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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL Football & Netball Tour Canada July 2020
Tour Details
- July 2020
- 40/50 Students & 4/5 Staff
- 12 days – 10 nights accommodation
- 4 fixtures per squad
- Sightseeing & excursions
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- Established in June 2000
- Patrick Arnold – Managing Director
- Carrie Roberts– Senior Tour Co-ordinator
- Supporters – rugby, cricket & golf
- Office in Conderton, Gloucestershire
- WHY USE LWTL?
- Experienced staff
- Operated 2014 and 2017 South Africa tours
- Tour fully risk assessed
- ATOL bonded & full financial protection, ABTA members,
STF & LoTC Accredited
Living With The Lions Sports Travel
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 ATOL bonding and financial protection
All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this quote are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate.
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 ORDER OF PLAY
Living With The Lions Destination Overview Tour Overview Flight Info Ground Transport Accommodation Fixtures Sightseeing / Excursions Tour Inclusions Tour Considerations FAQ’s - Any questions
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- Established in June 2000
- Patrick Arnold – Managing Director
- Steve Badham – Sales Manager
- Supporters – rugby, cricket & golf
- Office in Conderton, Gloucestershire
WHY USE LWTL?
- Experienced staff
- Operated the 2014 & 2017 to South Africa
- Tour fully risk assessed
- ATOL bonded & full financial protection
Living With The Lions
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CLIFTON COLLEGE PROPOSED NETBALL & HOCKEY TOUR TO CANADA JULY 2016 Your destination – Canada
Capital – Ottawa
Time Zone: -5 hours Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Official languages: English & French Currency: CAD (Canadian Dollar) Provinces: 10 Population: Approx 35 million Size – 3rd in Area only to Russia & China! Climate: 14 to 28 degrees in July. Humid/Rainfall expected.
Why Canada
Mid-haul flight duration Accessible Sports during July No language barrier Safe & friendly Culture & sights
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 Itinerary Overview:
Sat 25 July 2020 - Departure
Arrive Toronto
- 5 nights in Toronto
- 2 fixtures per sport
- Sightseeing
Thur 30 July 2020 – Niagara Falls
- 1 night Niagara
- Adventure Pass
- Skylon Tower Dinner
Fri 31 July 2020 – Ottawa
- 4 nights in Ottawa
- 2 fixtures per sport
- Sightseeing
Tues 4 Aug 2020 – Departure Wed 5 Aug 2020– Arrive home
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 FLIGHTS
- Direct – Air Transat
- Hold luggage 1 bag up to 23kg per person
- One piece of hand luggage
- London Gatwick - Toronto//Montreal – London Gatwick
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Denny’s Bus Line (most likely) Own Vehicle Fleet Conform to H&S Audit Air conditioned charter bus for Airport transfer and when you leave Toronto for duration of tour Seatbelts on Coaches Longest Coach Transfer – Niagara/Ottawa - 7 hours
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 Toronto Accommodation
University of Toronto (UoT)
Breakfast daily Single/Twin rooms Private Block – numerous bathrooms, living room, kitchen Free WIFI Superb safe location in Downtown Toronto Close to numerous shops / Restaurants / Café’s / University facilities Conform to H&S Audit
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 FOOTBALL FIXTURES
4 x fixtures per squad vs local clubs Umpire fee’s (1 per game) Venue Hire
Sample Opposition
Kitchener FC Oakville FC Toronto Park FC Ottawa City Soccer Club Ottawa Gloucester Hornets FC
Possible Venues
Various outdoor facilities
Will try to secure 2 nights billeting with Clubs – subject to availability
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 Woodside Park – Kitchener FC Home Ground
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 NETBALL FIXTURES
4 x fixtures vs local clubs/foundations Umpire fee’s (1 per game) Venue Hire
Sample Opposition
North York Netball Club Mississauga Blue Stars Scarborough Netball Club The Capitals
Possible Venues
Various indoor or outdoor facilities
Will try to secure 2 nights billeting with Clubs – subject to availability
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Excursions:
Toronto Blue Jays Match Tickets School Name on Score Board Welcome to your seats by a “Jays” Representative Tip – Buy drinks/snacks outside
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 Niagara Accommodation
Ramada Plaza Hotel Fallsview
Breakfast daily Quad share rooms Two blocks to the Falls Free WIFI Indoor & outdoor Swimming pool/Gym Number of Restaurants/café’s nearby Conforms to H&S Audit
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 Niagara Accommodation
Ramada Plaza Hotel Fallsview
Breakfast daily Quad share rooms Two blocks to the Falls Free WIFI Indoor & outdoor Swimming pool/Gym Number of Restaurants/café’s nearby Conforms to H&S Audit
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 Ottawa Accommodation
University of Ottawa – u90 Residence
Breakfast daily at Father & Son’s Restaurant 2 Bedroom En suite Hotel type rooms Communal lounge/kitchen facilities Free WIFI Superb safe location in Downtown Ottawa Excellent sports facilities Walking distance to Downtown and Parliament Hill Conform to H&S Audit
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Excursions:
C N Tower Located in Downtown Toronto Formerly tallest free standing building in the world High speed elevator Viewing Platform Glass Bottom Floor Additional options:
Lunch at 360 Restaurant Skypod Edge Walk (…)
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Excursions:
Niagara Falls Adventure Pass
Journey Behind The Falls Hornblower Cruise Niagara Fury White Water Walk
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Excursions:
Ottawa Parliament Hill Sound & Light Show
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Excursions:
Ottawa Amphibus Tour See over 75 important sites in this picturesque area by land and water! Tour lasts around 1 hour
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 Chipping Norton Canada – Provisional Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday 25th July 2020 - In flight/Toronto Arrive at London Gatwick airport where you will be met by a representative from Living with the Lions Sports Travel and assisted with your check in for your flight to Toronto. On arrival at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, follow the
- verhead signs for coach parking where you will meet your
driver and coach. Transfer to the Victoria University Halls of Residence where you will stay for 4 or 5 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Rest of the day to settle in and explore your new surroundings. Overnight: Victoria University Halls, Toronto Day 2: Sunday 26th July 2020 - Toronto Today you will have the morning free for sightseeing in Toronto. We have included a visit to the CN Tower, which was the tallest free standing structure in the world for 34 years. Why not upgrade your package to include lunch in the tower restaurant? Subject to scheduling we will include a group visit to the Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays, where you will get a taste of a traditional ball-game. After the game you will return to your accommodation. Overnight: Victoria University Halls, Toronto
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Day 3: Monday 27th July 2020 - Toronto After breakfast you will have the morning at leisure to explore Toronto further, we have included return ferry tickets to Centre Island where you can explore the beaches or conduct a self led training session in the open space. This afternoon, you will transfer to your first fixture on tour: MATCH 1 – Football x 2 & Netball x 1 After the match there will be an opportunity to mingle with your
- pposition before returning to the University this evening or depart
with your host families for a 1 night billet. Overnight: Victoria University Halls, Toronto/Home hosting
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Day 4: Tuesday 28 July 2020 - Toronto After breakfast you will have the morning free to continue your sightseeing or you may wish to fit in some shopping at the nearby Eaton Centre. You will then be collected and transferred to your next fixture: MATCH 2 – Football x 2 & Netball x 1 After match enjoy a post match function before heading back to your accommodation. This evening, you may wish to visit Yonge-Dundas square, often referred to as Toronto’s Time Square with it’s vibrant atmosphere, public performances and abundance of shops and restaurants. Overnight: Victoria University Halls, Toronto Day 5: Wednesday 29 July 2020 - Toronto A hop on hop off bus ticket can be pre-bought and this is a great way to explore Toronto. The tour gives you commentary by live guides and takes in all the city’s sights to include 24 different stops. Your ticket includes a free harbour and islands boat cruise or you can opt to take a short-ferry ride to the Toronto Islands where you can stroll in the virtually vehicle-free area. The ferry ride provides the perfect photo opportunity in front of the famous Toronto skyline (additional cost). To end of your day of sightseeing, we have included dinner at Gretzkys Diner; owned by the most famous sportsman to come
- ut of Canada, Wayne Gretzky.
Overnight: Victoria University Halls, Toronto
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Day 6: Thursday 30 July 2020 - Niagara After breakfast you will check out of your accommodation and travel to the iconic Niagara Falls for a days sightseeing. We have included a Niagara Falls Adventure Pass which will allow your group to get up close and probably very wet on the Hornblower Cruise, take a white water walk along the waters edge boardwalk, discover the creation of the falls in the 4D Niagara’s Fury presentation and take a walk behind the falls through the tunnels that lead to the observation deck behind the cascade. After exploring the falls, you will check in to your hotel and then take the short walk to the Skylon Tower where we have pre- booked and paid for a meal overlooking the Falls = great end to a great day! Overnight: Ramada Plaza Niagara Falls Day 7: Friday 31 July 2020 - Niagara | Ottawa After breakfast you will check out of your accommodation and transfer to Ottawa. The journey will take approximately 6 hours, so stops will be made on route at either an outlet mall or Cobourg where you can get lunch on the lake and stretch your legs. On arrival into Ottawa, you will check in to the University of Ottawa for 3 or 4 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast
- basis. Tonight we suggest walking to Parliament Hill to enjoy the
nightly Sound & Light Show illustrating Canada’s colourful history Overnight: Ottawa University U90 Residence
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Day 8: Saturday 1 August 2020 -Ottawa This morning, transfer to play your next set of matches: MATCH 3 – Football x2 & Netball x 1 Socialise with your hosts afterwards. Your afternoon is at leisure for sightseeing in downtown Ottawa. You may enjoy also enjoy heading
- ut to the Tanger Outlet for some retail therapy.
Overnight: Ottawa University U90 Residence Day 9: Sunday 2 August 2020 – Ottawa This morning enjoy an Amphibus Tour of Ottawa which will include contrasting tours of the city by road and then watch your vehicle turn in to a boat and cruise Lake Ontario with full commentary. After lunch (own expense) continue sightseeing and exploring Ottawa at your leisure. Overnight: Ottawa University U90 Residence
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Day 10: Monday 2 August 2020 - Ottawa After breakfast you will have a tour of the Parliament buildings which is home to the Canadian congress. Afternoon transfer to play your final fixture on tour: MATCH 4 – Football x 2 & Netball x 1 Enjoy any post match hospitality that may be on offer before returning to the University for the evening or depart with your host families for a 1 night billet. Overnight: Ottawa University U90 Residence/ Home hosting
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Day 11: Tuesday 4 August 2020 - In flight After breakfast, you will check out of your rooms and have the day for last minute sightseeing and shopping. Transfer to Montreal Airport for your return flight this evening. On arrival, check in for your overnight flight to Gatwick. Overnight: In Flight Day 12: Wednesday 5 August 2020 - UK Arrive back in to London Gatwick airport early morning. Reclaim your luggage and make your own onward travel arrangements back to school. End of tour arrangements.
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 TOUR COSTS: £2 300 per person
Please note nothing is holding and is subject to availability at the time of booking confirmation
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TOUR CONSIDERATIONS
Passport validity Your passport should be valid for a minimum period
- f 6 months from the date of entry.
Visas – These are required for certain nationalities – please ask for details if unsure. Inoculations - please consult your GP. Safety Climate Spending Money Dietary Requirements/Allergies
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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL FOOTBALL & NETBALL TOUR CANADA – JULY 2020 TOUR COMPLETE…..ANY QUESTIONS?
