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The world’s
BIGGEST
Cricket Festival
for Over 35’s
7 Night • 8 Day
Packages from
USD$1345
ABOUT GOLDEN OLDIES CRICKET
Golden Oldies Cricket Festivals give those over the
age of 35, the opportunity to play against fellow
cricket enthusiasts off all abilities, from around the
world.
Supporters and family members are always welcomed
into this special fraternity and as members of teams.
They also can participate in all of the social functions
included in the packages and take part in optional
tours and excursions.
Golden Oldies World Cricket Festivals are guaranteed
to ensure customer satisfaction by providing
opportunities to travel to interesting and attractive
international destinations to enjoy their sporting
activities against international teams and players.
WHY BARBADOS?
FESTIVAL GAME
This Caribbean paradise has it all. A magnificent cricket history that has
produced six cricketing knights, stunning beaches, a UNESCO World
heritage capitol, Bridgetown, great nightlife, beach resorts from humble
to grand and a proud and welcoming populace.
Wandering bustling Bridgetown with it’s many sights and old colonial
buildings can easily occupy a day. There is good shopping on Broad
Street and on pedestrian-only Swan St, which buzzes with the rhythms
of local culture.
Nearby St Lawrence Gap is famous for its bars, restaurants and shops
and a wonderful place for nighttime strolling.
Chill out on a beach, take a boat ride to swim with turtles, play golf
on world class courses or while away the time in a rum shack with the
locals.
On top of all this is Cricket – the nation lives and breathes it making it the
perfect venue for a Golden Oldies Cricket Festival.
A week of Fun, Friendship and Fraternity is guaranteed in 2017.
All Teams will be transferred on arrival from Gra
their team hotel.
u SUNDAY 7th MAY
Welcome Party ‘A True Barbadian Welcome’
2.30pm Team Managers will be transferred to R
(Headquarters Hotel) for a Team Managers mee
4.30pm Teams transferred to Kensington Oval
stand will be transformed into a village, showca
Barbados with cultural presentations, legendar
statue of Sir Garfield Sobers.
A special welcome by Barbados’ cricketing gre
Marketing Inc. will form part of the evening.
u MONDAY 8th MAY
Match Day Teams transferred to grounds for 1
where light refreshments will be provided.
At the end of play teams will be transferred to c
Return transfers to team hotel at conclusion.
u TUESDAY 9th MAY
Picnic Day
Morning: Teams transferred to Picnic Day at H
Bridgetown.
Evening free - Festival Headquarters bar(s) op
dinner at some of Barbados’ finest eating spots
u WEDNESDAY 10th MAY
Match Day Teams transferred to grounds for 2
where light refreshments will be provided.
At the end of play teams will be transferred to c
Return transfers to team hotel at conclusion.
THE CRICKET GRO
Barbadians are cricket fanatics, and despite being
have regular games played throughout the year.
During the Festival games will be played at Kensing
name a few of the local grounds that will welcome
Kensington Oval
Remarkable and world-renowned Kensington Ova
World Cup, and is our headquarters ground for the
Three W’s Oval
A further fabulous facility that has hosted internatio
of the University of West Indies. Next to the Oval is
up the hill from the cricket ground is the West Indie
Frank Worrell and Sir Clyde Walcott.
Wanderers Cricket Club
Founded in 1877, Wanderers is the oldest existing
Wanderers epitomises the hospitality and warmth t
trip of a lifetime.
PLAN
antley Adams International Airport to
u THURSDAY 11th MAY
Day of Leisure Free day to explore the island and take part in some of our optional
excursions;
• A luncheon cruise aboard the Tiami Catamaran Cruises.
’ Kensington Oval
• Island Tour (with lunch).
Radisson Aquatica Beach Resort
• A tour of the Legends Museum or Kensington Oval.
eting.
• A visit to the Mt Gay Visitors’ Centre or a trip to Crane Beach.
for the Welcome Party. The 3W’s
NOTE: these excursions are not included in the Festival package
asing the culinary delights of
ry moments and photo moments at the Evening free - Festival Headquarters bar(s) open.
eats and officials of Barbados Tourism
u FRIDAY 12th MAY
1st round of Festival cricket matches
Match Day Teams transferred to grounds for 3rd round of Festival cricket matches
where light refreshments will be provided.
At the end of play teams will be transferred to central clubs for after match hosting.
Return transfers to team hotel at conclusion.
central clubs for after match hosting.
Harbour Lights, Beach Extravaganza,
pen. Check out the restaurants for
s.
2nd round of Festival cricket matches
central clubs for after match hosting.
u SATURDAY 13th MAY
Farewell Function - Illaro Court - ‘Beautiful, Beautiful Barbados’
Day at leisure - Book tours or activities or relax at the beach or pool.
4.30pm Teams transferred to Illaro Court for Farewell Function.
• Illaro Court is the official residence of the Prime Minister and will be transformed into
a ‘Legends of Barbados Cricket’ theme park. A fitting farewell to a week of fun in
Barbados.
• A sit-down banquet dinner (or Bajan Table buffet), open bar, music by one of the
island’s finest top bands, with local floor and cabaret show performances by some
of Barbados’ finest.
u SUNDAY 14th MAY
Day at leisure - Guests may wish to book tours or activities or relax at the beach or pool.
Return transfers provided to the airport for homeward bound flights.
OUNDS
g only 166 square miles, there are over 70 cricket fields that
Kensington Oval
gton Oval, 3 W’s Oval and The Wanderers Cricket Club to
Golden Oldies cricketers.
al was extensively refurbished and upgraded for the 2007
e Festival.
Wanderers C.C.
onal cricket is the Three W’s Oval at the Cave Hill Campus
s the CLR James Centre for Cricket Research and leading
es Cricket Walk of Fame which leads to the gravesites of Sir
g club in Barbados. Located in Christ Church, Bridgetown
that will make Golden Oldies Cricket in Barbados a cricket
3W’s Oval
FESTIVAL PACKAGES
Golden Oldies Cricket Festivals are planned so nothing is left to chance. The cricket, the accommodation, transfers and
functions are all in place and ready to be enjoyed by you and your team.
Each Festival Packages will include:
•7 nights accommodation.
•Transfers to and from Grantley Adams International
Airport and hotels.
•Three cricket matches, including ground fees, umpires,
scorers and afternoon teas.
•Welcome Party at Kensington Oval - including food,
beverages, music and entertainment.
•Picnic Day at Harbour Lights, Beach Extravaganza.
•Finale Dinner and Awards Evening at Illaro Court including a seated banquet dinner, open bar, music,
entertainment, cabaret and presentation of the Festival
HOTELS
Awards.
•Welcome souvenir pack.
•Transfers to and from the cricket grounds and hotels.
•Transfers to and from the Welcome Party, Picnic Day and
Finale Dinner and hotels.
•Festival handbook & gift pack.
•Three festival ‘newspapers’ during the week of celebrations.
Not included:
•International airfares and travel costs.
•Meals other than included in the itinerary.
•Personal charges.
•Personal insurances.
PACKAGE PRICING
All package prices include your accommodation, transfers and functions. All prices are
based on a per person basis and are quoted in USD.
3.5 to 4 star accommodation, well located, comfortable and convenient
Hotel
Room Type
Price (USD)
Radisson Aquatica Beach Resort Hotel Double or share twin US$1,895 pp
(Festival Headquarters)
Accra Beach Hotel Share triple
US$1,595 pp
Bougainvillea Beach Resort
(not available at
Divi Southwinds
all hotels)
Time Out 3 star accommodation, comfortable and well-located
Hotel
Room Type
Price (USD)
Blue Orchids Beach Hotel
Double or share twin US$1,425 pp
Butterfly Beach Hotel
Coconut Court Hotel Share triple
US$1,345 pp
Coral Mist Beach Hotel (not available at
Rostrevor Hotel
all hotels)
Worthing Court Apartment Hotel
NEED TO KNOW MORE
Get in touch [email protected]
www.govsl.com/goldenoldies
PRE / POST TOURS & TRAVEL ARRANGMENTS
While in the wonderful West Indies, take the opportunity to
visit other islands and to enjoy all the region has to offer.
We have a wide variety of tours and day trips tailored
specifically to our Golden Oldies Cricket players and their
families. Our local experts work
alongside us to ensure you and your
family can explore more of what this
beautiful island has to offer. Make
Barbados 2017 the holiday of a lifetime.
Whether you are travelling as a team or individual, fancy
a luxury lunchtime cruise or a scenic island tour we have
a range of experiences to choose from; all of which have
been highly recommended and specially crafted by our local
associates.
To take the stress out of your travel arrangements we are also
able to assist with individual, family or team travel arrangements.
We have a friendly team of experts that can help arrange your
airfares, insurances and optional tour at competitive rates.
Check out our website or for more information contact
Hine Clarke at VSL Travel - [email protected]
Golden Oldies Cricket
8a Anzac Street, PO Box 331 469, Takapuna 0740, New Zealand
Ph: +64 9 486 1644; Fax: +64 9 486 1639
Email: [email protected]
www.govsl.com/goldenoldies