U17 International Cricket Tournament - February 2009

Barbados has been chosen for the U17 International Cricket Tournament as the natural home of cricket in the Caribbean. Recent improvements at certain grounds implemented for The ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 will no doubt benefit the teams as they battle it out for the best player awards and a chance to play in The International Match.

Entry is restricted to a maximum of 16 teams which will be organised into 4 pools each of 4 teams where they will each play 3 limited over matches to determine which 8 teams will progress to the quarter finals and beyond. Those teams failing to qualify for the finals will enter into a plate competition. All Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 5 matches.

We anticipate that over half the teams participating will be from the UK whilst the rest will be from overseas including South Africa, Ireland, Canada, Trinidad & Tobago, St Lucia and Barbados. A feature of the Tournament will be The International Match - the UK vs the Rest of the World with both representative sides selected from the UK and overseas teams.

Organised by Sports Tours UK, with the support of the Barbados Tourist Board, The U17 International Cricket Tournament promises to be a huge success, and one that players, umpires, families and friends will remember for years to come. We look forward to welcoming you!

U17 International Cricket Tournament Price: £1495.00 p.p. - Butterfly Beach Hotel £1595.00 p.p. - Pirates Inn Hotel £1695.00 p.p. - Dover Beach Hotel Dates   : February 2009 Venue :   Barbados Accommodation: Standard room based on twin occupancy at any of the Hotels above For further details :    0845 600 1448    info.@sportstoursuk.org Owned & Operated by STUK. Entry Fee includes: Return economy flights from London Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic. All current pre-payable airport taxes as we know them to be at the time of publication. 14 nights accommodation, inclusive of tax and service charges sharing a standard twin/doubled room, bed and breakfast basis. Airport/hotel/airport transfers for Group flights only. Ground hire for all matches. Transfers to and from all matches provided the teams travel together. Teas on match days for players and officials. Wickets and cricket balls for all matches. Umpires fees. Tournament trophies Players commemorative gifts. Welcome reception. Mid tournament party. Gala dinner and prize-giving. Tournament management

Itinerary   Day 1 0930 hrs depart from London/Gatwick with VirginAtlantic. On arrival mid-afternoon you will be transferred to your hotel (15 mins). Take the evening to settle in and acclimatise. Perhaps ateam dinner in the hotel and a few drinks in the bar to follow.   Day 2 A full day at the leisure except for the team managers meeting. Explore the local beach area and discover the hotel pool.This evening you are invited to the STUK Reception for drinks and a buffet supper of local delicacies. This provides the opportunity to find out who your opponents will be in the Pool draw which will be conductedlive and you will meet the tournament staff.   Day 3 1st Pool matches. Return transfers to the venue of your 1st match. One vehicle per team.   Day 4 A free-day. Enjoy a relaxing swim or perhaps a boat or submarine trip. Cruise off the coast or visit thehistoric towns. Perhaps some water sports at thebeach club or just relax around the pool. Practice facilities will be available for those teams wishing to utilise them.   Day 5 2nd Pool Matches. Return transfers to the venue of your 2nd match. One vehicle per team.   Day 6 Perhaps some golf at Sandy Lane, more relaxation or a net or some fielding practice depending on how the Manager feels!   Day 7 3rd Pool Matches. Return transfers to the venue of your 3rd match. One vehicle per team.   Day 8 A free-day followed by the Mid Festival Party. Relax and enjoy the local cocktails knowing that for most of you tomorrow is another day off.   Day 9 International Match - Carnival time everybody comes together to celebrate the game of Cricket through a Representative UK v Rest Of The World Match. Teams will be selected from the entire entry and every team will be represented. Return transfers to the venue for all spectators and players.   Day 10 Quarter Finals - Tournament & Plate Quarter Final Matches. Return transfers to the venue of your first match. One vehicle per team.   Day 11 Semi Finals & Order of Merit Play Off - Semi Finals day for both the Tournament & Plate competitions. Losing Quarter Finalists will compete to determine the Tournament Order of Merit. Every place is at stake.   Day 12 Finals - The final of both competitions followed by Tournament Dinner & Prize Giving.   Day 13 Morning at leisure visiting Bridgetown to pick up last minute mementos of a glorious trip then transferring to the airport for an early evening flight back to London   Day 14 6.30 am arrival back into London Gatwick.