Age Group: Seniors

The Banks International Hockey Festival is held on the beautiful Island of Barbados surrounded by white sandy beaches, crystal blue seas, a wonderful tropical climate and some legendary partying, making this festival, one not to be missed. The Banks Hockey Festival has built an impressive reputation drawing teams from around the world and is open to teams in the following categories - Men's, Women’s, Mixed and Men's Veterans.

The Festival unofficially begins a week earlier, giving local clubs the opportunity to host friendly games and for visiting teams to acclimatise to the heat, and of course taste the traditional Banks beer and a few rum punch's to help pass the evening by!

Most teams arrive on the island for the Friday night socials. The Festival kicks off with some games on the Saturday, followed by the traditional Opening Ceremony on the Sunday evening. Games are played throughout the week on astro turf and grass pitches with the finals taking place on the following Saturday. Mixed with the carnival atmosphere this festival is the place to be in August!

15 - 21 August 2010
14 - 20 August 2011

Day 1
International Flight from London Gatwick (14 nights Packages)
Arrive Barbados.

Days 2 - 4
Free day to explore Barbados and enjoy a warm up fixture

Day 5
International Flight from London Gatwick (10 nights Packages)
Arrive Barbados.
Evening Gathering of Teams

Day 6
Festival Briefing.
Banks Festival social evening

Day 7
Official Opening Ceremony / Festive Game.
Banks Festival lime at the Turf

Days 8 - 11
Festival Days
Evening Banks Festival Social programme

Day 12
Festival Finals Day
Festival Official Presentation & Closing.

Day 13
Day Free.
Catamaran Cruise (not included in tour cost)

Day 14
International Flight to London Gatwick

Day 15
Arrive London Gatwick

FULL BANKS SOCIAL PROGRAMME TAKES PLACE EVERY NIGHT DURING THE FESTIVAL WEEK, EITHER AT THE ASTRO TURF OR VARIOUS VENUES AROUND BARBADOS.

	Sporting Destinations Airport Departure service
	Return Scheduled flights from London Gatwick to Grantley Adams airport Barbados
	Air Passenger Duty and passenger service charge
	Meet and Greet in Barbados on arrival by our local ground handler
	Transfers to and from airport to the hotel
	Services of a local Sporting Destinations Representative
	14/10 night’s accommodation (twin share, room only) at chosen hotel
	Entry to the Festival (One Team)
	Sporting Destinations sports bags
	Services of a dedicated Tour Co-ordinator throughout the planning of the tour

Flights from Manchester (On request)