TOURS AGREEMENT where, despite the use of the Visiting Union’s best endeavours, the Visiting Union can demonstrate that no scheduled inbound flight can be arranged that would facilitate arrival seven days prior to the first Match of the Tour in which circumstances only the Host Union will be responsible for such costs for eight clear days prior to the first Match of the Tour. 2.4 Alteration to Homeward Journey 2.4.1 The Homeward Journey may be altered by the Visiting Union provided there are no consequential cost implications for the Host Union. 3. Leave 3.1 No provision shall be made for any member of the Tour Party to be separated from the Tour Party during any part of the Tour, except in individual instances of Illness or Injury certified by the Doctor of the Visiting Union, or of leave of absence permitted at the discretion of the Manager of the Visiting Union with due notice given to the Host Union. The expenses of such leave shall be the responsibility of the Visiting Union and shall be agreed between the leaving member of the Tour Party and the Manager of the Visiting Union. 3.2 If a member of the Tour Party wishes to prolong his stay beyond the Visit, the Host Union shall have no liabilities, responsibilities or obligations in respect of any prolongation of stay whether agreed by it or otherwise. 4. Players Remaining Behind Owing to Illness or Injury 4.1 If any member of the Tour Party is prevented by Illness or Injury (as verified by the Host Union Medical Director or his designee) from leaving with the rest of the Tour Party on the Homeward Journey, then on his departure the Host Union shall be liable for his travelling expenses to the point of departure for the Homeward Journey. The cost of his return passage by a route selected by the Visiting Union shall be paid by the Visiting Union. The Host Union shall not be liable for his hotel or other expenses for his extra stay but shall help facilitate arrangements for the extra stay. 5. Replacement of and Additional Players during the Tour 5.1 If a member of the Team shall be found by the Visiting Union’s Doctor to be unfit to play in the remainder of the Tour, the Visiting Union may replace such member subject to prior notice being given to the Host Union. The cost of the fares for the outward and homeward transportation of each such replacement shall be paid by the Visiting Union in accordance with the provision of Clause 7.1.1. All other expenses as provided for in Clause 7.1.2 hereof shall be paid by the Host Union subject always to the maximum Tour Party size of 46. 5.2 If owing to Injury or Illness the playing strength of the Team is in the opinion of the Visiting Union’s Manager so reduced as to throw an undue burden on the other members of the Team, the Visiting Union may, on the recommendation of the Visiting Union’s Manager, and with prior notice Last update: 14 January, 2015 492
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