DATE OF QUOTATION: 4TH MARCH 2020 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. You don’t have to stroll far to find outward bond activities in the Lakes! Ghyll Scrambling, Gorge Walking & High Roped Activi- Every one of our Rugby Tour itineraries has been ties are the pick of the bunch & are strongly recommended whilst developed from our own individual and subsequent on tour - The ultimate team building experience! 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 Introduction 10 Tour Kit with Samurai Sportswear 11 The Booking Process 11 The Sky High Sports Roll of Honour 12 The Terms & Conditions 13 In our experience The Lake District & Cumbria are home to some of the most hospitable & welcoming clubs in the UK! Yarm RFC U14’s were hosted superbly by Egremont RUFC. The likes of Wigton RUFC, Kendall RUFC, Penrith RFC & Workington RUFC have all hosted our touring sides over recent seasons! 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 Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at Top Rated Youth Hostel in The Lake District. Group accommodated in Multi-Bedded Rooms with a mix of En-Suite & shared facilities. All Meals as stated in the tour itinerary on Page 7. Three Days Hire of an executive coach & driver. Coach equipped with WC, DVD & Seatbelts and adheres to the highest industry health & safety standards. Two Rugby Matches against local opposition. Fixtures inclusive of pitch hire, changing facilities & post match reception and hospitality. N/A sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 5 £229 £219 £209 £199 £189 £179 £100 Balance Upon Booking 1st April 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 Friday Saturday Sunday Morning at leisure Pack Bags & Check-Out of Accommodation ~ ~ ~ Transfer to Transfer to a local Rugby Club a local Rugby Club Arrive & Warm-Up Squad assemble at your Rugby Club Arrive & Warm-Up ~ ~ ~ TOUR MATCH TWO Transfer by Executive Coach to The Lake TOUR MATCH ONE ~ District ~ Third Half ~ Third Half ~ Arrive & Check-In Transfer Back Home Return to Accommodation Arrive at your Rugby Club Evening at leisure to explore your ~ ~ surroundings Evening at leisure End of Tour YHA Ambleside YHA Ambleside ~ Cooked Breakfast Cooked Breakfast ~ ~ ~ Post Match Lunch Post Match Lunch sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 7 Upgrade to a 3* Hotel Move to a 3* Hotel for £30.00 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 £5.00 per person A one-pot option, ideal following training sessions. Restaurant Lunch £12.50 per person A one-course meal, such as a Pizza Buffet. Restaurant Dinner £20.00 per person A two or three course meal at a group friendly restaurant Special Banquet Dinner £30.00 per person Ideal for End of Tour Celebration at a Traditional Restaurant An additional Rugby Fixture during the tour £250.00 per match Inclusive of post-match food & hospitality An additional training session during the tour £150.00 per session Pitch Hire & access to changing facilities and rugby equipment. Bubble Football From £15.00 per person 5-a-Side Football played in Zorb/Bubble Suits. High Ropes Activity From £30.00 per person High ropes course involving ladders, zip wires & rope bridges. Lazy Tubing From £30.00 per person Make your way down a river in large rubber ring. Raft Building From £35.00 per person Team Building Exercise on Lake Windermere. Ghyll Scrambling From £25.00 per person Adventure down stream by sliding, jumping & scrambling. www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 8 INTRODUCING:HOTEL SYHA BARCELONA HOSTEL EDINBURGH HOUSE CENTRAL YHA Ambleside, Waterhead, Ambleside LA22 0EU | Tel: 0044 345 371 9620 | Accommodation Website The YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It offers a range of budget accommodation, a café serving local food, and self-catering facilities. After being refurbished, the property now boasts newly decorated rooms, a new restaurant and a decked terrace with lake views. The comfortable TV lounge and some of the dorms and bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. There is a selection of books for guests to borrow. Laundry facilities are also provided. The bar offers a range of local ales and there is a large garden with plenty of seating. A variety of watersports can be enjoyed on the lake and guests can buy tickets for lake cruises and mountain goat tours at reception. 4.5 821 reviews ~ #1 of 24 Speciality Lodgings in Ambleside sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 9 The northwest of England plays host the country’s most spectacular playground – the Lake District. Stretching across nearly 1000 square miles of beautiful rolling Lakeland countryside. The Cumbrian national park is a fantastic touring destination for groups of all sizes, ages, abilities and disciplines – 10 million visitors every year cannot be wrong. The Lake District plays host to a series of expansive lakes and rocky mountains that together form some of the most strikingly beautiful vistas in the country. The landscape is a mix of YHA Ambleside offers picturesque views across the stunning Lake rolling farmlands, green valleys and heather-covered moors, Windermere interrupted here and there by bustling towns and villages. The Lake District offers visitors a range of activities, from bird watching, lake cruises and gentle strolls, to mountain biking, water sports, bush craft, team building, caving, pot-holing and hiking. All of which will form an essential part of any group-itinerary that you will undertake during your visit here. The YHA Ambleside is an excellent purpose built facility that is ideal for groups staying for an activity-orientated weekend. The size of the hostel allows for large groups to easily fit in and explore the nearby town and stunning views of Lake Windermere. Yarm RFC U15’s under the sticks Raft Building on Lake Windermere Ambleside is a bustling town on the banks of Windermere. The at Upper Eden RUFC is an tour highlight! town is filled with outward bound shops, traditional countryside pubs and restaurants and excellent access to the rest of the lakes. 1. Ghyll Scrambling with our number one outdoor activity This tour base will be ideal for a pre-season training camp, a specialists, Keswick Xtreme. mid-season morale boost or a traditional end of season tour. It 2. Adrenaline pumping Hire Roped Activities at Go Ape or is simply fantastic for both young and old groups alike.