Harpenden Rugby Football Club – Mini's Tour 2011

What:Great weekend of “Lads and Dads” rugby (see over for details)

Activities in a tailor-made, kids-friendly venue

Compete at the Banbury Rugby Festival

Who:Mini’s tour – for U8s, U9s, U10, U11s, U12s

Why:Great fun, build team spirit, experience something new, good festival rugby

Where:Accommodation at PGL camp in Liddington (Swindon - Rugby at BanburyRFC

When:18th to 20th March 2011 … ideal preparation for the CountyFestivalthe following week

Leave HRFC 5.00 sharp on Friday18th. Return Sunday at about 5pm – depending on successes!

Costs:

£150.00 per head and including accommodation, all meals, PGL activities, TOUR2011 Rugby shirt for the players, entry cost to the rugby festival and coach transport. Costs excluded are: TOUR2011 shirts for accompanying adults (£30 each) and hoodiesfor player and accompanying adults (£20 each).

Signing up and finding out more:

  • Please return this form, completed, not later than Sunday, 3rdOctober
  • Payment must be made as follows:
  • 50% deposit per head (£75.00) upon submission of this form. Remainder by 31st Dec 2010
  • Payment for adult shirts and/or hoodie and child hoodie to be made with initial deposit
  • Cheques payable to HRFC Touring 2011
  • Applications will not be accepted unless accompanied by a deposit cheque
  • Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis
  • We are considering an early coach – 1.30pm on Friday 18th – but will only put it on if there is sufficient demand. Please indicate whether you would be interested. Yes / No

Extra – yes / no
Forename / Surname / Shirt size / Age group / Hoodie at £20 / Shirt at £30
Lads / Player 1 / y / n / n/a
Player 2 / y / n / n/a
Player 3 / y / n / n/a
Player 4 / y / n / n/a
Dads / n/a / y / n / y / n

Addressand postcode:______

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For anything concerning the trip, the rugby, the event etc:

Max Vialou-Clark, or 07500-029059

Bernie Middleton, or 07768-421915

Andy Gillen, or 07768-727031

Neal Hunt, or 07775-680142

… or for payment, cheques etc:

Mike Heaney,or 07803-273317

HRFC – Mini's Tour 2011

Frequently Asked questions

Location

Where are we going?

  • Accommodation at PGL Adventure Centre, Liddington, Foxhill, Swindon, SN4 0DZ
  • Festival at Banbury RUFC, BodicotePark, Oxford Road, Banbury, OX15 4AF

administration

Is it too late to apply?

  • There may be some places left. Please see contact details below.

I’ve booked and paid, but now can’t go – can I get my money back?

  • Until mid-October we can refund a deposit
  • After this we will try to “sell” your place(s)/shirt(s)to the waiting list

I want my child to go alone. Is this possible?

  • Yes. Unaccompanied children will be accepted, provided that they are chaperoned by a nominated parent.
  • Both parent and chaperone will need to make this explicit on their registration form.

What do I need to bring?

  • A suggested kit list will be emailed to everyone in Feb 2011.

Is there a cashpoint on site?

  • Assume not – please bring plenty of cash!

I (or my lad) suffer from an allergy. What should I do?

  • Advise us … if any different from details already submitted to the club in annual subscription.

Where is the nearest A and E department … just in case?

  • Both the PGL site and the Rugby Festival will be fully catered for, but:
  • Near PGL: Great Western Hospital, Malborough Rd, Swindon, SN36BB, 01793-604020
  • Near Banbury: Horton General, Oxford Rd, Banbury, OX16 9AL, 01295-275500

travel

What are the travel arrangements?

  • Coaches leave HRFC (Harpenden RFC, Redbourn Lane, AL5 2BA) at 5pm on Friday 18th March
  • Return on Sunday 20th March at c 5pm … depending on how the teams perform at the festival
  • We are considering an early coach – 1.30pm on Friday 18th – but will only put it on if there is sufficient demand … which should be noted on the registration form

Can I travel independently?

  • Yes, if you need to, but we’d prefer that everyone travels together.
  • Yes, but you’ll need to register your details with PGL in advance or you won’t be admitted.

How will I know which coach I am in?

  • You’ll be allocated a coach on the day.
  • For those with lads in 2 age-groups, we will keep all lads with their dads.

Must I stay on the same coach for each journey during the tour?

  • Yes – this will help your rugby coach, who’s responsible for everyone for every journey.

Pgland activities

How will I know which cabin I am staying in?

  • You’ll be allocated a cabin by email before we leave … details also available on the coaches.

When I am allocated a cabin and I don’t like the people I am sharing with, can I swap?

  • Yes – please sort it out yourself.

Is bedding provided?

  • Yes.

Are all meals provided?

  • Tourers will have to buy their own lunch at the festival on the Sunday.
  • All PGL meals are provided.
  • Food is not provided for the journeys.

I have special dietary requirements … what do I do?

  • Please advise us at the contact details below. We will either advise PGL or put you in touch with them directly.

How will I know which activity group I am in and what time I have to be where?

  • Your activity group will be the same as your rugby group … U8, U9, U10, U11, U12.
  • A timetable will be sent out before the tour … please print it out.

I am a parent with two children in different age groups – which activity group will I join?

  • This is up to you … as all activities are appropriately supervised.

Any other questions, please contact any of the following

Max Vialou-Clark, or 07500-029059

Bernie Middleton, or 07768-421915

Andy Gillen, or 07768-727031

Neal Hunt, or 07775-680142

… or for payment, cheques etc:

Mike Heaney,or 07803-273317