CONSETT RFC RUGBY TOUR TO

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

20TH-22ND FEBRUARY 2015

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INTRODUCING SKY HIGH SPORTS

Sky High Sports is the United Kingdom’s fastest growing and most exciting Sports Specialist Tour Operator. Our commitment to offer

innovative, fresh and bespoke products through a benefit-led, customer focused and honest approach has given us a reputation of

excellence in our field.

We have worked with a number Sports Teams across the world, managing exceptional itineraries throughout the United Kingdom and Eu-

rope. We are immensely proud that a large proportion of our business is developed through repeat bookings and direct referrals.

We are immensely passionate about offering a thoroughly personal

service from start to finish. From the moment you contact us, until you leave Europe on the flight home, you will have one point of contact

throughout the entire process.

All of our tours have been developed from our own personal and profes-sional experiences, meaning they are all thoroughly

tried and tested.

We insist on action packed itineraries that immerse you in the sporting and cultural lifestyles of your destination.

Prepare to get your hands dirty!

We believe that great sports travel starts with great sports people. It is this sporting passion that goes into everything we do.

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CONTENTS

YOUR TOUR QUOTATION & OPTIONAL EXTRAS

DAY BY DAY SUMMARY OF YOUR ITINERARY

ACCOMODATION INFORTMATION

INTRODUCTION TO EDINBURGH

TOUR KIT WITH BLK SPORT

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR?WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR?WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR? Three Days hire of an Executive Coach and Driver who will be available for

unlimited legal usage throughout the tour. Coach will be fitted with WC,

DVD and Seatbelt.

Two Nights 5* Hostel Accommodation in Edinburgh City Centre. Group Ac-

commodated on a Bed and Full Scottish Breakfast basis in multi-bedded,

private, en-suite rooms.

Two Fixtures against evenly matched, local opposition. Inclusive of post-

match food & hospitality and return coach transport.

Financial Security and Client Protection

Itinerary Planning Service

24-hr Emergency Support from Sky High Sports

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OPTIONAL EXTRASOPTIONAL EXTRASOPTIONAL EXTRAS Twin/Double Rooms available for a supplement of £10 per person per night

Upgrade to a 3* Hotel from £20 per person, per night.

Extra Fixtures or Training Sessions during the tour. Price on application.

A walking Ghost Tour of Edinburgh Old Town. £8 per person

Entrance and Admission into the Edinburgh Dungeon. £12.50 per person

Entrance and Admission into Edinburgh Castle. £12.50 per person

BT Murrayfield Stadium Tour. £8 per person

Tickets to a Edinburgh Rugby match in the Guinness Pro12 Championship at

BT Murrayfield Stadium with coach transport.

A Training Session with Edinburgh & Scotland Rugby player Tim Visser. In-

clusive of pitch hire, equipment usage, access to changing facilities. Prices

from £10pp.

A range of outward-bound activities available. Chose from paintballing, 4x4

off-roading, coasteering and much more. Prices from £10pp

Look the part with tour stash from BLK Sport.

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YOUR RECOMMENDED TOUR ITINERARYYOUR RECOMMENDED TOUR ITINERARYYOUR RECOMMENDED TOUR ITINERARY

1 - Coach Transfer to

Edinburgh TOUR MATCH

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Smart City Hostel,

Edinburgh Post Match Meal

2 At leisure TOUR MATCH

TWO At leisure

Smart City Hostel,

Edinburgh

Scottish Breakfast Post Match Meal

3 At leisure Coach Transfer

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Scottish Breakfast Post Match Meal

MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING ACCOMMODATION MEALS

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SMART CITY HOSTEL, EDINBURGHSMART CITY HOSTEL, EDINBURGHSMART CITY HOSTEL, EDINBURGH

Located in the heart of Blackfriars, a short walk from both the Royal

Mile and the Grassmarket, the Smart City Hostel is undoubtedly the

best budget-residence in the city.

Smart City Hostels is an award winning, five-star hostel accredited by

Visit Scotland with great facilities that make it the ideal choice for val-

ue Edinburgh accommodation in the heart of the city centre.

Smart City Hostel's rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious and all

have en-suite facilities. The Edinburgh hostel can provide private

rooms as well as larger dorm style living, so there really is something

for everyone. Smart City Hostels really is the ultimate urban retreat

with Bar 50, a fully licensed restaurant and bar, Sky Sports, pool tables,

and a great atmosphere. Bar 50 also has free wifi access.

The hostel has a 24 hour reception, no curfew, a fully secure locker

facility, and all of Edinburgh's lively night scene on the doorstep.

Guests are assured of a unique experience where they can eat, sleep

and play, all in-house.

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EDINBURGH FACTS & FIGURESEDINBURGH FACTS & FIGURESEDINBURGH FACTS & FIGURES

Exceptional Edinburgh sits atop our list as the #1 Sports Tour destination in the UK. The city is as exciting as it is beauti-ful, 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 to Scotland for a tough Rugby chal-lenge. Most recently, we arranged a tour for the Woodlands RFC from Texas, USA to Edinburgh.

We are delighted to work with Tim Visser and his younger brother Sep, who have given our Rugby Tours to Edinburgh an-other dimension.

The ‘Flying Dutchman’ Tim, is currently one of the hottest properties in Europe-an Rugby, topping the try-scoring charts in the Celtic League in 2010/2011.

Sep has recently signed a professional contract with Tim, having excelled play-ing for Tynedale RFC and the Newcastle Falcons Academy in England.

The Visser Rugby Experience to Edin-burgh can include a host of items. From enjoying a Q&A session over breakfast to having a coaching session of your own with the two players, the options are wide-ranging and exciting.

Why not cap off the tour with tickets to watch Tim and Sep in action for Edin-burgh in the Rabo Direct Pro 12 or the Heineken Cup. Tickets at Murrayfield are readily available.

Edinburgh is home to numerous Rugby Clubs. Excellent both on and off the field, we have existing relationships with clubs across the city who would be delighted to host you during your tour.

For young and old alike, there are itiner-ary fillers galore to consider for your tour. From Stadium Tours at Murrayfield to Paintballing and Ghost Tours, and from nights out in the Irish Bars of the Haymarket to a Tour of the Whisky Mu-seum there are many options available to you.

In 2008 Edinburgh was named as of the world's top ten cities by travel maga-

zine Wanderlust.

In addition, Edinburgh has won more than 12 UK Best City awards in the

last seven years.

The official animal of Scotland is the Unicorn.

The shortest scheduled flight in the

world is one-and-a-half miles long from Westray to Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The journey takes 1

minute 14 seconds to complete

Scotland has approximately 790 is-lands, 130 of which are inhabited

Edinburgh was the first city in the

world which had its own fire brigade

Like Rome, Edinburgh was built on sev-en hills and the capital has more listed buildings than anywhere in the world.

The Bank of Scotland, founded in 1695, is the oldest surviving bank in the UK.

It was also the first bank in Europe to

print its own bank notes.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALSCLIENT TESTIMONIALSCLIENT TESTIMONIALS

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The tour was very good thank you! Thanks for taking care of things for us, we will definitely be using you for future tours and have already informed other teams at Chelmsford that your service was excellent and highly recommended. DAVID HUNT, CHELMSFORD RFC U15, TOUR TO BATH 2012 We were impressed with the efficiency of Sky High Sports from our first point of contact. All details were taken into consideration, and the whole tour – from the accommodation through to the games and the entertainment in the spare time was planned and executed well. The boys and parents all enjoyed them-selves immensely – and we would not hesitate in recommending working with Richie for your own club. BEVERLEY NASH, ALTON RFC U14, TOUR TO BATH 2012 I can honestly say, the tour itself has gone beyond our expectations. The sup-port of the Sky High Sports staff has been incredible. The girls have had a mem-orable time. the Rugby Experience of the tour has been exceptional. Our fixtures, training venues and guest coaching sessions at Bath Rugby Club got the girls learning a whole lot. I cannot thank you enough and would highly recommend Sky High Sports to any team looking to travel to the UK on tour. HEATHER WESTON, ABBEY PARK HIGH SCHOOL (CAN) TOUR TO BATH 2012

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Sky High Sports is delighted to work with BLK Sport, one of the most dynamic rugby-specialist apparel brands in the UK. BLK arrived in Europe from Australia with a bang in 2012, and is already the brand of choice for Stade Toulousain, The Ospreys & Con-nacht. Their range of stash is exceptional, their prices as good as it gets and their be-spoke design-your-own facility leads to limitless options. BLK isn’t just a name, it’s an attitude driven by a deliberate and defining insight - that nothing new ever comes from the known; that real innovation, real design and real improvements in performance come only from operating outside the boundaries of everything that’s gone before. This absolute refusal to merely repeat or refine the past but to relentlessly push be-yond all limits known, is a philosophy instilled in BLK from its early beginnings as Koo-Ga Australia. Today that philosophy is reflected in the ground-breaking training gear and perfor-mance apparel worn by over 4,000 teams around the world, including national repre-sentative sides such as the Manu Samoa Rugby Union, Fiji Rugby Union & USA Rugby.

To download a brochure, see the price list and try the kit-designer, visit www.skyhighsports.biz and follow the links to the BLK section on our website.

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Let Sky High Sports take the strain and hassle out of organising your sports tour – we will help you construct a tour that is specific to your requirements and tailored to your group. Once you are happy with your tour we will require a deposit of £50 per person within 28 days. To help spread the cost the final balance can then be split over two equal payments. The first will be due 42 days following the deposit, with the final payment due no later than 42 days prior to the tour. Once we have your deposit you will receive paperwork to complete. This includes:

A detailed booking form specifying all inclusions in the tour package. After reading through our Terms & Conditions, completing and returning the booking form will form a contract between you and Sky High Sports.

A spread-sheet that requests the necessary passenger information such as name, date of birth, pass-port information and existing medical conditions.

A questionnaire that will enable us to arrange the ideal level, number and type of Sporting Fixtures for your team while on tour.

Between the time of booking and departure day, your dedicated tour manager at Sky High Sports will maintain a regular contact to ensure we have the correct information from you, and that you are aware of the development of the tour. Where appropriate, face-to-face meetings will be preferable to achieve this. Then, six weeks ahead of the tour, a full and confirmed itinerary including the key contacts, an hour-by-hour schedule and a detailed guide will be sent to you. At this stage however, subtle changes may be made to the itinerary.

HOW WE WORK Whilst many of our customer’s plan their trips up to 2 years before they travel, generally scheduled airlines will on-ly release their flight seats and prices 11 months in advance. To give you an indicative price we base our quotes on current fares live at the time of your enquiry.

TAXES & SURCHARGES Taxes on flights can comprise airport tax, departure tax and government taxes as well as fuel surcharges. Our quote will always include taxes but these can fluctuate dependent on a number of factors including rates of ex-change and the cost of oil. The final cost of taxes and surcharges will only be guaranteed once full payment has been received and tickets issued.

SECURING YOUR AIRLINE SEATS As soon as seats are on sale we will hold a provisional booking for your group advising you about a deadline date for the names of all passengers. At this stage we will require a deposit of £50.00 per person so we can guarantee the fare you pay. At this stage, the only price change may be the taxes and surcharges and you should budget for this.

PASSENGER NAMES All passenger names are always required by a specific date. We will let you know that date well in advance, so that tickets can be issued. Unfortunately, unless we have the names of all passengers travelling the airline will not issue tickets. Please remember that all names should match Passport details. No exceptions apply and boarding will be denied at check-in if tickets and passports do not match.

BAGGAGE

Passenger baggage is always included in our quotation. If required, we can also include 40KG of extra luggage (in two separate bags of 20kg each) for necessary team kit and equipment. For groups of more than 80 people, 80kg (in four separate bags of 20kg each) can be provided. Please note that our air inclusive tours are bonded under Travel Bureau’s ATOL License Number 5322 see www.caa.co.uk for more information. This means in the unlikely event that the company ceases trading your money is completely safe and should you be abroad you will be repatriated to the UK at no additional cost

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OUR TERMS & CONDITIONSOUR TERMS & CONDITIONSOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS Here at Sky High Sports Limited (Sky High Sports), we aim to make all your group travel arrangements as simple and hassle-free as possible. We don’t like confusing small print either so take your time to read through these simple terms and condi-tions before you make your booking with us. All of our tours comply fully with government travel regulations and EC pack-age travel directives. In these terms and conditions “you” and “your” refers to anyone named on the booking form. “We” or “Our” refers to Sky High Sports Limited.

Booking & Deposits If you wish to accept a tour from Sky High Sports then contact your tour manager as soon as possible. We will then send you a booking form with these Terms and Conditions to be com-pleted, signed and returned as early as possible. The booking form should be returned to Sky High Sports together with the deposit as stated on the invoice. The quote price takes into account a minimum number of people travelling, please be aware that surcharges may be applied in cases of under-occupancy. Please be aware that until a booking is received and payment has cleared Sky High Sports cannot make any reservations for your tour unless specified in writing by a member of staff. If there is an error in the booking form or a confirmation document you must inform us immediately as it may not be possible to make changes later on. Once a book-ing form and deposit has been received, your tour manager will check final availability of your tour. If price or availability has changed since your original quote and your deposit and booking form have not been received before the valid date specified on your quote, a new quote will be issued.

Your Contract Once you have signed and returned the booking form, you (the tour organiser) and your group enter into a contract with Sky High so please check that you have the authority to act on behalf of the touring party. In signing the booking form, you are accepting these terms and conditions yourself, and on behalf of persons using the services of Sky High Sports so make sure that all involved understand these Terms and Con-ditions and have up to date information on the tour package booked by you. Please ensure that all information on the booking form is com-plete and accurate, Sky High Sports cannot be held responsi-ble for inaccurate booking information. Any changes to your tour within four weeks of the departure date must be made in writing to the Sky High office and cannot be guaranteed.

Payment With your final quote Sky High will inform you of payment dates for deposits and final payments. Total payment is nor-mally due no later than eight weeks before tour departure, however if the tour is booked at short notice then Sky High Sports will inform you in writing of your payment terms once agreed. If payment is not received on time, a member of the Sky High team will get in contact with you, the tour organiser to resolve the issue and avoid cancellation. If payment is still

not received in reasonable time up to 6 weeks before the tour we reserve the right to cancel your tour as a last resort. If pay-ing for a ticketed event such as a football match, theme park or theatre show, tickets will need to be paid for upfront and are not refundable. Payment can be made by cheque (made payable to Sky High Sports) Bank transfer or Cash.

Insurance For your own protection, Sky High Sports recommends that all clients are fully insured for every tour. If you have arranged your own insurance please send policy details to Sky High. Travel insurance is for your own protection so please ensure that your policy is up to date and will cover your sporting ac-tivity. Travel insurance is especially important if you are book-ing your own flights as part of your tour as we cannot refund any tours due to flight delays or cancellations. Please send us confirmation of your insurance for all passengers once you have booked your tour.

Financial Security Sky High Sports complies with all government travel regula-tions and EC Package travel directives. In accordance with “The Package Travel, Package Tours Regulations 1992” all passengers booking with Sky High are fully Insured for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all monies paid to us, including repatriation if required, arising from the can-cellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Sky High Sports. A certificate detailing this cover will be given to each and every passenger as evidence of cover. Please ensure that you have been given the appro-priate certificate(s) at the time of booking. This insurance has been arranged by Towergate Chapman Stevens through IGI Insurance Company Limited. All flight bookings included in the package price of a sports tour with Sky High Sports are ATOL protected. Sky High Sports is a retail agent for ATOL Holders the Windgrove Ltd (The Travel Bureau) (ATOL 5322). ATOL Protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in the United King-dom. Visit www.atol.org.uk for more information. If you book flights yourself you may not be ATOL protected and may need extra protection so contact us for more information on your tour flights.

Sports fixtures and tournaments Sky High Sports arranges matches through a network of con-tacts and international match and tournament agents. Every effort will be made to match the standard of your team with the standard of your opposition but this cannot be guaran-teed. Sky High Sports cannot be held liable for the cancella-tion of matches due to circumstances outside of our control including weather conditions, league commitments or any other factor. As a matter of league policy, please contact the necessary sporting bodies before touring to ensure that your fixtures are approved. Please ensure that you and your team respect local rules and regulations and are prompt for all

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OUR TERMS & CONDITIONSOUR TERMS & CONDITIONSOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS matches. With regards to tournament entries, the number of matches is dependent upon the number of teams entered into the tournament. Sky High Sports cannot guarantee a min-imum number of tournament fixtures but will endeavour to provide suitable match arrangements. The Teams entered into a tournament or festival must adhere to the rules of the tour-nament organisers. Sky High Sports cannot be held responsi-ble for failure to comply with these regulations.

Cancellation Charges All cancellations of group of individual tour member must be made in writing by the tour organiser and sent to Sky High Sports at the address below. Cancellation charges are as fol-lows:

Prices and Surcharges Prices in the Sky High Sports Tour Information Packs, on the website or quoted to you are correct at the time of publica-tion. Sky High Sports reserves the right to change these prices due to increases in costs of products or services. We will how-ever absorb up to 5% of any increase in price of the tour and will not impose surcharges less than 4 weeks before tour de-parture. Check your quote sheet for the amount of days that your quote is valid for and please return a booking form and deposits before this deadline or a new quote will need to be issued if you submit your booking form after this deadline.

Complaints At Sky High Sports, we try to ensure that we exceed your ex-pectations in every area of your tour arrangements, however if you have any suggestions or even a complaint please do inform us in writing at the end of your tour. If your problem is whilst you are on tour then please bring it up with the Sky High representative or directly with the agent or supplier (coach company, hotel manager etc.) Sky High also has a 24-hour emergency phone number (07834233768) and a dedicat-ed advisor can help you resolve the problem.

Passports, Visa’s, + EHIC Card As a tour organiser it is your responsibility to ensure that all members of your touring party have the appropriate docu-mentation. This includes passports, Visa’s (if required), EHIC (E111 equivalent) plus any insurance documentation amongst others. Please leave at least 70 days to obtain all these docu-ments. You must mention at time of enquiry whether any members of your group have any special needs or require-ments including physical, dietary or any other. You should contact a doctor if you are in doubt about your fitness to trav-el. For more advice visit www.fco.gov.uk and visit your local Post Office to obtain a copy of ‘Health Advice for Travellers’.

Behaviour In signing the booking form you, the tour organiser, accept responsibility for the behaviour of yourself and your touring party for the duration of the tour and therefore you are liable for any damage or loss caused by your group. Full payment for the damage must be paid at the time. You will be responsi-ble for meeting all costs (including both parties legal costs) involved in any subsequent claims made against either Sky High Sports or your group. If the behaviour of any of your tour party is deemed unacceptable by Sky High Sports staff, suppli-ers or agents we reserve the right to terminate your tour with-out refund. Sky High Sports will be entitled to recover from the touring party the costs of any damage or loss to Sky High or our suppliers and agents, caused by the group. Please be aware that alcohol consumption may invalidate your insur-ance and appropriate care should be taken when under the influence of alcohol.

Tour Organiser’s Responsibilities As a group organiser it is your responsibility to:

Complete booking form on behalf of the group and ensure that all information you give to Sky High Sports and have received from Sky High Sports is accurate.

Make deposit and final payment on time.

Ensure that your group have up to date passports, all Visa requirements are met and EHICs have been ob-tained in time.

Keep your group well-informed with information given to you by Sky High Sports.

Arrive promptly for transfers, matches, events or de-partures.

Inform us of any changes

Ensure that you and your group adhere to local laws and regulations of Sky High Sports and our suppliers.

Sky High – Our Liabilities

Sky High Sports do not accept liability for death or bodily inju-ry to you or any member of your group unless it is the proven fault of a member of Sky High Sports staff, representative, agent or supplier who was acting within the course of their employment or partnership with Sky High Sports. We can ac-cept no liability for unforeseen circumstances beyond the con-trol of the company or its members of staff including flight delays/cancellations or force majeure. Sky High Sports staff will however be available for advice and information 24 hours a day whilst you are on your tour from our UK offices. Thank you for taking the time to read these terms and condi-tions. Rest assured, now the fun can really begin so simply complete your booking form and return it with your deposits as advised on your provisional quote.

Period before departure % of tour payable

From booking 1st Deposit

Under 28 days 50%

Under 14 days 100%