65 French Members of Barbezieux Rugby Club from the Cognac Region aRRived Derry last week. 24 Under 11’s and 26 Under 14’s boys and girls are being Hosted by our parents from the Mini and Youth Sections of City of Derry RFC. The 15 Parents and Coaches are looking after themselves in Self Catering Accommodation in the City.
A full itinerary is below of this awesome project has been immense for the city.
Barbezieux – French Exchange Itinerary
Wednesday 2nd May to Wednesday 9th May 2012
Wednesday 2nd May 2012
• Arrive Dublin Airport @ 4.30pm on Flight RYANAIR FR1993 out of La Rochelle
• Pickup Dublin Airport @ 4.30pm – 60 People, – 50 Children + 10 Adults. (Coach 50 Passengers) + Mini Bus (10 Passengers)
• Arrival at City of Derry, Judges Road approx 9 pm – Welcome and dispersal to Host Families.
Thursday
• Exchange students to attend Local Schools
• Evening visit to Bowling Alley. Fixed price to include a meal.
Friday
• Host families to drop students into Derry City Centre approx 9.15-9.30 am
• Guided tour of City Walls, history etc – followed by Mayor reception
• Coaching Session for all teams at City of Derry Rugby Club from 5 to7 pm with Ulster Development Coaches + Ulster Rugby Team Players
Saturday
• Under 11 and under 13 games vs City of Derry RFC @ Judges Road
• Evening reception at COD rugby club
Sunday
• Under 11 North west rugby festival at COD
• Under 13 North west invitation competition at COD, Followed by barbecue etc
Monday: Bank Holiday
• Day activity with GAA-Gaelic Hurling & Football Taster Session @ Celtic Park to include 50 French, City of Derry and Steelstown GFC Children.
Tuesday
• 9.30am Visit to Giant’s Causeway, Rope Bridge, other sites of Northern Ireland – (Coach + Mini Bus)
• Evening: Tag rugby competition/ or full rules competition at COD inviting local schools e.g Foyle etc
• Farewell Buffet etc at City of Derry Rugby Club, Judges Road.
Wednesday 9th May 2012
• French depart City of Derry RFC @ 7.30 AM (Coach + Mini Bus) Dublin -La Rochelle Departure 12:25 am.
