DATE OF QUOTATION: 20TH MAY 2019 sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 1 Sky High Sports is a Rugby Specialist Tour Operator which excels at combining Rugby and Travel to provide once in a lifetime experiences for good Rugby people across the world. Our commitment to offering innovative, exciting and bespoke tours, along with our client focused, personal and dedicated approach has allowed us to build a global portfolio of clients and earn a reputation of excellence in our field. Our team is made up of passionate rugby playing people & travel experts who take pride in introducing you to the vast rugby cultures of Europe through the great rugby tradition of touring. La Foixarda is the home to the Barcelona University Club. It is situated in the heart of the 1992 Olympic Park. A short walk, Every one of our Rugby Tour itineraries has been albeit up a pretty steep hill, takes you to the Olympic Stadium developed from our own individual and subsequent and Torch. The 3G Turf Pitch is an excellent surface for an ear- Professional experiences. We’re privileged to work with ly our practise. 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 9 Tour Accommodation Guide 10 Introducing: Rugby in Spain 13 Destination Information 14 Meet your Tour Representative 17 Flight Information 18 Tour Kit with Samurai Sportswear 18 Sky High Sports have worked with the Spanish Rugby Federation The Booking Process 19 since 2014. The relationship hit a height in 2018 when Sky High Sky High Sports Tour Dictionary 20 Sports hosted the National Women’s XV in England for their mid- winter training camp. Here, the team stand with the Northumber- Testimonials from Recent Clients 20 land County XV following their end of tour match. The Sky High Sports Roll of Honour 21 The Terms & Conditions 22 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 Three Nights at a Top-Rated Hostel in Barcelona City Centre. Three Nights at a Top-Rated Hostel in Madrid City Centre. Three Nights at a 3* Hotel in Málaga City Centre. Hostel Accommodation based on multi-bed, private en-suite Rooms. Hotels based on twin/triple, en-suite rooms. All Meals as stated in the tour itinerary. No Flights are included in this quotation. Ten Days Hire of an executive 49-seater coach & driver. Coach equipped with WC, DVD & Seatbelts and adheres to the highest industry health & safety standards. A one-way Fast-Train Ticket for travel between Barcelona Sants & Madrid Atocha Station with Renfe. A one-way Fast-Train Ticket for travel between Madrid Atocha & Málaga María Zambrano Station with Renfe. Three Rugby Matches against local opposition. Fixtures inclusive of qualified referee, changing facilities & post match reception and hospitality. Two Training Sessions at Rugby Facilities during the itinerary. Team to have access to the Pitch, Changing Fa- cilities and Rugby Equipment. A joint-training session with Club Rugby Victoriano at Rincón de la Victoria. Inclusive of pitch hire, access to changing facilities and post-training food & hospitality. A bicycle tour of Barcelona. A High-Wires Activity in Madrid. A Guided Tapas Tour of Madrid. A Guided Tour of Las Ventas & Entry to the Bullfighting Museum. A Gorge Walking Activity in the Nerja Mountains. Entry & Admission to the Alcazaba & Castillo de Gibralfaro in Málaga. sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 5 €1,239 €1,209 €1,179 €1,149 €1,119 €1,089 €250 €400 €400 Balance 1st July 2019 1st October 2019 1st December 2019 1st March 2019 24/7 On-the-Ground Support from a Sky High Sports Representative. Rep to be available to advise, assist and support for the duration of the tour. Bi-Lingual support provided on Spanish & Italian Tours. An on-tour kit bag containing Rugby Balls, Marker Cones, Ball-Pump & Valve, Gum-Shields, Spare Studs & Kicking Tee. A Sky High Sports Bobble Hat, Water-Bottle & Draw-string Bag for each tourist. 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 Full On-Tour Social Media Coverage on Instagram & Twitter and a Post Tour Photo Album on Facebook. 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 Monday Tuesday Arrival at Check-Out of the Hostel Barcelona Airport following ~ your overnight flight from Transfer to Cercedilla in Walk to the Gothic Quarter Prepare for Departure Canada the Madrid Mountains ~ ~ ~ Morning at leisure ~ Depart on a Bicycle Tour of Transfer to Airport Welcome by High Wires, Zip Wiring & Barcelona Barcelona Sants Station Sky High Sports Rope Swinging Activity ~ ~ AVE Fast Train to Madrid Transfer to Accommodation Arrival in Madrid Transfer to a local ~ Rugby Club Your Tour Rep will escort Transfer by Coach to ~ Arrival & Check-In you on a walk to Accommodation Arrival & Warm-Up ~ Ciutat Vella, Montjuic, the ~ Return to Madrid ~ Time to relax & settle-in Olympic Park the Magic Arrival & Check-In Fountain & Plaça Espanya TOUR MATCH ONE ~ ~ Time at leisure to relax Third Half and settle-in Transfer to Transfer to BUC Rugby Campo Puerta di Hierro ~ Return to Barcelona ~ Training Session Team Dinner ~ Tapas Tour of Madrid Training Session ~ Evening at leisure ~ Return to Barcelona Return to Madrid Generator Generator Generator Generator Generator Madrid Barcelona Barcelona Barcelona Madrid Spanish Breakfast In-Flight Breakfast Spanish Breakfast Spanish Breakfast Spanish Breakfast ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Team Paella Dinner at Rugby Club Dinner Post Match Lunch Rugby Club Dinner Tapas Dinner Xiroi Ca La Nuri sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 7 YOUR TOUR ITINERARY Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Check-Out of the Hostel Transfer to Las Ventas ~ Morning walk to the Check-Out of the Hotel ~ Prepare for Departure Medieval Moorish Alcazaba & ~ Guided Tour of the ~ Morning at leisure sight- Castillo de Gibralfaro Prepare for Departure Plaza de Toros Transfer to seeing in Málaga ~ ~ ~ Madrid Atocha Station Stunning Views across Transfer to The Home of Bullfighting ~ Málaga & the Mediterranean Málaga Airport AVE Fast Train to Málaga Arrival in Málaga Transfer to a local ~ Rugby Club Transfer by Coach to Transfer to the Return to Madrid ~ Arrival & Check-In ahead Accommodation Nerja Mountains ~ Arrival & Warm-Up of flight to Canada ~ ~ Afternoon at leisure ~ ~ Arrival & Check-In Gorge Walking up the sightseeing in Madrid Take-Off ~ Rio Chillar TOUR MATCH THREE ~ Time at leisure to relax Third Half and settle-in Transfer to a local Rugby Club Transfer to ~ Rincón de la Victoria Return to Málaga Return to Málaga Touchdown at the Airport Arrival & Warm-Up ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Joint Training Session with Team Dinner Evening at leisure End of Tour TOUR MATCH TWO Club Rugby Victoriano ~ Third Half Generator Hotel Don Curro Hotel Don Curro Hotel Don Curro ~ Madrid Málaga Málaga Málaga Spanish Breakfast ~ Spanish Breakfast Spanish Breakfast Rugby Club Lunch Spanish Breakfast ~ ~ ~ ~ Spanish Breakfast Post Match Dinner Rugby Club Dinner Traditional Post Match Dinner Paella & Fideuá Dinner at Los Mellizos www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 8 Upgrade to a 3* Hotel (Twin Room) €50 per night supplement €40 per night supplement Prices are all Supplements, priced per person, per night | Supplement price is in addition to the prices quoted on Page 6 | Available to individual tourists Rugby Club Lunch or Dinner €10.00 per person A one-pot option, ideal following training sessions. Restaurant Lunch €15.00 per person A one-course meal, such as Fish ‘n’ Chips or Pizza 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 function.