Sports tours brochure

SPORTS TOURS

THE JOURNEY STARTS NOW

EXCELLENCE IN SPORT

UniversityofExeterSport

@UniversityofExeterSport

General enquiries:www.exeter.ac.uk/sportEmail: [email protected]

SPORTS TOURS, TRAINING CAMPSAND EVENTS


The University of Exeter Sport is celebrated as a leading sporting institution, providing excellence in all aspects of sport for our large and varied customer base. Our success as a hub of sporting excellence is corroborated by the victories achieved by our BUCS teams and overall ranking within the BUCS league. These successful teams and individuals are formed from talent, coaching, mentoring, management and a team of dedicated staff that lead by example.

The University of Exeter Sport has been on an exciting journey which has shaped the business that we are today. We have a strong ethos of excellence and dictate that our partners follow our lead in tailoring their services to your needs when creating the perfect package.

Over the years our relationships with a number of NGB’s who have made the Sports Park their home and our colleagues in Event Exeter has strengthened. This has added weight to our position as a market leader, enabling us to build a bespoke package for you, incorporating everything from accommodation and catering to fixtures and kit.

www.exeter.ac.uk/sport

Location 4

Sports facilities 6

Event Exeter 7

Unique experiences 9

Creating excellence together 11

Fixtures, links and bookings 12

Sample itinerary 13

What to do now 15

Contents

WELCOME FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER SPORT

Jon Wills Assistant Director of Sport

Chloe Thompson

Business Development Supervisor

Leonie Rowe

Event Sales Specialist

Sarah Snow Assistant Director of Campus Services

Alison Davidson Director of Sport

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Truro

PenzanceLand’sEnd

Plymouth

Weymouth

Bude North Devon

MineheadNorth Somerset

Fistral Beach

UniversityofExeterSport www.exeter.ac.uk/sport

Located in the heart of Devon, Exeter is the ideal location for your event, tour, competition or camp. The success of many events can be dependent on choosing the right location. But when located in 300 acres of enchanting gardens, a short walk from the city centre and a short drive to beaches or national parks we can assure you that Exeter Sports Park is the venue for your event.

Exeter International Airport is located 6.5 miles from the University campus. The map to the right shows all the locations that have direct flights to Exeter.

Exeter St David’s Train Station is located a short walk from the campus and is the main station serving the city. To check train journey or book tickets please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

Coming from the North of the UK by car simply join the M5 and leave at Junction 31. For Satellite Navigation users the address is as follows: Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4QN.

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Isle of Scilly

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Aberdeen

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Since 1999 when the Sports office was initially formed our aims and objectives have been clear, to achieve excellence in everything we aspire to accomplish as a leader in sport. Our incredible facilities demonstrate our commitment to you, our customer, and enable us to provide the services you require in order to achieve your personal goals and ambitions along your sporting journey.

SPORTS PARK

INDOOR

n The Russell Seal Fitness Centre – 200 stationsn Double Sports Halln 3 Exercise Studiosn 4 Squash Courtsn Exeter Tennis Centre – 4 Indoor Courts, 6 Covered Courts and 2 Outdoor Courtsn Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket Centre – 4 Indoor lanes, Bowling machines and Indoor game spacen Conference facilitiesn Ocean Physio and Rehabn Changing rooms

OUTDOOR

n Pavilion – Changing facilitiesn Water based Hockey pitchn Sand based astro – 4 5-a-side pitchesn Rubber Crumb astro pitch – Full side Rugby pitchn MUGA – ¼ sized Rubber Crumb pitchn The Vic Ambler Golf Centren 2 Outdoor Tennis courtsn Heated Swimming Pooln Car Park

ST LUKE’S SPORTS CENTREn Indoor Pooln Sports Halln Gymnasium Halln Fitness Suiten Car Park

TOPSHAMn Pavilion – Kitchen and changing facilitiesn 2 Cricket pitchesn 4 Cricket netsn 2 Grass Football pitchesn Grass Rugby Pitchn Car Park

DUCKES MEADOWn 9 Grass Football pitchesn 4 Grass Rugby pitchesn 3 Grass Lacrosse pitchesn Changing facilities

n Car Park


SPORTS FACILITIES THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER AS A VENUE FOR WELLSPRINGS UK IS PERFECT, THE GREEN IDYLLIC CAMPUS SET IN THE HEART OF EXETER PROVIDES THE WELLSPRINGS PARTICIPANTS WITH EVERYTHING THEY COULD WISH FOR.

NOT ONLY IS THE HOSPITALITY OF A HIGH QUALITY BUT THE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES AVAILABLE ON SITE ARE SUPERB. THE SPORTS FACILITIES ENSURE THAT THE STUDENTS ATTENDING REALLY BENEFIT FROM THEIR TIME WITH US WHICH IS ESSENTIAL. WELLSPRINGS UK

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EVENT EXETERTHE BOOKINGS TEAM WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND HELPFUL, ENSURING EVERYTHING RAN SMOOTHLY FROM DAY ONE. THE FACILITIES ARE FANTASTIC AND THE ACCOMMODATION IS FIRST CLASS COMPLIMENTED BY EXCELLENT CATERING. Dan Smith, Sports Tours Director. Tours 4 Sport

Event Exeter represents the impressive array of unique event venues and facilities that span the stunning Streatham Campus of the University of Exeter.

Behind every successful event lies a team of dedicated, experienced staff and here at Event Exeter we are no exception to the rule. With over 30 years’ experience, we take pride in building customer relationships and exceeding expectations.

Working closely with University of Exeter Sport, we can provide everything you and your team need for a successful training camp, sports tour, motivational day, team building trip or tournament. On top of our first-class sports facilities, we can provide:

n A range of over 1,100 bedrooms to suit your requirements and budget, with further discounts for groups of 15 or more people

n Fully equipped classrooms and lecture theatres for meeting and study needs

n Here at the University of Exeter, with our passion for sport we understand that nutritional requirements differ between individuals and sports. Whether you require a Carbohydrate based menu for intense activity or a recovery menu loaded with protein. We can provide you with a tailored menu to suit your training and nutritional needs, created by one of our fitness professionals. Alternatively if you or your team have nutritional support traveling with you, our team of chefs are happy to work with them.

WE FOUND THE UNIVERSITY TO HAVE EVERYTHING THAT WE REQUIRED FOR A PRE-SEASON TRAINING GAME. BOTH THE PLAYER AND STAFF ACCOMMODATION WAS IDEAL FOR OUR NEEDS WITH THE ADDED BONUS OF THE COMMON ROOM AS A CHILL OUT AND SNACK STATION. THE DINING FACILITIES WERE FANTASTIC AND ACCOMMODATED EVERY LAST NEED OF A PROFESSIONAL RUGBY TEAM.THE UNIVERSITY GROUNDS, BUILDINGS AND VIEWS ARE EXTRAORDINARY, WE WOULD CERTAINLY LOOK TO UTILISE YOUR FACILITIES AGAIN.

JESSICA BROATCH, TEAM MANAGER, GLASGOW WARRIORS

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QUAY CLIMBING CENTRE There is climbing for everyone at the Quay Climbing Centre, the South West’s largest dedicated indoor climbing wall. With over 200 climbing lines, walls ranging from 7 to 14 metres, two bouldering caves, a teaching zone and an abseil tower there is something for all ages and abilities. Sign up for one of our taster sessions where our friendly and professional instructors will educate the group on the basics and get

everyone scaling up the wall in no time.

CLIP ‘N CLIMB EXETER @ THE QUAY CLIMBING CENTREThe Quay is also home to Europe’s first Clip ‘n Climb, a stunning series of 28 themed climbs, using automatic belay devices which take in the slack as you climb and then lower you gently down to the ground. Test your determination on the Inflated climb, have an adventure on the Jungle Gym, reach new heights on the Skyscraper, take the Speed Climbing challenge or light up the board on the Checkerplate. Clip ‘n Climb is for all ages and abilities, no equipment is needed so

just book and have fun.

SKIRMISH PAINTBALLWith over 25 years experience Skirmish Paintball Exeter is the national market leader for quality and service. An amazing, adrenalin fun filled day, offering Paintball from 11yrs, Lasers from 8yrs and Airsoft games from 15yrs. Within our 120 acre Paintball site in Stoke Woods, Exeter we play small games of Paintball, usually between 20 to 30 players per game. This allows the games to be tactical and fun, providing first class Paintball

games for Juniors, Corporate parties and general groups.

EXETER CITY FCExeter City Football Club is a wholly fans owned club through the Supporters’ Trust, who took over in September 2003. Since then, the club’s fortunes have changed dramatically. From the brink of liquidation, the club has achieved two promotions, enjoyed two visits to Wembley, played Brazil, Manchester United and Liverpool and is currently in their third season in League One. Coaching and educational sessions take place daily and, within this, the club’s fully qualified Football in the Community Coaches can offer coaching sessions at the University’s superb facilities plus visits to St James

Park to see what happens behind the scenes at a professional football club.

HAVEN BANKS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Based in the heart of Exeter on the historic canal & quayside, the Centre offers a full and extensive range of outdoor, land and water based adventure activities to adults and young people. Haven Banks has an unswerving commitment to ensure activities provide a safe, enjoyable and informative learning experience, ensuring participants of every age and ability reach their full potential. The Centre, is an approved British Canoe Union Centre, a recognised Royal Yachting Association Training Centre, holds an AALA Licence, a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge & Adventure Mark, is an Ofsted registered facility and is also a member

of the Institute for Outdoor Learning.

GO APEA tree-top adventure based in the heart of Haldon Forest, near Exeter. Go Ape is an award winning adventure set 40 feet up in the trees! We kit people out, give them a safety briefing and training before letting them out into the forest canopy, free to swing in the trees. The Go Ape experience gets you out in the fresh air and the results are spectacular.


UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

THE SUPER EX NETBALL TOURNAMENT IS A GREAT WEEKEND, THE NETBALL IS ALWAYS OF GOOD STANDARD. THE SPORTS FACILITIES ARE EXCELLENT AND THE ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD ARE VERY GOOD. THE COST FOR A FANTASTIC TOURNAMENT IS VERY REASONABLE WITH THE ADMIN, BOOKING AND PAYING PROCESSES SIMPLE. THE PLAYERS HAD A GREAT TIME AND LOVED THE PICTURESQUE SETTING OF STREATHAM CAMPUS. Steve – Molineux Netball Club

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We have developed partnerships with activity providers based in Exeter on your behalf, all can provide something a little different to your tour, tournament or event. We have worked with our partners to develop activity packages at the best available discounted rates. These activities can be added to your event at any point during the booking process, simply discuss with a member of our team.

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PROVIDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER

THE SPORTS PARK WAS A GREAT VENUE FOR THE DEVON GAMES TO INSPIRE. THE HIGH QUALITY AND VARIETY OF FACILITIES GAVE A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE FOR THE PARTICIPANTS AND PROVIDED OVER 600 PEOPLE WITH A MEMORABLE DAY. THE SPORTS PARK AND CAMPUS STAFF WERE, AS ALWAYS, EXTREMELY HELPFUL DURING THE EVENT ORGANISATION STAGE AND ON THE DAY, MAKING THE PLANNING OF THIS MAJOR COUNTY WIDE EVENT, VERY EASY AND ENJOYABLE. Jill Borrow, Devon Games To Inspire

OCEAN PHYSIOOcean Physio and Rehab centre are partners of the University of Exeter Sport and deliver

exceptional support to the High Performance Sports Programme as well as offering

services to all our customers.

“All Physiotherapists are chartered and registered with the Health Professionals Council

and are highly knowledgeable in their area of expertise. Whatever your sport we have an

expert who can assist. We work with elite sportspeople on a daily basis, and we love it.”

© Ocean Physio

Experts in, Sports Performance Analysis and Improvement, Sports Injury Manage-

ment and Prevention, Biomechanical Assessment, Functional Sports Movement

Screenings, Physio, Rehab and Podiatry.

If we can help your training camp, sports tour or event to become the best, we

would be delighted to help out.

EXERCISE SCIENCE CONSULTING LIMITEDWe are the experts in the field of sports science support for athletes and are the

official sports science partners to the University of Exeter Sports Performance

Programmes. Dr Andy Middlebrooke and his team work with a range of clients

from novice performers to international athletes; supporting British, European

and World record holders, also offering expert knowledge to a number of

Paralympic medallists.

You can add many services including Field-based performance assessments and

Sport Science / Performance Workshops to your package. Assessments are ideal

for clubs, squads and organisations and can include: Body composition, Flexibility,

Power, Speed, Agility, Endurance, Speed / Endurance. Each person will be provided

with an individual feedback report following the assessment. Workshops in a

variety of topics can support groups of athletes, coaches, schools or clubs. Topics

can include Performance Lifestyle, Sports Nutrition, Sport Psychology, Strength and

Conditioning, Speed and Agility Training or Endurance Training all tailored to your

specific needs.

Through the NGB’s there are opportunities to add value to your tour

with access to high quality (national) coaches and initiatives as well as

assisting with arranging fixtures.

The Devon Cricket Board are based in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon

Cricket Centre and provide high quality coaching for devon in a superb facility.

The DCB manage Cricket in Devon and are supportive of all cricket initiatives

and activities.

Through our links with the NGB’s and regional offices we can assist in the

organisation of friendly fixtures whilst on tour if desired. You may have your

own games lined up which of course can be played in our superb facilities.

Whilst playing friendlies why not add another coach or the Ocean Physio team

to watch and report back in the post-match meetings?

The University of Exeter has been host to the: European under 21 Netball

tournament, Home Nations under 21 Hockey tournament, professional Rugby

team tours, England Hockey Association training camps, British Tennis tour

tournaments, WellSprings 9 week summer wellness camp, English Language

summer camps and the Devon Games to inspire.

We have positive partnerships with local schools, clubs and teams as well as

the school sports partnership and Active Devon. These links enable us to be

in a position to support your tour in many different ways.

We have partnership links with many National Governing Bodies (NGB) of Sport with regional offices based at the Sports Park. We work with these NGB’s for the benefit of our customers and the local population.

FIXTURES, LINKS AND BOOKINGS

WORKING CLOSELY WITH DAVE MACLELLAN FROM OCEAN PHYSIO SINCE 2007, HAS UNDOUBTEDLY HAD A HUGE IMPACT ON OUR SAILING. WE HAVE LEARNT HOW TO USE OUR BODIES MORE EFFICIENTLY, SPECIFIC TO RACING THE 49ER AND MANAGED TO STAY FIT THROUGHOUT THE COMPETITIVE SEASON. WE CONSIDER DAVE TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR TEAM, WHICH IS BUILDING TOWARDS SUCCESS IN THE 2012 OLYMPICS. THANKS A MILLION DAVE. Olympic Sailors Stevie Morrison And Ben Rhodes

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DAY 3

07:00 Light jog around campus

08:00 Breakfast

09:00 – 12:00 Spinning, Nike Training Club and Pilates sessions (delivered by the University of Exeter’s Strength and Conditioning team)

12:00 – 13:30 Nutrition sessions (delivered by Ocean Physio)

13:30 Lunch

14:30 Practice games (on grass, artificial or indoor facilities)

17:30 Light swim in the Outdoor pool and relax in the sun

19:00 Evening meal

21:00 Team meeting and retire to rooms

DAY 4

07:00 Breakfast

08:00 Team meeting / tactical session

09:00 Light jog around campus

10:00 Friendly against local opposition and cool down in the Outdoor pool

13:30 Lunch

14:30 Team meeting, game review. Physio / massage (Ocean Physio)

16:30 Free time. Have a game of squash or tennis, have a swim, visit the local shops, have a Skirmish Paintballing session, go climbing, Go Ape or just visit the sandy beach of Exmouth.


THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER IS AN INCREDIBLE VENUE SUPPORTED BY AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF PARTNERS WHICH ENHANCED THE TOUR EXPERIENCE. Tours4Sport Ltd

The following itinerary is an example of what you could squeeze in to your stay.

DAY 1

Mid afternoon Arrive and orientation

Light swim in the Outdoor pool to stretch

18:00 Evening meal


DAY 2

07:00 Light jog around the scenic campus

08:00 Breakfast

09:00 – 12:00 Fitness sessions and injury prevention / performance screening

(delivered by the University of Exeter Strength and Conditioning team,

Ocean Physio and Exercise Science Consulting Limited)

12:00 Skills session

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Skills session

15:00 Sports Psychology, creating a winning mentality

16:00 Team building session at the Quay Climbing Centre, challenge team

mates at the only Clip ‘n Climb in Europe

18:30 Evening meal


As an example as to what you can squeeze in to your stay we have provided a sample itinerary of a past tour. This particular tour is based on a 3 night stay in on site accommodation with breakfast, lunch, a 2 course evening meal and use of the services and facilities listed at £219pp.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

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THE CRICKET FACILITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY ARE SUPERB AND THE BOOKING PROCESS IS EFFICIENT AND FRIENDLY. THE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL OUR PLAYERS IN COACHING, EVENTS AND GAMES IS CRUCIAL TO PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY CRICKET AND THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDE A SUPERB EXPERIENCE.

Matt Theedom, Regional Development Manager – Devon. England Cricket Board

WHAT TO DO NOW?

GET IN TOUCH Email us at [email protected], call 01392 725521,

01392 724453 or complete an online Enquiry Form at

www.exeter.ac.uk/sport. If you would prefer to meet the team

and view our excellent facilities please give us a call and we can

arrange a facility tour.

RECEIVE A TAILOR-MADE QUOTEOnce your facility requests have been submitted and your

accommodation specifications have been decided we can provide

you with a quote individual to your tour.

TWEAK YOUR TOURTo ensure your booking is everything you could wish for and more our dedicated

team are with you every step of the way. Amendments to facility hire can be

made up until 6 weeks before your arrival depending on availability. We are

always available to tweak your booking right up until you leave to ensure total

satisfaction, depending on availability and budget.

THE EASY BITConfirm all the facilities you require and submit a 25% deposit. We accept all

major debit and credit cards (excluding American Express), cheque and online

transfers. The outstanding balance is not due until 6 weeks prior to your arrival.

FINALLY ENJOY!A member of the team will be available to meet you upon arrival who can provide a

quick orientation session (we know you will want to get started!). Of course, please

then tell us how great your experience has been and don’t forget to book again...

we can arrange a tour or we can come to you to discuss your requirements.

THE SPORTS FACILITIES ARE SUPERB, WE BOOK THE SPORTS HALL FOR OUR FUTSAL PROGRAMME, THE CRUMB FOR DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND THE SAND PITCH FOR OUR COMMUNITY 6-A-SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE. THE BOOKINGS MANAGEMENT TEAM ARE SUPERB AND ALWAYS HELPFUL.

ANDY GILLARD EXETER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB

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General enquiries:www.exeter.ac.uk/sport [email protected]/UniversityofExeterSport

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