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If you’re looking to make this season With over 250 teams and 10,000 people from all All participating teams are involved in an exciting
over the UK participating, the Tigers Challenge is two days of festivals over Saturday and Sunday, typically
one to remember, then look no the largest youth rugby event of its kind in the UK - playing 5 or 6 games over the weekend. Following the
further. Supported by Leicester there’s nowhere better to take your team on tour! final matches on the Sunday, our spectacular celebrity
presentation ceremony takes place in front of a packed
Tigers and staged at Butlin’s award Following a record, sell out year in 2016, with more auditorium. With dramatic sound and lighting effects,
winning resorts in Bognor Regis and teams than ever joining us on tour, it’s all set to be celebrity guests and awards for every player, it’s a night
another fantastic year at the 2017 Tigers Challenge.
Minehead, the Tigers Challenge offers to remember for everyone involved.
a unique touring experience for Mini The Tigers Challenge is a professionally organised All teams are accommodated at Butlin’s award winning
rugby event, that brings U7 - U15 teams and resorts for the weekend - they’re the perfect base for
& Youth rugby teams of all abilities. U13 & U15 girls teams together for a fantastic weekend an action packed tour. Butlin’s resorts are safe and
of rugby and fun, whilst promoting the ethos and values secure, offer quality accommodation and dining options,
of the game we all love. and have a fantastic range of facilities to keep your
touring party entertained throughout the weekend.
The festivals are organised by Leicester Tigers & ESF
Events and staged at Butlin’s resorts in Bognor Regis So, if you’re looking to make 2017 a year to remember
(West Sussex) and Minehead (Somerset). for your players, parents and coaching team, look no
further - Join us at the Tigers Challenge and make this
Every aspect of the game, its safety and ethos, will be
season one you’ll never forget!
upheld to the highest standards and the festivals will
be organised in accordance with the guidelines and
regulations of the RFU.
ESF SCORE CENTRE
Your players will feel like they’re in the
Aviva Premiership, with fixtures and
schedules posted on the ESF Score Centre.
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and you can view full results from
the 2016 Tigers Challenge.
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With dramatic sound and lighting
effects, our spectacular presentation
ceremonies are a tour highlight for
many teams. It’s a proud moment for
the parents as each team gets their
moment of glory on stage in front of
a packed auditorium, where every
player gets the opportunity to meet
our celebrity guest.
GEORGE CHUTER SCOTT HAMILTON
From current superstars, to legends of the game,
every player gets to meet a celebrity guest at the
Tigers Challenge presentation ceremony. Louis Deacon,
Anthony Allen, Scott Hamilton, Jeremy Staunton, George
Chuter, Craig Newby, Freddie Tuilagi, Dan Hipkiss and
George Ford have all made special guest appearances
in recent years.
All players receive a quality medal as a memento of
the Tigers Challenge. In addition, there are superb team
awards for each age section, along with the prestigious
Tigers Challenge Magic Moment award, which is also
presented in each age section.
Our celebrity presentations are the perfect way to close
the festival and will be a night to remember for
all players and their families. JEREMY STAUNTON LOUIS DEACON
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Girls rugby is a key aspect of the Tigers As the best-supported and most
Challenge, with girls teams from Bristol, successful club in English rugby,
Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, North Leicester Tigers occupy an enviable
& South Somerset, South Wales and position in the game, both at home
Surrey joining us in recent years. and on the world stage. With 10
English league titles and back-to-
ANTHONY ALLEN back European crowns, Leicester
The 2017 Tigers Challenge for girls teams will take place at Butlin’s Tigers have set the benchmark for
Minehead on 21-24 April, with festivals available in the U13 and U15
age sections. The event is open to girls teams of all abilities.
others to follow.
The Tigers Challenge is fully committed to girls rugby and will
Looking beyond the professional game, we have a dynamic
continue to provide well organised, festivals for girls teams. So
community department who are dedicated to supporting
what are you waiting for, make this season one your girls will never
development of the club and the game as a whole, both locally
forget and join us at the 2017 Tigers Challenge.
and nationally. Since its inaugural event in 2012, we have been
delighted to see the Tigers Challenge develop into the largest
2017 EVENT DETAILS youth rugby festival of its kind in the UK. We’re committed
to ensuring the Tigers Challenge continues to provide all
Venue: Butlin’s Minehead Dates: 21-24 April 2017 participants with an exciting, positive rugby experience, which
supports and promotes the ethos and values of the game we
AGE SECTIONS FORMAT
all love. We hope to see you at the 2017 Tigers Challenge!
U13 GIRLS 7-a-side
U15 GIRLS 13-a-side
NOTE: If your team are struggling to field a full squad but
would still like to attend the Tigers Challenge, it may be
possible to form a Barbarians team with another Club.
Please contact ESF Events for details.
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BOGNOR REGIS, WEST SUSSEX
BOGNOR REGIS
Quite simply, there’s no better base for an action packed
rugby tour on the South Coast than Butlin’s award winning
resort in Bognor Regis.
Shoreline Hotel
Shoreline Hotel
7 - 10 APRIL 2017 When the sun goes down, a buzz of excitement 3D Theatre 2017 ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS & PRICES 2017 EVENT DETAILS
(School Easter Holidays) goes around the resort. Some of the UK’s most
talented performers appear in the premier Adventure Golf
entertainment venues. With names and faces Beach Sports Court
you’ll recognise from TV, tribute acts and live AGE SECTIONS FORMAT
Standard Apartment
We’re delighted to be returning to West Sussex Fairground & Tots indoor fairground
bands too, your team can enjoy some amazing
Silver Apartment
to stage the Tigers Challenge at Butlin’s award U7 4-a-side
Gold Apartment
Shoreline Hotel
entertainment every night! Arcade games
winning resort in Bognor Regis, in the school
Facilities on Resort*
Silver Room
U8 6-a-side
Wave Hotel
Ocean Hotel
Easter holidays. There’s a great range of quality accommodation Go Karts
on resort. Those who crave a bit of luxury can The Spa U9 7-a-side
Room
Room
The festival venue itself is just 600m from Butlin’s
Room
book into one of Butlin’s superb hotels – the Wave
at Arun Leisure Centre, so teams can walk from High Ropes course & Climbing Wall U10 8-a-side
Hotel, the Shoreline Hotel with fantastic sea views,
Butlin’s to the pitches each day. With 12 quality
or the Ocean Hotel with its luxurious spa – perfect Indoor Soft Play Area
pitches in one location, it’s the perfect setting 2 Berth ✓ U11 9-a-side
for all the mums on tour!
for an exciting festival and there’s an electric Laundrette 3 Berth ✓ U12 12-a-side
atmosphere around the pitches throughout There’s also a wide selection of places to eat and Sports Area
the weekend. drink on resort. Butlin’s Half Board Dining options 4 Berth ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Splash Waterworld
With a great range of accommodation, fantastic
are always a popular choice with our teams on 5 Berth ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
tour. There is plenty to choose from and you can Ten Pin Bowling TEAM ENTRY FEES
facilities and superb entertainment, Butlin’s
go back for seconds and thirds, perfect for hungry 6 Berth ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Bognor Regis really is a fantastic base for an Supermarket & Newsagent There are no team entry fees to the
unforgettable tour. The resort has a huge variety
young rugby players! There’s also celebrity chef 7 Berth ✓
Brian Turner’s family restaurant, the 1950’s Premier Entertainment Venues Tigers Challenge. All costs associated
Venues, Bars and Restaurants
of sports and leisure facilities, exciting rides at 7 - 10 April £115 £125 £137 £149 £159 £169 £169 with the festival are included in the
Diner, Papa John’s Pizza, SoHo Coffee Co., the Hotshots Sports Bar
the Fairground and great places to eat and drink. accommodation charges.
Beachcomber Inn and Burger King all on resort. Accommodation prices are per person (£ Inc VAT) for 3 nights accommodation and include entertainment passes.
There’s the sub tropical Splash Waterworld, with The Beachcomber Inn
flumes, wave machines and slides, the sports So, if you’re looking for the ultimate touring
area for football and basketball, the High Ropes Brian Turner Restaurant
course with climbing wall and zip wire, Go Karts,
experience on the South Coast, then look no DINING PLANS Infant 0-1yrs Toddler 2-5 yrs Child 6-14 yrs Adult +15 yrs IMPORTANT: Accommodation for your
further. Call ESF Events, reserve your place, Papa John’s Pizza
Adventure Golf, Ten Pin Bowling, American Pool whole party, including players, families,
and join us for a great end of season tour at the Food Court FREE £14.25 £27.00 £54.00
and much more. 1950’s Diner managers and supporters, must be
Tigers Challenge in Bognor Regis.
Premium & Hotel Restaurants FREE £18.75 £36.75 £73.50 booked through ESF Events. Please
Burger King
also refer to T&C’s and unoccupied bed
SoHo Coffee Co. Cafe Half Board Dining Plan prices are per person for the weekend and include evening meal on Friday, breakfast and evening information on page 17.
meal on Saturday and Sunday, and breakfast on Monday. The meal times are scheduled so they don’t clash with your fixtures
* A moderate charge may apply to some facilities and you’ll save 20% by booking in advance compared to the on Resort cost.
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MINEHEAD, SOMERSET
MINEHEAD
Butlin’s Minehead is a jewel in the crown for the Tigers Challenge.
Located right next to the beach, yet on the doorstep of the great wilderness
of Exmoor National Park, it really is a fantastic setting for an
end of season tour.
West Lakes Village
2017 ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS & PRICES AT BUTLIN’S 2017 EVENT DETAILS
· 21 - 24 APRIL 2017 The evening entertainment is another key factor
which really sets Butlin’s apart from all other
Adventure Golf
· 28 APRIL - 1 MAY 2017 holiday resorts. There’s so much entertainment on Beach Sports Court
(May Day Bank Holiday W’end) offer in the premier entertainment venues. From Cinema AGE 21 - 24 28 Apr
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top TV and music stars, to brilliant daytime shows SECTIONS April - 1 May
Seaside Apartment
Fairground & Tots Fairground
Lakeview Chalets
Parkview Chalets
and spectacular evening events, there’s amazing ✓ ✓
Silver Apartment
U7 4-a-side
Silver Bungalow
Gold Apartment
Standard Room
Lakeside Chalets
Facilities on Resort*
entertainment for the whole family. Arcade Games
2016 was a sell out, record breaking year at the U8 6-a-side ✓ ✓
Deluxe Suite
Silver Room
Silver Suite
Tigers Challenge at Butlin’s Minehead, with There’s a great range of quality accommodation Go Karts U9 7-a-side ✓ ✓
over 230 teams from all over the UK joining us. options available at Butlin’s Minehead to suit
Following two fantastic festivals, demand in 2017
High Ropes Course & Climbing Wall U10 8-a-side ✓ ✓
all budgets. The stylish chalets in the new £16
is expected to be greater than ever. million West Lakes Village are sure to be a big hit
Laser Quest U11 9-a-side ✓ ✓
for those craving a bit of luxury. The West Lakes Indoor Soft Play Area 2 Berth ✓ ✓ ✓ U12 12-a-side ✓ ✓
The festival itself is staged at Minehead
Barbarians RFC, Minehead Middle School and
Village is a beautiful place to rest your head after Laundrette 3 Berth ✓ ✓ U13 13-a-side ✓ ✓
an exciting day at the Tigers Challenge. ✓ ✓
Butlin’s Sports Field. All venues are within 1 mile Splash Waterworld 4 Berth ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ U14 15-a-side
of Butlin’s and complimentary shuttle buses are Butlin’s half board dining options always prove 5 Berth ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ U15 15-a-side ✓
provided to the pitches throughout the weekend. Ten Pin Bowling
to be extremely popular with our teams on tour. ✓
There’s a wide selection of choices available and Supermarket & Newsagent
6 Berth ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ U13 GIRLS 7-a-side
After a day of action at the festival, the facilities on
you can go back for seconds as many times as 7 Berth ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ U15 GIRLS 13-a-side ✓
resort at Butlin’s are fantastic for touring parties. Premier Entertainment Venues
There’s a huge variety of sports and leisure
you like – perfect for hungry young lads and dads! 8 Berth ✓ ✓ ✓
Venues, Bars and Restaurants
There’s also the 1950’s Diner, Firehouse Grill, Bar Rosso TEAM ENTRY FEES
activities, the Splash Waterworld with flumes and 21 - 24 April £85 £95 £99 £99 £109 £115 £125 £135 £129 £139 £145 £149
Pizza Hut, Burger King, the Sun & Moon with pub Hotshots Sports Bar
slides, superb evening entertainment venues and 28 April - 1 May £109 £119 £125 £125 £137 £145 £149 £159 £155 £165 £169 £175
grub and Finnigan’s Fish & Chips all on resort! There are no team entry fees to the
great places to eat and drink. There’s the High Inn on the Green
Accommodation prices are per person (£ Inc VAT) for 3 nights accommodation and include entertainment passes. Tigers Challenge. All costs associated
Ropes course, the excitement of the ‘leap of faith’ Call ESF Events today to reserve your place
The Sun & Moon Family Bar with the festival are included in the
and climbing wall, the Fairground rides, the Go and make 2017 a year your players and their accommodation charges.
Karts track, the Adventure Golf, the on resort families will never forget at the Tigers Challenge Firehouse Grill DINING PLANS Infant 0-1yrs Toddler 2-5 yrs Child 6-14 yrs Adult +15 yrs
Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling…. we could go on! in Minehead. Finnigan’s Fish & Chips
It’s the perfect base for an action-packed tour. Food Court FREE £14.25 £27.00 £54.00 IMPORTANT: Accommodation for your
Burger King whole party, including players, families,
Premium & Hotel Restaurants FREE £18.75 £36.75 £73.50 managers and supporters, must be
Pizza Hut
Half Board Dining Plan prices are per person for the weekend and include evening meal on Friday, breakfast and evening booked through ESF Events. Please
* A moderate charge may apply to some facilities meal on Saturday and Sunday, and breakfast on Monday. The meal times are scheduled so they don’t clash with your fixtures also refer to T&C’s and unoccupied bed
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H ON Thank you for arranging such a well organised and thoroughly
enjoyable tour/festival. Every aspect of the weekend was
A huge thank you for an amazing
tour at the Tigers Challenge in
meticulously planned and executed, and each one of our touring Bognor Regis this year. Aylesford
party has come away with many happy memories of an excellent Mini’s would like to pass their
weekend. From the welcome meeting, to the medical team, the
thanks on to everyone involved.
facilities at Butlin’s, and the final presentation - every element
Aylesford RFC
AGE CHAMPIONS SILVER AWARD was exceptional! Bridgend Athletic RFC
U7 Crawley RFC Fareham Heathens RFC
U8 Aylesford Bulls RFC Stuart Aylesford Bulls RFC Kevin
BOGNOR REGIS U9 Gosport & Fareham RFC Shoreham RFC
8 - 11 APRIL U10 Hertford RFC Avengers Chipping Norton RFC Tigers Our coaches were all in agreement It was an exceptional event that provided a focus for
U11 Edenbridge RFC ‘A’ Long Buckby RFC that the organisation, refereeing, some excellent rugby, as well as an environment
U12 Shoreham United RFC Edenbridge RFC first aid and facilities at the Tigers where all members of the tour party could participate
Challenge were the best we have and enjoy the weekend. The organisation of the rugby
encountered on tour to date. My and refereeing was first class. I know all of our
AGE CHAMPIONS SILVER AWARD
U7 Barnstaple RFC 1’s Minehead Barbarians 1’s U11’s had a brilliant weekend and players will remember the weekend for some time to
U8 Barnstaple RFC Melton Mowbray RFC were totally blown away by the come, as will the coaches and families of the players.
MINEHEAD U9 Melton Mowbray RFC 1’s & Cwmbran RFC 1’s N/A presentation on Sunday afternoon! We would certainly recommend other teams to attend
22 - 25 APRIL U10 Pembroke Dock Harlequins RFC Llandaff RFC Sky Shipston RFC the Tigers Challenge. Penallta RFC
U11 Pontypridd Schools 1’s & Pontypridd Schools 2’s N/A
U12 Bridgend Athletic RFC & Pontypool RFC N/A
U13 Droitwich RFC DHSOB Sharks RFC
U14 Cwmbran RFC & Old Leamingtonians RFC N/A A superb event with Thank you to the Tigers We have just returned from Tigers
U15 Morriston RFC Llandaff RFC such a genuine and friendly Challenge team for Challenge and on behalf of us all at
U15 Girls Cardiff Quins RFC Minehead Barbarians RFC 1’s atmosphere among the
last weekend. Our boys Senghenydd RFC, we would like to
participating teams and
had great fun playing thank you for a brilliant weekend.
coaches. A special way for
our 2 teams to mark the
rugby in the festival Players, coaches, parents and
AGE CHAMPIONS SILVER AWARD end of their season. Thanks and everything about supporters had a fantastic time at
U7 Tring RFC Apache & Laugharne RFC Yellows N/A to everyone involved with the weekend away at this very well organised, fantastic
U8 Senghenydd RFC Blues Warlingham RFC Jedis the event for making it Butlin’s was superb. event! I am sure we will be booking
MINEHEAD U9 Carmarthen Athletic RFC Reds Fairwater RFC such a success. See you next year! again next year.
29 APRIL - 2 MAY U10 Monmouth RFC Blue Warlingham RFC Bounty Hunters Coleraine RFC Old Leamingtonians RFC
Senghenydd RFC
U11 Treorchy Zebras RFC Monmouth RFC White Sharks
U12 Dorchester RFC Vikings Cobham RFC Mavericks
U13 Penallta RFC Kenilworth RC
U14 Wolverhampton RFC Senghenydd RFC Big thanks to the Tigers Challenge Hearing all about the Warlingham RFC Junior tour at the
and Butlin’s - a top weekend with Tigers Challenge reminds us why we love rugby! Fun,
Search Tigers Challenge lots of lads with big smiles. The teamwork, mateship, playing for the love of the game.
boys did us proud . Shrewsbury RUFC Warlingham RFC
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EVENT INFORMATION AND TERMS & CONDITIONS
THE TIGERS CHALLENGE
IS DELIGHTED TO SUPPORT HOW TO BOOK
1. Make a Provisional Booking - Call ESF Events and, subject
ACCOMMODATION
IMPORTANT: Accommodation for your whole party, including
EVENT ORGANISERS
The Tigers Challenge is organised and staged by ESF Events
to availability, we will reserve your club a place for 2 weeks players, families, managers and supporters, must be booked Ltd (Company Registration Number 7695303)
MATT HAMPSON
free of charge. through ESF Events. If members of your party book alternative
accommodation, which is not through ESF Events, the team will BROCHURE ACCURACY
2. Register Your Club - Complete and return the Club
THE
not be permitted to participate in the Tigers Challenge. The only
Registration Form (Page 18) with the Initial Deposit Payment exception to this is ‘local’ teams who are invited to participate in To the best of our knowledge, all information in this brochure
of £250 per age group, or call ESF Events to register your club the festival to ensure the best possible format in each age group. is accurate at the time of print. Please be aware that there
FOUNDATION
over the phone. You will then be sent an email confirming may be occasions when the facilities listed in this brochure
your booking and your accommodation booking information. are modified or unavailable due to factors beyond our control.
The £250 Initial Deposit Payment will be refunded once your On receipt of your Club Registration Form, the accommodation
team(s) have booked their accommodation in full. Deposits booking information will be emailed to the Group Leader. Your
party need to book accommodation with a deposit of £30 per PHOTOGRAPHS
are non-refundable for teams who cancel their booking. By registering your team(s), you are also agreeing that we
person by the accommodation booking deadline, which is
normally 3 weeks after your registration is accepted. may, if appropriate, use any photographs taken by the event
3. Book Accommodation - Once the club is registered you
photographers at the Tigers Challenge of individual players or
will be sent your accommodation booking information.
Accommodation will be allocated strictly on a first-come teams, in the Tigers Challenge marketing literature, website and
Book your accommodation with a deposit of £30pp by the
first-served basis. All sizes and grades of accommodation are advertising. If you would not like photography of your players or
accommodation booking deadline, which is normally 3 weeks
Matt Hampson was an emerging talent in the It is Matt’s spirit and bravery in the face of adversity that has earned after you register your team(s). You will then be advised of subject to availability. If you select a particular size or grade teams to be used for this purpose for any reason, you must notify
ESF Events via email prior to the festival taking place.
him such recognition and has pulled together the rugby world, who your final balance, which will be due 56 days prior to your tour. of accommodation which is no longer available, you will be
world of rugby, widely recognised as having the want to take care of one of their own. IMPORTANT: Accommodation for your whole party, including
offered the nearest alternative. Accommodation will always be
available once your registration has been accepted, providing EVENT CANCELLATION/CURTAILMENT
players, families, coaches and supporters, must be booked your party book their accommodation by their accommodation
capability to go all the way. After progressing Matt has gone on to create the Matt Hampson Foundation. The through ESF Events. If members of your party book alternative
accommodation, which is not through ESF Events, your team(s)
booking deadline, but we cannot guarantee your first choice.
In the unusual event that there are insufficient entries in an age
group to go ahead with the event, ESF Events will attempt to offer
a suitable alternative for your team. If there is not an alternative
Foundation provides invaluable advice, support, relief and/or
through the junior ranks at England U18 and treatment for anyone suffering serious injury or disability, which has
will not be permitted to participate in the Tigers Challenge. UNOCCUPIED BEDS: In cases where a unit of accommodation
is booked leaving unoccupied beds, a full subsidy will be option which is acceptable for your group, and you wish to cancel
your booking, the Initial Deposit and Accommodation payments
charged, i.e. If 3 people book a 4 berth unit of accommodation,
England U19 levels, Matt established himself as
TOUR ITINERARY made by your team will be refund in full. Whilst every effort
arisen from any cause, but in particular from participation in any sport, they would have to pay for 4 people. Infants under the age of
will be made to complete all scheduled fixtures at the festival,
Friday - No rugby is played on the day of arrival. 2 years, who go free if you bring along your own cot, do not
sporting activity or other form of physical education or recreation. Accommodation units will be available from 4pm but teams ESF Events cannot be held responsible for the curtailment of a
the number one prop in the England U21 team. can arrive on resort from Midday and use the facilities
at Butlin’s. There will be a full evening entertainment
count towards the occupancy of a unit.
At Butlin’s resorts you can hire a cot for a fee of £10 (linen is
festival due to adverse weather conditions.
Without question, Matt is an incredible young man. He is an inspiration programme on the Friday. Our welcome meeting for Coaches not provided) or pay a supplement of £35 if an infant under 2 FORCE MAJEUR
to everyone who knows his story. So far, with the fantastic support of and Group Leaders will also take place on Friday evening. sleeps in a bed.
Then came the moment that changed Matt’s life. the participating teams, we’ve raised over £25,000 for the Foundation at Saturday & Sunday – The festivals will take place with all For Butlin’s Terms & Conditions of booking and full
We do not accept liability for any loss, damage or expense
arising from a change or cancellation to your tour which occurs
the Tigers Challenge. due to unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our
In a collapsed scrum, Matt suffered a dislocation teams playing games on both the Saturday and Sunday.
Teams will typically play 5 or 6 games over the weekend.
details of accommodation and facilities, please refer
to www.butlins.com – Please also refer to the ESF
control and that of our suppliers. Such events would include,
for example, war, threat of war, riots, civil strife, pandemics,
The celebrity presentation ceremony will take place on the accommodation booking information.
This year the fundraising will go to the Matt Hampson Foundation and
of his neck which trapped his spinal cord. It left the Leicester Tigers Foundation. The funds raised will support the
Sunday evening.
ESF WRISTBANDS
industrial disputes, terrorist activity, fire or adverse weather
conditions, natural or nuclear disaster, decisions of National
Monday - No rugby is played on the Monday so teams have the Governing bodies or similar events beyond our control.
him paralysed from the neck down, but more Leicester Tigers Wheelchair rugby team, which was set up by Matt option of travelling home on the Sunday evening or Monday. You will be allocated one ESF wristband for each member
of your party who has booked accommodation through ESF
and the Tigers last season and went on to finish second in the national Check out of accommodation is 10.00am on Monday, but you do
Events. People without an ESF wristband will not be permitted
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
determined than ever from the neck up. premier league. Jamie Stead and Gavin Walker from the team also
not have to leave the resort until Midday.
to participate in the festivals, attend the presentation ceremony In the event that you experience problems with any element of
your tour, you must advise the ESF Events organising team on
or enter evening entertainment venues at the holiday centre.
represented team GB at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. The funds help EVENT FORMAT
AGE RECOMMENDED
resort in writing, so that we can attempt to resolve the problem
FORMAT at once. If the problem cannot be resolved at the festival, we will
run the club and allow our players to perform at this elite level, whilst All age sections will be GROUP SQUAD SIZE
DINING PLANS AT BUTLIN’S
played under the RFU ask your Group Leader or nominated Coaches to complete a
also creating opportunities for others less fortunate to participate and Age Grade Rules for U7 4-a-side 6 Half Board Dining Plans at Butlin’s include breakfast and complaint form, following which, ESF Events will undertake a full
enjoy the game and positive environment of Rugby. 2016-2017. Leicester U8 6-a-side 8 evening meal. Evening meal is included on the Friday, investigation on your return from the festival. If you fail to take
Tigers have worked Saturday and Sunday, but not if you arrive after the restaurant either of these steps, it will affect our ability to investigate your
U9 7-a-side 10
closely with the RFU is closed. Breakfast is included on the Saturday, Sunday and complaint and may impact the way your complaint is dealt with.
U10 8-a-side 12
We’re delighted to be supporting the Matt Hampson Foundation at Twickenham over Monday. The meal times are scheduled so they don’t clash In the event of any dispute arising between us, the dispute will
the last year and will U11 9-a-side 15 with your fixtures and you’ll save 20% by booking in advance be governed by the laws of England & Wales under the exclusive
once again in 2017. compared to the on Resort cost. jurisdiction of the English courts. Complaint forms must be made
be organising our U12 12-a-side 20
events in keeping with U13 13-a-side 20 in writing within 28 days of the event.
their new ethos, and U14 15-a-side 22 BEHAVIOUR & CONDUCT WHILE ON TOUR ESF Events cannot be held responsible for;
our continuing ethos. It is a condition of participation in the Tigers Challenge that - The conduct, behaviour and actions of other teams
U15 15-a-side 22
All teams will get a you agree to accept the authority and decisions of the Tigers attending the Tigers Challenge.
fair amount of games U13 GIRLS 7-a-side 10 - The decision of teams not to fulfil a scheduled fixture at the
Challenge organisers and referees in attendance at the festival.
over the weekend in U15 GIRLS 13-a-side 18 It is the responsibility of the Group Leader and adults in the Tigers Challenge.
a competitive and fun party to ensure the behaviour of all members of your party is - Loss of property and damage to property/vehicles at the
environment. We will be celebrating everyone’s achievements acceptable at all times, both at the pitches and at the Holiday holiday centre or at the venues where the festivals are played.
at the end of the weekend and championing clubs that best Centre. In extreme cases of unacceptable behaviour, the Resort Vehicles are parked at the owners risk at the festival venues.
embrace the new focus for our game, within the new guidelines. Management & ESF Events reserve the right to terminate a
A Final Briefing will be emailed to Group Leaders 7-10 days holiday, whereby part or all of a Team/Club may be required DATA PROTECTION
before the festival. The Final Briefing email will include the Event to leave the premises without refund. Clubs will be charged ESF Events will use the personal information that you provide to
Format, Fixtures & Schedules and Rules. for any damage caused by members of their party. Misconduct process your booking and provide your tour. We may also need
while on site at Butlin’s, or at the festival itself, may also be to pass your information to third party service providers, such as
TEAM ENTRY FEES reported to the RFU by the organisers, for further disciplinary Butlin’s and Leicester Tigers. The Group Leader for each booking
There are no Team Entry Fees to enter the Tigers Challenge. action to be taken as deemed appropriate. has the authority to discuss all accommodation bookings made
All costs involved with staging the festival are included in the under the team booking with ESF Events and representatives
accommodation charges. INSURANCE from the holiday centres if required. It is the Group Leaders
responsibility to inform all other members of your party what
The 2017 Tigers Challenge is covered for ‘Public Liability’
TEAM REGISTRATION information you are providing, and what we may use it for.
insurance by ESF Events. However, this does not cover individual
Participating teams are required to complete a player teams or ‘person to person’ public liability, personal accident or
registration document that includes all player’s names and injury whilst attending the festivals. We strongly recommend that FINANCIAL PROTECTION
date of birth. In addition, teams must also bring RFU or other all participating teams, if they are not already covered, should take All payments made to ESF Events Ltd are fully protected. ESF
National Governing body documentation, or alternative proof out insurance cover for these risks. We also strongly recommend Events are members of ABTOT – The Association of Bonded
of age for all players to the event. all members of your party take out appropriate holiday insurance. Travel Organisers Trust. The Association of Bonded Travel
Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection
AGE QUALIFICATION CANCELLATION under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package
AGE BORN ON BORN
DATES Tours Regulations 1992 for ESF Events Ltd, and in the event of
GROUP OR AFTER BEFORE If you cancel your booking due to illness, accident or change
their insolvency, protection is provided for the following:
Consideration will of circumstances, and if you have taken insurance cover,
U15 1 Sep ‘01 1 Sep ‘02 1. non-flight packages commencing in and returning to the UK;
be given to official payments for accommodation arising from the cancellation
dispensation where held U14 1 Sep ‘02 1 Sep ‘03 may be covered. Initial Deposit payments paid to ESF Events 2. non-flight packages commencing and returning to a
under RFU Regulation U13 1 Sep ‘03 1 Sep ‘04 will not be refunded for teams who cancel their booking. To country other than the UK;
15. However this is at cancel your team booking, you must email ESF Events at 3. flight inclusive packages that commence outside of the UK,
U12 1 Sep ‘04 1 Sep ‘05
the discretion of the info@tigerschallenge.co.uk to notify us. Cancellation charges which are sold to customers outside of the UK;
Organisers and subject U11 1 Sep ‘05 1 Sep ‘06 are calculated from the day ESF Events receive written 4. accommodation only bookings;
to specific Tigers U10 1 Sep ‘06 1 Sep ‘07 instructions to cancel a booking. Please see the table below:
Challenge Rules. Please 1, 2, 3 and 4 provides for a refund in the event
U9 1 Sep ‘07 1 Sep ‘08
contact ESF Events Length of time before you have not yet travelled. 1 and 3 provides
U8 1 Sep ‘08 1 Sep ‘09 Cancellation charge
for further details if the start of the Festival for repatriation. Please note that bookings
required. U7 1 Sep ‘09 1 Sep ‘10 made outside the UK are only protected by
56 days or more Deposits & any Insurance premiums
ABTOT when purchased directly with ESF
SUPERVISION: ADULT Events Ltd. Only contracts made with ESF
43 - 55 days 40%
TO CHILD RATIOS Events Limited as a principal operator of the
At least one responsible adult over the age of 21 must occupy 29 - 42 days 60% bookings will be covered by ABTOT. Bookings
each unit of accommodation. A minimum adult to child ratio with, and payments made directly to Butlin’s
of 1 to 2 is required for your party by Butlin’s. 28 days or less 100% are not covered by ABTOT.
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To register your team(s), either call ESF Events on 01664 566360 with all the
information requested below, or complete and return this registration form to
the address at the foot of the page. Once accepted, you will receive confirmation
of entry and accommodation booking information via email.
Club Name
Age Group(s)
Please indicate the number of squads to be registered in each age group. i.e. If you wish to enter 3 squads in the U8 age group, please write 3 x U8
Venue/Dates
Group Leader
Name and
Address
Telephone (Day) Mobile
Email
Age Group Shirt Shorts
Team Colours (Please
indicate the first choice Age Group Shirt Shorts
colours of all teams)
Age Group Shirt Shorts
Age Group Shirt Shorts
Initial Deposit Payment An initial Payment I enclose a cheque made
deposit payment of £250 per age group by Cheque payable to ‘ESF Events Ltd’ for £
is required to register your team(s) at
Please tick if you wish to pay by credit/debit card and ESF Events will call you to take your
the Tigers Challenge. The Initial Deposit Payment card details. Please note - a 2% charge will be added to credit card payments to cover bank
Payment will be refunded by ESF Events by Card charges. There is no charge for debit card payments.
Ltd once the accommodation for your
whole party has been booked. Deposit
Financial Protection
payments are non refundable should you
ESF Events Ltd are members of ABTOT – The Association of Bonded Travel
cancel your team booking.
Organisers Trust. For full details please visit www.tigerschallenge.co.uk
I have read and understood the Terms & Conditions detailed in this brochure and at www.tigerschallenge.co.uk Please tick if you do not
wish to receive promotional
information from our
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affiliate partners. youth sporting events, ESF Events are the leading specialist sports tour operator in the UK. Since our
first event in 1989, over 950,000 people have put their trust in ESF and participated in our festivals.
Return completed Form to ESF Events, 18A Park Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0PT or email to info@tigerschallenge.co.uk Our promise to all youth sports teams is that we will continue to do everything possible to ensure you
experience an unforgettable tour of the very highest quality.
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