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Itinerary Specially Prepared for

WOLLONGBAR JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB

‘Soak it Up’ 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour July 2018

WELCOME
It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome another
Wollongbar Juniors touring party to New Zealand. We are delighted to have you
once again playing rugby and enjoying our hospitality in 2018. Welcome, Haere
Mai, and enjoy your stay.

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 host’s 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, player’s 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.

Christchurch Medical Centre: Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery is located at

401 Madras Street, Phone 03 365 7777

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 and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary. Breakfasts
are continental (typically cereal, toast and spreads, tea/coffee), dinners are two
course (main course and dessert) or buffet.

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: A laundry service is available at St Andrews College at a charge (paid

direct on departure). Please confirm your laundry requirements with your hostel
liaison person who will meet you on arrival.

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 day’s
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.

Gear: We recommend everyone brings two towels with them. Swim wear and towel
will be required at Tekapo Springs Hot Pools.

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.
TUESDAY 10 JULY
GOLD COAST AIRPORT/CHRISTCHURCH

2235 Arrive into Christchurch on flight JQ187. On clearing customs and

immigration formalities you will be met and welcomed by Total Rugby staff
who will assist with your coach transfer to your accommodation

Christchurch is a garden city on the east

coast of New Zealand’s South Island, set on
the Canterbury Plains. Flat-bottomed punts
glide on the Avon River, which runs through
the city centre. On its banks are cycling
paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park
and the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Check in to St Andrews College Boarding Hostel where accommodation is

confirmed for 7 nights. Accommodation is multi share dormitory style with
shared bathrooms.

Accommodation: St Andrews College Boarding Hostel

347 Papanui Road, Christchurch
Tel: 03 9402000

WEDNESDAY 11 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at the hostel. Packed lunches will be available to collect at

breakfast time.

0900 Your 2 hour Total Rugby Training Experience to be

conducted by elite level local coaches will be held this
morning.
 Martin Field-Dodgson
Martin is a professional coach, educator and
administrator from New Zealand with 10 years
international experience in high performance
sport. Developed from educating coaches in Australia
and Italy to coaching professional rugby in the
European Champions Cup.
2017,18 Sumner Rugby Club Div 1 Head Coach
2016 Canterbury Mitre 10 Assistant Coach
Canterbury U19 Assistant Coach
2016 - 2016 Benetton Rugby Treviso (Italy) Assistant Coach
2004 - 2006 Brothers Rugby Club (Brisbane) Reserve Grade Head Coach
Queensland Schoolboys Assistant Coach

Jason Ryan
Jason has been a resource coach for NZ Rugby since
2010 and was introduced to the Canterbury system in
2012. He has coached the Crusader Knights, Canterbury
ITM team and is currently assistant coach for the
Crusaders. Jason is a set piece specialist.
2012-15 Crusader Knights
2010-16 Canterbury and Crusaders Academy
2015-16 NZ U20’s
2015-16 Canterbury ITM Cup
2017-18 Crusader assistant coach

1200 This afternoon depart by coach for Spencerville, just north of Christchurch
where its time for some team building fun in the trees at Adrenalin Forest.

1230 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.
Please present voucher on arrival

1445 Return to the hostel by coach

1550 Ko Tane City coach (Red Bus) departs St Andrews College for this evenings
cultural experience and hangi dinner. As parts of this experience is
outdoors please dress warmly.

KO TANE
Welcome to Ko Tane Living Maori Village at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve ,
Christchurch, where Maori culture and conservation meet to give a unique
glimpse into the way of life of the South Island Ngai Tahu Maori people
before the arrival of the Europeans. Experience the thrill of the wero, the
 traditional challenge to visitors, as you are brought
into the sacred precinct of Tane, Maori God of the
Forests. Hear the haunting traditional call, the
Karanga, performed by a wahine (woman) as
the powhiri (ritual of arrival) begins, allowing you
to enter our hidden enclave. Listen to a tane
(male) explain the customs of the Ngai Tahu
tribe as you visit the Living Village and witness an
ancient way of life where Maori struggled to
survive in the harsh conditions of the most
southerly of the Polynesian Pacific Islands. Learn
about the coming of the Pakeha (fair-skinned
ones), the changes Maori were forced to make
from their traditional way of life and how the
culture has grown and adapted as a result. Join in
the laughter as you take part in a performance of
the haka (men) or the poi dance (women), and be
entertained by the songs and games performed by
the kapa haka (Maori cultural
performance) group. Take a guided New
Zealand nature tour and get close to kiwi, kea and
other native species housed in sensitively purpose-
built environments. Enjoy a traditional hangi dinner
included in the evening’s activities.
Please present voucher on arrival

The coach will return to your accommodation at the conclusion of the evening

THURSDAY 12 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0715 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.

0945 Depart by coach for Rugby Park, training grounds for the Crusaders.

1000 CRUSADER EXPERIENCE

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
world’s elite players
 Return to the hostel for match preparation

1315 Depart by coach for Christchurch Boys High School, venue for your first tour
match

1430 MATCH 1 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 All
Blacks (46) from any school in New Zealand. From the
2011 and 2015 RWC winning team there were 8 CBHS old
boys.
The match will be followed by an after match function.
Supporters and families are invited to attend.

1700 Return to the hostel by coach

1930 Dinner at the hotel

FRIDAY 13 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH/HANMER SPRINGS/CHRISTCHURCH

0730 Breakfast at your accommodation. Packed lunches will be available to collect

at breakfast time.

0830 Depart by coach this morning for Hanmer Springs. Travelling north from
Christchurch through the wineries region of Waipara, travel time approx. 1.5
hours.

1010 Stop just south of Hanmer Springs for a New Zealand jet boat experience.
The jet boat was invented here in New Zealand by William Hamilton in 1954
and has opened up many otherwise inaccessible areas of New Zealand -
unlike a conventional propeller the jet boat has an impeller above the water
line enabling it to travel through extremely shallow water (3” or 75mm).

1030 THRILLSEEKERS JETBOATNG

Join Thrill Seekers as you jet the entire length
of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge.
Following the contours of the steep canyon
walls where possible, elbows in as we pass
within centimetres of rugged rocks and cliff
faces. Take in the magnificent scenery, then
….hold on while you experience the famous
Hamilton jet spin. Make no mistake this is the best! Narrow gorges, braided
shallows, white water rapids… this trip has it all. Over 30km of exciting
jetboating… spectacular scenery… a total, unique experience.
Please present voucher on arrival
 A short drive from Thrillseekers and you will arrive in the small thermal
township of Hanmer Springs.

Time to enjoy to the world famous thermal reserve hot pools and water
slides and to explore the village

HANMER SPRINGS THERMAL RESERVE

Set in a breathtaking natural
landscape, surrounded by
forests and mountains, the
award-winning Thermal Pools
offers visitors a wide range of
experiences, from soothing
indulgence to exciting family
fun. The Thermal Pools &
Spa has nine open-air thermal
pools, three sulphur pools and
four private thermal pools, as well as a sauna/steam room. A fresh-water,
heated pool and a popular family activity area, complete with water slides
and water toys and picnic area, ensure the Thermal Pools & Spa offer
something for everyone.
Please present voucher on arrival

1530 Time to depart Hanmer Springs on your coach to return to Christchurch

1830 Dinner at the hostel

SATURDAY 14 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Packed lunches will be available to collect

at breakfast time.

A training session with your own coaching staff is suggested for this
morning.

1330 Then head across town by coach for what is likely to be a tour highlight!

1400 FERRYMEAD PAINTBALL

The newest paintball centre in
Christchurch, Ferrymead Paintball offers 4
different scenarios to play: Black Hawk
Down, Capture the Town, Prison Break or
Saving Private Ryan. Whichever scenario
you choose its bound to be a talking point
of your tour for the next few days!!
Supplied: guns, overalls, mask and 200
paintballs per person.
 Please present voucher on arrival

1615 Depart paintball to return to St Andrews College

1730 Early dinner at the hostel

1815 Depart by coach for AMI Stadium

1935 CRUSADERS VS BLUES

Crusaders game-day is like no other rugby
game on earth, with the Crusader Horses,
Maidens and Vangelis. Watch the Crusaders
take on the Auckland Blues

Coach transfer back to Adams House after the match

SUNDAY 15 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Packed lunches will be available to collect

at breakfast time.

0945 Depart by coach for St Thomas of Canterbury College for your final tour match

1100 MATCH 2 Vs St Thomas’s College

St Thomas College is a Catholic day school for boys with a

roll of 600 + boys. Their first XV play in the University Cup
and have been strong contenders over the years. They have
a strong Polynesian influence.

The match will be followed by an after match function.

Supporters and families are invited to attend.

Return to the hostel by coach, free time the rest of today

1830 Dinner at the hostel

MONDAY 16 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH/MT HUTT/CHRISTCHURCH

0600 Early breakfast at the hostel this morning. Don’t forget to pick up your
lunches!
0700 Depart Christchurch for Mt Hutt for your ski day. At
2086m Mt Hutt has one of the largest vertical drops
in the South Island and the greatest variety of terrain
ranging from long, super wide groomed runs to
double black diamond chutes. Regarded as New
Zealand’s true high-country ski area, Mt Hutt has a
laid back attitude and hospitality to match. There is a
well developed trail network suited to all snow lovers
from the total beginner through to the world’s top pro
racers and riders. A lesson, hire of skis/snowboard
and lift pass are included in your package. Ski pants
and jackets can be hired on the mountain (pay direct,
rates for 2018 to be advised) Gloves, a hat and
sunglasses/ski goggles are essentials.
An information sheet from Mt Hutt with details on timings etc for the day will
be included in your final itinerary

Depart the mountain late afternoon (at a time arranged direct with your
driver) to return to the hostel

1830 This evening coach departs for Lone Star Restaurant Riccarton for your
farewell tour dinner

1900 Dinner at Lone Star Restaurant, Riccarton

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 Return to the hotel by coach after dinner

TUESDAY 17 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH/GOLD COAST AIRPORT

0800 Breakfast at the hostel

1000 Check out time

1030 Depart by coach for one final activity as you head to the airport - its time for
some high octane fun on the race track

1100 ACTION KARTS RACEWAY

Action Kart Raceway is New Zealand’s only clay
kart track. Its awesome fun and something totally
different.
Please present voucher on arrival
 Then head to Christchurch International Airport to check in for your home
bound flight

1455 Depart Christchurch on Jetstar flight JQ186

Your Tour Arrangements Terminate

We wish you a safe journey home
MT HUTT

TIME ACTION

8.00am Arrive at Mt Hutt

Leave all kids on the bus, and Group leader comes to Snowsports office and asks to
speak with Schools and Groups coordinator.

Any final details

Collect your mypass cards from Schools and Groups coordinator

NOTE:

The Coordinator will advise you of where storage will be for the day, lesson meeting
times and place.

8.15am Once mypass cards have been given to individuals, group proceeds through rentals
(please enter through the side door) and issued their equipment.

NOTE:

Please ensure that the kids are dressed with their snow gear. All personal items
should be left on the bus.

8.45am After being issued rental equipment, your group should step outside where there is
some storage.

NOTE:

There is storage in rentals where you can leave your shoes

8.55am Collect all students and group them according to their ability level at your designated
meeting spot.

Meet your instructor and organise a place to meet the group at the end of the lesson
(10.30am)

9.00am Group will depart for their lesson.

NOTE: Unless other wise stated

If lessons depart late, the lesson time will be shortened

10.30am Meet group at the end of the lesson and debrief with instructor.

End of Please return all equipment to rentals. Thanks for skiing with us, see you next year!
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