RE: Clubs who hold Junior Festivals/Tournaments

Exile Osprey — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:14:12 GMT

Some info we have gathered, no idea on how good they are

Easter School Holidays

3^rd to 6^th April 2009

East Coast International

Festival of Rugby 2009

Welsh International

Festival of Rugby 2009

West Coast International

Festival of Rugby 2008

Under 13 – Under 16

Under 8 – Under 16

Under 7 – Under 14

The East Coast Junior Festival of Rugby was new in 2008 and with its success the 2009 tournament has already stirred interest in many clubs who have travelled with us in the past. One thing is certain you will be sure to enjoy a good weekend of rugby and lively entertainment that will bring you back year after year.

Now in its 9^th year, the Welsh International Festival of Rugby has been firmly established as the leading mini and Junior rugby festival in Wales. Teams travel from all over the UK and Ireland to participate in this prestigious event. A warm Welsh welcome with great Hospitality is assured for all participating teams and their families.

The West Coast Mini Festival of Rugby attracts over 2000 players, parents, coaches and supporters to Somerset on the idyllic West Coast of England in pursuit of silverware along with some invaluable tournament experience. Mix a superb holiday region with a rugby hot bed and you are sure to have the perfect ingredients for a successful weekend both on and off the field!

Cost £89 per person

Early booking rate if you book before the 1^st of May 2008

Price includes:

* Three nights accommodation

* Entertainment Pass

* Return shuttles on each day of the festival

* Entry in to the two day International Rugby Festival

Price includes:

* Three nights accommodation

* Entertainment Pass

* Return shuttles on each day of the festival

* Entry in to the two day International Rugby Festival

Price includes:

* Three nights accommodation

* Entertainment Pass

* Return shuttles on each day of the festival

* Entry in to the two day International Rugby Festival

Coach option available on request for a £30 per person supplement. This option would mean you are picked up from your home region and have your own coach for the weekend.

Coach option available on request for a £30 per person

supplement. This option would mean you are picked up from your home region and have your own coach for the weekend.

Price is based on 40 persons per coach a supplement applies if you drop below this.

Deposit of £35 per person is required 3 weeks after booking

no further payment is due until 8 weeks prior to departure.

Deposit of £35 per person is required 3 weeks after booking

no further payment is due until 8 weeks prior to departure.

Deposit of £35 per person is required 3 weeks after booking

no further payment is due until 8 weeks prior to departure.

17^th to 20^th April 2009

South Coast International Festival of Rugby 2009 Under 8 – Under 16 The South Coast Festival of Rugby is now regarded as the biggest ‘two-day’ international mini and junior rugby festival in the United Kingdom. It attracts over 4000 players, parents, coaches and supporters to the region in pursuit of some superb silverware and a fantastic weekend both on and off the field. Cost £99 per person Early booking rate if you book before the 1^st of May 2008 Price includes: * Three nights accommodation * Entertainment Pass * Return shuttles on each day of the festival * Entry in to the two day International Rugby Festival Coach option available on request for a £30 per person supplement. This option would mean you are picked up from your home region and have your own coach for the weekend. Price is based on 40 persons per coach a supplement applies if you drop below this. Deposit of £35 per person is required 3 weeks after booking no further payment is due until 8 weeks prior to departure.	Irish International Festival of Rugby 2009

	Under 11 – Under 16

	Now in its 8^th year the Irish International Festival of Rugby, has become the leading international youth club tournament in Ireland and is always a momentous occasion, the event is always competitive as teams travel from all of the home nations to participate in the beautiful region of Co. Cork. Teams and their families love to come to Ireland not only to enjoy a great weekend of rugby but also for the famous old Irish “craic”.
	Cost £199 per person	Cost £179 per person
	Early booking rate if you book before the 1^st of May 2008	Early booking rate if you book before the 1^st of May 2008
	Price includes; (Coach Option) * Return coach transfer from home region * Return ferry crossing * Three nights accommodation at Trabolgan * Entertainment Pass * Entry in to the two day International Rugby Festival * Return shuttles on each day of the festival	Price includes; (Flight Option) – Flight not Included * Return coach shuttle from Cork International Airport * Three nights accommodation at Trabolgan * Entertainment Pass * Entry in to the two day International Rugby Festival * Return shuttles on each day of the festival
	Price is based on 40 persons per coach a supplement applies if you drop below this. Deposit of £45 per person is required 3 weeks after booking no further payment is due until 8 weeks prior to departure.	Price is based on 40 persons per coach a supplement applies if you drop below this. Deposit of £45 per person is required 3 weeks after booking no further payment is due until 8 weeks prior to departure.

1^st to 4^th May 2009

French International

Festival of Rugby 2009

Under 13, Under 15 & Under 17

The 9th French International festival of Rugby will be the highlight of many teams season. The largest junior rugby festival in France will see teams from all around France, Europe, the UK and Ireland descend on the region to compete in an outstanding event. The opportunity to give young players a chance to experience a new country, a new culture and new style of rugby, is an opportunity not to be missed. The atmosphere and welcome is always unique and a festival of immense excitement on and off the field is guaranteed.

Cost £199 per person

Cost £179 per person

Early booking rate if you book before the 1^st of May 2008

Price includes; (Coach Option)

* Return coach transfer from home region

* Return Euro crossing

* Three nights accommodation in Hotel or Lodge

* Entry in to the two day International Rugby Festival

* Return shuttles on each day of the festival

Price includes; (Flight Option) – Flight not Included

* Return coach shuttle from Paris Beauvais Airport

* Three nights accommodation in Hotel or Lodge

* Entry in to the two day International Rugby Festival

* Return shuttles on each day of the festival

Price is based on 40 persons per coach a supplement applies if you drop below this.

Deposit of £45 per person is required 3 weeks after booking no further payment is due until 8 weeks prior to departure.

Price is based on 40 persons per coach a supplement applies if you drop below this.

Deposit of £45 per person is required 3 weeks after booking no further payment is due until 8 weeks prior to departure.

I hope the information above will help you, if you require any more information please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.

Yours in Sport,

Scott Jordan
TTD Event Coordinator

Team Tours Direct - Northgate House, The Kingsway, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4DL
Office - 01792 58 22 88, Fax - 01792 58 37 65, Mobile - 07957 446 174
Email - scott.jordan@teamtoursdirect.com

AND

International Mini-Rugby Festival Series 2009-Third Venue and Amended Pricing

Last month, we invited all your age groups in the age range U7 to U12 to take part in the 2009 International Mini Rugby Festival Series taking place in the UK commencing with the first Festival in April 2009.

We can now confirm our third venue for the 2-4 May competition as follows:-

2-4 May 2009 –New Forest International Mini Rugby Festival held in Hampshire at the New Forest Show Ground.

The other two festivals take place as follows:-

4-6 April 2009 - Cumbria International Mini-Rugby Festival held at the Westmorland Show Ground

17-19 April 2009- Cornwall International Mini-Rugby Festival held at the Royal Cornwall County Showground.

In addition, we have introduced another accommodation option suggested by other rugby clubs and amended some of our other pricing options.

There are now four choices of accommodation available and the price is the cost per attendee-player / coach / parent / non playing relative / supporter. They cover accommodation for three nights, and entry to the festival chosen.

£40 per person for your own tent / caravan / motorhome pitched at the venue (or nearby)-

£70 per person for accommodation in a Deluxe Static caravan (minimum of 4 per caravan)

£95 per person for accommodation in a Self Catering Cottage (minimum of 4 per cottage)

£210 per person in 2 Star Hotel or £360 per person in 4 Star Hotel

We need to know the approximate number of people by age group from your club attending by the end of September. So, the sooner you can let us know your club’s interest in attending any of the competitions the better. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email me. Emailing in the first instance is preferable.

We look forward to welcoming you and your club to the International Mini-Rugby Series 2009.

Regards,

Jamie McKimm

Director

AcumenEdge Ltd

100 High Street, Burnham, Bucks SL1 7JT.

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Clubs who hold Junior Festivals/Tournaments

Alastair — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:47:55 GMT

Is there a web site or other way of finding out about clubs that hold A/B team tournaments that we can enter to make up a junior section club tour? It is also useful to play a few different clubs each season.

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