TAS 2016 Full Itinerary 2.51.44 PM

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Office and Mailing Address

70 Harakeke Street

Riccarton

Christchurch

New Zealand

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 forTHE ARMIDALE SCHOOL

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

WELCOME

Welcome to Karen Hutton, Michael Holland, Todd Currell and the2016 touring team from TAS. Way back in 2008 we welcomed TAS

into our network for the first time and we are still doing so. It isalways a pleasure and an exchange we very much look forward to. Ihope that you will have as much fun and learning that the previousgroups have had and return home enamoured with New Zealand, thepeople and the game of rugby.

INTRODUCTORY NOTES

Weather: July is winter weather, which means it can be very cold. Temperatures

range from minus degrees in the mornings to 14 degrees during the day (on a goodday!)

Grounds: Grounds may be very wet. At times they are closed because of flooding. Ifgrounds are closed all effort will be made to find alternative venues. On the rareoccasion this is not possible the game may have to be cancelled. You should ensurethat all players have long studs in their boots. 18mm is recommended. Backs mayprefer shorter studs but blades, will, in most cases, be ineffective.
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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 ismeant as a challenge and it is up to the visiting team to accept it as they wish.Generally, the team facing the challenge will line up on their own 10m line and

front up. This is seen as the most respectful. Three cheers are performed at theend of the match and players shake hands with the opposition. Some clubs willperform a haka but it is less common than with school teams. It pays to ask beforethe game starts whether there will be a haka. Some teams may perform their hakaat the end of the game.

Mouthguards: Mouthgurards 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 inNew Zealand age group rugby.

After match Arrangements: It is customary in New Zealand rugby to have an after

match function for special visiting teams. It is a tradition we are keen to maintain.The after match is generally held at the hosts clubrooms or school. Speeches aremade by the MC and respective captains. Often the visiting coach or manager isalso invited to speak. There is always an exchange of gifts. This can take the formof a plaque/pendant, club or school ties, players jersey, touring booklet, pins/badges, beanies or something else that has been prepared. Food is then served.

First Aid: It is not compulsory to have a first aid officer at every game. Initial firstaid is generally administered by coaching and/or management staff. Emergencyservices are available for more serious injuries. The emergency number in NewZealand is 111. There are after hours medical services available in all main centres.If medical treatment is required because of an accident, the Accident Compensation

Commission pays for initial treatment, although a surcharge is required to be paidby the patient. Total Rugby will assist with coordinating medical services includingphysiotherapy. It is expected that tour groups will have their own travel insuranceto cover medical expenses. Operators of tourist services have their own policiesregarding health and safety and issues arising should be managed directly withthem.

Queenstown:

Queenstown Medical Centre 9 Isle Street

Queenstown

Phone 03 441 0500

Christchurch

24 Hour Surgery931 Colombo Street (corner Colombo Street & Bealey Avenue)

Phone 03 365 7777


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Equipment: Total Rugby has a number of training balls available. Please make anearly request for other specific equipment if required as it is possible to source arange of gear.

Ice: Ice for sideline treatment of injuries is available from nearly all service stationsand supermarkets. It is recommended that teams bring an insulated container forstoring ice at matches.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary.Breakfasts are continental (typically cereal, toast and spreads, tea/coffee), lunchesare packed and are to be collected each day as you leave breakfast, dinners are twocourse (main course and dessert). Please note dinner and breakfast are notincluded on the night the players are billeted, a packed lunch will be available onarrival at Adams House.

Itinerary Times: All the times shown on this itinerary have been booked andconfirmed with the accommodation providers and activity operators. For meal time

changes please liaise directly with the hotel. If you wish to change timings for anyactivities or find you are running behind schedule please contact Total Rugby sothat we can inform the operator

Vouchers: On your arrival your tour leader will be given a voucher bookletcontaining the vouchers you will be required to hand over to our operators for thevarious activities included in your tour.

Laundry: Self-service coin operated laundry facilities are available at yourQueenstown Hotel. Villas at Terrace Downs are equipped with washing machinesand dryers for self use. A full laundry service is provided at Adams House.

Security/valuables: This is your own responsibility. Valuables have been stolenbefore. Please never assume that it will be okay to leave valuables unattended orgear rooms unlocked. Every attempt will be made to assist you with your ownsecurity.

Liaison: Total Rugby staff will be available 24 hours. Please use the cell phonenumbers on this page. Our staff will not always be with you during your activitiesbut we will check in with you each day, either in the evening to discuss the daysevents and go over the next day, or in the morning. There are other people who arealso available to assist in most centres you will visit. They will either be the localTotal Rugby Coordinator or someone appointed by Total Rugby.

Luggage: Due to coach luggage capacity it is requested that each person is limitedto one suitcase and one carry-on bag. If your luggage is going to exceed this pleaseadvise Total Rugby prior to your arrival.

Rugby Boots: New Zealand has very strict biosecurity regulations, during your flightplease complete the Passenger Arrival Card supplied by the airline with care andensure rugby boots are clean prior to your departure.


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Gear:We recommend everyone brings two towels with them. Towels are notprovided at Adams HouseSwim wear and towel will be required at Tekapo Springs Hot Pools.Ski Day: Suitable jackets and pants are essential and can be hired on the mountainon the day and paid direct. Everyone will need a woollen hat/beanie and waterproofgloves. Jeans are not recommended.

TUESDAY 05 JULYSYDNEY/QUEENSTOWN

1115 Arrive Queenstown on board JQ223

On completion of customs and immigration formalities you will be met byyour Pacific Tourways coach driver who will transfer you to centralQueenstown.

Time for lunch at the world famous Fergburger (own arrangements) and awalk around central Queenstown

1430 Transfer from central Queenstown to check in to check in to Goldridge Resortwhere accommodation has been confirmed for 3nights.

Accommodation: Goldridge Resort594 Frankton RoadQueenstown

Phone: 03 442 6500

1515 Depart hotel by coach for the Queenstown Event Centre where field 5has been booked for a training session to be run by your own staff(3:30pm-5:00pm)

At the foot of the Remarkables mountainrange, the Queenstown Events Centre isundoubtedly one of the most scenic rugbygrounds and sports venues in the world:international cricket has been played at theground, and it was a host venue and trainingground for Rugby World Cup teams.


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1715 Return to the hotel at the conclusion of your training session

1900 Dinner at your accommodation

WEDNESDAY 06 JULY

QUEENSTOWN/WANAKA/QUEENSTOWN

0800Breakfast at your hotel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leavebreakfast.

0915 Depart your hotel by coach.

0945SHOTOVER JETTake a unique breathtaking ride through the dramatic and narrow Canyons,and hold on tight for Queenstownss only exhilarating full 360 degree spins.Can you handle the Canyons? with award winning Shotover Jet. The onlycompany permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River canyons.

PLEASE NOTE GROUP 1 (14 PEOPLE) ARE BOOKED TO CHECK IN AT09:45, ON THE WATER AT 10:15; GROUP 2 (12 PEOPLE ARE BOOKEDTO CHECK IN AT 10:00, ON THE WATER AT 10:30. IT IS IMPORTANTTHAT YOU ARRIVE ON TIME

Group Leader to present voucher

Return to your hotel for match preparation

1315 Depart Goldridge Resort by coach for Wanaka, venue for todays match

1530 TAS Vs Mt Aspiring College

Mt Aspiring College is a co-ed school with a roll of 840 students. MAChave been hosting TAS for some years now and a strong relationshiphas developed between the two groups. Hamish Crosbie has been


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welcoming TAS groups to MAC for the past few seasons and is still incharge of the schools rugby programme.

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

1745 Depart Wanaka to return to your Queenstown accommodation

1930Dinner at Goldridge Resort

THURSDAY 07 JULYQUEENSTOWN

0645Early breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches asyou leave breakfast.

0730 Depart by coach for a day on the slopes.

CORONET PEAK SKI FIELD/REMARKABLES SKI FIELD

Only 20 minutes (approx.) drive from central Queenstown, CoronetPeak is one of New Zealands most popular ski resorts due to its variedterraine and superb facilities.

Included in your beginner ski day package is a 1.5 hour lesson, hire of ski/snowboard and boots and a lift pass and helmet hire. Please note ski pantsand jackets can also be hired (payable direct). Lesson is booked for 9:00am

Return to your accommodation by coach at the end of your ski day,please arrange departure time from the mountain directly with yourdriver.

1830Dinner at Goldridge Resort


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RIDAY 08 JULYQUEENSTOWN/TERRACE DOWNS

0800Breakfast at your hotel

0930Check out of Goldridge Resort. Depart by coach for Skylines

Queenstown gondola and its time to head up the mountain1000SKYLINE GONDOLA AND LUGE

Reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondolacarries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located onBobs Peak. Numerous observation decks around the complex offerbreathtaking views of Coronet Peak & The Remarkables, over Queenstownand across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil & Walter Peaks. Truly magnificent andawe-inspiring. Once you are at the top its time to hit the luge track - thescenery's a blur! Hurtle down a winding downhill track through the trees.Race through the bends, or pull in for a breather and enjoy the panorama.Burn it up on the advanced track or cruise sedately down the scenic track.Then hop on the chairlift and do it all again. Skyline Luge - it's 800 metres of

fast-paced freedom. Once is never enough!

Your package includes gondola, 2 luge rides per person and buffet lunch atthe Skyline Restaurant. Lunch is booked for 12 midday


1300 Depart Queenstown heading north, your journey will take you through theMacKenzie Country and the hydro lakes that produce much of New Zealand'selectricity. On a fine day stop for views of Aoraki Mt Cook - New Zealandshighest mountain. Time to enjoy a short visit (one hour) at the hot pools at

Tekapo Springs. Swim wear and towels will be required.



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Continue on to Terrace Downs Resort where accommodation has beenconfirmed for 2 nights.

Accommodation: Terrace Downs ResortColeridge Road, WindwhistleCanterburyPhone: (03) 318 6943

Your accommodation will be in 5 star two and threebedroom chalets.

Winner of the 2010 World Travel Awards as NewZealand's leading golf resort, Terrace Downs offers in-house and casual visitors a unique one-stop New Zealand getawaydestination located just twenty minutes from the Mt Hutt access road andwithin an easy hour's scenic drive of Christchurch International

Airport. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Rakaia River, the Resortboasts stunning views up to Mt Hutt and is within close proximity tovarious ski fields.

2000Dinner this evening at Terrace Downs Resort

SATURDAY 09 JULYTERRACE DOWNS

0800Breakfast at your hotel your packed lunches will be available to collect atbreakfast.

Today you will be joined by elite Canterbury level coaches who will conduct

your Total Rugby Training Experiences. There will be a two hour session inthe morning and a second two hour session in the afternoon. Terrace DownsResort boasts its own rugby field and has been used previously as a trainingbase by the All Blacks. The snow covered mountain backdrop and freshcountry air will make for a unique training situation.
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Session 1: 9:30 am to 11:30am

John Haggart: Assistant Coach NZ Under 19 1994,1995, 1996Assistant Coach NZ Under 21 1997, 1998, 1999. Senior ClubCoach Dunedin 1998, 1999. Otago Senior B coach 1998, 1999.Head Coach Sannix Japan 2000, 2001, 2002. Otago Provincial

assistant coach 2004, 2005. Highlanders defence coach 2004,2005. Canterbury backs coach 2006, 2007, 2008. Position: No 10Played Otago 119 caps 1983 1991.Coach Lincoln University Seniors 2010-2016 (Won competition in2015)Current: Assistant coach with Canterbury NPC and Director of CrusaderInternational High Performance Unit.

Dave Perrin2005 2016 COACHING NEW ZEALAND RUGBY

UNIONage group coach and selector plus

Regional Coach Development ManagerSouth Island

2010 2012 COACHING FACILITATOR AND SKILLSADVISOR to Hawaii, Shanghai and BrazilRugby

2011 Present LINCOLN UNIVERSITY RUGBY CLUBIRB / New Zealand

IRB Accredited TrainerIRB Coach Educator, NZRU/IRB Level 3/4Accredited Coach

Session 2: 1:00 pm to 3:00pm

Hugh Galvan

Senior Lecturer of Sport Coaching and Physical Education atUniversity of Canterbury College of Education. Massey RugbyPracticum top graduate 2001. Canterbury Under 19 HeadCoach 2006, 2007, 2008. Canterbury B Provincial (forwardCoach). 2010 - 2014. Coached Div 3 National ProvincialChampionship 2003, 2004 International Rugby Board (IRB)Coach Trainer for the Pacific/Asia 2006 - 2016 (2 in NZ)

New Zealand Rugby Union Resource Coach 2006, - 2016.

NZRU Massey Rugby Practicum Course Facilitator. Hugh has recently beenworking with the Samoan side where they played the Springboks in theInternational Quadrangular final in 2013, coached them through 2014 and


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took the team to the RWC in 2015.

Specialises in coach development, establishing culture - visions andvalues, long term planning

Joe Maddock:Joe was appointed assistant coach for theCanterbury ITM Cup team in 2015, which the team won the national

title. Joe has a huge amount of playing experience as a winger/fullback. He has represented Canterbury, Crusaders, Bath, Saracensand Benetton Rugby Treviso. Joe has also represented Canterbury inBasketball.

The rest of today is free to enjoy the comforts of your resort.

1830Dinner this evening at Terrace Downs

SUNDAY 10 JULY

TERRACE DOWNS/CHRISTCHURCH

0800Breakfast at your hotel your packed lunches will be available to collect atbreakfast.

0930Check out of Terrace Downs and depart by coach for ChristchurchBoys High School, venue for todays match.

1300 MATCH 2: The Armidale School Vs Christchurch Boys High School

CBHS is one of the leading rugby schools in New Zealand.

This school has produced the second highest number of AllBlacks (46) from any school in New Zealand. From the2011 and 2015 RWC winning team there were 8 CBHS oldboys

The matches will be followed by an after match function.Supporters and families are invited to attend.

1600 Players will meet their billets and depart with them for theirovernight stay

Staff to make own way to Christchurch City Park Motel whereaccommodation is confirmed for this evening (room only)


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MONDAY 11 JULYCHRISTCHURCH

1100 Players to be dropped at Adams House by their billets thismorning where they will meet staff and check in for their final 3 tournights. A packed lunch will be ready for you on arrival at AdamsHouse.

Accommodation: Adams House Boarding Hostel70 Harakeke StreetChristchurchPhone 03 348 3307

Adams House is the boarding facility for Christchurch Boys High School. Itwas completely rebuilt in 2001 and has had a recent extension early 2016. Itis now one of the most modern and effective boarding establishments in thecountry

1300 Depart by coach for one of Christchurchs unique tourist attractionswhere its time to get cold

1330INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE

Established in 1992, the Antarctic Attraction is located in the heart of aworking Antarctic campus at Christchurch International Airport. It is fromhere that many Antarctic missions are organized. With this in mind, the

Antarctic Attraction is designed to bring a powerful and memorableexperience of Antarctica to visitors in a fun, exciting and informative way.Included in your admission is a ride on the Hagglund all terrain vehicle. Sitback, hold on and experience travelling across rough terrain in this uniqueand exciting machine This ride is the only one of its type in the world!! Watchthe Little Blue Penguins be hand fed and experience the 4D Movie.Group leader to present voucher

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1600 Return to Adams House by coach

1800 Dinner at the hostel

TUESDAY 12 JULYCHRISTCHURCH

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

Ryan Crotty

Ryan earned his first start for the Crusaders in 2009 against theWestern Force and scored his first Super Rugby try early in thatmatch.

He was selected for the Junior All Blacks in 2009. He was also amember of the successful New Zealand Under-20 team at the

Junior World Championship in Wales in 2011 and captained theteam against Ireland.

He made his debut for the All Blacks, in the 4729 win againstAustralia in Sydney on 17 August 2013. He scored the matchwinning try against Ireland at the end of the All Blacks NorthernTour to secure a 100% match winning year for the team.

In the 2014 Super Rugby season, Ryan took over as captain for manyof the games while Kieran Read was injured.

In 2015 he played two tests last year against Samoa in Apia andArgentina in Christchuch and he has just completed a 3-0 series winagainst the Welsh for the start of the 2016 season.

New Zealand Schools 2006 New Zealand U20 caps: 5

Canterbury caps: 66 Crusader caps: 103

New Zealand Schools caps: 5

Test caps: 18

Sam Whitelock

Sam has been an integral part of the Crusaders since his debut in2010. Standing 68 he plays lock. He impressed All Black selectorsenough to make his debut for the national side in 2010, scoringtwo tries in his first match against Ireland. In 2011 he wasselected for the All Blacks World Cup Squad and started everygame, except for the first pool match. He was a starting memberof the All Black squad in 2012, losing only one game for theseason. In 2013 he was an integral member of the All Blacks that
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went through undefeated over the entire international season. A first for anyside in the professional era. He was part of the world championship winningteam in 2011 and 2015 and has recently completed a 3-0 series win againstthe Welsh at the start of the 2016 international season.

Provincial Caps 19

Super Caps 92

Test Caps 76

Test Debut 2010 v Ireland

Test Points 20 (4t)

1000Depart by coach for Rugby Park, training grounds for the Crusaders.

1030CRUSADERS TRAININGSpend 60 minutes at Rugby Park, home of the Crusaders.This is the most successful rugby franchise in Super Rugby history.Watch the team go through its paces and gain an understanding ofwhat it takes to be amongst the worlds elite players(Subject to confirmation)

Return to Adams House last morning

1300Your final Total Rugby Training Session (2 hours) with elite local coaches willbe held this morning at nearby grounds.

Hugh Galvan

Aaron Jones

Aaron has a long and interesting record of rugby coaching. He

has coached teams in the UK, Portugal and Ireland. He hasbeen in Canterbury for the past 3 years working with theCanterbury Rugby Academy and as a resource coach for thewomens Black Ferns 7s team. He is a Level 3 accreditedcoach.

Free time for the rest of the afternoon

1800Dinner at Adams House


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WEDNESDAY 13 JULYCHRISTCHURCH

0800Breakfast at Adams House. Please collect your packed lunches as youleave breakfast.

0900 Depart by coach for a Christchurch city tour. You will see a city in recoveryfollowing the earthquakes that rocked Canterbury during 2011 and 2012.Most of the demolition of damaged buildings is now completed and therebuild is underway. The cost of the rebuild is currently estimated at morethan $40 billion!! Who can count the most road cones!!!

1100 Return briefly to Adams House

1145 Depart by coach for St Thomas College, venue for your final tourmatch

1300 MATCH 3 Vs St Thomas College

St Thomas College is a State Integrated Catholic School forboys with over 600 students from Year 7-13. Their 1st XV

play in the University Cup and they have a strong Islandinfluence in the school.

The match will be followed by an aftermatch function,supporters and families are invited to attend

1530 Return by coach to Adams House

1830 Coach departs for Lone Star Restaurant Riccarton for your farewell tourdinner

1900 Dinner at Lone Star Restaurant, Riccarton


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LONE STAR RICCARTONLone Star is an iconic New Zealand restaurant chain with a cowboy theme, itsfamous for providing quality with quantity using only the best & freshest local

produce. Its not only the size of the meals that are memorable - the servicetoo, is legendary! (set menu)

2100 Coach transfer to Adams House after dinner

THURSDAY 14 JULYCHRISTCHURCH/SYDNEY

0330 A very early coach transfer from Adams House this morning for ChristchurchInternational Airport

0610 Depart Christchurch on board QF138

Your Tour Arrangements TerminateWe wish you a safe journey home

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