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Illinois Tornados 2016 SOUTH AFRICA July 16 - July 28 FAQs The Itinerary July 14 Meet at O’Hare International Airport Flight # EK 0236 – Emirates Airlines Thursday ORD to DXB. First leg of the flight departs at 20:30 - 19:10 +1 July 15 Depart from Dubai International Airport Flight # EK 0772 – Emirates Airlines Friday DXB to CPT. Second leg of the flight departs at 3:50AM Arrive Cape Town International Airport, SA – Flight # EK 0772 at 11:30AM Meet Gary Savage, our travel guide. We will transfer in a private coach to July 16 Wellington to check into the Montevideo Guest House where we will be staying for Saturday the next Twelve (12) nights. Website: http://www.montevideo.co.za/ Day 1 Light lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Newlands Rugby Stadium for the Super Rugby clash between the Stormers and the Kings. http://www.sanzarrugby.com/superrugby/fixtures/2016-super-rugby/ Dinner at a local restaurant before returning to the Guest House. Breakfast at the Guest House. Morning excursion to Table Mountain on the famous Cable Cart, if the weather is July 17 nice we can hike up. Website: http://tablemountain.net/ Sunday Packed Lunch for the Table Mountain excursion. Day 2 A stop at the Rugby Store to stock up on tape and other rugby goodies. Return to Wellington for a late afternoon practice session at a local school. We’ll enjoy a Traditional South African Braai ´BBQ´ at the Guest House. Breakfast at the Guest House. July 18 We will enjoy a full day tour which will include a Visit to Cape Point, the tip of Africa. It includes the entrance fee to the Reserve but does not include the Cable Cart which is Monday optional. Website: www.capepoint.co.za Day 3 For lunch we’ll have traditional Fish & Chips on the beach in Hout Bay. Dinner at the Local Spur restaurant before returning to the Guest House. Breakfast at the Guest House – MATCH DAY Transfer to Stellenbosch Rugby Academy to receive coaching from the local July 19 professionals. Website: http://stellenboschrugbyacademy.co.za/ Tuesday Lunch at the Dros Restaurant in Stellenbosch. Day 4 The team will be transferred to Suidwal Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600 TOUR MATCH #1: TORNADOS VS. PAUL ROOS GYMNASIUM @ 3PM The teams will enjoy food and drinks together before returning to the Guest House. Breakfast at the Guest House Tour of the Newlands Rugby grounds, the Rugby Museum and the Sports Science July 20 Institute. Website: www.newlandstours.co.za Wednesday Lunch at the local Spur Restaurant. Day 5 Transfer to the V&A Waterfront for a walkabout. website: http://www.waterfront.co.za/ Dinner at a restaurant in Wellington. Early transfer to the Aquila Game Reserve. MATCH DAY Website: http://www.aquilasafari.com/ Breakfast at the Safari Lodge before setting out on a 3-hour safari drive exploring July 21 the Big Five (Lion, Rhino, Buffalo, Elephant and Leopard) Thursday Lunch before returning to the Guest House. Day 6 Transfer to 276 Main St, Paarl, 7646 TOUR MATCH #2: TORNADOS VS. PAARL GYMNASIUM @ 6PM The teams will enjoy food and drinks together before returning to the Guest House. Breakfast at the Guest House. The group will attend classes at Paarl Boys High School where they will get a chance to experience a typical school day. The team will also get a chance to do a July 22 small presentation about their country. Day 7 Lunch at a local restaurant in Paarl. Friday The boys will attend the Paarl Boys First team training session. Website: http://www.paarlboyshigh.org.za/ Dinner at the Guest House - Traditional Braai ´BBQ´ Breakfast at the Guest House – MATCH DAY Transfer to 49 Voortrekker Rd, Ceres, 6835 TOUR MATCH #3: TORNADOS VS. CHARLIE HOFFMEYR @ 10AM July 23 The teams will enjoy lunch and festivities together. Day 8 Optional visit to the Ceres Zipline Adventure Park (own account) Saturday Website: http://ceresadventures.co.za/ There will be a possible Quarter Final match at Newlands Stadium. We will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant to watch the match on television. Breakfast at the Guest House. Optional Shark Cage Dive in Gansbaai (own expense) July 24 For those that do not choose to shark dive, we will tour the town. Day 9 Lunch at a local restaurant. Sunday Light team practice session at a school in Wellington. Dinner at a restaurant in Wellington. Breakfast at the Guest House. Full day excursion to visit Robben Island where Nelson Mandala went to prison. July 25 Website: http://www.robben-island.org.za/ Day 10 Lunch at the V&A Waterfront. Monday Website: http://www.waterfront.co.za/ We will enjoy a coaching session with local rugby professionals in Paarl. Dinner at a Paarl restaurant before returning to the Guest House. Breakfast at the Guest House – MATCH DAY July 26 Transfer to Paarl for a light coaching session with local professionals. Day 11 Lunch at a restaurant in Paarl. Tuesday Transfer to Auret St, Paarl, 7646 TOUR MATCH #4: TORNADOS VS. PAARL BOYS HIGH @ 3PM The teams will enjoy food and drinks together before returning to the Guest House Breakfast at the Guest House. Transfer to the Canal Walk for optional shopping. July 27 Website: http://www.canalwalk.co.za/home.html Day 12 Lunch at a Canal Walk restaurant. Wednesday Early evening transfer to Schalk Burger and Sons Wine Estate for the final tour dinner. We will return for our final evening at the Guest House. Breakfast at the Guest House. July 28 Early Lunch – Paarl Mall Day 13 Transfer to Cape Town International, depart for Dubai International Airport Flight # Thursday EK 0771 – Emirates Airlines. CPT to DXB at 17:55 Arrive at Dubai International Airport 5:30AM and Depart for Chicago at 9:40AM. July 29 Arrive at Chicago O’Hare Airport Flight #UK 0235 – Emirates Airlines. DXB to ORD at 15:30 PACKING LIST ITEM Notes Cleats (clean) 2 pairs if you Customs can inspect to ensure no soil is coming in from abroad. own an extra. We may play in wet conditions. Mouth guards (2) Molded is best. Can’t afford to lose one, can’t afford to play without one. Bring two. Socks Write your name on all items that you would like to have washed clearly. *Rugby practice (2-3) * Leisure (5-8) Shorts It is winter in South Africa with unpredictable weather. Don’t pack too many pairs of shorts. *Rugby practice (2-3) Plastic trash bags (3) Your gear, cleats and shoes will get dirty. Doesn’t mean everything else has too. Multi use item. Towel Players are responsible for bringing their own towel for showering post-rugby matches. You are prohibited from taking Guest House towels. Consider purchasing an inexpensive one there to safe on packing space. Pants Lightweight track pants are great for everyday wear and easy to pack. Khaki pants (2) are good for the School day and other formal team events. Jeans (2) are great for everyday wear. Shoes: for running, leisure, Sneakers for running and day trips. Causal shoes for team events. hike and rain. Remember to pack your cleats. Shirts White button down for School day and other events. We are ambassadors of our country, state and need to represent it well. Sweatshirts It’s best to layer up for the Cape winters. Small Flashlight For midnight snacks or finding your way to the bathroom without disturbing your roomie. Notebook and Pen For writhing down information like meeting times, locations and phone numbers. PACKING LIST – Tour Kit ITEM Notes Duffle Bag Use as your carry on. Pack your heavy items items in here. This is your match day kit bag. Black Polo Shirt For match day and other team events. Grey Polo Shirt For match day and other team events. Oxford Long Sleeve For match day and other team events. Performance T-shirt For practices – keep clean. Warm-up Top For match day and other team events. Warm-up Pants For match day and other team events. Hoodie For match day and other team events. Drawstring Sack Pack (2) Multi use item for day trips, practice sessions and Cotton T-Shirts (6) For day excursions and team events – trade item. Boonie Hat For a bad hair day or those sunny Safari Team Tie For formal team events. Beanie Hat For those cold Cape mornings or late Jersey Match jersey. You have one for 4 matches – take care of it. Shorts For matches – label or mark it with your name. Socks For matches – label or mark it with your name. Water Bottle For everywhere use – tap water is safe for consumption. PACKING LIST – Personal Items ITEM Notes Passport Valid for 30 days after arrival. Birth Certificate Unabridged original document with names of parents and child. Affidavits (two) Notarized and from both parents with names as it is on the Birth Certificate. Toiletries Shampoo, toothpaste etc. Make sure you abide by TSA rules and regulations. Items can also be purchased when we arrive. Snacks Suggest packing some in your carry-on. Personal medications Inhalers, epi pens – please inform coaches of all medical needs. Personal rugby gear Shoulder pads, scrum cap, studs, braces, tape etc. Money Avoid carrying large amounts. Debit and Credit cards are accepted everywhere. Earplugs For the flight and your roommate might snore. Undergarments Bring enough to last between laundry days. Trade items All players enjoy rugby swag from somewhere else. Dryer Sheets To keep your clothes smelling clean and your kit bag fresh. Sharpie Pen To label your clothing items for laundry day. Chargers and Adaptors Pack this in your carry on or in your drawstring bag.