Toulouse Cricket Club Information Pack for Touring Cricket Teams to Toulouse and the surrounding area. Issue: B
Table Of Contents 1! INTRODUCTION... 3! 2! TOULOUSE CRICKET CLUB... 3! 2.1! BACKGROUND... 3! 2.2! WEBSITE... 3! 2.3! CONTACT DETAILS TOULOUSE CC - 2009 COMMITTEE... 3! 2.4! OUR PLAYING PHILOSOPHY... 4! 2.5! OUR GROUNDS... 5! 2.6! OUR COSTS... 6! 2.7! OUR SPONSORS... 6! 2.7.1! LANGDONS REMOVALS... 6! 3! TOURING... 6! 3.1! A TYPICAL TOUR... 6! 3.2! CRICKET CLUBS IN THE SOUTH WEST... 6! 3.2.1! ARMAGNAC-BIGORRE CRICKET CLUB... 7! 3.2.2! DAMAZAN CRICKET CLUB... 7! 3.2.3! MIDI CRICKET CLUB... 7! 3.2.4! CRICKET CLUB NOÉ GASCOGNE... 7! 3.2.5! TARN CRICKET CLUB... 7! 3.3! DISTANCES BETWEEN CLUBS... 7! 3.4! TRAVELLING BETWEEN CLUBS... 8! 4! GENERAL INFORMATION... 8! 4.1! AIRPORTS... 8! 4.1.1! TOULOUSE... 8! 4.1.2! CARCASSONE... 8! 4.1.3! BERGERAC... 8! 4.2! AIRLINE OPERATORS TO THE REGION... 8! 5! TOULOUSE HOTELS... 9! 5.1! TOULOUSE CENTRAL AREA... 9! 5.2! HOTEL AROUND TOULOUSE... 9! 6! TRANSPORT IN AND AROUND TOULOUSE... 10! 6.1! PUBLIC TRANSPORT... 10! 6.2! TAXI S... 10! 6.3! CAR HIRE... 10! 6.4! MINI BUS/ COACH HIRE... 10! 7! ABOUT TOULOUSE... 10! 7.1! CULTURE AND AREAS OF INTEREST... 10! 7.2! TOULOUSE WEBSITES... 11! 04/08/09 Page 2 of 11
1 Introduction Welcome to Toulouse Cricket club please use this guide to help you plan and book your cricket tour to Toulouse this document provides a wealth of information about the club, Toulouse, Cricket clubs in the area and key websites to aide your visit. Enjoy the read! 2 Toulouse Cricket Club 2.1 Background Toulouse cricket club was resurrected early in 2006. Most of our cricket club members live in and around the great city of Toulouse, capital of the Haute-Garonne department in South-West France. Our players are mainly ex-pats with France, Australia, New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka and others also represented. 2.2 Website Toulouse Cricket Club has its own Website with lots of detailed information including club performance through the season and other clubs in the area. http://www.toulousecc.com : 2.3 Contact Details Toulouse CC - 2009 Committee President: Jeff Burridge, jeff.burridge@airbus.com Mob:+33 (0)6 03 05 07 15 Captain: Neil Warren, neil.warren@airbus.com Mob:+33 (0)6 73 99 55 91 Secretary: Andy Gordon, andrew.gordon@airbus.com Mob:+33 (0)6 89 99 44 71 Treasurer: Derek Blackham, derek.blackham@airbus.com Mob:+33(0)6 16 09 54 04 Fixtures Secretary: Nick King Dong Brooks, nicholas.brooks@microturbo.fr Mob:+33 (0)6 89 88 54 02 04/08/09 Page 3 of 11
2.4 Our playing philosophy TCC is a club that has risen phoenix-like from the ashes after a dormant period of over 10 years ironically inspired by England regaining the ashes. We have a nice mix of abilities and experience but all share an enthusiasm for the game. We play cricket for fun but also enjoy to win an occasional match. Indeed a sprinkling of northerners ensures that the competitive edge is kept reasonably sharp (Ey up/ eee by-gum) A squad of around 30 players enables us to select teams of appropriate strength for any fixture. However we always ensure that everyone playing gets a chance to humiliate themselves by either batting or bowling. In addition, Toulouse CC now has the highest number of officially registered junior players in the whole of France, with approx. 26 junior members. To get a idea of what Toulouse CC is all about, please visit the following page from our website (be afraid, be fairly afraid) : http://www.toulousecc.com/2009squad.htm The Spirit Of Friendlies Toulouse CC and a touring team : 2009 04/08/09 Page 4 of 11
2.5 Our Grounds We play our matches at two grounds (See http://www.toulousecc.com/directions.htm) :! Pech David on the outskirts of Toulouse, about 15 minutes from the city centre. At an elevation of 200m it offers excellent views across the city and enables plane spotters to get up close and personal. There are mountain bike trails, horse riding and nice walks in the immediate vicinity. There are toilet and shower facilities available.! Mondonville 3 miles from Toulouse Blagnac Airport. Full changing room facilities are offered in a private sporting complex We play on an artificial plastic pitch manufactured by Flicx. It ensures a reasonable surface with minimum preparation. The playing area itself is flat and nicely maintained by the slightly confused French ground staff. 04/08/09 Page 5 of 11
2.6 Our Costs Toulouse CC currently charges touring teams 120 Euros per game. This covers tea during the game and also pitch preparation. This is a one off fee and does not include transport cost to and from the ground. 2.7 Our Sponsors 2.7.1 Langdons Removals Langdons Removals have been a big help in moving our kit from UK to France. They have been moving people across Europe for many years. They are based at 163 South Liberty Lane, Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2TL. If you'd like to contact them you should call them on +44 (0)117 973 7623 and ask to speak to Pete or Ian. pete@langdonremovals.co.uk or Ian@langdonremovals.co.uk 3 Touring 3.1 A typical tour We are happy to help you arrange matches against other local sides. We typically play on a Sunday. Your itinerary could vary from playing another regional side on the Saturday, then us on the Sunday, or 2 x 20/20 matches at our ground on the Sunday with another local team invited to join us. 3.2 Cricket Clubs in the South West 04/08/09 Page 6 of 11
3.2.1 Armagnac-Bigorre Cricket Club Website: http://www.armagnac-bigorre.cc/ 3.2.2 Damazan Cricket Club Website: http://www.freewebs.com/damazancricket/ 3.2.3 Midi Cricket Club Website: http://www.midicricket.com/default.htm 3.2.4 Cricket Club Noé Gascogne Website: http://www.cc-noe-gascogne.com/index.html 3.2.5 Tarn Cricket Club Website: http://www.tarncricket.com/ 3.3 Distances between clubs Approx distances in KM and time Armagnac- Bigorre (Mirande) Catus Damazan Noé- Gascogne (L'Isle-de- Noé) Tarn (L'Isle sur Tarn) Toulouse Armagnac-Bigorre (Mirande) 227km 2h52 127km 1h48 9.5km 10mins 155km 1h59 100km 1h25 Catus 227km 2h52 122km 1h56 228km 2h52 123km 1h38 134km 1h37 Damazan 127km 1h48 122km 1h56 128km 1h49 184km 1h40 142km 1h15 Noé-Gascogne (L'Isle-de-Noé) 9.5km 10mins 228km 2h52 128km 1h49 154km 1h58 128km 1h30 Tarn (L'Isle sur Tarn) 155km 1h59 123km 1h38 184km 1h40 154km 1h58 58km 40mins Toulouse 100km 1h25 134km 1h37 142km 1h15 128km 1h30 58km 40mins 04/08/09 Page 7 of 11
3.4 Travelling between clubs Hire cars are recommended and the most competitive rates can be found on the Internet. Should you wish to hire a bus/coach then we can provide a quote for you but be aware this is not the cheapest option. 4 General Information 4.1 Airports 4.1.1 Toulouse Toulouse-Blagnac airport is 20 mins from the centre of Toulouse and nearest to our home ground. The airport run a shuttle bus every 20 minutes to the centre of town. http://www.toulouse.aeroport.fr/us/default.asp 4.1.2 Carcassone Carcassone airport is about 45 minutes south-east of Toulouse. A hire care is recommended if using this airport. http://www.carcassonne.aeroport.fr/uk/ 4.1.3 Bergerac Bergerac airport is about 2 hours north-west of Toulouse. A hire car is recommended if using this airport. http://www.bergerac.aeroport.fr/index.php 4.2 Airline Operators to the region Air France Toulouse BMI - Toulouse British Airways Toulouse EasyJet Toulouse 04/08/09 Page 8 of 11
Flybe Bergerac JetAir Toulouse Ryanair Carcassonne 5 Toulouse Hotels 5.1 Toulouse central area Address : 27, Boulevard des Minimes 31200 TOULOUSE FRANCE Tel : (+33)892683110 Fax : (+33)561133054 http://www.etaphotel.com/etaphotel/fichehotel/fr/etp/2584/fiche_hotel.shtml Address : HOLIDAY INN TOULOUSE CENTRE HOTEL 13 Place Wilson 31000, Toulouse France Tel : (+33)??? Fax : (+33)??? http://www.holidaycityeurope.com/hi-toulouse-centre/index.htm 5.2 Hotel around Toulouse If you wish to stay outside and mix a little golf with the cricket. Then there is a hotel outside which is well equipped with a golf course, restaurant and near our local watering hole. Address : Latitudes Golf international de Seilh Route de Grenade 31840 Seilh Tel!"!05 62 13 14 15!! fax!: 05 61 59 77 97 http://www.maeva-latitudes-toulouse.com/ 04/08/09 Page 9 of 11
6 Transport in and around Toulouse 6.1 Public transport There is a shuttle bus every 20 minutes from the airport to the centre of Toulouse. There is a metro that covers the centre of the city in addition to buses should you need them. There is no public transport to our ground. 6.2 Taxi s Around Toulouse they are plentiful, quick and convenient. Travel outside the city centre and the price shoots up with some drivers refusing to take the fare. 6.3 Car hire Most practical and convenient if you are travelling outside the city centre, playing other sides, or touring. All major firms available have offices at the airport and best rates are found on the internet. 6.4 Mini bus/ Coach hire We can arrange for a quote for you should you consider hiring a bus/driver for the team for the day. For a touring side in 2006 it cost 600 for a 20 seater for a full day. 7 About Toulouse Toulouse is situated in the centre of Southern France between the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean. Also known as the Ville Rose (Pink city), Toulouse is a student city with a vibrant culture and lifestyle and unspoilt in terms history and architecture. Toulouse is a perfect location as it mixes both modern values with a pride in its heritage. 7.1 Culture and areas of interest Toulouse has many areas of natural beauty and benfits from great architecture. The city is situatied on the Garonne river and benefits from the Canal du Midi. Place captial at the heart of city has many bars and is a good start point for a walk around Toulouse. The city benefits from a wealth of Romanesque architecture such as Saint Sernin church. For those wishing to look at the modern site of city there is the Cité de l'espace 04/08/09 Page 10 of 11
focussed on the space experience and why not spend some time at Airbus the maker of the A380 Super jumbo. Toulouse also benefits from many art galleries and museums including impressionist masterpieces and modern art galleries. 7.2 Toulouse websites Toulouse Tourist Board Website: http://www.uk.toulouse-tourisme.com/accueil/index_en.php Technical Visits to the Airbus Factory Website: http://www.taxiway.fr/ Les Abbattoirs modern Art Gallery Website: www.lesabattoirs.org Cité de l'espace Website: www.cite-espace.com Les Augustins fine Art Gallery Website: www.augustins.org 04/08/09 Page 11 of 11