U18 boys tour to the UK
We aim to provide an enriching and immersive experience beyond the game, fostering teamwork, personal growth, and a love for rugby. It is true that you make friends and have memories for life after these tours. We as coaches can confirm this from our own experience. We understand the significance of rugby in shaping young individuals, both on and off the field. Our tours are carefully crafted to create a supportive and challenging environment where players can develop their skills, strengthen their character, and form lifelong friendships. These activities not only broaden their horizons but also promote understanding, respect, and appreciation for diverse cultures.
Tour details
- DOB: 2007 - 2008
- Destination: UK
- When: March break 2025
- Duration: Either a 9 or 12-day tour depending on the feedback
- Size of Group: Ideally 30 - 40 players
- Adults: 4-6 coaches\managers
- Number of games: 3 or 4
- Flight time: 9 hours
| Key Target Dates & Deadlines: | Date |
|---|---|
| Meet the parents | 8-Jun-23 |
| Create Tour Committee | 12-Jun-23 |
| Get options from Ray on the 2 tour options | 15-Jun-23 |
| Kick-off meeting | tbd |
| Communicate with players about the tour | 22-Jun -23 |
| Get Fundraising ideas started | 16-Sep-23 |
| Deposits due | 15-Jul-24 |
| Passport Check | 1-Aug-24 |
| Kit Sponsors confirmed | 30-Sep-24 |
| Kit Ordered (Incl additional travellers kit) | 15-Oct-24 |
| 1 Big fundraising Event completed | 30-Nov-24 |
| Community Letters of Support received | 15-Dec-24 |
| Player & Coach Bio's & Photos completed | 15-Dec-24 |
| Brochure Entries Finalized - Send to print | 14-Jan-25 |
| Last Payments Due - 30 days out | 14-Feb-25 |
| Tour mtg incl Parents / Hand out Kit? | 11-Mar-25 |
| Departure | 14-Mar-25 |
England & Scotland - 11 days
- Round-Trip Flights from Vancouver International Airport – Edinburgh International Airport.
- Coach Hire for Full Duration of Rugby Tour in England & Scotland.
- 10 Night’s Accommodation in Central 3* Hotels in Manchester, Newcastle, Stirling & Edinburgh.
- Cooked Breakfast / Evening Meals Served in Hotel Restaurants.
- 3 Competitive Rugby Matches for all Teams Touring v’s Local Men’s Opposition.
- 2 Training Sessions with Top International Rugby Coaches.
- Attend Possible Gallagher Premiership Rugby Fixture – Fixtures August 2024.
- Guided Stadium Tour of Manchester City Football Club – European Cup Winners 2023.
- Royal Navy Museum & Board the Oldest Floating Warship - Last of Nelson’s Flagships.
- Beamish - The Living Museum of the North.
- Alnwick Castle - One of England’s Finest Castles - Harry Potter Film Set.
- Visit Stirling Castle - Home of William “Braveheart” Wallace.
- Guided Tour of Stirling Olde Gaol – Step Back in Time.
- Participate in an Afternoon of Traditional Scottish Highland Games.
- Iconic Edinburgh Castle on a Self-Guided Tour.
- Irish Rugby Tours Staff in Attendance @ all Times.
Ireland tour - 10 days
- Return Flights from Vancouver International Airport – Dublin International Airport.
- All Airlines Taxes & Charges Including 1 Piece Hold Luggage.
- Coach Hire for Full Duration of Rugby Tour in Ireland.
- 9 Night’s Accommodation in 3* Hotels in Galway, Cork & Dublin.
- Cooked Breakfast on all Mornings in Hotel Restaurant.
- Evening Dinner Served in Hotel Restaurant.
- 3 Competitive Rugby Matches for all Teams Touring v’s Local Opposition.
- 2 Superb Training Sessions with Top International Coaching Staff.
- Self-Guided Tour of Cliffs of Moher by Boat & Foot.
- Day Out @ World Famous Aran Islands.
- Guided Tour of Blarney Castle Tour – Kiss the Stone.
- Group Visit to Cork City Centre Gaol.
- Explore Spike Island – Former Monastic Settlement, Fortress & Prison.
- Visit the Cobh Titanic Experience – Last Port of Call.
- Stadium & Museum Tour of Croke Park Home of the GAA.
- Guided Tour of EPIC – Irish Immigration Museum.
- Experience Gaelic Games – Learn how to Play Hurling, Gaelic Football & Handball.
- Irish Rugby Tours Staff in Attendance @ all Time.
