DATE OF QUOTATION: 1ST JUNE 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. The Pacific Railway Athletic Club from Buenos Aires toured to Edinburgh as part of their incredible European Tour in 2017. As Every one of our Rugby Tour itineraries has been well as taking one of the best Team Photos we have, they played developed from our own individual and subsequent a tight match at Watsonian FC, one of Edinburgh’s biggest and Professional experiences. We’re privileged to work with oldest Rugby Clubs. 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 Destination Information 13 Meet your Tour Representative 16 Flight Information 17 Tour Kit with Samurai Sportswear 17 The Booking Process 18 Hamish Watson, far right, has established himself as one of Eu- Sky High Sports Tour Dictionary 19 ropean Rugby’s best back-row forwards. Hamish is our company am- Testimonials from Recent Clients 19 bassador in Edinburgh & is available to run Coaching Clinics with your team, visit the Hotel for a Q&A over Breakfast and The Sky High Sports Roll of Honour 20 even get to your game to run the warm-up and pre-match team- The Terms & Conditions 21 talk. The photo above is with Cal Poly University (USA) who toured to Scotland in 2017. 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 Edinburgh City Centre. Three Nights in University Apartment Accommodation at St Andrews University Three Nights at a Top-Rated Hostel in Glasgow City Centre. Hostel Accommodation based on multi-bed, private en-suite Rooms. Apartments consist of single occupancy rooms with communal self-catering kitchen and living area 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. Three Rugby Matches against local opposition. Fixtures inclusive of qualified referee, changing facilities & post match reception and hospitality. One Fixture to be played on the main pitch at Scotstoun Stadium. A Guest Coaching Session with two Scotland International players. Session to take place at Oriam, the national training centre of the Scottish Rugby Union. A behind-the-scenes Guided Tour of Murrayfield Stadium A Training Session at St Andrews University RFC assisted by ex-Scotland Hooker & current Scotland U20 coach Scott Lawson. Tickets to see Glasgow Warriors in the Guinness Pro-14 at Scotstoun Stadium A Mini-Highland Games Championship at Hopetoun House Country Estate An after-dark, underground walking tour of the Edinburgh Old Town A guided walk on the Old Course at St Andrews & entry to the British Golf Museum A Land-Yachting Activity on West Sands Beach in St Andrews A Panoramic Guided Tour of the Scottish Highlands A Paddle-Board Activity on the River Clyde in Glasgow sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 5 £1,189 £1,159 £1,129 £1,099 £1,069 £1,039 £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. 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 Touchdown at Glasgow Airport following Transfer to your overnight flight to Hopetoun House Country Transfer to Morning walk on the Scotland Estate Murrayfield Stadium Old Course Morning at leisure ~ ~ ~ ~ sightseeing in Edinburgh Airport Welcome by Compete in your own Guided Tour of the Home of Visit to the Sky High Sports Rep Highland Games Scottish Rugby British Golf Museum ~ Championship Transfer to Edinburgh Transfer to a local Check-Out of the Hostel Rugby Club Arrival & Check-In at the ~ Return to Edinburgh ~ Accommodation Transfer to St Andrews ~ Arrival & Warm-Up Land Yachting Activity on ~ ~ Afternoon at leisure for ~ West Sands Beach Afternoon at leisure to Arrival & Check-In at the sightseeing relax & settle-in. TOUR MATCH ONE Accommodation ~ Edinburgh Third Half Walk to Transfer to the St Andrews University Scottish Rugby Training Rugby Club Centre at Oriam Return to Edinburgh After-Dark Walking Tour of ~ ~ ~ Team Dinner Edinburgh’s Old Town Training Session Coaching Clinic with Team Dinner ~ Scotland Internationalist Assisted by ex-Scotland Hamish Watson Hooker Scott Lawson Safestay Edinburgh Safestay Edinburgh Safestay Edinburgh St Andrews University St Andrews University Scottish Breakfast Scottish Breakfast Scottish Breakfast ~ Scottish Breakfast Fish ‘n’ Chip Dinner at the ~ ~ Post Match Lunch ~ Three Sisters Lunch at Dinner at ~ Rugby Club Dinner Boardwalk Beach Club St Andrews Brewing Co. Dinner at Spatch sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 7 YOUR TOUR ITINERARY Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Check-Out of the Hostel Check-Out of the ~ Walk to Accommodation Transfer to Glasgow Airport St Andrews University RFC Morning at leisure Morning at leisure ~ ~ ~ Sightseeing in Sightseeing in Depart on a spectacular Check-In ahead of your Captains Run Training Glasgow Glasgow panoramic guided tour of flight home Session the Scottish Highlands ~ Take-Off Transfer to a local Rugby Club Transfer to ~ You will visit Tyndrum, Afternoon at leisure Glasgow’s West End Arrival & Warm-Up Touchdown Glen Coe, Loch Linnhe, Sightseeing in ~ ~ ~ Castle Stalker, Loch Awe & St Andrews Paddle Boarding on the TOUR MATCH THREE End of Tour Loch Lomond River Clyde ~ Tour Match to be played at Scotstoun Stadium Transfer to a local Transfer to Rugby Club Scotstoun Stadium ~ Arrival & Check-In at the ~ Arrival & Warm-Up Accommodation in Glasgow Tickets to see End of Tour Dinner ~ ~ ~ Glasgow Warriors in the TOUR MATCH TWO Evening at leisure Guinness Pro-14 ~ ~ Third Half Return to Glasgow St Andrews University Euro Hostel Glasgow Euro Hostel Glasgow Euro Hostel Glasgow ~ Scottish Breakfast Scottish Breakfast ~ Scottish Breakfast ~ Post Match Lunch ~ Scottish Breakfast Scottish Breakfast Traditional Lunch at the ~ Post Match Dinner Clachaig Inn Dinner at Bavaria Brauhaus 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 £25 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.