St Pats Rugby Tour 2015 Full Itinerary

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Contact Numbers

Telephone +64 3 342 9433

Facsimile +64 3 342 9433

Mobile 021 1404345 Phil Robson

Mobile 021 0542587 Louise Smith

Email [email protected]

Online www.totalrugby.co.nz

Itinerary Specially Prepared for

ST PATRICKS COLLEGE

Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour April 2016

WELCOMEIt is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome the St Patricks Collegetouring party to New Zealand. It is the first time we have hosted your college and we aredelighted to have you as one of our touring groups. We expect the rugby to be competitiveand after the RWC final this year know that both sides will be wanting to make their mark!Welcome, Haere Mai, and enjoy your stay.

INTRODUCTORY NOTESWeather: April is autumn weather, which means it can be very changeable. Temperaturescan fluctuate wildly, from high 20s / low 30s to almost single figures. However, theaverage should be about 16 degrees Celsius.

Grounds: Grounds will be in good condition without the winter rains. If weather is warmthey could be very hard. Multi-studded boots should be adequate for backs (no guarantee),but are unlikely to provide adequate traction for tight forwards. Medium length studsrecommended

Game protocol: Most schools in New Zealand have their own haka and it is commonpractice for the host school to perform the haka for overseas visiting teams. This is meantas a challenge and it is up to the visiting team to accept it as they wish. Generally, theteam facing the challenge will line up on their own 10m line and front up. This is seen asthe most respectful. Three cheers are performed at the end of the match and players shakehands with the opposition.
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Mouthguards: Mouthguards are compulsory at all levels of rugby in New Zealand. The ref

will inspect that you have a mouthguard at the start of the game.

Rugby Rules: Crutch binding in the scrums and lifting in the lineout is permitted in New

Zealand age group rugby.

After match Arrangements: It is customary in New Zealand rugby to have an after-matchfunction for special visiting teams. It is a tradition we are keen to maintain. The after matchis generally held at the hosts clubrooms or school. Speeches are made by the MC andrespective captains. Often the visiting coach or manager is also invited to speak. There isalways an exchange of gifts. This can take the form of a plaque/pendant, club or school ties,players jersey, touring booklet, pins/badges, beanies or something else that has beenprepared. Food is then served.

Ice: Ice for sideline treatment of injuries is available from nearly all service stations andsupermarkets. It is recommended that teams bring an insulated container for storing ice atmatches.

First Aid: It is not compulsory to have a first aid officer at every game as it is in Australia.Initial first aid is generally administered by coaching and/or management staff. Emergencyservices are available for more serious injuries. The emergency number in New Zealand is111. There are after-hours medical services available in all main centres. Total Rugby willassist with coordinating medical services including physiotherapy. It is expected that tourgroups will have their own travel insurance to cover medical expenses. Operators of touristservices have their own policies regarding health and safety and issues arising should bemanaged directly with them.The Christchurch 24 Hour Surgery is located at 931 Colombo Street (corner Colombo Street& Bealey Avenue), Phone 03 365 7777The Hanmer Springs Health Centre is located at 59 Jacks Pass Road. Phone 03 315 7503

Equipment: Total Rugby has a number of training balls available. Please make an early

request for other specific equipment if required as it is possible to source a range of gear.

Laundry: Coin operated laundry facilities are available at all your accommodation providers.We do recommend that everyone brings at least one towel with them.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary. Breakfastsare continental (typically cereal, toast and spreads, tea/coffee), lunches are packed and areprovided at your accommodation to be collected each day as you leave breakfast, dinnersare two course (main course and dessert) or buffet style.

Security/valuables: This is your own responsibility. Valuables have been stolen before.Please never assume that it will be okay to leave valuables unattended or gear roomsunlocked. Every attempt will be made to assist you with your own security.

Itinerary Times: All the times shown on this itinerary have been booked and confirmed with

the accommodation providers and activity operators. For meal time changes please liaise

directly with the hotel. If you wish to change timings for any activities or find you are

running behind schedule please contact Total Rugby so that we can inform the operator


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Vouchers: On your arrival your tour leader will be given a voucher booklet containing the

vouchers you will be required to hand over to our operators for the various activities

included in your tour.

Liaison: Total Rugby staff will be available 24 hours. Please use the cell phone numbers onthis page. Our staff will not always be with you during your activities but we will check in

with you each day, either in the evening to discuss the days events and go over the nextday, or in the morning.

Luggage: Due to coach luggage capacity it is requested that each person is limited to onesuitcaseand one carry-on bag. If your luggage is going to exceed this please advise Total Rugbyprior to your arrival.

Rugby Boots: New Zealand has very strict biosecurity regulations, during your flight pleasecomplete the Passenger Arrival Card supplied by the airline with care and ensure rugbyboots are clean prior to your departure.

Emergency and Risk Management: Total Rugby have an Emergency Management Plan that

you will have a copy of. Staff will take you through this and ask for a sign off.


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TUESDAY 29 MARCHBRISBANE/CHRISTCHURCH

0845 Depart Brisbane on board flight VA124. Check in details will be providednearer the time.

1510 Arrive into Christchurch. On clearing customs and immigration formalitiesyou will be met and welcomed by Total Rugby staff who will assist with yourcoach transfer to your accommodation

Check in to Christchurch Park Motel where accommodation is confirmed foryour first 3 tour nights

Accommodation: Christchurch Park Motel250 Westminster StreetChristchurchPhone: 03 385 1971

Offering specialist accommodation for sports teams and groups visitingChristchurch, Christchurch Park Motel is located within the ChristchurchFootball Club complex with playing fields on site. Accommodation at theChristchurch Park Motel is in 2 bedroom units, all ground floor and

positioned around a large grassed garden area.

Subject to your arrival time, a light training run at the Christchurch FootballClub

1930Dinner at your accommodation this evening

WEDNESDAY 30 MARCHCHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your accommodation. Packed lunches will be available to collectafter breakfast.

0930 Board your coach and its time to head out for some high octane fun on therace track

1000ACTION KARTS RACEWAYAction Kart Raceway is New Zealands only clay base go kart track. Itsawesome fun and something totally different. The track features the driftingexperience, tighter more technical corners and long fast sweeping straights.


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Group leader to present voucher

Return to your accommodation and its match preparation time. Return coachtransfers will be provided to the match venue

1515MATCH 1 VS CHRISTCHURCH BOYS HIGH SCHOOLCBHS is one of the leading rugby schools in New Zealand. This

school has produced the second highest number of All Blacks (46)from any school in New Zealand. From the 2015 RWC winningteam there were 5 CBHS old boys. Current All Black Old Boysinclude: Brodie Retallic, Dan Carter, Luke Romano, Colin Slade,Owen Franks.

The match will be followed by an after match function, supporters andfamily are invited to attend.

If time permits it may be possible to do a short tour of the CBHS RugbyMemorabilia Hall

1815 Bus departs CBHS for Chch Park

1930Dinner at your accommodation

THURSDAY 31 MARCHCHRISTCHURCH

0730This morning you will be joined for breakfast by a celebrity New Zealandrugby player. Learn about the life of a professional rugby player overbreakfast, there will be an opportunity for photographs and autographs.Packed lunches will be available to collect after breakfast.


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0930 Your 2 hour Total Rugby Training Experience to be conducted by elite levellocal coaches will be held this morning at Christchurch Football Club. Detailsto follow

1330 Depart by coach forSpencerville, just north of Christchurch where itstime for some team building fun in the trees.

1400 ADRENALIN FORESTAdrenalin Forest is a multi-level aerial obstaclecourse!! It includes 6 pathways from 1.5 to 20

meters high, 100 challenges and is more than2km long.

1700Return to the Christchurch Park Motel

1830Dinner at the motel

FRIDAY 01 APRILCHRISTCHURCH/HANMER SPRINGS

0800 Breakfast at Adams House. Your packed lunches will be available to collectafter breakfast. Then check out.

0930 Depart Christchurch by coach for Hanmer Springs.Travelling north fromChristchurch through the vineyard region of Waipara, travel time is approx.

1.5 hours.


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The match will be followed by an aftermath function. Supporters and familyare invited to attend

1745Depart for Christchurch

Check in to the Garden Hotel where accommodation is confirmed for yourfinal 5 nights.

Accommodation : The Garden Hotel110 Marshland RoadShirley, ChristchurchPhone: 03 385 3132

1900Buffet dinner at the hotel.

SUNDAY 03 APRILCHRISTCHURCH

0700Buffet breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packedlunches at breakfast

0830 Your second 2 hour Total Rugby Training Experience with local elite levelcoaches will be held this morning at local grounds. Return coach transferswill be provided. Details to follow

Return to your hotel for a lunch break

1200Early afternoon head out by coach to Ferrymead for some paintballwarfare!

1230FERRYMEAD PAINTBALLThe newest paintball centre in Christchurch,Ferrymead Paintball offers 4 different

scenarios to play: Black Hawk Down yourhelicopter has crashed in an enemy base.You and your team mate have to fight yourway through the town and complete asabotage mission along the way. Only thestrong will survive! OR Capture the Town -You and your team have just landed on theoutskirts of an enemy base. Now you have to


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MONDAY 04 APRILCHRISTCHURCH

0800Buffet breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packedlunches at breakfast

Free time this morning, a walk to the nearby Palms Shopping Mall for somesouvenir shopping is suggested.

1445 Transfer by coach to Shirley Boys High School, venue for todays match

1600MATCH 3 VS SHIRLEY BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

Shirley Boys High School is the largest all boys school in Christchurch. Theyare regarded as one of the toughest sides to beat, especially at home. Theirfirst XV were runners up in this years main competition, with notable winsover top local sides St Bedes College and Christchurch Boys High School

The matches will be followed by an aftermatch function. Supporters andfamily are invited to attend.

1830 Transfer by coach to Garden Hotel

1930Dinner at the hotel

TUESDAY 05 APRILCHRISTCHURCH/BRISBANE

0400Early transfer to Christchurch International Airport for your homebound flight

0650 Depart Christchurch on board VA127

0845 Arrive Brisbane

Your Tour Arrangements TerminateWe wish you a safe journey home

St Pats Rugby Tour 2015 Full Itinerary

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