be able to arrive at the resort from midday onwards and you will be able GROUP FREE GROUP FREE 4. RYE, EAST SUSSEX to check into your accommodation from 4pm onwards. Early evening there will be a SIZE PLACES SIZE PLACES welcome meeting for all Group Leaders and Team Coaches, the rest of the evening 25 to 49 1 125 to 149 5 5. SOUTH DORSET will be for you to spend at leisure. We also arrange for the holiday park to provide a FREE50 to 74 PLACES - 2will be awarded150 to based 174 on the 6number of varied entertainment programme throughout your stay. deposits75 to 99 received by3 30th November,175 to 249 less any cancellations.9 3 NIGHTS FROM DAY 2: The morning sessions of the competition take place and typically start from 9am, Discount100 to 124 applies to4 the basic tour250 priceplus only. 10 however these can vary depending on the exact structure of the festival. FROM £72 PER You may also use any free time during your stay to visit local attractions. FESTIVAL AGE Once again the holiday park will provide evening entertainment. CATEGORIES PERSON DAY 3: Continuation of the group matches will take place followed by the finals. Typically the presentation evening will take place back at your holiday park during AGE GROUP YEAR MAX TEAM SIZE the final evening where every participant will receive an award from U7 01/09/2012 4-a-side our famous rugby celebrity. U8 01/09/2011 6-a-side THE UK’S NUMBER ONE RUGBY DAY 4: All teams to vacate their accommodation and depart by 10am. U9 01/09/2010 7-a-side FESTIVAL OPERATOR U10 01/09/2009 8-a-side Our rugby festivals are organised to the highest possible U11 01/09/2008 9-a-side standards and include: RFU CORE VALUES U12 01/09/2007 12-a-side All age groups will be played in accordance with the RFU age grade regulations. Sports Tours U13 01/09/2006 13-a-side • Computerised scheduling of matches will continue to fully support the RFU in their efforts to promote participation and fair play though U14 01/09/2005 15-a-side ensure you have a minimum wait between games. their core values. The RFU Core Values include; Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline U15 01/09/2004 15-a-side • Clubhouse facilities or marquees erected and Sportsmanship. We would like to encourage all teams to be mindful of these values whilst at venues. participating in our festivals. • Marshalled car parking. • Hot drinks & food available at all events. 1 • Toilet facilities at grounds. • Fully computerised result service at grounds & resort. • Experienced staff available throughout each event. • First Aid and paramedics. 2 • Live results service on your mobile phone.

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All Sports Tours rugby festivals are fully sanctioned by the RFU, and we are proud to support the Age Grade Codes of Practice. EVENING PRESENTATIONS Our well renowned evening presentations take place at Bournemouth and Camber Sands, and we invite along famous rugby celebrities to present awards to all participants. Each player will receive an award and have their photo taken with our special guest on stage. Age Grade Rugby came into effect in 2016 and determines the game for all players aged between 6 and 18 in clubs, schools, colleges and within the representative pathway. CLUB PRESENTATIONS At Southport, Great Yarmouth and Brean Sands, presentations take place The delivery of these codes ensures a focus on the wants and needs of every player. They at the host rugby club. Famous rugby celebrities will be in attendance to ensure that every player, regardless of their ability, maturity or size develops not only their present awards to each player. rugby skills but wider personal and social skills, increasing their enjoyment and supporting a transition to the adult game. AWARDS Sports Tours continues to fully support the RFU in their efforts to promote participation and At all of our festivals, every player will receive high quality participation fair play through five core values: awards. Teams placed 1st and 2nd in the U12, U13s, U14s and U15s will also receive medals and our huge trophies. - Teamwork - Respect - Enjoyment - Discipline In the past this has included: Jason Leonard - Sportsmanship • Jason Leonard - Former England, British & Irish Lions, • Charlie Sharples - England and Gloucester In the 2019-20 season, Under 7 to Under 11 age groups will be completely non-competitive Saracens and RFU President at our festivals, with no scores or results recorded to encourage the core values. • Mark Cueto - Former England, British & Irish Lions and Sale • Billy Twelvetrees England and Gloucester Sharks Under 12 to Under 15 age groups will play a round-robin festival, with results determined by a - league table and trophies awarded to the 1st and 2nd placed teams. • Lewis Moody - Former England, British & Irish Lions, Bath • Ed Slater - England Saxons, Leicester Tigers and Gloucester and Leicester Tigers All players at our festivals will receive a participation award. • Geordan Murphy - Ireland, British & Irish Lions and Leicester • Louis Deacon - Former England and Leicester Tigers Tigers

Charlie Sharples Lewis Moody Billy Twelvetrees

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EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Arrive Friday 3rd April Depart Monday 6th April Games Saturday 4th April Sunday 5th April

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS SANDFORD HOLIDAY PARK GOLD HOLIDAY HOMES • Held at Swanage & Wareham RFC Sandford Holiday Park is set within beautiful woodland and is in easy reach (Sleeps 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 persons) of Bournemouth & Poole. You are spoilt for choice with facilities including • 70 teams expected Enjoy spacious and stylish gold holiday home with high specification fixtures a great bar, eateries, heated indoor & outdoor swimming pools, crazy golf, & fittings. These holiday homes are extra wide with double glazing, central • Very high standard holiday park and accommodation snooker, pool, darts, ten pin bowling and an all weather multi-sports court. heating in all bedrooms along with a bathroom with shower & toilet. You will When darkness falls, head to the Limelight Club or Skylite Bar with nightly • Voted the UK’s best coastal resort also find a large lounge area with flat screen TV with freeview, DVD player live entertainment. There is always something to keep everyone entertained and a modern fully equipped kitchen. Eight berth holiday homes have three South Dorset is one of the prime locations in the UK to stay and enter thanks to a range of excellent facilities. bedrooms. a rugby festival. With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea offering Free gas, electricity and bed linen is provided. Gold holiday homes with a water sports galore, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has AMBER WOOD HOUSE veranda are available for a supplement. it all. We're talking a vast variety of shops, restaurants, upmarket areas of Amber Wood House has seven bedrooms and sleeps 14 persons. The Sandbanks & Poole, the New Forest and endless countryside with beautiful house has three double rooms and four twin rooms. The facilities include, SILVER HOLIDAY HOMES (Sleeps 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 persons) award winning gardens. beds made on arrival, two bathrooms, two showers, TV, DVD player, Provides excellent quality accommodation with a lounge area with TV, radio, dining area, oven, dishwasher, cooker, large fridge & freezer, gas fire, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower & toilet. Six berth FESTIVAL INFORMATION washing machine & tumble dryer and private garden with your very own holiday homes have two bedrooms and a convertible double sofa-bed in The South Dorset Rugby Festival is a two day event which will take place hot tub. Price per person is based on full occupancy. the lounge area. Eight berth holiday homes have one additional bedroom. at Swanage & Wareham RFC. The club has four full-sized pitches with a Free gas, electricity and bed linen is provided. selection of midi and mini pitches, along with a fully licensed clubhouse with LODGES (Sleeps 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 persons) bar, kitchen and changing rooms. The club is only a 10 minute drive from the Set in the most picturesque locations around the park and come complete holiday park and is a fantastic festival venue. BRONZE HOLIDAY HOMES (Sleeps 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 persons) with spacious living area with TV, en suite bathrooms, modern fully All come complete with a lounge area with TV, gas fire, fully equipped Teams will play up to the maximum number of minutes permitted by the equipped kitchen, central heating, dining area, double glazing, electric fire kitchen, and bathroom with shower & toilet. Six berth holiday homes have RFU, which is usually 4-5 games per day. plus you will benefit from having a veranda to sit outside and relax. Free two bedrooms and a convertible double sofa-bed in the lounge area. Eight gas, electricity and bed linen is provided. berth holiday homes have one additional bedroom. Free gas, electricity and bed linen is provided.

HALF BOARD PACKAGE We can provide a daily cooked breakfast with a hot & cold drink and a 2 course evening meal for £14.95 per person, per night.

BRONZE SANDFORD HOLIDAY PARK BRONZE BRONZE SILVER SILVER GOLD GOLD PLUS GOLD LODGE PLUS PLUS LODGE 8 persons in 8 berth £86 - £93 £96 £103 £106 £118 - 7 persons in 8 berth £93 - £100 £103 £110 £113 £125 - 6 persons in 6 berth £105 £107 £115 - £125 £127 - £137 5 persons in 6 berth £118 £120 £128 - £138 £140 - £150 4 persons in 6 berth £144 £147 £156 - £169 £172 - £185 Amberwood House - £125 per person (Price based on full occupancy of 12 people)

AGE GROUPS: Under 7s (4 a side), Under 8s (6 a side), Under 9s (7 a side), Under 10s (8 a side), Under 11s (9 a side), Under 12s (12 a side), Under 13s (13 a side) PLEASE NOTE Prices are per person based on self catering for 3 nights. Call 01708 344001 for full price information. For full details of our tours please read pages 8-19, 34-35. Bed linen included.

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VE DAY WEEKEND Arrive Friday 8th May Depart Monday 11th May Games Saturday 9th May Sunday 10th May

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS CALIFORNIA CLIFFS (U7 - U12 Only) SUMMERFIELDS HOLIDAY PARK • Largest mini & youth rugby festival in the UK Close to the seaside town of Great Yarmouth, and just a few minutes walk Summerfields provides fun-packed holidays with easy access to the Norfolk from the gloriously sandy beach, California Cliffs is a fun packed park. • 130 teams enter every year Coast, Norfolk Broads and Great Yarmouth. On-site facilities include a With an indoor pool, amusements, adventure playground, all weather fantastic indoor pool, brand new outdoor play area, bars, restaurants and • Wide choice of accommodation sports courts, crazy golf, bars, restaurants and the entertainment complex nightly entertainment. which offers fantastic shows and the best in live entertainment – there is something for everyone at California Cliffs. GREAT YARMOUTH RUGBY FESTIVAL GOLD HOLIDAY HOMES (8 berth) Our Great Yarmouth rugby festival is a huge event and attracts over 130 Gold standard homes are the newest and most luxurious available at teams each year. GOLD HOLIDAY HOMES (4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 berth) Summerfields. All caravans feature double glazing, central heating, a Under 7 to Under 12 teams play at Great Yarmouth-Broadlands RUFC Very high standard six and eight berth holiday homes, which includes luxury spacious lounge with flatscreen TV, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom which has up to 18 pitches available. Under 13 to Under 15 teams will fixtures & fittings along with multi room heating. Lounge area with gas/ with shower and WC. play at Lowestoft & Yarmouth Rugby Club. electric fire, flat screen TV with digital channels, DVD player, kitchenette with fridge, cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery/crockery and bathroom Both clubs have a licensed club house bar with changing rooms and toilets SILVER HOLIDAY HOMES (6 & 8 berth) with shower & WC. and are very welcoming clubs. Silver Plus accommodation is spacious, stylish and has high quality fittings. Teams will play up to the maximum permitted minutes per day as 20% wider than Silver homes, they also include multi-room heating and a

stipulated by the RFU (usually 4-5 games per day). SILVER AND SILVER PLUS HOLIDAY HOMES flat screen TV, making it ideal accommodation for comfort and space. (4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 berth) All age groups will be played in accordance with the RFU age grade Our Silver & Silver Plus holiday homes offer a high level of comfort and regulations. SILVER APARTMENTS & CHALETS space for you to relax and enjoy. You will find each holiday home has multi- (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 berth) room heating, flat screen, fully equipped kitchen along with a bathroom with Silver homes offer a high level of comfort and space for you to enjoy. KESSINGLAND BEACH HOLIDAY PARK shower & WC. Upgrade to a silver plus caravan for all the features of a silver They feature multi-room heating, TV and fully-equipped kitchen. Set alongside the beach on the East Anglian Coast, this fun filled holiday caravan plus 20% more space! park has excellent facilities. It includes an indoor pool, all weather sports BRONZE APARTMENTS (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 berth) courts, adventure playground, amusements, along with the right mix of BRONZE HOLIDAY HOMES (4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 berth) Bronze grade offers affordable comfort and great value for money. With an entertainment with bands, cabaret acts, theme nights, shows, games and electric fire and TV in the lounge and fully equipped kitchen, they have all the competitions. You will never go hungry with a fish & chip shop and the Good standard six and eight berth holiday homes, which include free gas amenities for your weekend away. excellent Boathouse bar & restaurant. Prices based on self catering. and electricity, lounge area with gas/electric fire, colour TV, kitchenette with fridge, cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery/crockery, bathroom with shower and WC. CHALETS (4, 7, 8 & 10 berth) Chalets offer spacious accommodation and great value for money and sleep up to 8 people. All chalets have a kitchen, lounge, bathroom and dining area. Chalets have either 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms with the 8 & 10 berth chalets featuring a double sofa bed in the lounge.

PLATINUM KESSINGLAND HOLIDAY PARK BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM LODGE 8 persons in 8 berth £82 £90 £92 £100 - 7 persons in 8 berth £87 £94 £97 £104 - 6 persons in 6 berth £93 £100 £103 £110 £123 5 persons in 6 berth £101 £109 £111 £119 £131 CHALETS HOLIDAY HOMES 4 persons in 6 berth £123 £132 £135 £145 £160 SUMMERFIELDS BRONZE SILVER SILVER PLUS GOLD CALIFORNIA CLIFFS BRONZE SILVER HOLIDAY PARK BRONZE PLUS SILVER PLUS GOLD 8 persons in 8 berth - - £86 £90 8 persons in 8 berth £84 - £89 £91 £96 7 persons in 7 berth £74 £82 - - 7 persons in 8 berth £89 - £94 £97 £102 6 persons in 6 berth £81 £89 £97 - 6 persons in 6 berth £96 £99 £101 £104 £109 5 persons in 5 berth - £97 - £107 5 persons in 6 berth £106 £108 £111 £113 £118 4 persons in 4 berth £99 £109 - - 4 persons in 6 berth £129 £132 £135 £138 £144 2 persons in 2 berth £152 - - -

PLEASE NOTE: Prices are per person based on self catering (Kessingland, California Cliffs and Summerfields Holiday Park) and breakfast & evening meal for 3 nights. Call 01708 344001 for full price information. Teams aged U7s - U12s are permitted to stay at California Cliffs. Teams aged U7s - U14s are permitted to stay at Kessingland. Empty beds at Pakefield £89 per empty bed. For full details of our tours please read pages 8-19, 34-35. AGE GROUPS: Under 7s (4 a side), Under 8s (6 a side), Under 9s (7 a side), Under 10s (8 a side), Under 11s (9 a side), Under 12s (12 a side), Under 13s (13 a side), Under 14s (15 a side) and Under 15s (15 a side)

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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS GOLD CARAVANS & CHALETS (6 & 8 berth) MAJOR ATTRACTIONS PLATINUM HOLIDAY HOMES • Held at Southport RFC • One of the best holiday parks in the UK These are perfect if you prefer a slightly more luxurious accommodation. Provide high specification, comfort and luxury with wooden decking and The modern interior gives you a feeling of home comforts. • Theme park and water park onsite • 90 teams expected seating for those lovely evenings. Central heating and double glazing are installed keeping you cosy and warm. Your kitchen is fully equipped with • 15 pitches • Excellent standard of accommodation SILVER CARAVANS & CHALETS (6 & 8 berth) all modern appliances. Your lounge area is provided with a 32” flat screen Tastefully furnished and well equipped with everything you need. • Festival shuttle service available television with DVD player. Your holiday home includes a spacious shower and WC with bath towels provided. Each holiday home has two or three A popular mid range accommodation. • 2 day festival for boys and 1 day festival for girls SUPER SUNDAY RUGBY FESTIVAL bedrooms plus a double sofa bed in the lounge. Your beds will be made- This season up to 90 teams will enter the Super Sunday Rugby Festival BRONZE CARAVANS & CHALETS (6 & 8 berth) Southport is a first class upmarket resort full of entertainment to suit up upon arrival plus we will provide you with tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. where we have five full size rugby pitches plus space for a further 20 mini everyone. The seafront incorporates one of the oldest piers in the UK and a Private parking is located next to your accommodation. A popular choice with guests who wish to have an upgraded standard of & youth rugby pitches. Facilities include an excellent club house with bar, variety of entertainment facilities including bars, restaurants, Pleasureland accommodation without breaking the bank. You will enjoy a well equipped restaurant, food outlets, changing rooms and toilets. Teams will play up to theme park, and Splash World indoor water park with all of this situated accommodation by choosing the bronze standard. GOLD HOLIDAY HOMES five games during the one day rugby festival. Please note: each team must alongside an award-winning beach. bring a referee to be included in this festival. Provide high specification fixtures and furnishings with central heating, two VALUE CARAVANS & CHALETS (5 & 6 berth) or three bedrooms plus a double sofa-bed in the lounge area. Each holiday Clean & comfortable accommodation. Ideal if you are looking to keep the home has double glazing, spacious bathroom, large kitchen and lounge area SANDY GLADE HOLIDAY PARK costs down but still enjoy a good standard of accommodation. SOUTHPORT RUGBY FESTIVAL with flat screen TV. Each holiday home comes complete with a private wood decking area where you can relax and enjoy a drink outside. Bed linen is Your accommodation is with John Fowler Holidays at the Sandy Glade The festival is played at the private grounds of Southport Rugby Club included plus private parking next to your accommodation. Holiday Park which is a brilliant site. John Fowler Holidays have recently which is just a ten minute journey from the holiday centre. Southport been nominated for a British Travel Award which highlights their excellent Rugby Club has three full size and six mini/midi rugby pitches, along service and incredible reputation within British travel. Nearby you also with undercover seating. There is a large club-house, food village, beer, BUS SERVICE TO GROUNDS have Brean Theme Park, which is only a 15 minute walk away! With over champagne & wine bar and stalls selling sports goods. Teams will play up to If you are staying at Southport Holiday Centre, we can arrange for your 40 rides and attractions, as well as a private golf course and many leisure the maximum permitted minutes per day as stipulated by the RFU (usually club members to travel onboard one of our coaches to the rugby festival facilities, you'll never be short of something to do. In addition there is a 4-5 games per day). grounds on both days for just £6.95 per person. If staying at Riverside, wide range of bars, restaurants and takeaways to enjoy over the weekend. All age groups will be played in accordance with the RFU age grade transport is £9.95 per person. regulations. There is a wide range of excellent accommodation to suit varying group We will also be running a one day girls' and women's rugby festival on sizes and budgets. HOTELS Friday 8th May for U13, U15, U18 and Open Age groups. 3rd May for 2 or 3 nights Twin, double, triple rooms & four bedded rooms. DUNE HOUSE (11 berth) You can choose to stay in one of our hotels, which are based in prime The Dune is a large luxurious house sleeping up to 11 people. The Dune RIVERSIDE HOLIDAY PARK (U7-U12) locations in Southport. We have hotels which offer single, twin, double, house comes with 5 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, fully fitted kitchen and Provides high quality accommodation staying in Platinum and Gold Holiday triple, four and five bedded rooms based on room only, with breakfast or half utility room with washer & tumble dryer. Homes. On site facilities include an adult only bar, family bar area and a board. Please call us on 01708 344001 for prices. coffee lounge. There is an indoor pool with sauna, hot tub, steam room Hotels available include: SILVER LODGE (6 berth) and children’s play area along with a licensed mini-market where you can purchase groceries, daily newspapers, local produce plus souvenirs. The Silver Lodge has a stylish interior and modern fixtures & fittings. • Ramada Plaza 4* • Baytrees Hotel • Travelodge • The Dukes Folly • Scarisbrick Hotel • Prince of Wales PLATINUM CARAVANS (6 & 8 berth)

The newest and top of the range caravans with stunning interiors and every mod con you would expect. RIVERISDE GLAMPING GOLD PLATINUM PLATINUM LUXURY HOLIDAY PARK PLUS LODGE 6 persons in 6 berth - £113 £120 - - SANDY GLADE HOLIDAY PARK VALUE BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DUNE HOUSE 5 persons in 6 berth - £124 £132 - - 8 persons in 8 berth - £72 £78 £81 £83 £104 4 persons in 4 berth £113 £137 £155 £160 £173 7 persons in 8 berth - £81 £87 £91 £94 £116 3 persons in 4 berth £130 £163 £186 £193 £210 6 persons in 6 berth £75 £76 £81 £88 £93 £129 5 persons in 6 berth £86 £88 £93 £102 £107 £146 PLEASE NOTE: Prices are per person based on self catering for 3 nights. Call 01708 344001 for full price information. Teams aged Under 7s - Under 13s are permitted to stay at Riverside Holiday Park. 4 persons in 6 berth £100 £102 £109 £120 £127 - For full details of our tours please read pages 8-19, 34-35. AGE GROUPS: Under 7 (4 a side), Under 8 (6 a side), Under 9 (7 a side), Under 10 (10 a side), Under 11 PLEASE NOTE: Prices are per person based on self catering for 3 nights. Call 01708 344001 for full price information. For full details of our tours please read pages 8-19, 34-35. Bed linen included. Additional charges (9 a side), Under 12 (12 a side), Under 13 (13 a side), Under 14 & 15 (15 a side). apply for theme park rides and swimming complex access. GIRLS AGE GROUPS: Under 13 (7 a side), Under 15 (10 a side), Under 18 (15 a side) and Open (15 a side). AGE GROUPS: Under 7s (4 a side), Under 8s (6 a side), Under 9s (7 a side), Under 10s (8 a side), Under 11s (9 a side), Under 12s (12 a side), Under 13s (13 a side) and Under 14s (15 a side)

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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS PONTINS CAMBER SANDS HALF BOARD PACKAGE £45 per person This holiday park is self-catering but you can purchase a half-board Whilst it may be basic, Pontins Camber Sands Holiday Park offers a good, • Hosted in association with Rye RFC package if you wish. unique base for families who don’t mind leaving out the luxuries (more Breakfast: Choice of cereals, yoghurts, toast, fruit or Full-English • Rye RFC is a private, friendly host club with modern money in your pocket, right?). Our groups will only be allocated the highest breakfast. clubhouse interior standard of Pontins accommodation – complete with free electricity and bed Evening Meal: 3-course evening meal with a choice of starter, main linen (new for 2020!). • Over 100 teams enter every year course and dessert. • Festival Shuttle Service available CLUB APARTMENTS (4 & 6 berth) The Club apartments provide the highest standard of accommodation with RYE FESTIVAL RYE RUGBY FESTIVAL an open plan fully fitted kitchen, living room area and a bathroom. The four In 2019 this festival was one of our largest junior rugby festivals in the UK Sports Tours have worked with Rye RFC for over 10 years and we are berth apartments have one twin bedroom plus a double sofa-bed in the with over 2500 players and supporters visiting the grounds to play and proud to be partnering with the club for the 2020 festival, now exclusively lounge area. Six berth apartments have one double bedroom, one twin watch the rugby. hosted at Rye RFC for Under 7 to Under 15 Boys teams, and Under 13 bedroom and two single beds in the lounge area, which converts into a private bedroom. Electricity and bed-linen included. and Under 15 Girls teams. Over the weekend your teams will play up to 5 matches per day, staying within the RFU rules and regulations on playing time. All teams will play Rye RFC will offer a friendly welcome to all teams and give access to their at Rye Rugby Club, with age groups split between morning and afternoon recently renovated clubhouse with fully stocked bar, a range of catering CLASSIC PLUS (4 & 6 berth) sessions. such as BBQ, Stone-Baked pizza, breakfast options, ice cream, coffee and Providing a higher standard of accommodation than Classic, with free more. There will also be a real festival atmosphere with music and an ale electricity, newer bathroom and a small welcome pack. Bed linen included. and gin bar. Electricity, towels and bed linen are provided in all apartments. SUPERHEROES FANCY DRESS PARTY This year's theme for our UK rugby festival weekends is superheroes! This SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE is your chance to leave your daily life behind and become the superhero We can provide your rugby club members with a weekend pass to include you have always wanted to be! Pull out your suits, masks and capes and unlimited travel and use of our coach service from the holiday centre to the prepare to dance the night away. rugby festival grounds. We will provide the music while your club members dress to impress and get involved with our band and DJ on Saturday night with some of your The journey takes less than 10 minutes and buses run throughout the day. favourite 80s and 90s hits. Tickets must be pre-purchased.

PONTINS CAMBER SANDS CLASSIC CLUB

6 persons in 6 berth £91 £96 5 persons in 6 berth £99 £104 4 persons in 4 berth £110 £115

PLEASE NOTE: Prices are per person based on self catering for 3 nights. Call 01708 344001 for full price information. For full details of our tours please read pages 8-19, 34-35. AGE GROUPS: Under 7s (4 a side), Under 8s (6 a side), Under 9s (7 a side), Under 10s (8 a side), Under 11s (9 a side), Under 12s (12 a side), Under 13s (13 a side), Under 14s (15 a side) and Under 15s (15 a side) GIRLS AGE GROUPS: Under 13s (7 a side) & Under 15s (10 a side).

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TRAVELLING BY COACH Travelling by coach is the most cost effective, flexible and convenient way to travel to Europe. Our Executive Club Class Coaches offer impressive standards of comfort and facilities above and beyond those previously associated with long distance coach travel. Coach travel is included in the cost of your itinerary on all European tours abroad (prices are based on a group size of 40 paying members). Wherever you live in England, Scotland or Wales, we will collect you from FIXTURES & FESTIVALS Depending on your group size, you will be awarded the following free your hometown or club headquarters and transfer you to your chosen places: Your team can gain so much experience by playing rugby against teams resort. Your coach and driver will stay with you during your trip and the OTHER from Europe. The bonus for your team is experiencing the differing styles GROUP HOLLAND, FRANCE, coach will be available for you to visit local excursions during your stay. Our SIZE GERMANY & BELGIUM COUNTRIES of play and skills along with representing your club and country. prices include travel by ferry from Dover to Calais. We also have alternative 25 - 47 1 FREE N/A crossings available at a supplement. ALTERNATIVE SEA CROSSING 48 - 71 2 FREE 1 FREE ONE OR TWO DAY FESTIVALS 72 - 89 4 FREE 2 FREE We have a selection of one and two day festivals taking place in Holland, FEEDER ISSUES Our standard ferry crossing is the Dover to Calais route, but we do offer 90 - 119 5 FREE 3 FREE France, Belgium, Italy and Spain. If you participate in a one day festival, on Your journey may require the use of a feeder driver to complete the journey alternative crossings on the following routes: the other day we can arrange an extra friendly match for your team or you 120 - 149 8 FREE 3 FREE to conform with the coaches drivers legal working hours. The cost will be may wish to use the free time for excursions. FREE PLACES! IF YOU BOOK EARLY!! confirmed on your tour quote • Harwich to Hoek (Daytime) • Harwich to Hoek (Outbound Overnight with Cabin & Daytime For those of you booking before 29th November 2019 you will receive the following free places in addition to any received above: TRAVELLING BY EXECUTIVE CLUB CLASS COACH return without Cabin) FESTIVAL RULES • Hull to Rotterdam or Zeebrugge Festivals are played according to IRB and host country’s governing body and GROUP SIZE FREE PLACES • W.C./Washroom • Central arm rests* • Newcastle to Amsterdam* regulations. Occasionally, festival organisers may introduce additional rules 20 - 29 1 FREE with permission from their Rugby Football Union. 1 • Air conditioning • Spacious 61cm/24inch seat pitch 30 - 47 1 /2 FREE • Non-smoking, all areas • Double-glazed, tinted glass These crossings are subject to availability and do incur a supplement. 48+ 2 FREE Please contact us for full information. • Reclining seats • Full-drawing curtains EXCURSIONS *Based on the number of deposits received by 29th November 2019, less You can travel as a foot passenger or travel with a coach from your Whilst on tour there will be an opportunity to visit famous stadiums, • Foot rests • TV DVD/Audio Entertainment any later cancellations. The discount applies to the basic tour price only and home club: theme parks and places of interest. If you are travelling by air, there is a • Leg supports System does not include the cost of a flight. fee to hire the coach for excursions. We recommend excursions are *On most coaches WITH COACH pre-booked so we can provide you with preferential rates. ADDITIONAL FIXTURES PREFER TO FLY? We will collect you from your club or hometown and transfer you to the port of departure in the UK. The coach then travels aboard the ferry and HOLLAND, BELGIUM & FRANCE £85.00 We offer the most comprehensive choice of airlines and UK departure FRIENDLY MATCHES stays with you throughout the duration of your tour. GERMANY £129.00 airports to all our destinations. We will arrange the complete package, which Many teams prefer to play friendly matches whilst on tour and this can be OTHER COUNTRIES £159.00 includes flights, airport and match coach transfers, accommodation and arranged at all our destinations at most times of the year. Playing friendly

friendly fixtures or festivals. FOOT PASSENGER matches allows your team more free time at the resort to enjoy visits to SPAIN, ITALY, LONG HAUL £249.00 Make your own way to your UK port of departure and meet your group stadiums, theme parks and places of interest. members at the departure lounge before boarding the ferry one hour prior to sailing. Your coach will meet you at your European arrival port GROUP SIZES and transfer you directly to your chosen resort. Transfers will also be STANDARD OF TEAMS We are able to offer European tours for groups of 15 or more people. The arranged for fixtures. European qualifying birth dates are different in each country to size of the coach will vary to suit your group size. those teams based in England, Wales and Scotland (see panel for Please note. *During Easter & Whitsun sailings, meals must be Our average group size is between 40 and 55 people and this group size more information). purchased on the Newcastle sailings - please add £59.95 per adult and incurs no additional supplements. Outside of this range your group would £34.95 per child aged between 4-11 years to the above price. If 80% We have twenty seven years' experience arranging matches against incur either a small or large group supplement to cover the cost of the coach of the group are under 21 then the meal prices reduce to £40.95 per overseas teams and we will place your team into the section which suits hire. your team’s standard and ability. EUROSTAR person. For further details please contact our office. You are advised to book very early as these sailings have limited availability. You can chose to travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras, Ebbsfleet or Ashford International stations to Paris, Brussels, Lille, Disneyland Paris. EUROPEAN AGE GROUPS The service is quick, comfortable and reliable. If required we can arrange The qualifying ages and playing formats differ between European countries your tickets to include travel from your hometown to your intended in line with the different Rugby Unions. Please send us the dates of births destination. On arrival we will collect you by coach and transfer you to of your players and we will ensure your team is entered into the correct your accommodation. age category.

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CENTER PARCS LE BOIS CENTER PARCS LE LAC D'AILETTE BUNGALOWS PRICES Center Parcs Le Lac offers you recently refurbished accommodation in MAJOR ATTRACTIONS MAJOR ATTRACTIONS bungalows sleeping between 4 and 8 people. All bungalows have a comfortable lounge/dining room with fireplace and flatscreen TV and a well- from CENTER PARCS LES BOIS - £231pp • Beautiful countryside location equipped kitchen with crockery, microwave, gas hob, refrigerator, coffee • Only 2 and a half hours from Calais • Fantastic subtropical dome with water slides and rapids machine, toaster and dishwasher. Bedrooms are based on a twin share and all CENTER PARCS LE LAC - from £256pp • Subtropical plaza with swimming pool, cafés and restaurants • Excellent sports facilities bungalows have a separate toilet and bathroom. Outside you will have a private • Excellent sports and leisure facilities terrace with garden furniture. • Recently refurbished accommodation Prices are based on 25th May 2020 for 3 nights, • High standard of accommodation travelling by coach in self-catered bungalows. Just a couple of hours’ drive from Paris you will find the picturesque resort of Center Parcs Les Bois, France. This destination is ideal for family groups This is a spacious and distinctive Center Parcs resort situated in Northern Flight options available with fantastic attractions for people of all ages. If you are looking for France near the champagne city of Rheims. It is an ideal touring destination some fun, try the superb water complex, Aqua Mundo, with water slides, only a two and a half drive from Calais with an abundance of facilities on site. rapids and wave pool, or head to the Jardin Des Sports for a wide variety Surrounding Lake Ailette, this resort has everything from the gigantic Aqua Mundo water complex, to two golf courses, indoor and outdoor sport facilities, Other dates are available of sporting activities. At the Adventure Island there is a range of outdoor attractions such as mini golf. And for those who prefer the quieter life there its very own sandy beach and a wide variety of restaurants and bars in the is nothing better than pampering yourself at the Aqua Sauna or unwinding market dome at the centre of the park. in one of the nearby bars and restaurants. Get in touch with our team on BUNGALOWS 01708 344001 for more information! The bungalows at Les Bois offer excellent choices for self-catering accommodation. Recently renewed, all have a comfortable lounge/dining room with fireplace and flatscreen TV and a well-equipped kitchen with crockery, microwave, gas hob, refrigerator, coffee machine, toaster and dishwasher. Bedrooms are based on a twin share and all bungalows have a separate toilet and bathroom. Outside you will have a private terrace with garden furniture. Bungalows sleep up to 4 to 8 people.

PLEASE NOTE: Center Parcs Les Bois & Le Lac: prices (per person) are based on self catering staying in 6 berth bungalows. Should you have less than 6 people or require prices for 4 & 8 berth accommodation at Center Parcs then please call 01708 344001 for full pricing information. Paris & Lille: Prices (per person) are based in 2* hotels with breakfast in and around the city centre. Please read pages 20-21 & 34-35.

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CENTER PARCS LIMBURGSE PEEL - from £250pp CENTER PARCS HET HEIJDERBOS- from £261pp

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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS MAJOR ATTRACTIONS • Comfortable accommodation in a lovely woodland resort • 5 star rated Center Parcs • Subtropical swimming paradise with rapids and slides • High standard of accommodation • Range of sport and leisure facilities • Jungle Dome with slides and rapids • Amazing amount of activities for all ages CENTER PARCS LIMBURGSE PEEL Center Parcs Limburgse Peel is situated close to Eindhoven in the CENTER PARCS HET HEIJDERBOS province of Limburg, near the borders of Belgium and Germany. It is Het Heijderbos is set in a peaceful valley close to Nijmegen and an ideal touring destination for groups with an abundance of facilities Eindhoven and is part of a beautiful nature reserve surrounded by on-site including every possible amenity you would expect from a woodland and water. It is home to the Jungle Dome - a replica of an Center Parcs Resort. Within a thirty five minute drive, you can visit Indonesian rainforest alive with birdsong and teeming with exotic plants HILVERSUM YOUTH RUGBY FESTIVAL Eindhoven or Holland’s largest theme park, De Efteling which are both and trees. Outside you can try golf, roller-skating, tennis, canoeing and Days Sunday 12th April 2020 well worth a visit. scuba diving. Indoors the Parc Plaza has a unique South American theme and a host of restaurants and shops. The sub-tropical swimming paradise Entrance Fee Included in brochure price has rapids and a Sunken City theme pool where you can go snorkelling. BUNGALOWS Expected Teams 80+ These bungalows offer the very best in self-catering accommodation. All have a comfortable, spacious lounge/diner complete with satellite TV, BUNGALOWS Age Groups Under 9 to Under 18 log fireplace and phone. The kitchens are equipped with a gas hob, fridge, The bungalows available at Het Heijderbos are some of the newest we Participating Countries Holland, France, Belgium, England, Wales & Scotland kettle and most cooking and eating utensils, together with a toaster offer. All have a comfortable, spacious dining/lounge area; complete with and coffee maker. Bedrooms are based on twin share and all bungalows satellite TV and a log fireplace. The kitchens are equipped with a gas hob, have separate toilet and bathroom facilities. The larger bungalows have fridge, kettle, microwave and toaster. Bedrooms are based on twin share GENERAL INFORMATION. Now in its 14th year, the Hilversum rugby festival is one of the best attended, most attractive youth festivals of the year. The aim is to make your visit to the festival an experience that you up to four twin bedrooms on two levels, with two bathrooms and a and all bungalows have separate toilet and bathroom facilities with your and your players will never forget. On the grounds of the club you will find the most hospitable atmosphere separate toilet. and excellent facilities. However the most important thing is you will be provided with the best rugby, the own private terrace with patio furniture. best teams from Holland and a great atmosphere that breathes rugby and its core values.

PLEASE NOTE: Prices (per person) are based on self catering staying in 6 berth bungalows. Should you have less than 6 people or require prices for 4, 5 & 8 berth accommodation at Center Parcs then please call 01708 344001 for full pricing information. Please read pages 20-21 & 34-35.

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BUNGALOWS These bungalows offer the very best in self-catering accommodation CHALETS (4-6 Berth) Self Catering PRICES and are built and furnished to a very high standard. All have a PRICES The chalets provide a spacious and modern accommodation. Each chalet comfortable, spacious TV dining lounge; complete with satellite has two bedrooms, bathroom, fully fitted kitchen and lounge area with TV. CENTER PARCS ZANDVOORT - from £265pp channels, log fireplace and phone. The kitchens are equipped with a MARINA BEACH - from £220pp Bedrooms consist of one double, one twin and a double sofa bed in the gas hob, fridge, kettle and most cooking and eating utensils, together lounge area. Prices are based on 6th April 2020 for 4 nights, with a toaster and coffee maker. Bedrooms are based on twin share and all bungalows have separate toilet and bathroom facilities. The larger Prices are based on 10th April 2020 for 3 nights, travelling by coach in self-catered bungalows. SUBTROPICAL AQUADOME PARADISE bungalows have up to four twin bedrooms on two levels, with two travelling by coach in self-catered bungalows. bathrooms and a separate toilet. As a Marina Beach guest you will receive free entry into the Subtropical Aquadome Paradise. It is a short drive but your coach driver will be able to CENTER PARCS DE EEMHOF - from £270pp take you. Flight options available Prices are based on 22nd May 2020 for 3 nights, travelling by coach in self-catered bungalows. GHENT EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL Other dates are available Days Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th April 2020

Flight options available Entrance Fee Included in brochure price Get in touch with our team on Expected Teams 70+ Other dates are available 01708 344001 for more information! Age Groups Under 16 to 19, Men & Women

Participating Countries Get in touch with our team on France, Belgium, England, Italy & Germany MARINA BEACH GENERAL INFORMATION. The Ghent Rugby Festival is one of the most established youth festivals in 01708 344001 for more information! Europe having run for over 30 years. The festival is open for U16 to U19, Men's & Women's teams and Marina Beach is ideal if your rugby team is going to enter the Ghent promises a fantastic atmosphere, great rugby and a fun weekend – memories that will last a lifetime!! Festival, which takes place during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2020 resort is situated just one hour 30 minutes from Calais and is the perfect Under 16/17 and Under 18/19 CENTER PARCS ZANDVOORT AAN ZEE destination if you do not wish to travel too far. Holland’s premier coastal resort is about thirty minutes’ drive from Amsterdam SUNDAY 12TH APRIL 2020 In addition, you will be within easy reach of Ostend, Bruges, Antwerp and Under 16/17 and Under 18/19 and is located in the heart of Zandvoort overlooking the beautiful sandy beach. Ghent for a great day/night out. Whilst connected to the mainland, Marina The complex itself is set amongst the sand dunes and the facilities in the SATURDAY 11TH & SUNDAY 12TH APRIL 2020 Beach is surrounded by water on three sides. Men (Sevens and 10-a-side) bungalows and on-site are excellent and ideal for people of all ages. The resort has two beaches, a marina for private yachts, watersports centre Women (Sevens and 10-a-side) The town has everything you’d expect from an up market beach resort with with speed boat hire, indoor & outside tennis courts, play areas, midi rugby many shops, terraced cafés and restaurants all within walking distance from pitch, mini golf, trampolines, table tennis and bikes, which are available for HILVERSUM YOUTH RUGBY FESTIVAL where you stay. In addition to the numerous facilities on-site or in the town, hire. There is also a ten acre wildlife area with Highland cattle, herons and your group can also visit a variety of local attractions close by such as Duinrell Days Sunday 12th April 2020 rare species. In addition, there are 2 onsite restaurants with outside terraces, Theme Park. bar/pub, cosy café, ice cream parlour, 2 snack bars, a supermarket and Entrance Fee Included in brochure price games room. CENTER PARCS DE EEMHOF Expected Teams 80+ Situated in close proximity to Walibi Holland and Amsterdam, the venue offers COMFORT HOMES (4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 berth) Self Catering Age Groups Under 9 to Under 18 the newest Center Parc holiday experience with a unique Mediterranean Accommodation is provided in Comfort Homes (sleeping 4, 6 or 8 persons). Market Square, a wide selection of bars, restaurants, cosy terraces, shops and Participating Countries Holland, France, Belgium, England, Wales & Scotland Each Comfort Home has a lounge area with TV, fully equipped kitchen with a supermarket. In the Action Factory visitors are active with the theme of sport, refrigerator, coffee-maker, four hob gas cooker, bathroom relaxation and entertainment. At the heart of De Eemhof is the subtropical and toilet. swimming paradise with its water activities, flumes, whirlpool baths and the GENERAL INFORMATION. Now in its 14th year, the Hilversum rugby festival is one of the best attended, most attractive youth festivals of the year. The aim is to make your visit to the festival an new Flow Ride (surfing wave ride). Activities and sports include mountain experience that you and your players will never forget. On the grounds of the club you will find the most hospitable atmosphere and excellent facilities. However the most important thing is you will be PLEASE NOTE: Prices (per person) are based on self catering staying in 4 berth Comfort homes biking, zip-wiring and climbing wall available during your stay. provided with the best rugby, the best teams from Holland and a great atmosphere that breathes rugby or Chalets. Should you have less than 4 people, then please call 01708 344001 for full pricing and its core values. information. Please read pages 20-21 & 34-35.

PLEASE NOTE: Prices (per person) are based on self catering staying in 6 berth bungalows. Should you have less than 6 people or require prices for 4, 5 & 8 berth accommodation at Center Parcs then please call 01708 344001 for full pricing information. Please read pages 20-21 & 34-35.

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WALIBI VILLAGE & THEME PARK - from £287pp PRINSENMEER - from £191pp

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Get in touch with our team on 01708 344001 for more information! Get in touch with our team on 01708 344001 for more information! MAJOR ATTRACTIONS • Free entry into Walibi World theme park included • High standard of accommodation in PRINSENMEER 4, 7 and 8 berth cottages Prinsenmeer is a wonderful holiday destination located in Asten Holland, near • Numerous rugby festivals for all standards the borders of Belgium & Germany. The resort has a subtropical swimming and ages paradise with sauna, huge lake with its own beach and waterslides, bowling alley, indoor play palace, sports facilities and various attractions. The indoor • 45 minute drive from Amsterdam plaza has various restaurants, bars and activities. Whilst on tour, you can choose to visit Eindhoven, or one of two theme parks in the area: Toverland or Walibi Theme Park is an adrenaline junkie’s paradise! With twelve thrill De Efteling. rollercoasters and many other rides, there are attractions to keep you HILVERSUM YOUTH RUGBY FESTIVAL entertained all day long. Goliath is the fastest and highest rollercoaster in Europe, reaching CHALETS Days Sunday 12th April 2020 speeds over 65mph, while on Xpress you will travel from 0 to 60mph Sleeping up to 6 people, the chalets at Prinsenmeer have a more spacious in 3 seconds… and luxurious feel. Entrance Fee Included in brochure price Some other highlights include: El Condor, Excalibur, Robin Hood, Space All chalets have a kitchen equipped with microwave, kettle, 4-hob range and Shot, Skydive, Spinning Vibe and The Tomahawk. fridge, furnished living room with TV, central heating, bathroom and patio Expected Teams 80+ area. Age Groups Under 9 to Under 18 ACCOMMODATION The Peel chalets have one double room, one twin room and one room with a Participating Countries Holland, France, Belgium, England, Wales & Scotland These new cottages are all equipped with central heating and modern set of bunk beds. furnishings. Each unit has a kitchenette with hob and fridge, a lounge/ Prinsen chalets have one double room, and two twin rooms. diner with television and a shower room with toilet. 4 berth units have GENERAL INFORMATION. Now in its 14th year, the Hilversum rugby festival is one of the best two twin-bedrooms, 7 berths feature three twin-bedrooms and a single attended, most attractive youth festivals of the year. The aim is to make your visit to the festival an experience that you and your players will never forget. On the grounds of the club you will find the bedroom, while the 8 berths have four twin-bedrooms. COMFORT HOMES most hospitable atmosphere and excellent facilities. However the most important thing is you will be provided with the best rugby, the best teams from Holland and a great atmosphere that breathes An ideal base for your tour to Holland, this area is the best in Holland for Sleeping 4 or 6 people, all comfort homes have a lounge area with TV, rugby and its core values. rugby tours. Aside from rugby, not only do you have Walibi Theme Park on fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, coffeemaker, four hob gas cooker, PLEASE NOTE: Prices (per person) are based on self catering staying in 6 berth Comfort homes or your doorstep, Amsterdam city centre is only 45-minutes away, meaning PLEASE NOTE: Walibi: The Theme Park is open from April to October and prices includes free entry when bathroom and own patio area with furniture. Each comfort home has one Chalets. Should you have less than 6 people or require prices for 4 berth accommodation, then please their accommodation is taken. Prices (per person) based on self catering in 8 berth bungalows. Should you you can easily visit the historic city. Many teams choose to visit the nearby double bedroom, one or two twin bedrooms and a double sofa bed in the call 01708 344001 for full pricing information. Please read pages 20-21 & 34-35 . have less than 8 people or require prices for 4 & 7 berth accommodation at Walibi, then please call 01708 lounge area. towns of Harderwijk or Elburg. In addition, the park has a swimming pool, 344001 for full pricing information. Prices are available to teams that book by the 30th November 2018, bar and restaurant on-site. after this date prices will alter subject to availability. Please read pages 20-21 & 34-35.

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GHENT PRICES Ghent is a picturesque city filled with culture and is only a short drive PRICES from Calais. Take in the breathtaking views, and visit the numerous cafés PARIS & LILLE - from £289pp and bars, where you can try the sensational variety of beers this excellent AMSTERDAM, GHENT & ANTWERP- from £289pp country has to offer. Ghent is filled with students, lively locals and tourists and therefore there are numerous places to Prices are based on 10th April 2020 for 3 nights, go out late at night. travelling by coach. Prices are based on 10th April 2020 for 3 nights, travelling by coach. ACCOMMODATION We use a selection of hotels in Ghent city centre. Rooms will be two, three or Flight options available four bedded with en-suite facilities. All hotels feature a bar Flight options available and restaurant. Other dates are available FIXTURES Other dates are available With a number of local rugby clubs in the region, we can arrange friendly fixtures in the area to match your team’s ability. Alternatively, the famous Ghent Rugby Festival is an ideal choice if you are looking for a fun weekend Get in touch with our team on of rugby and social activities (entry fee applies). 01708 344001 for more information! Get in touch with our team on ANTWERP 01708 344001 for more information! As the nightlife and fashion capital of Belgium, Antwerp has over 2000 pubs, bars and nightclubs. Alternatively you can explore the winding streets of the Old Quarter, the Diamond Market and the Cathedral. PARIS The city of Paris, just three hours' drive from Calais, is a perfect destination for touring rugby teams. Whatever your location in ACCOMMODATION Paris, you can easily explore the variety of attractions including Versailles, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower AMSTERDAM All hotels we use in Antwerp are centrally located and you will be or the Louvre. Whilst staying in Paris, we can arrange tickets for you to visit Disneyland Resort Paris, Stade de France, Parc accommodated in two, three or four bedded rooms with en-suite facilities. Famous for its liberal culture, Amsterdam has an endless number of bars, Asterix Theme Park and the indoor water complex at Aquaboulevard. clubs, restaurants and interesting attractions for touring clubs. You can choose to visit the Heineken Museum, Ajax Stadium, one of the many art FIXTURES ACCOMMODATION galleries, or take a boat trip along some of the city's 165 canals. Similarly to Ghent, there are various rugby clubs in the area that are happy to We have two and three star hotels located on the outskirts of Paris, which are accessible to the centre of Paris utilising the host you for friendly fixtures. Antwerp is also near enough to Ghent for you Metro system. Our hotels are based on bed & breakfast and provide accommodation in twin, double and triple rooms with HOTEL MEININGER to enter the Ghent Rugby Festival at Easter (entry fee applies). private facilities. There are plenty of reasonably priced restaurants in Paris, which accept group bookings. The Hotel Meininger is located next to Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station and offers multi bedded rooms with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. The LILLE hotel includes a bar, guest kitchen and a spacious lobby decorated with Lille is a top rugby tour destination with its strong Belgian influence, excellent museums, great mix of bars, restaurants, traditional Dutch art. All rooms feature light décor with private bathroom nightclubs and the world renowned Grande Braderie (Europe’s biggest flea market). Situated just one hour from Calais, you can with shower. choose to play fixtures in both France and Belgium. Lille is a fantastic city to visit and we always receive great feedback from the teams that visit for their rugby tours. When you are not playing rugby you should include a visit to the Grand Place, the FIXTURES historic centre of Lille whose many terraces are packed day and night with locals and tourists alike. The Amsterdam region is the most popular area in Holland for rugby. If you would like to play friendly fixtures on your tour, please simply let us know ACCOMMODATION your ability and we will find suitable opponents who will happily host you. Additionally the Amsterdam 7s is one of the most famous adult rugby Our hotels and hostels are located in and around the city of Lille and are provided on a bed & breakfast basis staying in a festivals in the world, open to Men's, Women's and Vets teams in June each selection of two, three & multi bedded rooms with breakfast. Evening meals available on request. year. FIXTURE ARRANGEMENTS: PLEASE NOTE: Prices are based on budget hotels/hostels on a bed & breakfast basis located in and Unfortunately there are no tournaments in this region of France, however we can arrange friendly fixtures for teams of all age around the city centres. Amsterdam accommodation based on 4 and 6 bedded rooms. Should you have groups throughout the season. The best times to travel to ensure fixtures are April, May and August each year. less than 4 or 6 people in a room, then please call 01708 344001 for full pricing information. Please read pages 20-21 & 34-35.

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PRICES PRICES

DUBLIN - from £286pp KRAKOW - from £247pp

Prices are based on 8th May 2020 for 3 nights, Prices are based on 8th May 2020 for 3 nights, travelling by plane. travelling by plane. PORTUGAL YOUTH RUGBY FESTIVAL Other dates are available Other dates are available Now in its 12th year, this rugby festival is quickly establishing itself as one PRICES of the best European rugby tournaments for youth teams. This event will give your team an unforgettable experience: matches against international LISBON, FRIENDLY TOUR - from £275pp opponents, exciting leisure activities and great entertainment – all in one of Europe’s most exciting cities. DUBLIN KRAKOW Prices are based on 10th April 2020 for 3 nights, Example 3 night itinerary: Ireland’s capital city is rich in history and has a vibrant, youthful energy. Known as Poland's cultural capital, Krakow is a city steeped in legend and travelling by plane. Friday 3rd April 2020 Medieval, Georgian and modern architecture provide the backdrop to the myth and its famous architecture can easily match any European city. It is Arrival and opening event for team officials. bustling and lively streets filled with street entertainers of every kind. From one of the best-preserved medieval city centres in Europe and is home to Saturday 4th April 2020 its spacious streets and splendid parks, to the intimacy of its pub and café one of Europe’s largest market squares. Old Town is also a popular location LISBON RUGBY FESTIVAL - from £351pp Preliminary matches – life, Dublin is a place where the cosmopolitan and the charming converge in and has been declared a World Heritage Site. Krakow is famous for its 3 to 4 games a wonderfully diverse atmosphere. nightlife where parties start early and finish late, and has more drinking Prices are based on 5th April 2020 for 3 nights, establishments per square metre than anywhere else in Sunday 5th April 2020 the world! travelling by plane. Final games – Play offs and finals, with an awards ceremony and live ACCOMMODATION music in the evening. We tend to use hotels outside of the city centre to keep costs down for our ACCOMMODATION Monday 6th April 2020 customers. The hotels we use are within easy travelling distance of Dublin Other dates are available city centre and will have a bar, restaurant & lounge area, and In Krakow we use a selection of hotels and hostels around the city. Depart your accommodation in the morning and fly back to the UK. en-suite bedrooms. FIXTURES BELENENSES RUGBY CLUB FIXTURES Rugby in Poland is growing rapidly, and there are a number of teams in Get in touch with our team on Sports Tours have a long-standing partnership with Belenenses Rugby Club, We are able to arrange friendly fixtures for all ages in the Dublin Krakow that would be delighted to host teams from the UK. Juvenia RC are one of the largest clubs in Portugal. The club has entered touring teams region. There are plenty of rugby clubs in the area, all very welcoming of able to offer a good standard of opposition, while other teams would be 01708 344001 for more information! into our Southport and Camber Sands festivals, and are very welcoming to touring teams.­ considered more social. touring teams themselves. Miguel and his colleagues will make sure you are looked after during your stay. MAJOR ATTRACTIONS The club is able to host teams for friendly matches for all age groups, or alternatively arrange one-day tournaments if you are interested. • Beautiful beaches • Great weather • Cultural city • Huge youth rugby festival

The capital city of Portugal, Lisbon is a vibrant city with beautiful buildings and beaches. The sun shines for 290 days a year and the temperature rarely drops below 15 degrees! A small but charming city, Lisbon is best known for its cobblestone streets, rolling hills and pastel houses.

LISBON

KRACKING RUGBY FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 22ND & SUNDAY 23RD JUNE 2019 The city itself has been influenced by many different cultures and is full of history. The oldest part of the city, the Alfama quarter, still retains its Days Two medieval feel. Outside of the city there is a wide variety of landscapes with Entrance Fee Included in price beaches, natural parks and cultural routes. TERENURE 13S RUGBY FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 2ND & SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2020 Expected Teams 15-20

Days Two Age Groups Men's (10 a side) Women's (7 a side) Participating Countries Poland, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France & Holland Entrance Fee £250 per team Accommodation 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights

Expected Teams 15-20 GENERAL INFORMATION: This rugby festival has forged a great reputation as the perfect combination of Tournament Entry rugby and socialising in the great city of Krakow. Same as 4 nights but Accommodation Same as 3 nights Age Groups U13 Boys also an extra rugby Half-Board but also includes: Inclusions match to be played PLEASE NOTE: Prices (per person) are based on budget hotels on a bed & breakfast basis located in and Tournament t-shirt Half-day city tour of Participating Countries Ireland, England, Wales, France, Belgium & Scotland on the Tuesday with around the city centres. Kracking Rugby Festival includes additional meals & drinks. Please read pages 20- Airport Transfers Lisbon transfers included. 21 & 34-35. Festival Transfers GENERAL INFORMATION: Played at the exceptional Terenure College, this festival is a first-class event for PLEASE NOTE: Prices (per person) for hotels with breakfast when playing friendly matches. When playing in the Lisbon Youth Rugby Festival price includes breakfast & evening meal staying in hostel/holiday park U13 sides. You will play up to 5 matches during the weekend. accommodation. Please read pages 20-21 & 34-35.

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If any items are worn, missing or damaged, please notify reception whose • Meals are only included where mentioned in the tour description. Where breakfast Licensed by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin. 18-years at the time of the incident) Nil Delayed Baggage responsibility it is to replace them. de) and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to undertake insurance business in all, sub-limited as follows: £10 Personal Property is provided, it will be the Continental type. Dinner is 2 or 3-courses, usually based in the UK. £300 (£100 children under & Personal Money • On check-in, you may be asked to sign an inventory listing the items supplied. This on a group menu, and served in the evening. If any members of your group have 18-years at the time of the Children under may be checked on your departure and you will have to pay for missing or damaged special dietary requirements, please inform us when you book and confirm with the We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes incident) Single Article Limit 18-years at the date of items. It is in your own interests therefore to check the list carefully on arrival before reception staff on your arrival. 24-hour emergency service from Towergate Assistance. The following is a brief 7 – Personal £200 (£100 children under travel signing it and to report any missing or damaged items immediately. summary of the cover available. Full details of the cover, conditions and exclusions • Please note: If your matches are played in the evening (typically on midweek tours), property 18-years at the time of the £35 Personal Property you will be given lunch instead of dinner if booked on half-board basis. will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a incident) in all Valuables & Personal Money • Electricity is included in the price of your apartment or holiday home at most of specimen copy of the policy wording before booking should you wish to examine this £200 (£100 children under adults aged 18-years our holiday centres. If you are staying in Classic or Popular apartments at Pontin’s FCO in advance Camber Sands or Southport tokens need to be purchased to acquire electricity. 18-years at the time of the plus at the date of • Please check the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office incident) Personal Money travel • Electricity cards must be purchased for all accommodation at Hemsby Beach and including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information at £200 (£50 for each completed Summerfields Holiday Centres. www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice SECTION OF MAXIMUM SUMS INSURED AND / MAXIMUM EXCESS 24-hours) Delayed Baggage COVER OR BENEFITS PER PERSON PER PERSON • All holiday centres include bed linen but not towels. GROUPS CONSISTING OF 49 PLUS PERSONS Nil Loss of Deposit • Club passes included. Festivals are usually played at a different location to the • Once your arrangements are confirmed, we will then book your executive coach for £10 Cancellation 8 – Loss of Holiday Centre and you are expected to make your own transport arrangements, £200 (Isle of Man, Channel Islands the actual number of persons indicated. Should your numbers decrease at a later Children under passport No excess except Camber Sands where you can purchase tickets in advance for a shuttle & Europe) date, cancellation charges will be incurred and if we are unable to alter your vehicle £1,500 (England, Scotland, Wales, 18-years at the date of expenses service from the holiday park to the pitches. type, additional empty seat supplements will apply. 1 - Cancellation Northern Ireland, Isles of Scilly, Isle travel LUGGAGE of Man, Channel Islands & Europe) £35 Cancellation 9 – Personal FACILITIES AVAILABLE Adults aged 18-years Up to £2,000,000 £250 • Everyone is responsible for getting his or her own luggage from the coach to your liability • There will be a moderate charge for most sports, leisure and other facilities. Opening plus at the date of accommodation. times and dates vary between each resort and some facilities may not be available at travel 10 – Legal costs Up to £25,000 No excess certain times. • Airlines impose a limit on the amount of luggage they will allow each passenger to and expenses carry. This limit will be shown on your tickets. There are also certain restrictions on Nil Delayed Travel LUGGAGE £10 Holiday the items that can be carried as hand luggage/hold luggage. Please ask at the time of 2 – Delayed Abandonment Children If you have a history of any medical condition and are travelling to Area 2, you must call • Everyone is responsible for getting his or her own luggage from the car or coach to booking or contact the airline direct for further details. Departure under 18-years at the MediScreen on the following telephone number prior to the start of any trip in order to your accommodation. (Northern Ireland, • £180 Delayed Travel date of travel establish whether we can provide cover for you. MediScreen’s office hours are 9am to TRAVELLING BY COACH, WHAT YOUR PRICE INCLUDES Isles of Scilly, Isle • £1,500 Holiday Abandonment £35 Holiday 5pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays. Telephone MediScreen on 0344 892 WHAT YOUR UK TOUR PRICE INCLUDES of Man, Channel • Prices are based on group size of 40 or more with full accommodation occupancy. Abandonment Adults 1698 Islands & Europe) • Accommodation from 16:00hrs on the day of arrival until 10:00hrs on the day of aged 18-years plus at departure for the number of nights specified. • Return coach travel from one central pick-up point in England or Wales to your the date of travel If you are then accepted, you will be covered by the following Special Conditions as resort. a minimum but may be subject to further terms and conditions which will be sent • Use of swimming pool at holiday village plus free facilities as specified. There may be • Use of the coach in resort for transport to/from your fixtures optional stadium visit £100 (England, Scotland & Wales) to you in writing. You may have to pay an additional premium to cover your medical a small charge (pay locally) for use of other facilities. or excursion (excludes entry fees) by coach up to 60 miles round trip. (Subject to 3 – Missed £400 (Northern Ireland, Isles of conditions. No excess • Membership of the resort social club. driver’s permissible working hours). departure Scilly, Isle of Man, Channel Islands & Europe) SPECIAL CONDITIONS EMPTY BEDS • Our double decker executive coaches seat groups from 50 to 74 persons. These Unless you are travelling to Area 2, there is no requirement for you to declare your coaches will be subject to a supplement if full seating capacity is not achieved. On £15,000 (£1,000 children under medical conditions. However to be covered for any medical conditions you have or • All our tour prices are based on full occupancy of accommodation. Supplement some occasions, two 49 seater executive vehicles may be used and empty seat 18-years and adults 66-years plus have had, you must be able to comply with the following Special conditions: applies for unused beds. supplements do also apply should less than 40 persons travel on each vehicle. at the time of accident) Death 1. No trip is booked or undertaken against medical advice or for the purpose of £15,000 (£2,500 children under 4 – Personal obtaining medical treatment. SECURITY DEPOSIT • Return ferry crossing via Dover/Calais. Other routes are available at a supplement, 18-years at the time of accident) No excess please contact our office. accident Loss of Eyes and/or Limbs 2. If your health changes after the start date of your policy you must contact us to • All our UK Holiday Centres may require groups to pay a security deposit. This make sure that cover is not affected. £15,000 (Nil children under your amount will be included in your final invoice and will be refunded two weeks from • Accommodation in resort from 15:00hrs on the day of arrival until 10:00hrs on the 3. If have a medical condition, must obtain confirmation from 18-years at the time of accident) you you your medical the completion of your holiday (providing your accommodation and fittings remain in day of departure for the number of nights specified on the holiday price table. Permanent Total Disablement practitioner that there is no reason why you should not travel. the same condition as when you arrived). • Use of swimming pool in resort with free entry if specified. There may be small £2,000,000, in all sub-limited to: This policy is only available to residents of the United Kingdom. The definition of • All teams staying at Bournemouth must pay charge (pay locally) for use of other facilities. £350 Emergency Dental Pain Relief residents of the United Kingdom is any person who is staying in or has lived in the a security deposit. United Kingdom for more than 12-months, or if studying or working in the United • Two fixture arrangements per booking. (Additional fixtures available, see tour (Isle of Man, Channel Islands & description for cost). Europe) Kingdom for more than 6-months. EUROPEAN TOURS £1,500 Additional Accommodation Sports Tours Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Global Travel Insurance Services • VAT and hotel taxes where applicable. • Accommodation at our holiday parks is either bungalows, villas or mobile homes. The & Repatriation Expenses (England, Ltd who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm reference 305686) being permitted to advise and arrange general insurance contracts. Our status tour description tells you the maximum sleeping capacity (‘berths’) of each unit. Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & MEALS/EMPTY BEDS/SMALL GROUPS Isles of Scilly) £100 Medical & Other can be checked on the Financial Conduct Authority Register by visiting www.fca.org.uk • Children under 18 may only occupy • At many centres, meals (breakfast and/or evening meal) can be arranged at a £300 Additional Travelling Expenses or calling 0845 606 9966. self-contained units if accompanied by at least one adult who is over 25 years of age. supplement. See the tour description for details. All meal supplements are per person Expenses (England, Scotland, £10 Curtailment 5 – Medical and per night. Wales, Northern Ireland & Isles of Children under • 4-berth units consist of two bedrooms, lounge/dining area, kitchenette (see below) other expenses NOTES & PRICE INFORMATION: Scilly) 18-years at the date of and shower/WC. including • Meals as requested and confirmed by us on your holiday invoice. ‘Half-board’ means £5,000 for return of body or ashes travel curtailment UK FESTIVALS • 6-berth units consist of three bedrooms, lounge/dining area, kitchenette (see below) continental breakfast and one main meal per day. (limited to £1,500 for death in the £35 Curtailment Adults and two separate shower/WC's. United Kingdom) aged 18-years plus at • It is a condition of entering our Festivals, that everyone within your group must • All our tour prices are based on full occupancy of accommodation. Empty bed £100 Taxi Fares and Telephone the date of travel book their accommodation arrangements through Sports Tours (please refer to our • 7/8-berth units consist of four bedrooms, supplements apply. Calls necessarily incurred booking conditions - within our insert for more information). Accommodation is in a lounge/dining area, kitchenette (see below) £1,000 Funeral Expenses (Isle of apartments, chalets and holiday homes. The tour description tells you what to expect and two separate shower/WC’s. SECURITY DEPOSIT Man, Channel Islands & Europe) and the maximum sleeping capacity (‘berths’) of the accommodation unit. • Most units contain at least one double bed. • All our European resorts require each group to pay a security deposit. This £1,500 Curtailment (England, amount will be included on your final invoice and will be refunded two weeks Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, • Children under 21 may only occupy self-contained units if accompanied by at least If you require these beds for single occupancy, you must inform us when booking as one adult. an under-occupancy supplement will apply. from completion of your holiday (subject to any damage being caused during your Isles of Scilly, Isle of Man, Channel tour). Please note some of our accommodation suppliers insist on groups paying Islands & Europe) • A typical 6-berth unit consists of two bedrooms, a lounge/dining area (with a • All self-catering units have kitchenettes. They are designed for cooking simple or an additional deposit on arrival in resort to cover breakages and unacceptable convertible double sofa bed), kitchenette (see below) and a shower with WC. light meals and typically have a two-ring gas or electric hob, sink unit and fridge. An behaviour. Therefore, if you are traveling to a resort where this applies, your group £100 (£10 for each completed adequate though limited range of pots, pans,cutlery and other utensils is provided. will be charged a nominal fee on your invoice and the additional deposit will need to 24-hours) (England, Scotland, • An 8-berth unit is the same as above and usually has one additional bedroom or two If any items are worn, missing or damaged, please notify the reception whose be paid direct to the accommodation suppliers on arrival. Wales, Northern Ireland & Isles of sofa beds in the lounge area (suitable for children). 6 – Hospital responsibility it is to replace them. Scilly) No excess benefit • Most units contain at least one double bed. £500 (£20 each for each completed • On check-in, you may be asked to sign an inventory listing the items supplied. This If you require these beds for single occupancy, you must inform us when booking as 24-hours) (Isle of Man, Channel may be checked on your departure and you will have to pay for missing or damaged an under-occupancy supplement will apply. Islands & Europe) items. It is in your own interest to check the list carefully on arrival before signing it

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01 ENTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS 06 AWARDS FOR ALL PLAYERS Your team can represent their club and country by At all our UK festivals all the players are awarded entering one of our international rugby festivals or play a participation medal and there are Sportsmanship friendly matches. awards presented by a famous rugby player.

02 BOOST TEAM MORALE 07 AFFORDABLE HOLIDAYS Play competitive rugby and boost your team’s spirit and Our holidays are extremely affordable - starting from as morale. It’s also the best way to encourage camaraderie little as £55 per person! amongst players. All ages & abilities catered for. 08 EXPERIENCE EUROPEAN CITIES 03 IMPROVE YOUR TEAM’S ABILITY Visit European cities where your team members can Test your club’s ability and skill against overseas teams. experience different cultures. A truly all-round character A great way to improve their game! building experience.

04 MEET FAMOUS RUGBY PLAYERS 09 VISIT EUROPE’S THEME PARKS Meet a famous rugby celebrity at one of our Whilst on tour visit some of Europe’s most exciting presentation evenings in the UK. theme parks!

05 VISIT RUGBY STADIUMS 10 AN EXPERIENCE REMEMBERED On tour visit famous stadiums which include Stade de Playing rugby abroad is the highlight of everyone’s France, Ellis Park and Newlands. rugby career. The experience is to be remembered for the rest of their lives.

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