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Itinerary Specially Prepared for

CHATSWOOD JUNIORS
Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour July 2017

WELCOME
It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome another
Chatswood juniors touring party to New Zealand. We are delighted to have you
once again playing rugby and enjoying our hospitality in 2017. 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 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.

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

401 Madras Street, Phone 03 365 7777

Hanmer Springs: The 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.

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 with 2 hot dishes),
dinners are two course (main course and dessert) or buffet. Packed lunches are
included on 2 days only

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 of $1.00

per item (paid direct on departure). Please confirm your laundry requirements with
your hostel liaison person who will meet you on arrival. Self-service coin operated
laundry facilities are available at Kakapo Lodge

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.

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.
SATURDAY 08 JULY
SYDNEY / CHRISTCHURCH

1255 Arrive into Christchurch on flight EK412. 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.

Coach will drop main group at St Andrews College then rest of group at Hotel
115.

Check in to St Andrews College Boarding Hostel where accommodation is

confirmed for your first 3 tour nights. Accommodation is multi share
dormitory style with shared bathrooms.

Accommodation: St Andrews College Boarding Hostel

347 Papanui Road, Christchurch
Tel: 03 9402000

A light training run is suggested for this afternoon at St Andrews College

1830 Depart St Andrews College by coach for the Lone Star Restaurant where a
private function room has been booked for dinner and to watch the All Blacks
Vs Lions test.

1900 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 hostel by coach

SUNDAY 09 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at the hostel

0900 Depart by coach for a Christchurch city

tour. You will see a city in recovery
following the earthquakes that rocked
Canterbury between 2010 and 2012. Most
of the demolition of damaged buildings is
now completed and the rebuild is well
underway. The cost of the rebuild is
currently estimated at more than $40
billion!!

Your city tour will include a stop at the Christchurch Gondola. The Gondola
offers a unique Christchurch sightseeing experience that you'll never forget.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Christchurch cityscape, over the Canterbury
Plains out to the mighty Southern Alps and the dramatic hills of Banks
Peninsula.
Please present voucher on arrival (voucher for 25 boys)

Return to St Andrews College late morning for match preparation

1145 Coach transfer to Hagley Park, (Ayr Street changing rooms) venue for your
first tour match.

1300 MATCH 1 - CHATSWOOD U13 VS HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS U13

Old Boys is one of New Zealand's most distinguished rugby
clubs. A proud tradition stretching over 100 years has
produced some of this country's most well known players
including: Bob Deans, scorer of the infamous "try that
wasn't" against Wales in 1905, Canterbury's famous
halfback/first five pairing, Justin Marshall and Andrew
Mehrtens, Aaron Mauger and international star, Dan
Carter.
 The match will be followed by an aftermatch function. Supporters and
families are invited to attend.

Return to the hostel by coach

1830 Dinner at the hostel this evening

MONDAY 10 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.

Tim Bateman
Tim is an ex- student of Christchurch Boys High School
and was head boy in his last year. His first Super rugby
outing was with the Crusaders from 2007-2010. He has
also played for the Coca-Cola Red Sparks in Japan and
then returned to pick up a contract with the Hurricanes
over the 2012-2014 season. He is now back with the
Crusaders and enjoying a record breaking season with
them. His international honours include NZ U19, NZ U21
and Maori All Blacks. Tim was recently picked in the Maori
All Black squad to play the Lions in Rotorua.

Canterbury 38
Wellington 22
Crusader Caps 38
Hurricane Caps 37

Matt Todd
Matt is also an old boy of Christchurch Boys High School and
played alongside Tim in the first XV. Matt first joined the
Crusaders in 2011 after a year in the Wider Training Squad
and an impressive ITM Cup campaign for Canterbury, which
resulted in him being awarded the 2010 Canterbury player of
the year. In 2013, Matt was selected to play on the bench
against France in the third test for the All Blacks and made it
on to the field in the second half for his first test cap. He has
been an integral part of the Crusaders for the past 5 years
and has been the first pick 7 since McCaws retirement. He
recently played his 100 game for the Crusaders and now joins
an exclusive club. He has been in and out of the All Black squad for the past
few years and has recently returned back to Christchurch after been picked in
the wider All Black squad to play in the Lions series.
 Canterbury Caps 71
Crusader Caps 104
All Black Caps 8

0900 Depart by coach for Spencerville, just north of Christchurch where its time
for some team building fun in the trees at Adrenalin Forest.

0930 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 (voucher for 25 boys)

1230 Depart Adrenalin Forest to return to the hostel

1400 Your Total Rugby Training Experience will be held at

STAC. This 2 hour session will be conducted by elite
level local coaches.

Glenn Delaney
Bachelor of PE University of Canterbury
MBA Leicester University UK
Played for Linwood Rugby Club Christchurch and also
for Clubs in Japan, the UK and France
Director of Rugby Nottingham Rugby 2004-12
Forwards Coach for London Irish 2012-14
Head Coach of London Irish 2015
Head of Rugby Operations London Irish 2015-16
Head Coach Canterbury NPC Mitre 10 Cup 2017
Barbarians Coach 2009

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 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
1830 Dinner at the hostel

TUESDAY 11 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH/HANMER SPRINGS

0730 Breakfast at your accommodation. Packed lunches will be ready to

collect at breakfast time. Then check out

0745 Coach pick up time at Hotel 115 for adults

0815 Coach pick up time at St Andrews College

0830 Depart St Andrews College for Hanmer Springs. Travelling north from
Christchurch through the wineries region ofWaipara, travel time approx. 1.5
hours.

1030 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).

THRILLSEEKERS JETBOATNG
Join Thrill Seekers as you jet the entire length of Hanmers 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 (voucher for 43 people)

A short drive from Thrillseekers and you will arrive in the small thermal
township of Hanmer Springs.
 Check in to Kakapo Lodge where accommodation is confirmed for one night.
Please note check in time is 2pm. You will be able to leave your luggage.

Accommodation: Kakapo Lodge

14 Amuri Avenue
Hanmer Springs
Tel: 03 315 7472

Kakapo Lodge is a two story purpose-built backpackers lodge just two

minutes walk from the thermal reserve and the village centre. The staff at
Kakapo Lodge will provide directions to the attractions and restaurant.

A short walk to the world famous thermal reserve to enjoy the hot pool and
water slides

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 (voucher for 25 boys)

1900 Dinner this evening at The Five Stags Restaurant, close to your
accommodation (Kakapo Lodge staff will provide directions)

WEDNESDAY 12 JULY
HANMER SPRINGS/KAIKOURA/CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at Five Stags Restaurant

0930 Depart Hanmer Springs by coach for Kaikoura via the Inland Road. Time
for some sightseeing and lunch then match preparation
1300 MATCH 2 - CHATSWOOD U13 VS KAIKOURA U13

The match will be followed by an after match function,

supporters and families are invited to attend

1545 Depart Kaikoura to return to Christchurch at the conclusion

of the after match and check back in to St Andrews
College Hostel for your final 3 nights.

1900 Dinner at the hostel

THURSDAY 13 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at the hostel

0945 Depart by coach for Rugby Park

1000 CRUSADER EXPERIENCE

Spend time 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. Listen to Crusaders staff talk about
the culture and regime.

1130 Head across town by coach for what is likely to be a tour highlight! There
will be time for a lunch stop enroute

1330 FERRYMEAD PAINTBALL

The newest paintball centre in Christchurch, Ferrymead Paintball offers 4
different scenarios to play: Black Hawk Down your helicopter has crashed in
an enemy base. You and your team mate have to fight your way through the
town and complete a sabotage mission
along the way. Only the strong will
survive! OR Capture the Town - You and
your team have just landed on the
outskirts of an enemy base. Now you have
to disembark your landing craft and take
the town by force OR Prison Break - you
have just broken out of prison and your
rescue helicopter has landed on the
outskirts of town. Now you and your
fellow team mates have to take on the
guards and fight your way to the helicopter before its too late. OR Saving
Private Ryan - Your fellow soldier has been taken hostage and is heavily
guarded. Now you and your team have to search this town by building a
 search and rescue to save your comrade and get him home safely! 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 (voucher for 25 boys)

1630 Depart Ferrymead Paintball to return to St Andrews College

1830 Dinner at the hostel.

FRIDAY 14 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

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

breakfast time

0900 Depart by coach for Action Karts for some high octane fun on the race track
Action Kart Raceway is New Zealands only clay base go kart track. Its
awesome fun and something totally different. The track features the drifting
experience, tighter more technical corners and long fast sweeping straights.
Please present voucher on arrival (voucher for 25 boys)

Return to the hostel briefly for match preparation

1115 Coach transfer to Christchurch Boys High School, venue for your final tour
match

1230 MATCH 3 CHATSWOOD U13 VS CHRISTCHURCH BHS U13A

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 boys

The matches will be followed by an after match function.

Supporters and families are invited to attend.

Return to St Andrews College by coach

1530 Group at Hotel 115 will be picked up by NZ Look Shuttles for transfer to
Willowbank for this evenings Ko Tane activity

1550 The Ko Tane City coach (Red Bus) departs St Andrews College for this
evenings cultural experience and hangi dinner. As parts of this evenings
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 evenings activities.
Please present voucher on arrival (voucher for 43 people)

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

SATURDAY 15 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH/SYDNEY

0800 Breakfast at the hostel

0945 Check out time and depart by coach for Garden City Bowl

1000 Coach will stop to pick up group staying at Hotel 115

1030 AMF GARDEN CITY BOWL
Garden City Bowl offers some of the best bowling
lanes in New Zealand, there is also a large cafe
on site. You are booked for 2 games per person
Please present voucher on arrival (voucher for 43
people)

Depart by coach for your final Christchurch

experience - its time to get cold.

1330 INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE

Established in 1992, the Antarctic Attraction is located in the heart of a
working Antarctic campus at Christchurch International Airport. It is from
here that many Antarctic missions are organized. 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 in your admission is a ride on the Hagglund all terrain vehicle. Sit
back, hold on and experience travelling across rough terrain in this
unique and exciting machine This ride is the only one of its type in the
world!! Watch the Little Blue Penguins be hand fed and experience the 4D
Movie.
Please present voucher on arrival (voucher for 43 people)

1530 Depart the Antarctic Centre for Christchurch International Airport to check in
for your homebound flight

1805 Depart Christchurch on board flight EK419

Your Tour Arrangements Terminate

We wish you a safe journey home