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Itinerary Specially Prepared for

MARIST COLLEGE CANBERRA ‘Soak it Up’ 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour April 2016

WELCOME It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome another Marist College Canberra rugby touring party to New Zealand. We are delighted to have you once again playing against our teams and enjoying our hospitality in 2016. Welcome, Haere Mai, and enjoy your stay.

INTRODUCTORY NOTES Weather: April is autumn weather, which means it can be very changeable. Temperatures can fluctuate wildly, from high 20’s / low 30’s to almost single figures. However, the average should be about 16 degrees Celsius.

Grounds: Grounds will be in good condition without the winter rains. If weather is warm they could be very hard. Multi-studded boots should be adequate for backs (no guarantee), but are unlikely to provide adequate traction for tight forwards. Medium length studs recommended

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. Mouthguards: Mouthguards 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.

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.

First Aid: It is not compulsory to have a first aid officer at every game as it is in Australia. 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. 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. The 24 Hour Surgery is located at 931 Colombo Street (corner Colombo Street & Bealey Avenue), 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.

Laundry: A full laundry service is provided at Adams House Hostel. Self service laundry is available at Saint Andrews’ College. We do recommend that everyone brings at least one towel with them.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary. Breakfasts will all be at your accommodation and are continental (typically cereal, toast and spreads, tea/coffee), lunches are packed and are provided at your accommodation to be collected each day as you leave breakfast, dinners are two course (main course and dessert) or buffet style.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL CANBERRA / CHRISTCHURCH

2250 Arrive into Christchurch on QF139. 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

Check in to St Andrews College Boarding Hostel where accommodation is confirmed for 3 nights. Accommodation is multi share dormitory style with shared bathrooms.

Accommodation: St Andrews College Boarding Hostel 347 Papanui Road, Christchurch Tel: 03 9402000

THURSDAY 14 APRIL CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at breakfast

1030 Light training run at Saint Andrews College grounds.

1330 Depart by coach for Spencerville, just north of Christchurch where its time for some team building fun in the trees.

1400 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. Group leader to present voucher

1700 Depart Adrenalin Forest to return to the hostel

1830 Dinner at the hostel FRIDAY 15 APRIL CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at breakfast

0930 Your 2 hour Total Rugby Training Experience to be conducted by elite level local coaches will be held this morning.

Dave Hewett: Former All Black and prop Dave Hewett has been the Crusaders assistant forwards since since 2010. Dave played 22 Tests for the All Blacks, 71 games for the Crusaders, 55 games for Canterbury and eight games for South Canterbury. He played in Edinburgh, Scotland, for two seasons in 2005/6 and 2007 before returning to the player development role with Canterbury and the Crusaders. In 2014 Dave was appointed Head Coach to the New Zealand Secondary Schools team.

Brad Mooar: Brad is the current assistant backs coach for the 2016 Crusaders. This is his first year with the Crusaders. Brad is originally from Canterbury and has coached club rugby here winning Championships with Christchurch Club. At the time he was a partner in a successful law firm. In 2013 he accepted a coaching position with the Southern Kings in South Africa and then came home to coach the Southland Stags how made the NPC playoffs last year.

Hugh Galvan Senior Lecturer of Sport Coaching and Physical Education at University of Canterbury College of Education. Massey Rugby Practicum top graduate 2001. Canterbury Under 19 Head Coach 2006, 2007, 2008. Canterbury B Provincial (forward Coach). 2010 - 2014. Coached Div 3 National Provincial Championship 2003, 2004 International Rugby Board (IRB) Coach Trainer for the Pacific/Asia 2006 - 2016 (2 in NZ)

New Zealand Resource Coach 2006, - 2016. NZRU Massey Rugby Practicum Course Facilitator. Hugh has recently been working with the Samoan side where they played the Springboks in the International Quadrangular final in 2013, coached them through 2014 and took the team to the RWC in 2015. Specialises in coach development, establishing culture - visions and values, long term planning Aaron Jones Aaron has a long and interesting record of rugby coaching. He has coached teams in the UK, Portugal and Ireland. He has been in Canterbury for the past 3 years working with the Canterbury Rugby Academy and as a resource coach for the women’s Black Ferns 7’s team. He is a Level 3 accredited coach.

1330 Board your coach this afternoon and its time to head out for some high octane fun on the race track.

1400 ACTION KARTS RACEWAY Action Kart Raceway is New Zealand’s 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.

Return to the hostel by coach

1730 Early dinner at the hostel this evening

1815 Depart for AMI stadium to watch the Crusaders take on the new Super team from Argentina. Coach will transfer you back to accommodation after the game.

SATURDAY 16 APRIL CHRISTCHURCH/TERRACE DOWNS

0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at breakfast

0930 Check out of St Andrews College hostel and depart by coach for Terrace Downs Resort, inland Canterbury where accommodation is confirmed for 1 night.

Accommodation: Terrace Downs Resort Coleridge Road, Windwhistle Canterbury Phone: (03) 318 6943

Your accommodation will be in 5 star two and three bedroom chalets.

Winner of the 2010 World Travel Awards as New Zealand's leading golf resort, Terrace Downs offers in-house and casual visitors a unique one-stop New Zealand getaway destination located just twenty minutes from the Mt Hutt access road and within an easy hour's scenic drive of Christchurch International Airport. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Rakaia River, the Resort boasts stunning views up to Mt Hutt and is within close proximity to various ski fields. Check in and match preparation time

1300 MATCH 1 Marist canberra Vs Asburton College Ashburton College is also a University Cup Team and they have produced some good results over the years. It is the largest co-educational school in Mid-Canterbury with a roll of 1200 students.

1415 MATCH 1 Marist Canberra Vs Christs College. Christs College is one of the pre-eminent private schools in Christchurch. They have just appointed a new full time rugby coordinator in an attempt to raise their rugby standard. They play in the full University Cup and have secured All Black and Crusader legend to coach them in 2016.

The matches will be followed by an aftermatch function. Supporters and family are invited to attend

1830 Dinner at Terrace Downs

SUNDAY 17 APRIL TERRACE DOWNS/CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at breakfast.

1000 Check out time at Terrace Downs and depart Terrace Downs to return to Christchurch. Check in to Adams House Hostel where accommodation is confirmed for 5 nights Accommodation: Adams House Boarding Hostel

70 Harakeke Street C h r i s t c h u r c h Phone 03 348 3307

Adams House is the boarding facility for Christchurch Boys High School. It was completely rebuilt in 2001 and is now one of the most modern and effective boarding establishments in the country

A light training run at Christchurch Boys’ High School is suggested for this afternoon.

1800 Dinner at Adams House

MONDAY 18 APRIL 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. Packed lunches will be available to collect after breakfast.

Owen Franks Owen made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009 when he came on as a substitute against the Force and made his first start in the victory over the Bulls where he made a big impact against the big South Africans.

He made his All Blacks debut just a few months later in front of a home crowd in Christchurch, coming on as a replacement for in the 59th minute. He earned his first Test start against South Africa at Kings Park Stadium in Durban. His call up to the All Blacks capped a national representative career that included appearances for New Zealand Under 21 and New Zealand Schools.

He started against Ireland in the first Test of 2010, joining brother Ben in becoming the first set of siblings to start a Test for the All Blacks since the Brookes in 1997.

Canterbury caps: 18 Crusader caps: 107 Test caps: 78

Ryan Crotty Ryan earned his first start for the Crusaders in 2009 against the and scored his first try early in that match.

He was selected for the Junior All Blacks in 2009. He was also a member of the successful New Zealand Under-20 team at the Junior World Championship in Wales in 2011 and captained the team against Ireland.

He made his debut for the All Blacks, in the 47–29 win against Australia in Sydney on 17 August 2013. He scored the match winning try against Ireland at the end of the All Blacks Northern Tour to secure a 100% match winning year for the team. In the 2014 Super Rugby season, Ryan took over as captain for many of the games while was injured. He played two tests last year against Samoa in Apia and Argentina in Christchuch. New Zealand Schools 2006 New Zealand U20 caps: 5 Canterbury caps: 66 Crusader caps: 95 New Zealand Schools caps: 5 Test caps: 15

0900 Depart Adams House for the short walk to Hagley Park

0930 Total Rugby Training Experience (2 hours)

Hugh Galvan

Joe Maddock: Joe was appointed assistant coach for the Canterbury ITM Cup team in 2015, which the team won the national title. Joe has a huge amount of playing experience as a winger/fullback. He has represented Canterbury, Crusaders, Bath, Saracens and Benetton Rugby Treviso. Joe has also represented Canterbury in Basketball.

Dave Perrin 2005 – 2014 COACHING – NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION • NZ U17 Selector - Resource Coach • NZ Secondary School Selector – Resource Coach • NZ Resource Coach – Scrum, Front Row Factory • NZ Resource Coach – All aspects of rugby

2010 HAWAI RUGBY Coach/Facilitator and Skills advisor - Workshops 2011 SHANGHAI RUGBY Coach/Facilitator and Skills advisor - Workshops 2012 BRAZIL RUGBY Head Coach - U18 2011 – Present LINCOLN UNIVERSITY RUGBY CLUB

IRB / New Zealand IRB Accredited Trainer IRB Coach Educator, NZRU/IRB Level 3/4 Accredited Coach 2008 – Present New Zealand Rugby Union Regional Coach Development Manager (Sth Island)

John Haggart: Assistant Coach NZ Under 19 1994,1995, 1996 Assistant Coach NZ Under 21 1997, 1998, 1999. Senior Club Coach Dunedin 1998, 1999. Otago Senior B coach 1998, 1999. Head Coach Sannix Japan 2000, 2001, 2002. Otago Provincial assistant coach 2004, 2005. Highlanders defence coach 2004, 2005. Canterbury backs coach 2006, 2007, 2008. Position: No 10 Played Otago 119 caps 1983 – 1991. Coach Lincoln University Seniors 2010-2015 (Won competition in 2015) Current: Assistant coach with Canterbury NPC and Director of Crusader International High Performance Unit.

Return to Adams House at the conclusion of the training session for a lunch

break.

1330 Depart by coach for a Christchurch city tour. You will see a city in recovery following the earthquakes that rocked Canterbury during 2011 and 2012.Most of the demolition of damaged buildings is now completed and the rebuild is underway. The cost of the rebuild is currently estimated at more than $40 billion!! Who can count the most road cones!!! Included in your city tour will be a stop at Dressmart outlet shopping mall. Return to Adams House late afternoon

1830 Dinner at the hostel

TUESDAY 19 APRIL CHRISTCHURCH

0730 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at breakfast

Your second tour matches will be played this morning at Christchurch Boys’ High School, a short walk from Adams House

MATCH 2 Vs CBHS 0930 CBHS B 1045 CBHS A

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 2015 RWC winning team there were 5 CBHS old boys. Current All Black Old Boys include: Brodie Retallic, , , , .

The matches will be followed by an after match function, supporters and family are invited to attend

1400 Depart by coach for Rugby Park, training grounds for the Crusaders.

1430 CRUSADERS TRAINING 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 (Subject to confirmation)

1800 Dinner at the hostel

WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL CHRISTCHURCH/HANMER SPRINGS/CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunch at breakfast.

0900 Depart by coach this morning for Hanmer Springs. Travelling north from Christchurch through the wineries region of Waipara, travel time approx. 1.5 hours.

1045 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 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.

A short drive from Thrillseekers and you will arrive in the small thermal township of Hanmer Springs. Heres there’s time for lunch, a stroll around the township and a visit to the world famous thermal reserve

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.

1530 Coach departs Hanmer Springs to return to Christchurch

1800 Dinner at Adams House

THURSDAY 21 APRIL CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunch at breakfast.

Free time/match preparation

1145 Depart Adams House for Burnside High School

1300 MATCH 3 Vs Burnside High School Rugby Club 1430 MATCH 3 Vs Burnside High School Rugby Club Burnside High School is the largest secondary school in Canterbury. It is a Co-ed school and has a strong emphasis on music and performing arts. However, it has been a Press Cup team since the competition began and almost beat the CBHS 1st XV in 2013. In 2014 they lost only to CBHS beating all other Christchurch schools. In 2015 the finished middle of the table. They have a strong rugby programme that has improved in recent years.

The matches will be followed by an after match function, supporters and family are invited to attend

1715 Return to Adams House by coach

1845 This evening transfer by coach to the 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 Coach transfer to Adams House after dinner

FRIDAY 22 APRIL CHRISTCHURCH/CANBERRA

0330 Early coach transfer to Christchurch International Airport

0610 Depart Christchurch

Your Tour Arrangements Terminate We wish you a safe journey home