Biarritz Olympique

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Experience the world of a professional rugby player in the wonderful French seaside sporting town of Biarritz.

Groups will train at the Stade Aguilera and Hippodrome Training Complex. Both venues offer well maintained rugby pitches used by the Biarritz youth teams for training and matches.

Participate in a number of coaching sessions focusing on all aspects of play, led by international player Imanol Harinordoquy, and watch the Biarritz Olympique first team and youth team training sessions (subject to schedule).

A competitive fixture against a local team, behind the scenes Parc des Sports Aguilera stadium tour and meet and greet with the first team players will complete your first class rugby tour.

Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque (also known as Biarritz Olympique and abbreviated as BOPB) is a French professional rugby union team based in the city of Biarritz, Aquitaine which competes in the Top 14 and the Heineken Cup. Biarritz plays its home matches at the Parc des Sports Aguiléra, which is a multi-use stadium in Biarritz, though for games that need a larger capacity, Biarritz may play at the Estadio Anoeta in Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain.

Biarritz play in red and white colours. Biarritz won a number of major honours, including the French championship on five occasions. Biarritz Olympique was formed in 1913 through a merger of the Biarritz Stade and Biarritz Sporting Club rugby teams. Biarritz made their way to the final of the French championship for the first time in the 1934 season where they were defeated by Bayonne.

The following season they claimed their first championship, defeating Perpignan in the final. That decade Biarritz met Perpignan twice again in the final, winning one and losing one. It would not be until 1992 when the club made the final again, and then a decade later, winning the championship in 2002. The club won back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006, and were runners-up in Europe in 2006.

Full Name: Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque
Founded: 1913
President: Marcel Martin
Coach: Jack Isaac and Jean-Michel Gonzalez
Stadium: Parc des Sports Aguilera
Stadium Capacity: 12,667
League: Top 14
Shirt Sponsor: Capgemini
Sports brand sponsor: Puma
Website: http://www.bo-pb.com/

Honours:

French Championship
Winners (5): 1935, 1939, 2002, 2005, 2006
Heineken Cup
Runner-up (1): 2006
Challenge Yves du Manoir
Winners (2): 1937, 2000
Coupe de France/Coupe de la Ligue
Runner-up (1): 2002

We work in partnership with our partner clubs, tournament organisers and multi-sport venues to offer a range of quality accommodation options sutable for groups of young sports people. Our accommodation is renowned for being in great locations, either in close proximity to the training grounds or at a resort style complex with many sport or leisure options for the group.

We believe our chosen accommodation options are of a significantly higher standard than the industry norm, and unless specifically requested your group will be placed in high quality 3 or 4* accommodation.

3* Hotel Ocean
Located meters from the main beach in a quiet area although in heart of Biarritz. The Hotel Ocean has 24 en-suite bedrooms of which 11 with sea view. The perfect venue to enjoy this picturesque town and only a few minutes walking distance to luxury shops, casinos, museums and the main fishing harbour.

Groups will train at the Stade Aguilera & Hippodrome Training Complex. Both venues offer well maintained rugby pitches used by the Biarritz youth teams for training and matches.

A typical rugby tour package includes:

Pre-departure information service
Return flights to France
Ground transportation at the destination for scheduled activities
x nights in Domaine du Pignada (based on 2-4 sharing)
All meals typically including breakfast, lunch and a two course evening meal (1^st meal dinner on day 1 and last meal lunch on day 5)
Minimum of 5 x2hr training sessions with Biarritz on all aspects of play from their full-time coaching staff (led by international player Imanol Harinordoquy)
Use of the state of the art facilities at Biarritz Olympique
Watch Biarritz Olympiqe first team and youth team training sessions (subject to match and training schedules)
Meet first team players for photograph and autograph session
Minimum of 1 pre-arranged match per team against similar standard local opposition (additional matches may be subject to a small supplement)
Behind the scenes Parc des Sports Aguilera Stadium tour including visit to official club shop
Medals and Certificates
Use of hotel sports facilities (outdoor swimming pool, mini-golf, football pitch, tennis courts, table tennis and volleyball)
Supervisory FREE places for the Sports Trip Organisers
Teacher coach education opportunities for Sports Trip Organisers
Services of a resident inspiresport tour coordinator throughout stay
Baggage Allowance of 15kg or 20kg depending on airline (hold luggage only)
All airport, airline and government taxes
Printed itineraries and information guide

Optional Extras

Tickets and transport to fixture
Visit to Beach front
Day at Aquatics Water Park
Guided tour of Biarritz
Extended stay
Single room supplements
Additional charges for rooms
Extra meals
Additional sightseeing tours

What Is Not Included

Transfers to and from UK airport
Personal Expenditure
Refundable deposits requested on arrival by some accommodation providers
Cost of passport and visas
Additional paying adults and single room supplements

Biarritz is a town which lies on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in South Western France. It is a luxurious seaside town and is popular with tourists and surfers. Biarritz also boasts some of the best beaches in Europe and has won multiple awards for their top class standards.

Surfing started in France here in Biarritz and surfers come from all over the world to ride the waves. The Biarritz Surf Festival brings together surfers from Hawaii, California and Australia every year to celebrate the birth of surfing in Biarritz.

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Closest Airport:
Biarritz Airport

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