1. Tour to Dublin 2017

2. Staff Tour Party Mr Degg (Tour Leader) Mr Fitzmaurice Mr Squire
Mr Pearn Senior member of staff

3. 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 two senior tours.
ATOL registered

4. Objectives of the tour. A reward for the last 3 and a half years.
An insight into what’s like to travel in a sports team in a competitive environment.
Motivate and enlighten pupil’s regarding Campion’s rich history of touring
Experience other cultures

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

6. RFU Grand Raffle We receive 90% of the ticket cost
£50 tickets sold £45
This money will fund their tour tracksuit
Deadline

7. Sponsorship / Donations
Any Company, Partnership or Sole Trader business willing to sponsor a particular item of kit.
Logo prominently displayed on the tour tracksuit top or bottoms.
Sponsorship of tour rugby balls.
There may be Companies, Partnerships or Sole Traders who do not wish to add their name to the sponsorship but would be willing to make a contribution. Donations of £50, £100 or £200

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

9. Itinerary for the weekend.
Depart Thursday 30th March
Leave Campion at 5:45am
09:20 flight London Gatwick to Dublin
13:00 Arrive The Royal Hotel
15:30 Transfer to Donnybrook for training
17:00 Training at Donnybrook with Leinster RFC
19:00 Transfer to hotel

10. Itinerary for the weekend.
Friday 31th March
Breakfast at 8am
After breakfast, morning at leisure.
13:00 Transfer to Castleknock college.
15:00 Fixture
Hospitality after the game
17:30 transfer back to hotel
Evening at leisure

11. Itinerary for the weekend.
Saturday 1st April
Breakfast at 8am
After breakfast at the hotel
09:15 Transfer to Dublin city centre.
10:30 Aviva Stadium Tour
11:45 Meet local guide for a walking tour of Dublin
12:45 Free time in Dublin
16:00 Return transfer to hotel.
18:00 Walk to Bray Bowling
20:00 Return to hotel.

12. Itinerary for the weekend.
Sunday 2nd April
Breakfast at 8am
10:00 Transfer to Navan RFC
12:00 Navan RFC
After game hospitality
14:00 Return transfer to hotel.
16:00 Transfer to Dublin airport
19:00 Depart from Dublin to London Gatwick
22:00 Arrive back Campion

13. 15kg 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.
15kg weight limit

14. 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

15. Money
Euros: at parents’ discretion for amount (need to pay for about 5 meals as well as drinks, snacks, souvenirs, etc…)
Suggested £60 – 80 worth of euros.
The boys WILL be responsible for their own money.

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

17. Emergency Contact
Mr Paul Degg

18. Questions