Tour to Dublin 2018

Staff Tour Party Mr Degg (Tour Leader) Mr Fitzmaurice Mr Friel Mr Pearn Senior member of staff

Tour operator Specialist travel company. Wide array of sports, especially cricket and rugby. Smile covers over 70 destinations. Relationship with the school over the past three senior tours. ATOL registered

Objectives of the tour. A reward for the last 3 and a half years. An insight into touring and travelling in a sports team in a competitive environment. Experience other cultures and how school boy rugby is played overseas Motivate and enlighten pupil’s regarding Campion’s rich history of touring

Campion Rugby Tours School tours every two years Recent tour was to Australia for 3 weeks 2019 Tour proposed venue is New Zealand 2021 Tour…it’ll be your turn

Expectations leading up to tour. Behaviour is expected to be excellent Academic progress Commitment to the rugby programme Rugby training after school Saturday fixtures Contribution to fund raising-raffle tickets

Accommodation www.royalhotel.ie The Royal Hotel Spacious accommodation Located in Bray town 30 minutes from Dublin www.royalhotel.ie

Depart Thursday 22th March Leave Campion at 4:45am 08:20 Depart from London Gatwick to Dublin BA (BA 830) 08:20 – 09:40 09:40 Arrive in Dublin 10:30 Transfer to the Hotel (approx. 45mins) 11:15 Arrive at Hotel Afternoon at leisure 14:30 Transfer to King’s Hospital School (approx. 25mins) 15:30 1st fixture vs King’s Hospital (2 squads) 18:00 Return transfer to hotel for Dinner

Friday 23rd March Breakfast: 8:00am 09:45 Required to be on the coach for transfer to Croke park (approx. 1hr 15min) 11:00 Arrive at Croke park 11:30 Skyline Tour (1hr 30min duration) 13:15 Transfer to Donnybrook (approx. 30min) 13:45 Arrive at Donnybrook 14:30 Training with Leinster RFC 17:00 Return transfer to hotel 17:30 Dinner at hotel

Saturday 24th April 7:30 Breakfast 08:15 Required on the coach for transfer to Castleknock College (approx. 30mins) 09:15 Arrive at Castleknock 10:30 2nd Fixture vs Castleknock College (2 squads) 12:45 Activity TBC 17:30 Return transfer to hotel for evening at leisure 18:00 Dinner at hotel Luggage will need to be packed and ready for the morning

Sunday 2nd April Breakfast: 7:30 –10:00 08:00 Load the luggage into the coach 08:15 Breakfast 10:15Transfer to Dublin Centre for shopping and Sightseeing (approx. 25 mins) 10:40Arrive in Dublin 13:15Transfer to Dublin airport (approx. 30min) 13:45Arrive at Dublin airport 16:30Depart from Dublin to London Heathrow BA (BA 829) 16:30 –18:00

Food & Drink Breakfast and dinner are included Breakfast is a buffet style breakfast Students will buy their own lunch Hospitality at both fixtures Dinner to be served in the Hotel restaurant

_______________________________ Caesar Salad Baby Gem Lettuce, Pancetta, Croutons & Parmesan Cheese   Chilled Fantail of Melon with Seasonal Fruit Coulis Homemade Soup of the day _______________________________ Roast Supreme of Chicken With Roast Red Peppers, Mascarpone and Tarragon Cream Butter Roast Turkey Crown and Honey Glazed Ham With Herb Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce Baked Fillet of Salmon with Ratatouille and Béarnaise sauce All served with a selection of seasonal vegetables & potatoes Homemade Cheesecake Creamed filled Chocolate Profiteroles     Followed by Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee

23kg weight limit What to pack? Travel and return in tour tracksuit Full school uniform to wear to matches. Full rugby kit Smaller bag (ruck sack) Training kit for training session Towel x2 Boots and Gum shield (essential). Casual clothing for evenings. General Toiletries. 23kg weight limit

Behaviour / Health & Safety Never go anywhere alone and don’t leave other students on their own. Minimum groups of 4. Listen to instructions carefully. Always meet at the set time and place. Be polite and sensible at all times. Look after your belongings. Behave sensibly and act maturely when walking around the hotel. Pupils will be sent home in extreme circumstances. Remember you are representing the school at all times! Always be 5 mins early and never be late-it will cost you €1 per minute

Money Euros: at parents’ discretion for amount (need to pay for about 4 meals as well as drinks, snacks, souvenirs, etc…) Suggested £60 – 80 worth of euros. The boys WILL be responsible for their own money.

What I need.... 2 weeks prior to departure I will need 1 x Passport – In Date! 1 x EHIC card

Emergency Contact Mr Paul Degg pdegg@thecampionschool.org

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