16 – 22 August 2009
15 - 21 August 2010

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!

MON 10 Aug
International Flight from London Gatwick (14 nights Packages)
Arrive Barbados.

TUES 11 Aug until FRI 14 Aug
Free day to explore Barbados and enjoy a warm up fixture

FRI 14 Aug
International Flight from London Gatwick (10 nights Packages)
Arrive Barbados.
Evening Gathering of Teams

SAT 15 Aug
Festival Briefing.
Banks Festival social evening

SUN 16 Aug
Official Opening Ceremony / Festive Game.
Banks Festival lime at the Turf

MON 17 Aug until FRI 21 Aug
Festival Days
Evening Banks Festival Social programme

SAT 22 Aug
Festival Finals Day
Festival Official Presentation & Closing.

SUN 23 Aug
Day Free.
Catamaran Cruise (not included in tour cost)

MON 24 Aug
International Flight to London Gatwick

TUES 25 Aug
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
	Service of a local Sporting Destinations Representative
	14/10 night’s accommodation (twin share, room only) at selected hotel
	Entry to the Festival (One Team)
	Sporting Destinations sports bags
	Services of a dedicated Tour Co-ordinator throughout the planning of the tour

Planned departure dates from London Gatwick for 2009
14 nights - Mon 10 Aug - Mon 24 Aug - Land Tue 25 Aug
10 nights – Fri 14 Aug – Mon 24 Aug – Land Tues 25 Aug

Flights from Manchester (On Request)