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INFORMATION PACK

CHISIPITE BOAT CLUB

SOUTH AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ROODEPLAAT DAM 2017 CHECK LIST OF IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS :

1. Passport (Give to School Representative on Date of Departure)

2. Certified copy of passport (Held by travelling Teacher/Coach)

3. Certified copy of unabridged birth certificate (Held by travelling Teacher/Coach)

4. Certified Copy of Parent/Guardians Passports (Held by travelling Teacher/Coach)

5. Completed Affidavit, stating names and contact details of both parents

6. Medical Aid Coverage – BUPA coverage arranged through the school

7. Any medical issue we need brought to our attention – asthma, etc. and treatment required. A LETTER FROM A DOCTOR IS REQUIRED IF THE ROWER IS ON ANY MEDICATIONS – as per SA Rowing regulations

8. Useful/emergency contact numbers SA and Zimbabwe

9. RSA phone line - not essential to take one from here as we help the girls get one at the airport if they want/need one

10. Pocket money – we suggest a minimum of R500 in an envelope clearly marked with the amount and your daughter's name – to be given to the travelling Teacher/Coach on day of departure.

11. Re-entry stamp/sticker if on a foreign passport * IMPORTANT*

12. Parental Consent Letters - to be signed

13. Touring Code of Conduct Letter - to be signed by the rower

14. We need to know any allergies and dietary requirements in advance – please note: we cannot cater to taste preferences – only allergies and restrictions.

Take photocopies of relevant study/homework materials as text books are too heavy. Ensure you have no sharp items or any liquids over 100mls when you fly. Rowers need their spanners (size 10 and size 13) for rigging in South Africa – pack in suitcase NOT in carry-on. Please note they are allowed only 1 Carry-on and 1 suitcase that goes into the hold. Recommended in carry-on: Racing Trisuit, Cap and Tracksuit (in case luggage gets lost!) SA CHAMPS PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS – PACKING LIST

All items of clothing, equipment – everything to be CLEARLY marked! Please keep luggage to a minimum as there is a shopping afternoon planned! There is rain forecast so bring something warm and something to keep you dry.

 CBC caps – 1 training (faded) & 1 regatta (newer)  Crews to make sure you have matching caps and tri-suits for races  Tracksuit (x2 if possible) – can be cold and wet and VERY MUDDY  Race kit to be IDENTICAL within each crew  Race day kit (tracksuits, CBC shorts, CBC shirts, Newer Racing tri-suits)  Training kit – CBC shorts, T-shirt, Training Tri-suits etc.  Newer tri-suit/s for race days  Older tri-suits for training  No 1 Uniform – in good condition FOR SA CHAMPS PRIZE GIVING and flight days  Slops / rafters/gumboots  Track shoes / trainers  Socks – approx. 5 pairs  Swimming costume (there is a pool at Manzi Monate – tour accommodation)  2 towels  Civvies: Jeans / T-shirts / something warm / waterproof  One good set of clothing for the shopping day  Something warm to sleep in  Jeans/sweat shirt for dinner/ice skating/walking etc.  Personal SUNCREAM / AFTERSUN / INSECT REPELLENT  Medical Blister treatment / zinc tape.  LIGHTWEIGHT mattress for race days – to be arranged with Mr Bass and Mr Compton  Water bottles – marked x 1  Torch and batteries  PERSONAL LUXURIES (Music/cellphones– at your own risk! Please declare)  Spanners (size 10 and size 13) for rigging/derigging

For information & results please see the ROWSA website: www.sasru.co.za/Regattas/Championships/Arrangements/SeatingParking.aspx ACCOMMODATION

The girls will be staying at Manzi Monate timeshare resort which is about a 10 minute drive from the regatta site.

Manzi Monate Resort provides self-catering accommodation in a tranquil bushveld-type atmosphere, near to the shores of the Roodeplaat Dam. It is about a 30 minute drive from Pretoria (depending on the traffic) and there are various small shops and restaurants within a 10 km radius.

The girls will stay in 6-bed chalets - each chalet has their own kitchenette and lounge.

Parents normally make their own accommodation arrangements, though most opt to stay at Manzi Monate.

Manzi Monate street address: Plot 105, Zeekoegat, Kameeldrif

Directions:

 From O.R. Tambo Airport take the N1 North to Polokwane.  Take the Cullinan / Wonderboom / Safako Makgatho off ramp (152).  At the traffic lights turn right under the highway.  Cross over the next two sets of traffic lights and at the four way stop.  Turn left at the Manzi Monate/Kameeldrif/Roodeplaat T2 turn off.  Drive for 7km on this road - last 800m is a dirt road.  Main gate to the Resort on your left hand side

You can book Manzi Monate through RCI, if you are a member. Alternatively, you can book over the internet through agents such as Safari Now and Trade Unipoint – we have booked through Mirinda Topham at Trade Unipoint ([email protected]) for 2017.

If you prefer something different, lots of alternative accommodation is available around Roodeplaat. AFFIDAVIT To whom it may concern, I/We, ______(full names of Parents/Guardians) Address ______Telephone ______(land) ______(cell) E-Mail ______do solemnly and sincerely declare that I/We, am/are the Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) with custody rights, access rights or parental authority over the following child:

INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVELLING CHILD: Name ______(child’s full name) Date and place of birth ______(date) ______(place) Passport Number ______Date of Issue ______Issuing Authority ______Country of Issue ______Birth Certificate Registration Number ______Issuing Authority______

INFORMATION ABOUT ACCOMPANYING PERSON (leave blank if child is travelling alone) This child has my/our consent to travel alone: YES / NO or This child has my/our consent to travel with

Name ______(full name) Relationship to the Child ______Passport Number ______Date of Issue______Issuing Authority ______Country of Issue______

SIGNATURE(S) OF PERSON(S) GIVING CONSENT Full Name of Parent:______Signature:______Date:______Full Name of Parent:______Signature:______Date:______

Sworn to before me at HARARE on this ______Day of ______20____

______COMMISSIONER OF OATHS PARENTAL CONSENT

I the undersigned ______being parent/legal guardian of ______do hereby give my consent to her taking part in the South African Junior Rowing Championships in South Africa during February/March 2017.

I do understand that fellow parents and coaches will be driving the cars for the children taking part in this championships and that my child may be transported in any of their vehicles or other vehicle that they may deem fit.

I/we understand that she will travel entirely at her own risk, and that neither the parents driving, nor any other driver that the parents nominate will be held responsible for any accident, illness or injury which may occur during, or as a result of the visit/tour.

Further I/we authorize the travelling parents or the coaches to act ‘in loco parentis’ and empower them to authorize any surgical operation or other essential medical treatment which, for any reason may become necessary during the visit/tour and acknowledge that the travelling parents, other nominated driver and coaches are indemnified from any legal suit which may result from disputes or accidents involving my child.

Full Name of Parent:______

Signature:______Date:______

Full Name of Parent:______

Signature:______Date:______CHISIPITE BOAT CLUB

GROUND RULES FOR TOURING

Family Name: Tour: ______

______Date: ______

SOUTH AFRICAN JUNIOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

CODE OF CONDUCT

Members of any touring party serve as ambassadors for the school, country and sport that they represent.

Rowers participating in the South African Junior Rowing Championships are therefore expected to uphold the fine moral and ethical standards valued by both Chisipite Senior School and to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on their schools, coaches and country.

Any rower who behaves in a manner likely to undermine the reputation of their school, country and sport will be strictly dealt with.

ROWER As the rower representing my school, I understand and agree to the above.

______SIGNED – ROWER SIGNED – PARENT

______ROWER’S NAME PARENT’S NAME

______DATE DATE Please note Zambezi Drive is now known as Sefako Makgatho Drive.