Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival May 2017

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The world’s BIGGEST Cricket Festival for Over 35’s

7 Night • 8 Day Packages from USD$1345

ABOUT GOLDEN OLDIES CRICKET Golden Oldies Cricket Festivals give those over the age of 35, the opportunity to play against fellow cricket enthusiasts off all abilities, from around the world.

Supporters and family members are always welcomed into this special fraternity and as members of teams.

They also can participate in all of the social functions

included in the packages and take part in optional tours and excursions.

Golden Oldies World Cricket Festivals are guaranteed to ensure customer satisfaction by providing opportunities to travel to interesting and attractive international destinations to enjoy their sporting activities against international teams and players.

WHY BARBADOS?

FESTIVAL GAME

This Caribbean paradise has it all. A magnificent cricket history that has produced six cricketing knights, stunning beaches, a UNESCO World heritage capitol, Bridgetown, great nightlife, beach resorts from humble to grand and a proud and welcoming populace.

Wandering bustling Bridgetown with it’s many sights and old colonial buildings can easily occupy a day. There is good shopping on Broad Street and on pedestrian-only Swan St, which buzzes with the rhythms of local culture.

Nearby St Lawrence Gap is famous for its bars, restaurants and shops and a wonderful place for nighttime strolling.

Chill out on a beach, take a boat ride to swim with turtles, play golf on world class courses or while away the time in a rum shack with the locals.

On top of all this is Cricket – the nation lives and breathes it making it the perfect venue for a Golden Oldies Cricket Festival.

A week of Fun, Friendship and Fraternity is guaranteed in 2017.

All Teams will be transferred on arrival from Gra their team hotel. u SUNDAY 7th MAY Welcome Party ‘A True Barbadian Welcome’ 2.30pm Team Managers will be transferred to R (Headquarters Hotel) for a Team Managers mee 4.30pm Teams transferred to Kensington Oval stand will be transformed into a village, showca Barbados with cultural presentations, legendar statue of Sir Garfield Sobers.

A special welcome by Barbados’ cricketing gre Marketing Inc. will form part of the evening.

u MONDAY 8th MAY

Match Day Teams transferred to grounds for 1 where light refreshments will be provided.

At the end of play teams will be transferred to c Return transfers to team hotel at conclusion.

u TUESDAY 9th MAY

Picnic Day Morning: Teams transferred to Picnic Day at H Bridgetown.

Evening free - Festival Headquarters bar(s) op dinner at some of Barbados’ finest eating spots

u WEDNESDAY 10th MAY

Match Day Teams transferred to grounds for 2 where light refreshments will be provided.

At the end of play teams will be transferred to c Return transfers to team hotel at conclusion.

THE CRICKET GRO

Barbadians are cricket fanatics, and despite being have regular games played throughout the year.

During the Festival games will be played at Kensing name a few of the local grounds that will welcome Kensington Oval Remarkable and world-renowned Kensington Ova World Cup, and is our headquarters ground for the Three W’s Oval A further fabulous facility that has hosted internatio of the University of West Indies. Next to the Oval is up the hill from the cricket ground is the West Indie Frank Worrell and Sir Clyde Walcott.

Wanderers Cricket Club Founded in 1877, Wanderers is the oldest existing Wanderers epitomises the hospitality and warmth t trip of a lifetime.

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antley Adams International Airport to

u THURSDAY 11th MAY

Day of Leisure Free day to explore the island and take part in some of our optional excursions; • A luncheon cruise aboard the Tiami Catamaran Cruises. ’ Kensington Oval • Island Tour (with lunch).

Radisson Aquatica Beach Resort • A tour of the Legends Museum or Kensington Oval. eting.

• A visit to the Mt Gay Visitors’ Centre or a trip to Crane Beach. for the Welcome Party. The 3W’s NOTE: these excursions are not included in the Festival package asing the culinary delights of ry moments and photo moments at the Evening free - Festival Headquarters bar(s) open.

eats and officials of Barbados Tourism

u FRIDAY 12th MAY

1st round of Festival cricket matches

Match Day Teams transferred to grounds for 3rd round of Festival cricket matches where light refreshments will be provided.

At the end of play teams will be transferred to central clubs for after match hosting.

Return transfers to team hotel at conclusion.

central clubs for after match hosting.

Harbour Lights, Beach Extravaganza,

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2nd round of Festival cricket matches

central clubs for after match hosting.

u SATURDAY 13th MAY Farewell Function - Illaro Court - ‘Beautiful, Beautiful Barbados’ Day at leisure - Book tours or activities or relax at the beach or pool.

4.30pm Teams transferred to Illaro Court for Farewell Function.

• Illaro Court is the official residence of the Prime Minister and will be transformed into a ‘Legends of Barbados Cricket’ theme park. A fitting farewell to a week of fun in Barbados.

• A sit-down banquet dinner (or Bajan Table buffet), open bar, music by one of the island’s finest top bands, with local floor and cabaret show performances by some of Barbados’ finest.

u SUNDAY 14th MAY Day at leisure - Guests may wish to book tours or activities or relax at the beach or pool.

Return transfers provided to the airport for homeward bound flights.

OUNDS

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3W’s Oval

FESTIVAL PACKAGES

Golden Oldies Cricket Festivals are planned so nothing is left to chance. The cricket, the accommodation, transfers and functions are all in place and ready to be enjoyed by you and your team.

Each Festival Packages will include: • 7 nights accommodation.

• Transfers to and from Grantley Adams International Airport and hotels.

• Three cricket matches, including ground fees, umpires, scorers and afternoon teas.

• Welcome Party at Kensington Oval - including food, beverages, music and entertainment.

• Picnic Day at Harbour Lights, Beach Extravaganza.

• Finale Dinner and Awards Evening at Illaro Court including a seated banquet dinner, open bar, music, entertainment, cabaret and presentation of the Festival

HOTELS

Awards.

• Welcome souvenir pack.

• Transfers to and from the cricket grounds and hotels.

• Transfers to and from the Welcome Party, Picnic Day and Finale Dinner and hotels.

• Festival handbook & gift pack.

• Three festival ‘newspapers’ during the week of celebrations.

Not included: • International airfares and travel costs.

• Meals other than included in the itinerary.

• Personal charges.

• Personal insurances.

PACKAGE PRICING All package prices include your accommodation, transfers and functions. All prices are based on a per person basis and are quoted in USD. 3.5 to 4 star accommodation, well located, comfortable and convenient Hotel Room Type Price (USD) Radisson Aquatica Beach Resort Hotel Double or share twin US$1,895 pp (Festival Headquarters) Accra Beach Hotel Share triple US$1,595 pp Bougainvillea Beach Resort (not available at Divi Southwinds all hotels) Time Out 3 star accommodation, comfortable and well-located Hotel Room Type Price (USD) Blue Orchids Beach Hotel Double or share twin US$1,425 pp Butterfly Beach Hotel Coconut Court Hotel Share triple US$1,345 pp Coral Mist Beach Hotel (not available at Rostrevor Hotel all hotels) Worthing Court Apartment Hotel

NEED TO KNOW MORE

Get in touch cricket@govsl.com www.goldenoldiessports.com

PRE / POST TOURS & TRAVEL ARRANGMENTS While in the wonderful West Indies, take the opportunity to visit other islands and to enjoy all the region has to offer.

We have a wide variety of tours and day trips tailored specifically to our Golden Oldies Cricket players and their families. Our local experts work alongside us to ensure you and your family can explore more of what this beautiful island has to offer. Make Barbados 2017 the holiday of a lifetime.

Whether you are travelling as a team or individual, fancy

a luxury lunchtime cruise or a scenic island tour we have a range of experiences to choose from; all of which have been highly recommended and specially crafted by our local associates.

To take the stress out of your travel arrangements we are also able to assist with individual, family or team travel arrangements.

We have a friendly team of experts that can help arrange your airfares, insurances and optional tour at competitive rates.

Check out our website or for more information contact Hine Clarke at VSL Travel - hine@govsl.com

Golden Oldies Cricket 8a Anzac Street, PO Box 331 469, Takapuna 0740, New Zealand Ph: +64 9 486 1644; Fax: +64 9 486 1639 Email: cricket@govsl.com

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