Gold and Silver Star

We return to Northern Ireland for the first time in over

BTRDA SPORTING TRIALS

GOLD and SILVER STAR FINALS

LSATURDAY 18TH JANUARY 2025

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS AN INVITE ONLY EVENT. ONLY QUALIFYING COMPETITORS MAY ENTER. 

Information to help competitors with their participation in the Gold & Silver Star Finals, note the following:

1. Ferry travel and/or Airport travel

2. Hotel

3. Entries

4. Dinner tickets

1. Ferry Travel

Bookings for the ferry crossings can be made via Nutt Travel in Coleraine

Recommended crossing is Cairnryan to Belfast via Stena Line

Crossing is 2hr 15mins

Ferries depart Cairnryan:

 03.30 07.30 11.30 15.30 19.30 23.30 [check in latest 45mins prior]

Same times departing Belfast too for return travel

As a guideline, the following costings are based on travelling outwards on Friday 17th January @ 11.30 / inward on Sunday 19th January @ 15.30:

Van 7m with 2 passengers : approx. £370 return

6m Trailer adds approx. £100 (total approx. £470)

Car with 2 passengers and 6m Trailer : approx. £450 return

Alternative crossing from Holyhead to Dublin via Stena Line

Crossing is 3hr 15mins

Ferries depart Holyhead:

 02.15 09.00 14.45 20.30 [check in latest 60mins prior]

Ferries depart Dublin:

   02.15 08.15 14.45 20.30

As a guideline, the following costings are based on travelling outwards on Friday 17th January @ 09.00 / inward on Sunday 19th January @ 14.45:

Van 7m with 2 passengers : approx. £415 return

6m Trailer adds approx. £95 (total approx. £510)

Car with 2 passengers and 6m Trailer : approx. £395 return

No Carnet is required for travelling through the Republic of Ireland you will need to fill in an oral declaration as below link.  

On arrival at the Irish port, make your way to the Import Area and an official will stamp your form and repeat via the Export Area on the way back. You will also need proof of entry into the event and an inventory of what you are carrying.  

https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/individuals/customs/inventory-support-oral-customs-declaration.pdf

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All fares are ‘Flexi Fares’ – 100% refund if you cancel up to 24-hours before sailing, 50% refund if

cancel 2-hours before sailing.

Coleraine Office Tel No: 028 7035 1199

email: [email protected]

Quote Northern Ireland Sporting Trials Car Club when booking to avail to the best motorsport rate on the day of booking. Bookings can be made via email or over the phone – whichever is easier for you. Payment to be made direct to Nutt Travel at the time of booking.

All information, including post codes for departure ports, will be included in your travel confirmation.

Flight Travel

For anyone who wishes to fly across, there are two airports within 40 minutes of the site and/or hotel. These are the George Best Belfast City Airport and the Belfast International Airport

2. Hotel

The base for this weekend is:

The Dunsilly Hotel

20 Dunsilly Road

Antrim

BT41 2JH

This is approximately 19 miles from Belfast ferry port and approximately 26 miles to the event venue. Located just off the M2/M22 motorway, north of Antrim.

The Bed & Breakfast rates are:

Single occupancy at £120 per night { please mention BTRDA when

Twin/Double occupancy at £130 per night { booking to guarantee these rates

An allocation of bedrooms has been reserved for the BTRDA of:

Friday 17th : 20 bedrooms

Saturday 18th : 30 bedrooms

These are on a ‘first come/first served’ basis and please note that any unsold bedrooms not booked by 23rd December will be released for general sale – so book early to avoid disappointment!!!

The hotel has 40 modern bedrooms featuring:

·Rainfall shower

·HD TV for entertainment

·Hairdryer for your convenience

·Tea & coffee making facilities

·Iron & ironing board for keeping your attire crisp

·Office chair for comfort during work or relaxation

·USB and USB-C sockets for easy charging of your devices

For guests with accessibility needs, they offer accessible rooms

An alternative hotel nearby is The Holiday Inn Express Antrim – just 1.2 miles from The Dunsilly Hotel, towards Antrim. No reservations have been made at this hotel, just for your information purposes if required!

3. Entries

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Competitors will be invited to participate in the Gold and Silver Star Finals, as per the Championship regulations.

Entries to the event will be via the Northern Phoenix Trials Car Club website and entry fee should be paid before the event. Details are shown in the Regulations.

4. Awards Dinner Tickets

On the evening of Saturday 18th January, it’s time to get dressed up and attend the Annual Awards Presentation.  

The function is being held at The Dunsilly Hotel. A three-course dinner will be served following which the winners of the vast array of impressive trophies will be presented to those who have fared well at the Finals earlier that day and during the Championship year.

Dinner tickets are £40.00 per person.

Marshals / Officials Tickets £20 Per Person

The tickets should be purchased via the BTRDA website closing date for this is Sunday 5th of Jan

Don’t forget to let Josh know of any special dietary requirements ahead of the evening, to ensure your requirements can be met.    

If there is anyone in particular you would like to be seated with – or possibly not seated with - then let Josh know and he’ll try to accommodate you as much as possible. Tables will be for 10 guests per table.

Dress code is preferably Black Tie. Alternatively Lounge Suits are acceptable and we would ask that you ideally resist casual attire – it is our premier presentation awards evening after all !!

PS: …remember…

Don’t forget to renew your Competition Licence befroe the event for 2025 and take with you either in a printed copy or on your mobile.