Itinerary Specially Prepared for THE ARMIDALE SCHOOL Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour July 2014

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1 Office and Mailing Address 70 Harakeke Street Riccarton Christchurch New Zealand Contact Numbers Telephone Facsimile Mobile Phil Robson Mobile Louise Smith info@totalrugby.co.nz Online Itinerary Specially Prepared for THE ARMIDALE SCHOOL Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour July 2014 WELCOME It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome The Armidale School to New Zealand. The tradition that has formed between Total Rugby and the South Island rugby community continues to flourish and we are delighted with the opportunity to be in your company once again. 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 NOT WORK

2 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 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. 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 â 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. 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, lunch and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary. Breakfasts are continental (typically cereal, toast and spreads, tea/coffee), lunches are packed and are to be collected each day as you leave breakfast, dinners are two course (main course and dessert)

3 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: Self-service coin operated laundry facilities are available at your Queenstown Hotel. Villas at Terrace Downs are equipped with washing machines and dryers for self use. A full laundry service is provided at Adams House. 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 day s 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. WEDNESDAY 02 JULY SYDNEY/QUEENSTOWN 1455 Arrive Queenstown on board NZ838 On arrival you will be required to clear customs and immigration formalities. You will be met and welcomed by Total Rugby staff 1600 Light training run for approx. 1 hour at the Queenstown Event Centre. A ground has been booked. This is very near the airport. Please have your training gear in a separate bag.

4 Your Pacific Tourways coach will wait with your luggage and then take you to your hotel after your training run. Check in to Goldridge Resort where accommodation has been confirmed for 3 nights. Accommodation: Goldridge Resort 594 Frankton Road Queenstown Phone: Dinner at your accommodation THURSDAY 03 JULY QUEENSTOWN 0800 Breakfast at your hotel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leave breakfast Depart your hotel by coach. You will need to take your rugby kit with you as you will not be returning prior to todays match 1030 SHOTOVER JET Take a unique breathtaking ride through the dramatic and narrrow Canyons, and hold on tight for Queenstowns s only exhilirating full 360 degree spins. Can you handle the Canyons? with award winning Shotover Jet. The only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River canyons Group Leader to present voucher

5 1130 Depart by coach for Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka, approximately one hours drive from Queenstown TAS Vs Mt Aspiring College U16 Mt Aspiring College has a strong rugby programme and now plays in the main Highlanders region schools competition. This will be against their Under 16 side and will played as one game over 4 extended quarters. The matches will be followed by an aftermatch function, supporters and family are invited to attend Depart Wanaka to return to your Queenstown accommodation 1930 Dinner at Goldridge Resort FRIDAY 04 JULY QUEENSTOWN 0630 Early breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you l leave breakfast Depart by coach for a day on the slopes. CORONET PEAK SKI FIELDf Only 20 minutes (approx) drive from central Queenstown, Coronet Peak is one of New Zealand s most popular ski resorts due to its varied terraine and superb facilities. Included in your beginner ski day package is a 1.5 hour lesson (students only), hire of ski/snowboard and boots and a lift pass and helmet hire. Please note ski pants and jackets can also be hired (payable direct). Lesson is booked for 10:30am

6 Return to your accommodation by coach at the end of your ski day 1830 Dinner at Goldridge Resort Depart by coach for some ten pin bowling action 1930 STRIKE BOWL Queenstown s only full size 7 lane ten pin bowling and entertainment centre is located just off the lobby of your hotel. Great for all ages, Strike Bowl brings more than just bowling but also Timezone arcade games, pool ables, air hockey and table soccer. SATURDAY 05 JULY QUEENSTOWN/TERRACE DOWNS 0800 Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you leave breakfast Check out of Goldridge Resort and depart by coach for Skyline s Queenstown gondola and its time to head up the mountain 1000 SKYLINE GONDOLA AND LUGE Reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondola carries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on Bob's Peak. Numerous observation decks around the complex offer breathtaking views of Coronet Peak & The Remarkables, over Queenstown and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks. Truly magnificent and awe-inspiring. Once you are at the top its time to hit the luge track - the scenery's a blur Hurtle down a winding downhill track through the trees. Race through the bends, or pull in for a breather and enjoy the panorama. Burn it up on the advanced track or cruise sedately down the scenic track. Then hop on the chairlift and do it all again. Skyline Luge - it's 800 metres of fast-paced freedom.once is never enough Your package includes gondola, 2 luge rides per person and buffet lunch booked for 12 midday at the Skyline Restaurant. Group Leader to present voucher

7 1300 Depart Queenstown heading north, your journey will take you through the MacKenzie Country and the hydro lakes that produce much of New Zealands electricity. On a fine day stop for views of Aoraki Mt Cook - New Zealand s highest mountain. Time to enjoy a short visit at the hot pools at Tekapo Springs. Swim wear and towels will be required. Group Leader to present voucher Continue on to Terrace Downs Resort where accommodation has been confirmed for 2 nights. Accommodation: Terrace Downs Resort Coleridge Road, Windwhistle Canterbury Phone: (03) Your accommodation will be in 5 star three bedroom chalets (six boys share). 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.

8 2000 Dinner this evening at Terrace Downs Resort SUNDAY 06 JULY TERRACE DOWNS 0730 Breakfast at your hotel your packed lunches will be available to collect at breakfast. Today you will be joined by elite Canterbury level coaches who will conduct your Total Rugby Training Experiences. There will be a two hour session in the morning and a second two hour session in the afternoon. Terrace Downs Resort boasts its own rugby field and has been used previously as a training base by the All Blacks. The snow covered mountain backdrop and fresh country air will make for a unique training situation. Further details will be provided as this itinerary is updated. Session 1: 9:30 am to 11:30am Session 2: 1:00 pm to 3:00pm The rest of today is free to enjoy the comforts of your resort Dinner this evening at Terrace Downs MONDAY 07 JULY TERRACE DOWNS/CHRISTCHURCH 0730 Breakfast at your hotel your packed lunches will be available to collect at breakfast. Check out of Terrace Downs and depart by coach for Christchurch Your second tour matches will be played this afternoon MATCH 2: The Armidale School Vs Christchurch Boys High School 1300 Vs U15b 1415 Vs U16c 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 boy

9 The matches will be followed by an after match function. Supporters and families are invited to attend. At the conclusion of the aftermatch players will meet their billets (still pending) and depart with them for their overnight stay Staff to make own way to Christchurch City Park Motel where accommodation (on a room only basis) is confirmed for this evening TUESDAY 08 JULY CHRISTCHURCH 1100 Players to be dropped at Adams House by their billets this morning where they will meet staff and check in for their final 3 tour nights Accommodation: Adams House Boarding Hostel 70 Harakeke Street C h r i s t c h u r c h Phone 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 1300 Depart by coach and head to Spencerville, north of Christchurch, for some team building fun in the trees 1330 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 1630 Depart Adrenalin Forest by coach to return to Adams House 1830 Dinner at Adams House

10 WEDNESDAY 09 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. Packed lunches will be available to collect after breakfast 0930 Depart by coach after breakfast and its time to get cold 1000 INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE & PENGUIN ENCOUNTER Located at 38 Orchard Road, and established in 1992, the Antarctic Attraction is situated in the heart of a working Antarctic campus at Christchurch International Airport. It is from here that many Antarctic missions are organised. 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 is an education session, hagglund ride and admission to 4D movie experience Dinner at Adams House THURSDAY 10 JULY CHRISTCHURCH Return to Adams House early afternoon Your final Total Rugby Training will be held this afternoon - details to follow 0800 Breakfast at Adams House. Please collect your packed lunches as you leave breakfast Depart by coach for Rugby Park, training grounds for the Crusaders. You will need to take your match kit with you as you will not be returning to Adams House before todays matches

11 1030 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 Depart Rugby Park to Shirley Boys High School, venue for your final tour matches. MATCH 3 Vs Shirley Boys High School 1300 Vs U15 A/B 1415 Vs U16b Shirley Boys High School is the largest all boys school in Christchurch. They are regarded as one of the toughest sides to beat, especially at home Return to Adams House at the conclusion of the aftermath function 1830 Coach departs for Lone Star Restaurant for your farewell tour dinner 1900 Dinner at Lone Star 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)

12 Coach transfer to Adams House after dinner FRIDAY 11 JULY CHRISTCHURCH 0700 Depart Christchurch on board NZ887 Your Tour Arrangements Terminate We wish you a safe journey home 0400 Depart Adams House for Christchurch International Airport