1. 2018 Ireland Rugby Tour

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

3. 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

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. Required Documentation
Valid passport
Permission/medical forms
Consent Letter

9. 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)

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

11. 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.

12. Insurance
Covers cancellation/interruption, emergency medical and baggage.
Comes into effect once deposit is made through Ellison
March pdf

13. 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 …

14. 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

15. 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

16. QUESTIONS?

17. 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