100% Personalised UK and European Cricket Tours

Great Britain - Ibiza - Prague - Netherlands - Belgium - France

Experts in Personalised Cricket Tours.

Brochure 2012/13

Where Will Your Club Tour?

The joy of our approach to tour organising is that it is 100% personalised. Firstly, choose your venue from the next few pages.

This can be anywhere in the UK, or selected European venues.

Exploring new venues, opponents and regions on tour is one of the joys of our great game. We hope you enjoy looking over the venues within this brochure and find inspiration for your club’s next tour. Whether it is a long weekend in Devon or a week in the South of France, you are sure to find a Top Order Tour destination to suit your club’s needs.

Choosing Your Top Order Tour

Email: enquiry@topordertours.co.uk

Tel: 0800 612 6047 | 07763193842

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Next, decide on your dates, accommodation and fixture requirements.

We will put together your personalised tour and provide you with a full quote within one week. Prices are inclusive of accommodation, fixtures, match fees and balls, plus

coach transfers for overseas tours.

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Callington CC, Cornwall

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Wet Weather Guarrantee Our experience as seasoned club and university cricketers means we know the pain of rained-off matches. This pain is only worsened when the cancelled match is whilst on a much-anticipated tour.

Therefore we are proud to include our exclusive Wet Weather Guarantee when you book a tour with us. This guarantee ensures that if you have a tour match completely cancelled we will refund your entire match fee. There are no catches, no conditions, just a straightforward promise.

ASC Cricket Club, Holland

Full Payment ProtectionAt Top Order Tours we take your financial security very seriously. That is why every tour is covered by International Passenger Protection, insurer of some of the largest international airlines.

This guarrantees that your payments are fully protected, so you can book safe in the knowledge that your money is secure. See back page for full details.

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The ‘Perfect Tour’Self-Catering Specialists

Matches Live Online

‘I have found Top Order Tours to be masters at deliver-ing a unique style of tour with fantastically personal and attentive service. I wholeheartedly recommend booking with them’.

Richard Kendall | Captain, BoE CC

Top Order Tours are proud to be the only UK cricket tour company specialising in self-catering tour accommodation.

We have a huge number of grand mansions, sprawling townhouses and city houses to choose from. Sleeping up to 30 in one house, self-catering is the most flexible and affordable way to tour.

The houses we offer have to be seen to be believed, request our Self-Catering Brochure for more details and stunning pictures.

We think that when you book a cricket tour your cricket should be included in the price, after all that is why you’re touring.

We are proud to have partnered with CricHQ, the innovative iPhone and iPad scoring App, to provide all our touring sides with this exciting new service.

This phone Aplication allows touring sides to produce wagon wheels and real time statistics of their matches.

The match can also be uploaded Live over-by-over to the Top Order Tours website to allow anyone in the world to follow its progress.

Simply search ‘Natwest Cricket Score’ in the App Store or go to topordertours.co.uk/Live for more details

‘Tour is the highlight of our season. Top Order Tours never let us down, providing the perfect location and opposition for an unbelievably low price’.

Tom Simmons | President, University of Sussex CC

Your personalised quote will cover accommodation, fixture arranging, match fees and two A-Grade match balls per-game. It’s a fresh approach that spells the end for the hassle of collecting match fees on tour game days.

So that’s just what we do.

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(c) Helpful Holidays

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Ibiza Cricket ToursIf you are looking for a cricket tour with sun and nightlife, Ibiza is your ideal tour venue. Enjoy the famous hospitality of Ibiza CC as you play two matches, enjoy a dinner with your opposition and sample the famous nightlife.

Prague Cricket ToursEnjoy cricket in the beautiful city of Prague in the hands of our locally based English tour guides. Their knowledge of Prague means every aspect of your trip will be skilfuly handled from start to finish.

French Cricket ToursCricket in the South of France, what more can we say? Sun, wine and welcoming cricket clubs await you in France. A haven for cricket playing ex-pats, the South of France is the perfect venue for a friendly and relaxing tour.

We are proud to offer six countries as destinations for your club’s cricket tour. Full details on each destination can be found over the next few pages and on our website at topordertours.co.uk.

Spectacular Destinations For Your Cricket Tour

UK Cricket Tours Convenient and affordable, UK cricket tours are perfect for clubs looking to start touring or run a tour packed with matches. With cricket clubs, hotels and large houses across the country, the UK offers a huge range of touring options.

Belgian Cricket ToursThe land of waffles and Tintin, Belgium is not known for its cricket pedigree. There is though an ever expanding cricket community and some beautiful cities to explore. Why not tour somewhere a little different this summer?

Dutch Cricket ToursHolland is the undisputed home of cricket on the continent and perfect for clubs looking to play a higher standard of European opponent. Away from the cricket there is plenty to keep your tour party occupied, particularly in Amsterdam.

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Sample Itinerary The Home of Cricket

Day One

Arrive at your accommodation and enjoy a visit to a local pub before an evening T20 and BBQ at a local ground.

Day Two

Enjoy a golf day organised by Top Order Tours followed by a meal out in the evening and a trip to the local pubs or bars.

Day Three

Shake off the hangover and enjoy an afternoon 40 over match against well-matched and friendly opposition.

Day Four

A final afternoon match againt local opposition at a beautiful country ground to round off a successful Top Order Tour.

With over 8,000 cricket clubs, the UK offers unrivalled scope for touring sides. While many sides look to tour abroad, UK tours can turn out to be the most enjoyable and beneficial of all tours. The low cost and ease of trasport allows the maximum number of members to attend, making a UK tour unbeatable as a team bonding experience.

The large number of potential opponents in the UK makes it perfect for clubs looking to play some well matched opponents on tour.

UK CRICKET TOURSAvailable Dates / Destinations

April - September•

All mainland UK•

3 Night Average Cost

£150pp*•

Accommodation

Self-catering, hostel or hotel•

Max Number of Games

Unlimited•

*Accommodation, fixtures, match fees and

balls included.

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University of Sussex CC

Sample Itinerary

The Birthplace of Cricket?

Recent research suggests that cricket is not English, but was imported from Northern Belgium in the mid-16th Century. So grab your opportunity to be one of the few British clubs to have played in the ‘Birthplace of Cricket’.

Belgium boasts an ever growing number of clubs and players eager to welcome touring sides. Expect friendly matches, hearty teas, lively dinners and evening entertainment.

Make your season special by touring somewhere a little different this summer.

BELGIAN CRICKET TOURS

Available Dates / Destinations

April - September•

Ghent or Brussels•

3 Night Average Cost

£220pp*•

Mechelen Cricket Club, Belgium

Antwerp Indians Cricket Club, Belgium

Accommodation

Hostel or hotel•

Max Number of Games

Two•

*Accommodation, coach transfers, fixtures, match fees and balls included.

Day One

Either fly out to Brussels airport and board your coach for the transfer to your hotel or use our minibus hire service for non-air travel. Explore your surroundings and enjoy a meal out.

Day Two

After a lie in explore a beautiful local city before an afternoon match against local opposition followed by an evening out.

Day Three

Shake off the hangover and enjoy some more sightseeing followed by a match against welcoming Belgian cricketers.

Day Four

A morning sightseeing trip followed by your coach transfer to the airport for the flight home.

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Friendly Cricket in the South of France Cricket has been played by expatriates in France for over 300 years, and the South in particular has grown into a continental stronghold of the game.

French cricket clubs offer a warm welcome as well as idyllic grounds surrounded by vineyards and chateaus. French clubs throughout the Southern region are eager to welcome touring sides to stay, eat and play cricket with them.

If your club is looking for friendly continental cricket France is the venue for you.

FRENCH CRICKET TOURS

Damazan Cricket Club, Southern France

Available Dates / Destinations

April - October•

Bordeaux / Toulouse•

4 Night Average Cost

£260pp*•

Accommodation

Gite or hotel•

Max Number of Games

Four•

*Accommodation, coach transfers, fixtures, match

fees and balls included.

Sample ItineraryDay One

Arrive in Bordeaux or Toulouse by air to be greeted by your coach for a quick transfer to your nearby hotel or Gite.

Day Two

After a lie in explore Toulouse or Bordeaux before the transfer to a local ground for an afternoon match followed by dinner.

Days Three and Four

Choose a day trip to a vineyard or a local sightseeing tour to fill your third day, then enjoy another cricket match on your fourth day followed by an evening spent sampling the local bars.

Day Five

A final morning sightseeing trip followed by your coach transfer to the airport for the flight home.

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Ibiza Cricket Club Sample Itinerary

The words ‘Ibiza’ and ‘Cricket’ are not usually synonymous, but Ibiza Cricket Club has actually been in existence on the island since 1986.

Recent years have brought great success to the club, including a Balearic Cup victory in 2007 and 12 straight wins in 2011.

The club now play their home games at the San Jose Stadium. Games are played on a high quality artificial pitch and can be viewed from the air-conditioned bar.

IBIZA CRICKET TOURS Ibiza Cricket Club, Ibiza

Available Dates / Destinations

April - June•

September - November•

3 Night Average Cost

£140pp*•

Accommodation

Hotel / Self-Catering Apartments•

Max Number of Games

Two•

*Accommodation, coach transfers, fixtures,

match fees and balls included.

Day One

Arrive in Ibiza by air to be greeted by your coach for a quick transfer to your nearby hotel or self-catering apartments. Then be sure to seek out the famous Ibiza nightlife after your meal with the players of Ibiza CC.

Day Two

Rouse yourself for a 35 over match against Ibiza CC.

Day Three

A second match against Ibiza CC, this time a shorter 20 over affair perfect for those still feeling a little delicate.

Day Four

A final morning enjoying the Ibizan sun followed by a coach transfer to the airport for the flight home. Page 8

Sample Itinerary Quality European CricketWith a successful international side and over 6000 club cricketers, Holland is the highest quality cricket destination on the continent. The high level of cricket is matched by the standard of the grounds, with quality grass wickets and well equipped pavilions.

Of course away from the cricket Holland has excellent nightlife, particularly in its capital Amsterdam. The country also boasts many sightseeing and sporting attractions to entertain you during the day on your tour.

Dutch tours are very popular, so see what all the fuss is about and take your club to the home of continental cricket.

DUTCH CRICKET TOURS

Amsterdam Cricket Club, Netherlands

Available Dates / Destinations

April - September•

Amsterdam •

The Hague / Rotterdam•

3 Night Average Cost

£220pp*•

Accommodation

Hostel or hotel•

Max Number of Games

Three•

*Accommodation, coach transfers, fixtures, match fees and balls inclued.

Day One

Either fly out to Amsterdam airport and board your coach for the transfer to your hotel or use our minibus hire service for non-air travel to Holland.

Day Two

Explore your beautiful local city before an afternoon match against local opposition followed by an evening out.

Day Three

Shake off the hangover and enjoy a tour of Ajax’s Amsterdam Arena followed by a second tour match.

Day Four

Coach transfer to airport for the flight home.

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Sample Itinerary Cricket in the ‘Golden City’

Day One

You will be met at the airport by our locally based English representatives who will escort you to your central Prague Hotel

Day Two

Explore Prague on a morning city tour followed by an afternoon match and a night out in the city.

Day Three

Shake off the hangover and take a tour of Prague castle or enjoy a boat trip before a 20 over evening match.

Day Four

Coach transfer to airport for the flight home.

Prague, as well as being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is also very affordable; the average price of a beer is still below £1. These affordable tours are fully organised by locally based English cricketers who will guide your throughout your trip.

Experience the beauty of this city while playing cricket against local sides for the ultimate in European cricket touring.

PRAGUE CRICKET TOURS

Available Dates

April - October•

3 Night Average Cost

£240pp*•

Accommodation

Hostel•

Hotel•

Max Number of Games

Two•

*Accommodation, local guide, coach transfers,

fixtures, match fees and balls included.

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