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. Hamish Watson has established himself as one of the finest back- row forwards in Europe. Hamish, above right, is our ambassador Every one of our Rugby Tour itineraries has been in Edinburgh & always makes himself available for guest coaching developed from our own individual and subsequent sessions, Breakfast Q&A’s & even turning-up before your tour Professional experiences. We’re privileged to work with game to run the warm-up & deliver the team talk. some superb rugby people who allow us to create a personal experience on each tour which we are delighted to share with you and your team. www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 2 Meet The Rugby Tour Specialists 4 Your Rugby Tour Package 5 The Tour Quotation 6 Your Rugby Tour Itinerary 7 Optional Extras, Upgrades & Alternatives 8 Tour Accommodation Guide 9 Destination Information 10 Tour Kit with Samurai Sportswear 11 The Booking Process 11 The Sky High Sports Roll of Honour 12 The Terms & Conditions 13 Our #1 activity in Edinburgh is the Mini Highland Games. Held at a glorious country estate outside the city, your team will be split into Clans before tackling a series of traditional and not -so traditional Highland Games. Above, Shippensburg University tackle the Tug o’ War during their Tour to England and Scotland. sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 3 Richie Gledson - Top Left A Front-Row on the field & our director, Richie started Sky High Sports in 2009 following a playing career in Eng- land and Italy. A fluent Italian and competent Spanish speaker, RG chaperones each tour to Spain and Italy. Richie has a hand in the logistics of each inbound tour & will be the main point of contact ahead of departure. Jamie Dixon - Top Right A centre, Jamie chaperones all our tours to Central & Eastern Europe. Jamie possesses an enthusiasm & passion for both the game & his role at Sky High Sports which makes him a great attribute to the firm and our touring clients. A sevens specialist and keen cross-fitter. Harry Snowdon - Bottom Right An ex-Pro with Newcastle Falcons, Harry takes the lead on our Scottish and Irish Tours. The focus and dedication which served him well in the pro-game is evident in his work at Sky High Sports. Tom McCallum - Bottom Middle The newest recruit on team Sky High Sports. The photo is rare evidence of game-time given his regular injuries. Tom will be taking care of our English & French Tours. David Cook - Mid-Left A scrum half on the pitch, a whizz with our marketing & the posh-lad in the office. David loves a meme & is a fer- vent traveller. He’s regularly seen instagramming sunsets. Caity Mattinson - Bottom Left An England International, making her debut against Canada in 2018. Caity joins up with our team in the off-season and assists with the operations & marketing at Sky High Clockwise from Top Left: Richie Gledson, Director and Italy and Sports Spain expert; Jamie Dixon, Central & Eastern Europe guru, Harry Snowdon, Ireland & Scotland maestro; Tom McCallum, England & France; Caity Mattinson, Girls Rugby & David Cook, our Marketing Genius. www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 4 Two Nights Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at Top Rated Youth Hostel in Newcastle. Group accommodated in Multi- Bedded Rooms with En-Suite 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 & to adheres to the highest industry health & safety standards. Two Rugby Fixture against local opposition. Fixtures inclusive of pitch hire, changing facilities & post-match reception & 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 Arrive & Warm-Up ~ Squad assemble at your Rugby Club ~ TOUR MATCH TWO ~ TOUR MATCH ONE ~ Transfer by Executive Coach to ~ Third Half Edinburgh Third Half ~ Transfer Back Home Arrive & Check-In Return to Accommodation Arrive at your Rugby Club ~ ~ ~ Evening at leisure to explore Evening at leisure End of Tour your surroundings Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel ~ 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* Star hotel in the city-outskirts for £25.00. 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. Guest Coaching Session Prices on Application Coaching Clinic with a Scottish International Stadium Tour £10.00 per person Guided stadium tour of BT Murrayfield. Match Tickets From £10.00 per person Match tickets to see Edinburgh rugby in Pro14 Action. Ghost Walk of Edinburgh Old Town From £12.50 per person Haunted Walk around the Royal Mile & Underground Vaults. Go Karting From £25.00 per person Team Grand Prix/ Time Trials at Xtreme Edinburgh. Mini Highland Games Experience From £30.00 per person Tug ‘O’ War, Caber Toss & Tyre Flipping. Entry to Edinburgh Castle or Dungeons From £15.00 per person Admission to one of Edinburgh's top attractions. Paintball From £25.00 per person Afternoon of combat games inclusive of 200 paintballs. Ten Pin Bowling From £12.50 per person Two games of ten pin bowling at TenPin Fountain Park. Bubble Football From £12.50 per person 5-a-Side Football Tournament played in large bubble suits. www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 8 INTRODUCING:HOTEL SYHA BARCELONA HOSTEL EDINBURGH HOUSE CENTRAL 9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh EH7 4AL | Tel: 0131 524 2090 | Accommodation Website Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is located in the heart of Scotland's capital, offering 5 star budget accommodation with 271 beds. This busy youth hostel offers a range of multi-share and private rooms, all en-suite. Premium rooms are also available, taking hostelling to a new level with TV and coffee making facilities. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is also an ideal location for those looking for group accommodation in Edinburgh. The youth hostel has a self-catering kitchen and dining room. Our licensed cafe, Haddington Place, offers tea, coffee and cake as well as snacks and meals throughout the day. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is ideal for individuals, groups or families looking for quality, budget accommodation. It is a 5-minutes walk from Waverly Station 4.0 & Princess Street. 413 reviews ~ #40 of 271 Speciality Lodgings in Edinburgh sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 9 Exceptional Edinburgh sits atop our list as the #1 Sports Tour destination in the UK. The city is as exciting as it is beautiful, and offers sports groups of all ages highlight after highlight. Over the years, we have hosted a wide-range of teams in Edinburgh. From adult rugby groups indulging at the end of the season, to youth groups travelling north of the border for a tough Rugby challenge. For young and old alike, there are itinerary fillers galore to consider for your tour. From Stadium Tours at Murrayfield to Paintballing and Ghost Tours Go behind the scenes at BT Murrayfield & get the chance to sit in there is something to fit all teams. the commentary box, where many legends have sat before! In Edinburgh, we swear by our two accommodation options in the city. Just like the city itself, they host groups of all ages perfectly. We work with two recently built 5* Hostels in Edinburgh, both of which are located in the heart of the city centre making an early morning stroll up the Royal Mile easy. Their 5* rating makes them comparable to most 3* Hotels in the city, with their value for money subsequently being second to none. You can expect to find comfortable and secure en-suite rooms that can sleep 2, 4, 6 or 8 people at a time.