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A typical rugby tour consists of one training session on a turf or "new generation" astro pitch and 2 or 3 fixtures. The training session is usually a 2 hour morning session and helps acclimatize the players. The rugby fixtures are as follows; two games against Spanish or French opposition and one against another visiting UK team if available. Depending on the time of year, matches are played in the evening or late afternoon, leaving the day free for other activities.
The games are 1 hour long, with rolling subs so everybody gets time to play. Age groups and pitch dimensions are those stipulated by the Federacio Catalana de Rugby. Referees are officials from the Collegi de Arbitros de Rugby and you are sometimes required to help as touch judges. In the case of a player being sent off, another player is allowed to take his or her place.
Matches are played against local clubs. The rugby fixtures are usually in the Barcelona area, although sometimes we visit French teams just across the border. The local clubs act as hosts.
Matches between English schools are played on pitches in Girona, the local capital. Schools and clubs should apply to their relative associations for permission to play abroad. This ensures that the matches are regarded as official by both countries. We recommend that you bring a pennant or other souvenir of your rugby club to give to the opposition.
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A typical rugby tour itinerary would be:
Day 1
Travel to resort
Evening meal
Welcome and briefing
Day 2
Day trip to Barcelona
Visit "Camp Nou", Olympic Stadium, Ramblas
Free evening in resort
Day 3
Morning training session
Afternoon at the pool
1st Evening sports fixture
Day 4
Free day for activities
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2nd Evening sports fixture
Day 5
Free day for activities
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UK sports fixture (AM or PM)
Day 6
End of tour presentations
Morning shopping
Depart resort
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