2018 Ireland Rugby Tour

Agenda Proposed Itinerary Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny & Wicklow Trip Rules & Expectations Required Documentation Fees Fundraising FAQs/Questions

Proposed Itinerary March 9 – March 18, 2018 Day 1: Flight from Pearson/Dublin Day 2-4: Galway Day 5-7: Dublin Day 8: Day trip to Kilkenny Day 9: Day trip to Wicklow Day 10: Dublin/Home

Galway City HIGHLIGHTS: Clocmacnoise, Galway City tour, live rugby match TBA, Cliffs of Moher, 1st rugby match

Dublin HIGHLIGHTS: Glendalough, Dublin tour, Aviva Stadium tour, 2nd match, live match TBA

KILKENNY HIGHLIGHTS: Ultimate hurling experience, Kilkenny Castle Kilkenny & Wicklow KILKENNY HIGHLIGHTS: Ultimate hurling experience, Kilkenny Castle WICKLOW HIGHLIGHTS: Irish Olympics, 3rd match, IT Carlow

Trip Rules & Expectations REGI RUGBY PRINCIPLES apply ATTENDANCE at all scheduled activities is mandatory This includes all pre-trip training activities CURFEW will vary. Students are expected to be in their designated rooms on time; bed checks will be done nightly SMOKING, ALCOHOL, and ILICIT DRUGS are strictly forbidden.

Required Documentation Valid passport Permission/medical forms Consent Letter

Fees - Fixed Costs Projected fixed cost of ~$3500-$3700 Fixed cost covers: Airfare Transportation in Ireland by private motor coach with driver-guide Hotel accommodation (3 nights Galway & 5 nights Dublin) Daily Irish breakfast and 6 group dinners 3 rugby matches and 2 rugby training sessions All sight sighting tours and activities Gratuities Ticket to a live rugby event (pending 2018 schedule)

Fees - Incidentals Airport shuttle to Pearson Personal purchases Intention to fundraise to offset cost Personal purchases Meals: 9 lunches 2 dinners

Payment $500 deposit required to secure spot Cheque made out to “RND Rugby” Will not be deposited until minimum number of players secured to support the trip Remaining payments will be issued directly to Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd. They accept debit, credit and cheque.

Insurance Covers cancellation/interruption, emergency medical and baggage. Comes into effect once deposit is made through Ellison http://www.ettravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Ellison-Youth-Policy- March-1-2015.pdf

Fundraising Individual Fundraising Group Fundraising Fundraising Ideas Proceeds will be returned directly to player to offset trip costs Group Fundraising Money will go towards reducing overall team costs (such as transportation to Pearson Airport) Fundraising Ideas tour book, corporate sponsors, etc …

FAQs Will students have free time to see things on their own? Yes, there will be some scheduled free time for students to explore on their own. How many supervisors? There will be 3 chaperones Can parents come on the trip? Absolutely! Please let us know if you are interested and we will provide you with an adult rate

FAQs – cont’d Can people use Aeroplan miles etc for the child's flight? Parents are unable to use points towards their flights.  Ellison does have a program whereby if parents have RBC Rewards points with their RBC Visa Cards, they can redeem them with RBC for Carlson Wagonlit Travel Gift Certificates, which we accept as cash towards their trip. Do they take a suitcase and a carry-on/sports bag? Baggage allowance is one checked bag and one carry-on bag What is the dress code? Casual travel attire, rugby kit, and spring uniform shirt for post-game activities

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Final thoughts A team commitment is needed to make this trip a reality (player, parents and coaches) This will be a trip of a life time. Seeing a new country, bonding with friends, international rugby competition. A great way to kick off the 2018 season