Worldwide Sports Festivals & Tournaments

Age Group: Seniors
Dates: Sun 19th - Sat 25th August, 2012

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 festival has built an impressive reputation drawing teams from around the world and is open to teams in the following categories - Men, Women, Mixed and Veterans.

The festival typically begins a week earlier, giving local clubs the opportunity to host friendly games and visiting teams the chance to acclimatise to the heat, and of course taste the traditional Banks beer and some Rum punch!

Most teams arrive on the island for the Friday night socials. The festival kicks off with an opening ceremony followed by group games the following day. Matches are played throughout the week on a mixture of astro turf and grass pitches. This years games were played at the Kensington Oval, Police Sports Club and Banks Sports Club.

Mixed with the carnival atmosphere this festival is the place to be in August!

Click here to view a summary from this years tournament (scroll to bottom of page).

Day 1
International Flight from London Gatwick (14 night package)
Arrive Barbados

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

Day 5
International Flight from London Gatwick (10 night package)
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

There is a full 'Banks' social programme which takes place on each night throughout the festival at various venues around the island.

	Sporting Destinations Airport Departure service
	Return Scheduled flights from London Gatwick to Grantley Adams - 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
	10 or 14 night’s accommodation (twin share)
	Entry to the Festival (one team)
	Sporting Destinations sports bags (if required)
	Services of a dedicated Tour Co-ordinator throughout the planning of the tour

Flights from Manchester (on request)