1. Tour to Dublin 2018

2. Staff Tour Party Mr Degg (Tour Leader) Mr Fitzmaurice Mr Friel
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 three senior tours.
ATOL registered

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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Caesar Salad
Baby Gem Lettuce, Pancetta, Croutons & Parmesan Cheese
Chilled Fantail of Melon
with Seasonal Fruit Coulis
Homemade Soup of the day
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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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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.

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

18. Emergency Contact
Mr Paul Degg

19. Questions