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Typical itinerary in Barbados

Barbados beach

Sat 10th April
14.45
Arrive on Virgin Atlantic – VS 29 Your group will be met outside the arrivals lounge by a Sporting Zones tour representative and escorted to your accommodation at the Rostrevor Hotel.

Sun 11th April
08.00
Breakfast
09:00
Briefing meeting given by a Sporting Zones tour rep. A brief synopsis, general island do’s & don’ts, followed by a Q&A session. Your rep will be on hand at all times to answer any questions and liaise with local agents on the group’s behalf.

09.30
Day free! A chance to explore and become acquainted with your temporary home!

Mon 12th April
08.00
Breakfast Morning/early afternoon free!
17:00
Transfers to Silver Hill
18:00
1st fixture: A team v S.S Silver Raiders
18:50
1st fixture: B team v S.S Silver Raiders
20:00
Return to hotel

Tues 13th April
08.00
Breakfast Day free! Maybe you could…
• Go shopping in Bridgetown
• Try scuba diving at the Boat Yard
• Have a round of golf at Barbados Golf Club
• Jet ski on the Caribbean Sea

Wed 14th April
08.00
Breakfast
Morning/early afternoon free – time to worship that sun!
17:00
Transfers to netball stadium
18:00
2nd fixture: A team v Pine Hill St Barnabas Netball Club
19:00
2nd fixture: B team v Pine Hill St Barnabas Netball Club
20:00
Return to hotel
21:00
Harbour Lights Beach Party – dance on the sand, exotic free drinks, barbecue, liver entertainment, limbo dancing, fire eating – all under the Bajan night sky

Thurs 15th April
08.00
Breakfast
08:30
Island Tour – a memorable tour of the island in a 4 x 4 jeep. Go off the beaten track and discover the hidden beauty of Barbados. Lunch included.
15:00
Return to hotel

Fri 16th April
08.00
• Breakfast Day free! Maybe you could…
• Visit the east coast
• Play some beach cricket with the locals
• Go surfing
• Visit an old plantation house
21.00
Oistins Friday Night Fish Fry – visit the world famous Oistins fishing town and experience a carnival atmosphere whilst enjoying a glass or two of rum punch and the fresh catch of the day!

Sat 17th April
08.00
Breakfast
11:00
Transfers to netball stadium for training session with Barbados national team
13.00
Lunch
17:30
3rd fixture: A team v Police Girls Club
18:15
3rd fixture: B team v Lumber Company UAC Netball Club
19:15
Return to hotel Evening free!

Sun 18th April
08.00
Breakfast
Day free!

Mon 19th April
08.00
Breakfast
17:00
Transfers to Bayville Courts
18:00
4th fixture: A team v Combined Clubs
18:55
4th fixture: B team v Combined Clubs
20:00
Return to hotel

Tues 20th April
08.00
Breakfast
10.00
Check ‘n’ Chill service compliments of Virgin Atlantic
14:45
Passenger pick up from hotel lobby
17:35
Depart flight V30 to LGW. Local tax will be payable upon departure from Barbados.

Sports tour checklist:
Sports Kit
Swimming gear – boardies or bikinis
Shorts – casual for evening
T-shirts, shirts – light cotton/linen, short sleeved. Nothing tight due to humidity!
Jeans or combats – for travel
Light jumper – for higher, cooler parts of the islands
Sun-hat
Sunglasses
Beach Towel
Flip flops, casual shoes for evening
Sun cream – high factor
Sun block
Camera
Reading material
IPods