Office and Mailing Address

70 Harakeke Street
Riccarton
Christchurch
New Zealand

Contact Numbers
Telephone +64 3 342 9433
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Mobile 021 1404345 Phil Robson
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Email info@totalrugby.co.nz
Online www.totalrugby.co.nz


Itinerary Specially Prepared for
THE ARMIDALE SCHOOL
Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour July 2014










WELCOME
It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome The Armidale
School to New Zealand. The tradition that has formed between Total Rugby and the
South Island rugby community continues to flourish and we are delighted with the
opportunity to be in your company once again.




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 good
day!)
Grounds: Grounds may be very wet. At times they are closed because of flooding. If
grounds are closed all effort will be made to find alternative venues. On the rare
occasion this is not possible the game may have to be cancelled. You should ensure
that all players have long studs in their boots. 18mm is recommended. Backs may
prefer shorter studs but blades, will, in most cases, be ineffective.
Game protocol: Most schools in New Zealand have their own haka and it is common
practice for the host school to perform the haka for overseas visiting teams. This is
meant 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 the
end of the match and players shake hands with the opposition. Some clubs will
perform a haka but it is less common than with school teams. It pays to ask before
the game starts whether there will be a haka. Some teams may perform their haka
at 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 in
New 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 are
made by the MC and 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 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 first
aid is generally administered by coaching and/or management staff. Emergency
services are available for more serious injuries. The emergency number in New
Zealand 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
paid by the patient. Total Rugby will assist with coordinating medical services
including physiotherapy. It is expected that tour groups will have their own travel
insurance to cover medical expenses. Operators of tourist services have their own
policies regarding health and safety and issues arising should be managed directly
with them.
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.
Ice: Ice for sideline treatment of injuries is available from nearly all service stations
and supermarkets. It is recommended that teams bring an insulated container for
storing ice at matches.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary.
Breakfasts are continental (typically cereal, toast and spreads, tea/coffee), lunches
are packed and are to be collected each day as you leave breakfast, dinners are two
course (main course and dessert). Please note dinner and breakfast are not
included on the night the players are billeted, a packed lunch will be available on
arrival at Adams House.
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

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.

Laundry: Self-service coin operated laundry facilities are available at your
Queenstown Hotel. Villas at Terrace Downs are equipped with washing machines
and dryers for self use. A full laundry service is provided at Adams House.
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 rooms unlocked. 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 on this 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 next day, or in the morning. There are other people who are
also available to assist in most centres you will visit. They will either be the local
Total Rugby Coordinator or someone appointed 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 Total Rugby prior to your arrival.
Rugby Boots: New Zealand has very strict biosecurity regulations, during your flight
please complete the Passenger Arrival Card supplied by the airline with care and
ensure rugby boots are clean prior to your departure.


WEDNESDAY 02 JULY
SYDNEY/QUEENSTOWN

1455 Arrive Queenstown on board NZ838

On arrival you will be required to clear customs and immigration formalities.
Your Pacific Tourways coach driver, Reg Smith (Mobile +64274332101), will
meet you and assist with your transfers.

1600 Light training run for approx. 1 hour at the Queenstown Event Centre. A
ground has been booked. This is very near the airport. Please have your
training gear in a separate bag.

Your Pacific Tourways coach will wait with your luggage and then take you to
your hotel after your training run.

Check in to Goldridge Resort where accommodation has been confirmed for 3
nights.

Accommodation: Goldridge Resort
594 Frankton Road
Queenstown
Phone: 03 442 6500








1900 Dinner at your accommodation


THURSDAY 03 JULY
QUEENSTOWN


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

1015 Depart your hotel by coach. You will need to take your rugby kit with you as
you will not be returning prior to todays match

1045 SHOTOVER JET
Take a unique breathtaking ride through the dramatic and narrrow Canyons,
and hold on tight for Queenstownss only exhilirating full 360 degree spins.
Can you handle the Canyons? with award winning Shotover Jet. The only
company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River canyons
Group 1: 28 people to check in at 10:45am, boat departs 11:00am
Group 2: 8 people to check in at 11:00am, boat departs at 11:15am
Group Leader to present voucher

1200 Depart by coach for Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka, approximately one hours
drive from Queenstown.

1500 TAS Vs Mt Aspiring College U16

Mt Aspiring College has a strong rugby programme and now plays in the
main Highlanders region schools competition. This will be against their Under
16 side and will played as one game over 4 extended quarters.

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

1730 Depart Wanaka to return to your Queenstown accommodation

1930 Dinner at Goldridge Resort

FRIDAY 04 JULY
QUEENSTOWN

0700 Early breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you
leave breakfast.
0800 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 of New Zealands most popular ski resorts due to its varied terraine and
superb facilities.
Included in your beginner ski day package is a 1.5 hour lesson (students
only), hire of ski/snowboard and boots and a lift pass and helmet hire. Please
note ski pants and jackets can also be hired (payable direct). Lesson is
booked for 10:30am
Return to your accommodation by coach at the end of your ski day
1830 Dinner at Goldridge Resort
1915 Depart by coach for the Dark Ride.
1930 DARK RIDE
Immerse yourself in NZs ONLY XD DARK
RIDE An interactive battle inside a wrap
around screen and surround sound that
immerses you into the action. Two
different action packed adventures make his a
must-do Queenstown experience!
Group Leader to present voucher (one ride per person)
SATURDAY 05 JULY
QUEENSTOWN/TERRACE DOWNS

0800 Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast.
0930 Check out of Goldridge Resort and depart by coach for Skylines
Queenstown gondola and its time to head up the mountain

1000 SKYLINE 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 to Cecil 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, 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
booked for 12 midday at the Skyline Restaurant.
Group Leader to present voucher








1300 Depart Queenstown heading north, your journey will take you through the
MacKenzie Country and the hydro lakes that produce much of New Zealands
electricity. On a fine day stop for views of Aoraki Mt Cook - New Zealands
highest mountain. Time to enjoy a short visit (one hour) at the hot pools at
Tekapo Springs. Swim wear and towels will be required.
Group Leader to present voucher

Please note you will have a change of coach at Lake Tekapo and a
Christchurch based Pacific Tourways driver, Allan Caddick, will complete your
journey north.
Continue on to Terrace Downs Resort where accommodation has been
confirmed for 2 nights.
Accommodation: Terrace Downs Resort
Coleridge Road, Windwhistle
Canterbury
Phone: (03) 318 6943

Your accommodation will be in 5 star two and three
bedroom chalets.


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 and
within an easy hour's scenic drive of Christchurch International
Airport. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Rakaia River, the Resort
boasts stunning views up to Mt Hutt and is within close proximity to
various ski fields.




2000 Dinner this evening at Terrace Downs Resort
SUNDAY 06 JULY
TERRACE 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
your Total 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 its own 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 unique training situation. Further details will be
provided as this itinerary is updated.
Session 1: 9:30 am to 11:30am
Hugh Galvan
Senior Lecturer of Sport Coaching and Physical Education at
University of Canterbury College of Education. Massey Rugby
Practicum top graduate 2001. Canterbury Under 19 Head Coach
2006, 2007, 2008. Coached Div 3 National Provincial Championship
2003, 2004 International Rugby Board (IRB) Coach Trainer for the
Pacific/Asia 2006 - 2014 (2 in NZ)
New Zealand Rugby Union Resource Coach 2006, - 2014.
NZRU Massey Rugby Practicum Course Facilitator. Presented
Developing Decision-Makers paper at Netherlands Olympic Committee
50th Coaching Conference 2002. Presented Empowerment in Coaching to
Queensland Rugby Football Union Coaching Conference 2002.
Canterbury B Provincial (forward Coach). 2010 - 2013.
Hugh has recently been working with the Samoan side where they played the
Springboks in the International Quadrangular final in 2013 and Italy, Tonga
and Fiji in 2014
Specialises in coach development, establishing culture - visions and values,
long term planning.

Jason Holland
Jason was appointed the backs coach for the Canterbury team in
2013 where they won the national competition for the 6th
consecutive year. He is again backs coach for the Canterbury team
and also coaches the Crusader Knights development team. Jason
hails from Taranaki in the North Island and was a rugby and Cricket
representative. He left for the UK in 1999. He played 102 caps for
Munster and followed on with the club as the video analyst and
backs coach. He has a huge amount of playing experience and his
coaching experience is such that he has secured a position with the most
successful rugby union in the country.


Dave Perrin
2005 2014 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 19
1996 2000 CANTERBURY UNDER 18
1993 1995 CANTERBURY UNDER 16
1999 - 2003 TEKYIO UNIVERSITY- JAPAN RUGBY
Assistant and Skills Coach - University Top
League
2010 HAWAI RUGBY
Coach/Facilitator and Skills advisor - Workshops
2011 SHANGHAI RUGBY
Coach/Facilitator and Skills advisor - Workshops
2012 BRAZIL RUGBY
Head Coach - U18
2011 Present LINCOLN UNIVERSITY RUGBY CLUB

IRB / New Zealand IRB Accredited Trainer
IRB Coach Educator
NZRU/IRB Level 3/4 Accredited Coach
2008 Present New Zealand Rugby Union
Regional Coach Development Manager (Sth Island)

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

Dale 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 & 2013
Canterbury Resourse Coach.
NZ U20 Selector 2011,2012 & 2013.






James Jowsey
I have a passion for the game of rugby, after playing for 33
years and coming through the age groups in Otago I had my
first taste of NPC Rugby for North Otago in 1998. After that I
was selected to play for Otago the following year and had 3
great years there fulfilling my childhood dream. I then was
given an opportunity to play rugby in Italy for a year with ASR
Milano which I thoroughly enjoyed before returning to New
Zealand to play for Southland in the NPC. At the end of 2003 my
body had taken a hammering so I decided to pursue a career in
Education working as a Lecturer in Exercise Science and Anatomy and
Physiology. I am an NZRU accredited level 3 coach and have been coaching
senior rugby in New Zealand for the last 7 seasons.

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

1830 Dinner this evening at Terrace Downs

MONDAY 07 JULY
TERRACE DOWNS/CHRISTCHURCH

0730 Breakfast at your hotel your packed lunches will be available to collect at
breakfast.
0930 Check out of Terrace Downs and depart by coach for Christchurch
Your second tour matches will be played this afternoon
MATCH 2: The Armidale School Vs Christchurch Boys High School
1300 Vs U15b
1415 Vs U16c

CBHS 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 2011 RWC winning team there were 5 CBHS
old boy

The matches will be followed by an after match function.
Supporters and families are invited to attend.
1630 Players will meet their billets and depart with them for their
overnight stay

Staff to make own way to Christchurch City Park Motel where accommodation
in two twins rooms (on a room only basis) is confirmed for this evening
TUESDAY 08 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

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

Accommodation: Adams House Boarding Hostel
70 Harakeke Street
Christchurch
Phone 03 348 3307



Adams House is the boarding facility for Christchurch Boys High School. It
was completely rebuilt in 2001 and is now one of the most modern and
effective boarding establishments in the country

1230 Depart by coach and head to Spencerville, north of Christchurch, for some
team building fun in the trees!!

1300 ADRENALIN 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



1600 Depart Adrenalin Forest by coach to return to Adams House
1830 Dinner at Adams House



WEDNESDAY 09 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0730 This morning you will be joined for breakfast by a celebrity New
Zealand rugby player. 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
Owen Franks
Owen made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009 and All Blacks debut just a
few months later. His call up to the All Blacks capped a national
representative career that included appearances for New Zealand Under 21
and New Zealand Schools.

He started against Ireland in the first Test of 2010, joining brother Ben in
becoming the first set of siblings to start a Test for the All Blacks since the
Brookes in 1997.

Many consider the powerful prop to be one of the world's best despite his
tender age for a practitioner of the dark arts.

His call up to the 2011 All Blacks squad came off the back of a stunning
Investec Super Rugby season with the Crusaders, where their scrum ruled
against every team they played against.

Franks has had a big last couple of years, playing a starring role for the
Crusaders and then consolidating himself at tighthead prop for the All Blacks.

A self-confessed fan of the physical stuff, Owen's scrummaging ability is
excellent but it is his work around the field which catches the eye
particularly his big hits on defence.

Owen made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009 when he came on as a
substitute against the Force and made his first start in the victory over the
Bulls where he made a big impact against the big South Africans.

He made his All Blacks debut just a few months later in front of a home
crowd in Christchurch, coming on as a replacement for John Afoa in the 59th
minute. His call up to the All Blacks capped a national representative career
that includes appearances for New Zealand Under 21 in 2007 and New
Zealand Schools in 2005. He earned his first Test start against South Africa at
Kings Park Stadium in Durban.
Canterbury caps: 18
Crusader caps: 88
Test caps: 57
Colin Slade
Colin Slade made his All Blacks debut in 2010, on the
back of an excellent season with Canterbury in the ITM
Cup.

Despite a horror run with injuries in 2011, suffering two
broken jaws in the same season for the Highlanders, he
was named in the All Blacks squad as Dan Carter's
understudy.

Slade racked up 62 points over five games for the New Zealand Under 19
side in 2006 during the IRB Under 19 World Championship.
Slade then made a mark in New Zealand's friendly against Fiji in July 2011.
He scored a try, two penalties and four conversions for the All Blacks. He
then played in New Zealand's opening Tri-Nations game against South Africa
and scored New Zealand's sixth try of the match, resulting in victory by 40
7. He came on as a substitute in New Zealand's next match against Australia.
He got his first Tr-Nations start against South Africa in the All Blacks
penultimate game.
He was selected for the 2011 RWC and came on as a substitute in the
opening match where he scored a conversion after Maa Nonus try. After Dan
Carter injured his groin and was forced out of the 2011 RWC it was
announced that Slade would become the All Blacks starting fly-half for the
remainder of the World Cup. Slade then aggravated a groin tear injury during
the Argentina game and was ruled out of the rest of the Cup.
Slade suffered a season-ending injury in March 2012, when he broke his
ankle playing for the Highlanders team.
Canterbury caps: 18
Crusader caps: 88
Test caps: 57

0930 Depart by coach after breakfast and its time to get cold!!

1000 INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE & PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Located at 38 Orchard Road, and established in 1992, the Antarctic Attraction
is situated in the heart of a working Antarctic campus at Christchurch
International Airport. It is from here that many Antarctic missions are
organised. With this in mind, the Antarctic Attraction is designed to bring a
powerful and memorable experience of Antarctica to visitors in a fun,
exciting and informative way. Included is an education session, hagglund ride
and admission to 4D movie experience.
Group leader to present voucher













1200 Return to Adams House early afternoon

1400 Your final Total Rugby Training will be held this afternoon

Scott (Razor) Robertson
IRB (International Rugby Board) Advanced Accredited
Coach. Canterbury Air New Zealand Cup Team Defence
Specialist 2008
Canterbury Academy Mentor/ Coach Position Specific 6,7,8/
Continuity Skills 2007, 2008, 2009. IRANZ (International
Rugby Academy ) Position Specific 2007, 2008, 2009. Ricoh,
Japan Defence Specialist Spot Coach 2007, 2008. Sumner
Senior Rugby Team, Head Coach and Advisor 2007, 2008, 2009. Position: No
6/7. Rugby World Cup Team 1999. All Black (23 caps) 1998 - 2002.
Canterbury Crusaders (86 caps) 1996 2003. Canterbury Provincial Team
(80 caps) 1996 - 2003
Current: Head Coach Canterbury Provincial team (6 times consecutive winner
of the National ITM Cup) New Zealand Under 20 coach and Crusader Knights
coach.

John Haggart: Assistant Coach NZ Under 19 1994,1995,
1996 Assistant Coach NZ Under 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. Highlanders defence
coach 2004, 2005. Canterbury backs coach 2006, 2007,
2008. Position: No 10 Played Otago 119 caps 1983 1991.
Coach Lincoln University Seniors 2010-2014
Current: Director of Crusader International High Performance Unit.

Tabai Matson Former Crusaders player, played 94 games
for Canterbury and a former All Black and Fiji player. Has
played at Brive, London Irish, Yamaha. Coached Yamaha,
University of Queensland, Canterbury NPC 2009, 2010 ,
2011, 2012 Assistant Coach (Won national title 4 years
running) England Rugby Union Level 1 qualified. The only person to hold the
highest qualification for both New Zealand and Australia. ARU level 3 , NZRU
level 4 and IRB level 4 coach. Current Crusaders backs coach. Specialises in
all aspects of back play



1830 Dinner at Adams House


THURSDAY 10 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

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

1000 Depart by coach for Rugby Park, training grounds for the Crusaders. You will
need to take your match kit with you as you will not be returning to Adams
House before todays matches
1030 CRUSADERS TRAINING
Spend 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 of what it takes to
be amongst the worlds elite players.














1130 Depart Rugby Park to Shirley Boys High School, venue for your final tour
matches.

MATCH 3 Vs Shirley Boys High School
1300 Vs U15 A/B
1415 Vs U16b

Shirley Boys High School is the largest all boys school in Christchurch. They
are regarded as one of the toughest sides to beat, especially at home.


1630 Return to Adams House at the conclusion of the aftermath function

1830 Coach departs for Lone Star Restaurant Riccarton for your farewell tour
dinner

1900 Dinner at Lone Star

LONE STAR RICCARTON
Lone Star is an iconic New Zealand restaurant chain with a cowboy theme, its
famous 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, is legendary! (set menu)





2130 Coach transfer to Adams House after dinner

FRIDAY 11 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0400 Depart Adams House for Christchurch International Airport

0700 Depart Christchurch on board NZ887


Your Tour Arrangements Terminate
We wish you a safe journey home