Raised at Meeting 27th January

Q1-  Why 3 weeks instead of 2weeks.                                                                                                                    A- We decided on 3 weeks for several reasons , the cost of getting to SA is one of the main costs, to stay there for a week longer isn't hugely expensive . SA is an extremely large country with very diverse cultures , and enormous amount to see, we felt to do it justice and to make it a memorable experience 2 weeks wouldn't do it justice. Lastly it is a massive undertaking for us and for all the players and parents involved it seems a huge amount of work to go through for 2 weeks .

Q2- Charity status ?                                                                                                                                          A- We are looking into the possibility of registering as a charity but as usual there doesn't appear to be a simple answer , if anyone  can assist then we would be happy to hear from them .

Q3- Which players are going on tour .                                                                                                               A- Please refer to the squad page ,all players ,positions schools etc are shown .

Q4- Will the £2750 be the cost come what may.                                                                                                 A- It is definitely our intention that everything will be done to keep it so. We have allowed contingences so the answer is yes but cannot guarantee it.

Q5- Insurance cover , personal , medical, player ?                                                                                              A- I am currently in discussions with a insurance broker , the cover we are discussing is very extensive , it will definitely cover all personal items, all necessary medical insurance , it is planned although dependant on cost to have provide cover for flying persons back to UK if necessary. All activities will be also be covered . Not that I knew initially but the broker I'm having discussions with is insuring the British Lions SA tour in 2009  and is very experienced in insuring Rugby  tours.

Q6- Cancellation will all the money be returned ?                                                                                                A- I assume we are talking about if a single player cancels, all the money could not be returned , deposits will have to be paid from April  / May this year , some can be partially returned on cancellation , it is  a sliding scale  the amount decreasing as we near departure date.

Q7- Can you provide a break down of the £70,000  needed to be raised .                                                             A-  Food  - 42 touring squad max of £20 per day for food and drink =£17640                                                       Staff - 7 travelling staff @ £2750 = £19250                                                                                                           Kit - Estimated cost per player of £550 per person = £23100                                                                                Miscellaneous costs, contingency fund= £10000                                                                                      Obviously these are intended as maximum costs but that is the basic breakdown . As further quotes etc come in we will update you . 

Q8 - What will be the monthly instalments for the tour and when do they start , are there options available .         A- The monthly cost starting from April will be £180 per month with last payment of £160 . You can pay quarterly , half yearly or in a lump sum . Please contact :  mark_pascoe@hotmail.com  to discuss details

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 The purpose of this page is to answer all the questions which are raised over the coming months and it's aim is to save replication. Peter Leonard has kindly agreed to act as parents co-ordinator so if the answer to your question is not below please contact him in the 1st instance .  E-mail : peter@directlettings.com