TAS Rugby Tour July 2013 Full Itinerary

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Office and Mailing Address70 Harakeke StreetRiccartonChristchurchNew Zealand

Contact NumbersTelephone +64 3 342 9433Facsimile +64 3 342 9433Mobile 021 1404345 Phil Robson

Mobile 021 0542587 Louise SmithEmail [email protected] www.totalrugby.co.nz

Itinerary Specially Prepared forTHE ARMIDALE SCHOOL

Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour July 2013

WELCOMEIt is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome The Armidale Schoolonce again to New Zealand. It is the game of rugby that has brought us together andTotal Rugby will ensure that you will experience the very best of New Zealands rugbyculture. Welcome, Haere Mai, and enjoy your stay.

INTRODUCTORY NOTES

Weather: July is winter weather, which means it can be very cold. Temperatures rangefrom minus degrees in the mornings to 14 degrees during the day (on a good day!)

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 rare occasionthis is not possible the game may have to be cancelled. You should ensure that all playershave long studs in their boots. 18mm is recommended. Backs may prefer shorter studsbut blades WILL NOT WORK!

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

shake hands with the opposition. Some clubs will perform a haka but it is less commonthan with school teams. It pays to ask before the game starts whether there will be ahaka. Some teams may perform their haka at the end of the game.
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Mouthguards: Mouthgurards are compulsory at all levels of rugby in New Zealand. The refwill 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 NewZealand 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

match is generally held at the hosts clubrooms or school. Speeches are made by the MCand respective captains. Often the visiting coach or manager is also invited to speak.There is always an exchange of gifts. This can take the form of a plaque/pendant, club orschool ties, players jersey, touring booklet, pins/badges, beanies or something else thathas been prepared. Food is then served.

First Aid: It is not compulsory to have a first aid officer at every game. Initial first aid isgenerally administered by coaching and/or management staff. Emergency services areavailable for more serious injuries. The emergency number in New Zealand is 111. Thereare after hours medical services available in all main centres. If medical treatment isrequired because of an accident, the Accident Compensation Commission pays for initialtreatment although a surcharge is required to be paid by the patient. Total Rugby will

assist 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.

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

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 iceat matches.

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

Itinerary Times: All the times shown on this itinerary have been booked and confirmedwith the accommodation providers and activity operators. For meal time changes pleaseliaise directly with the hotel. If you wish to change timings for any activities or find you arerunning behind schedule please contact Total Rugby so that we can inform the operator

Vouchers: On your arrival your tour leader will be given a voucher booklet containing thevouchers you will be required to hand over to our operators for the various activitiesincluded in your tour.

Laundry: Self-service coin operated laundry facilities are available at all theaccommodation providers you are staying at. A laundry service may be available at anadditional charge, please enquire with the hotel staff should you require this.

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.

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


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with you each day, either in the evening to discuss the days events and go over the nextday, or in the morning. There are other people who are also available to assist in mostcentres you will visit. They will either be the local Total Rugby Coordinator or someoneappointed by Total Rugby.

Luggage: Due to coach luggage capacity it is requested that each person is limited to one

suitcase and one carry-on bag. If your luggage is going to exceed this please advise TotalRugby prior 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.


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TUESDAY 02 JULYSYDNEY/QUEENSTOWN

1200 Arrive Queenstown on flight NZ832.

On arrival you will be required to clear customs and immigration formalities.

You will be met and welcomed by Total Rugby staff who will assist with your coachtransfer to your accommodation.

Check in to Shotover Lodge where accommodation has been confirmed for 2 nights.(Please note one staff member is staying at Coronet Peak Hotel for 4 nights).

Accommodation: Shotover Lodge157 Arthurs Point RoadQueenstownPhone: 03 441 3318

Located next door to Coronet Peak Hotel, Shotover Lodge provides modern self-contained studio units in a spectacular alpine setting.

A light training run with your own coaches will be held at Wakatipu Rugby Clubthis afternoon, transfer times to be advised.

1730 Pizza snack provided at Shotover Lodge

2030Dinner this evening at Coronet Peak Hotel.

WEDNESDAY 03 JULYQUEENSTOWN

0900 Breakfast at Coronet Peak Hotel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leavebreakfast.

Match preparation time this morning

1130 Depart by coach for Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka, approximately one hours drivefrom Queenstown.

1320 TAS U16 Vs Mt Aspiring College

1430 TAS 1st XV Vs Mt Aspiring College

Mt Aspiring College is a Year 7-13, co-educational state secondary school located inWanaka. It has a roll of 700. It has recently combined with Queenstown andCromwell to create a Under 18 rugby side to compete in the Highlanders Cup.

The matches will be followed by an aftermatch function, supporters and family areinvited to attend.



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1730 Depart Wanaka to return to your Queenstown accommodation

1930 Dinner at Coronet Peak Hotel.

THURSDAY 04 JULYQUEENSTOWN

0700 Breakfast at Coronet Peak Hotel. (There are no packed lunches today as lunch is atSkyline Restaurant). Then check out of Shotover Lodge. Please drop your luggage atCoronet Peak Hotel this morning before you head it. It will be stored until you returnlater in the day to check in.

0915 Depart by coach for the nearby Shotover Jet base at the Gorge Road, Arthurs Pointfor the worlds most exciting jetboat experience. Wrap up warm hat, gloves,scarf, sunglasses and a jacket are essential!!

0930SHOTOVER JET

Take a unique breathtaking ride through the dramatic and narrow Canyons, andhold on tight for Queenstownss only exhilarating full 360 degree spins. Can youhandle the Canyons? with award winning Shotover Jet. The only companypermitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River canyons

Group Leader to present voucher. Please note that due to group size 28 people arebooked to check in at 0930 & 17 people at 0945.

A short drive by coach to Skylines Queenstown gondola and its time to head up the

mountain1100SKYLINE GONDOLA AND LUGE Reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondola carries

visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on Bob's Peak Numerous observation decks around the complex offer breathtaking views of

Coronet Peak & The Remarkables, over Queenstown and across Lake Wakatipu toCecil and Walter Peaks. Truly magnificent and awe-inspiring.Once you are at the top its time to hit the luge track - the scenery's a blur!Hurtle down a winding downhill track through the trees. Race through the bends, orpull in for a breather and enjoy the panorama. Burn it up on the advanced track orcruise 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 at theSkyline Restaurant. Lunch is booked for 12:30.

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The afternoon is at your leisure in central Queenstown, please arrange a pick uptime and location with your coach driver for your transfer back to Coronet PeakHotel.

Check in to Coronet Peak Hotel for 2 nights

Accommodation: Coronet Peak Hotel161 Arthurs Point RoadQueenstownPhone 03 442 7850

1930 Dinner at your hotel.

FRIDAY 05 JULYQUEENSTOWN

0630 Early breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you leavebreakfast.

0730 Depart by coach for a day on the slopes.

CORONET PEAK SKI FIELDf

Only 20 minutes (approx.) drive from central Queenstown, Coronet Peak is one ofNew Zealands most popular ski resorts due to its varied terrain 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 pants and


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jackets can also be hired (payable direct). The compulsory lesson for studentscommences at 0900.

Return to your hotel at the end of your ski day, the field closes at 4pm, pleasearrange your departure time with your coach driver.

1830 Dinner this evening at your hotel and then time for some ten pin bowling action.

1930 STRIKE BOWL

Queenstowns only full size 7 lane ten pin bowling

and entertainment centre is located just off thelobby of your hotel. Great for all ages, Strike

Bowl brings more than just bowling but also

Timezone arcade games, pool ables, air hockey

and table soccer.

SATURDAY 06 JULYQUEENSTOWN/TERRACE DOWNS

0800 Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you leave breakfast.

0900 Check out of Coronet Peak Hotel after breakfast and depart by coach for TerraceDowns. Your journey north will take you through the MacKenzie Country and thehydro lakes that produce much of New Zealand's electricity. On a fine day stop forviews of Aoraki Mt Cook - New Zealands highest mountain. Stop at Lake Tekapoand enjoy a short visit at the hot pools at Tekapo Springs. Swim wear and towelswill be required.

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Continue on to Terrace Downs Resort where accommodation has been confirmed for2 nights.

Accommodation: Terrace Downs Resort

Coleridge Road, WindwhistleCanterburyPhone: (03) 318 6943

Your accommodation will be in 5 star three bedroomchalets (six boys share).

Winner of the 2010 World Travel Awards as New Zealand's leading golf resort,Terrace Downs offers in-house and casual visitors a unique one-stop New Zealand

getaway destination located just twenty minutes from the Mt Hutt access road andwithin an easy hour's scenic drive of Christchurch International Airport. Perched onthe edge of the spectacular Rakaia River, the Resort boasts stunning views up to MtHutt and is within close proximity to various ski fields.

1900Dinner this evening at Terrace Downs

SUNDAY 07 JULYTERRACE DOWNS

0730 Breakfast at your hotel your packed lunches will be available to collect at breakfast.

Today you will be joined by elite Canterbury level coaches who will conduct yourTotal Rugby Training Experiences. There will be a two hour session in the morning

and a second two hour session in the afternoon. Terrace Downs Resort boasts itsown rugby field and has been used previously as a training base by the All Blacks.The snow covered mountain backdrop and fresh country air will make for a uniquetraining situation. Further details will be provided as this itinerary is updated.

Session 1: 9:30 am to 11:30amSession 2: 1:00 pm to 3:00pm
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Coaches:

Hugh Galvan

Senior Lecturer of Sport Coaching and Physical Education atUniversity of Canterbury College of Education. Massey RugbyPracticum top graduate 2001. Canterbury Under 19 Head Coach2006, 2007, 2008. Coached Div 3 National Provincial Championship2003, 2004 International Rugby Board (IRB) Coach Trainer for thePacific/Asia 2006 - 2013 (2 in NZ)

New Zealand Rugby Union Resource Coach 2006, - 2013.NZRU Massey Rugby Practicum Course Facilitator. PresentedDeveloping Decision-Makers paper at Netherlands Olympic Committee50th Coaching Conference 2002. Presented Empowerment in Coaching toQueensland Rugby Football Union Coaching Conference 2002.Current: Canterbury B Provincial (forward Coach). 2010 - 2013.Hugh has just returned from South Africa having worked with the Samoan sidewhere they played the Springboks in the International Quadrangular finalSpecialises in coach development, establishing culture - visions and values, long

term planning

Dave Perrin2005 2011 COACHING NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION

NZ U17 Selector - Resource Coach NZ Secondary School Selector Resource Coach NZ Resource Coach Scrum, Front Row Factory NZ Resource Coach All aspects of Rugby

2001 - 2005 CANTERBURY UNDER 191996 2000 CANTERBURY UNDER 181993 1995 CANTERBURY UNDER 161999 - 2003 TEKYIO UNIVERSITY- JAPAN RUGBY

Assistant and Skills Coach - University Top League2010 HAWAI RUGBY

Coach/Facilitator and Skills advisor - Workshops2011 SHANGHAI RUGBY

Coach/Facilitator and Skills advisor - Workshops2012 BRAZIL RUGBY Head Coach - U182011 Present LINCOLN UNIVERSITY RUGBY CLUB

IRB / New Zealand IRB Accredited TrainerIRB Coach EducatorNZRU/IRB Level 3/4 Accredited Coach

2008 Present New Zealand Rugby UnionRegional Coach Development Manager (South Island)1998 2008 Crusader / Canterbury Rugby Football Union

Coach / Player Development Manager RDO/CDODale McLeod

Rugby Development Officer Sydenham Rugby 2006-2013

Coached at Div 1 level 2002-2010 At Lincoln and Sydenham.Canterbury Colts and U20 player development manager 2010 &2011.Head Coach Canterbury Colts 2012 & 2013Canterbury Resource Coach.NZ U20 Selector 2011,2012 & 2013.


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John Haggart

Assistant Coach NZ Under 19 1994,1995, 1996 Assistant Coach NZUnder 21 1997, 1998, 1999. Senior Club Coach Dunedin 1998, 1999.Otago Senior B coach 1998, 1999. Head Coach Sannix Japan 2000,2001, 2002. Otago Provincial assistant coach 2004, 2005. Highlandersdefence coach 2004, 2005. Canterbury backs coach 2006, 2007,2008. Position: No 10 Played Otago 119 caps 1983 1991. Current

Director of Canterbury International High Performance Unit Specialises all aspects of back play

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

1830 Dinner this evening at Terrace Downs

MONDAY 08 JULYTERRACE DOWNS/ASHBURTON

0730 Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you leave breakfast.

1030 Check out of Terrace Downs this morning and depart by coach to the midCanterbury town of Ashburton. With a population of approx. 18,000 Ashburton is athriving rural town and a major service centre for the local farming district. Thetown sits between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers, both rivers are known forsalmon and sea-run trout. When European settlers first arrived here, the area wasa dry, tussock-covered expanse with hardly any trees. Extensive irrigation schemeshave transformed the land.

1245 TAS U16 Vs Ashburton College

1430 TAS 1ST XV Vs Ashburton College

Ashburton College is a co-educational state secondary school. It has a roll of 1150.The schools First XV plays in the Press Cup competition.


1715 Powhiri at Marae


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Spend the night at the Hakatere Marae where you will experience some uniqueaspects of the Maori culture.

TUESDAY 09 JULYASHBURTON/CHRISTCHURCH

0830 Bus departs for Christchurch.

Check in to Christchurch City Park Motel where accommodation has been confirmedfor your final 2 tour nights. Please note your rooms may not be ready this morning.Packed lunches will be ready on your arrival.

Accommodation: Christchurch City Park Motel

22 Riccarton RoadChristchurchPh: (03) 348 0909

1230 A short walk to Hagley Park from your accommodation for todays training session

Kim Browne

Staff coach at Canterbury Rugby Football Union (9 years)Coach Karita Company Japan / SanyoCoached CRFU Metro Under 18Level 4 IRB Qualified

Steve Dods

Canterbury Development team head coach 2005, 2006, 2007Canterbury Colts (U21) Head Coach 2005-07Coaching director of Christchurch Boys High School 2000 - 13NZRFU advanced level III coach.

Professional Coach Ireland 2002-2000Coach Teikyo University Japan 2006, 2007, 2008 Position No 7Canterbury Provincial player (40 Caps) 1987-1991


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John Haggart

Ian Mallard

High Performance Advanced Coaching QualificationOverseas Coaching experience in Japan and USA

Video analysisHead Coach Crusaders Development Team Lead Tour ofArgentinaCoached Canterbury Rugby Union teams from under 18through to Division1Employed six and half years as Rugby Development Officerwith Canterbury Rugby UnionDelivery of Rugby Safety ProgrammesReviewed and Evaluated Rugby Unions DevelopmentProgrammesAbility to Facilitate Courses and Meetings

Coach and Player Development AppraisalResourced and Developed Skills Programme for Canterbury Rugby UnionSpecific focus on 13-19 Age Group

Time for an optional team training run managed by your own staff this afternoon

1900 Dinner at Christchurch City Park Motel

WEDNESDAY 10 JULYCHRISTCHURCH

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

Sam Whitelock

One of 4 Whitelock brothers in the current Crusaders squad,Sam has been an integral part of the Crusaders since hisdebut in 2010. Standing 68 he plays lock. Sam was part ofthe world championship winning team, the Baby All lBacks, atthe 2008 IRB Junior World Championship. He impressed All

Black selectors enough to make his debut for the nationalside in 2010, scoring two tries in his first match againstIreland. In 2011 he was selected for the All Blacks World CupSquad and started every game, except for the first poolmatch. He was a starting member of the All Black squad in2012, losing only one game for the season and has justfinished the French series undefeated in 2013Provincial Caps 19Super Caps 42Test Caps 36Test Debut 2010 v Ireland

Test Points 20 (4t)


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Luke Romano

Luke is an old boy of Christchurch Boys High School wherehe made the schools 1st XI for cricket but only the 3rd XVfor rugby. He played for Colts, Div 2 & then Div 1 for localclub Old Boys. A builder by trade, Luke was a promisingcricketer until he was overcome by injury and made the

switch to rugby.

His professional rugby career started with the Canterburyprovincial teamin 2009. 2012 was a breakthrough year for Luke,impressing for both the Crusaders and for the All Blacks inhis debut season. 2013 is his third season for the Crusadersand his second for the All Blacks where he was a startingplayer for the recent French series winning 3-0.Provincial Caps 26Super Caps 31Super Points 20 (4t)

Test Caps 13Test Debut 2012 v Ireland

0900 After breakfast depart by coach for Spencerville, north of Christchurch, for someteam building fun in the trees. You will need to take your rugby kit with you as youwill not be returning to your accommodation.

0930ADRENALIN FOREST Adrenalin Forest is a multi-level aerial obstacle course!!

It includes 6 pathways from 1.5 to 20 meters high, 100

challenges and is more than 2km long. Group Leader to present voucher

1230 Depart Adrenalin Forest for Christchurch Boys High School, venue for your final tourmatches.

1430 TAS U16 Vs CBHS

1530 TAS 1st XV VS CBHS


CBHS is one of the leading rugby schools in New Zealand. This school has producedthe second highest number of All Blacks (46) from any school in New Zealand. Fromthe 2011 RWC winning team there were 5 CBHS old boys. The schools most recentAll Black is Matt Todd.


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1915 Depart your accommodation for the Lone Star Riccarton, venue for your farewelltour dinner this evening (set menu)

1930 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 service too, islegendary!!

2130 Return by coach to Christchurch City Park Motel.

THURSDAY 11 JULYCHRISTCHURCH/SYDNEY

0400 An early transfer this morning to Christchurch International Airport for yourhome bound flight

Your Tour Arrangements TerminateWe wish you a safe journey home

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