AUSTRALIAN OPEN TOUR

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Tournament Package What is included? 1166 DDAAYYSS OOFF

All transfers and transport in Victoria All breakfasts and dinners TTEENNNNIISS AANNDD All Accommodations (mixture of Motel/University/Cabin & Private Housing) All coaches costs Entry to THE (3 days) including some FFUUNN Centre Court tickets Some sightseeing in

Cost $2550 incl GST

per person

What is not included? Lunches, drinks, snacks etc Travel Insurance & medical expenses Tournament Entry Fees Phone calls Restrings Laundry Costs Movies, excursions, and swimming

Tour Coaches - Richard Howes Richard is the former BGS Head Coach (2000 to 2010) and has been in

charge of this tour for the past 13 years. Richard has spent his career “I have been taking this tour touring the world, first as a player, then as a Tennis Official Coach every year for over a decade and private Tour Coach. Richard worked with for 5 years and now and it never ceases to took him on his first overseas tour. amaze me how much benefit Craig Pickering – the players get from this Craig is the Head Coach at the Shaw Park Tennis Centre. He has lead experience.” Richard Howes tournament tours across the UK, and brings a wealth of knowledge and Tour Leader energy to working with players on his third time on the Australian Open Tour.

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About the Tour Players who go on this tour will have a great time playing the Tentative Itinerary sport they love and the days spent at The Australian Open will be very special. Seeing the world’s best players in action ONLY is always a great inspiration.

Wednesday 1 JANUARY But the trip is also about responsibility and life skills. Players Depart airport are required to be organised, be on time, be tidy, be respectful, maintain a diary, account for money spent, mix Thursday 2 JANUARY with people from all walks of life and most will share some Cup duties such as shopping, cooking & cleaning as well as doing their own washing. Friday 3 JANUARY

Albury Tennis Championships If interested, please return the application form as soon as possible. For further information, please call Gareth or Craig Wednesday 8 - 12 JANUARY at Shaw Park on 3266 1660. Wodonga Tennis Championships

Selection Criteria Sunday 12-13 JANUARY There are limited places on the tour and players’ abilities as Euroa Tennis Championships well as maturity will be considered. The number of team members is limited to approximately 16 players. Only players eligible to play in the 14U, 16U, 18U and AMT will be taken on the tour. Tuesday 14 – 16 JANUARY Three days of watching the best Travel Arrangements players in the world at Melbourne Park Travel is by air. Any players wishing to travel to Victoria earlier or stay in Melbourne longer than the tour dates must Thursday 16 JANUARY advise alternate dates of travel prior to the booking deadline Evening flight to Brisbane airport on October 31st 2013. After this date a fee will apply for any changes to the air travel arrangements.

You may use Frequent Flyer Points to purchase air travel tickets. However it is the responsibility of the player to ensure they meet the tour group for travel by bus to the first tournament at Albury. Coaches will not be responsible for players not with the main group. Please note that parents are not allowed to travel with the group.

ENROLMENT FORM – (closing 31 Oct)

Students Name: ………………………………………………….. Parents Names:…………………………………………….

Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Birth Date: ……/……/…… Home Ph:…………………… Work Ph:………………… Mobile: ………………………

Email Address:………………………………………………………….

Payment Options: CHEQUE – I enclose a cheque for $ …………….. for the tour. (Everton Tennis 65 Russell St Everton Park Q 4053). Please make all cheques payable to “Everton Tennis”. CREDIT CARD – Charge my card as follows: Visa Card Master Card

Number ………………………………………… Exp Date ……………. Name on Card……………………………….…….

DIRECT DEBIT – Tennis Gear, NAB BSB 084009 Account 491 632 028. Please include Players Name as reference.

Please Note: A deposit of $500 is required with the application form by Wednesday Oct 31st 2013 (refundable except for airline cancellation fee). Final payment required by Thursday Nov 15th 2013. A full tour itinerary will be forwarded to each player on receipt of final payment