FOREIGN TOUR AUSTRALIA JULY 30 - AUGUST 12, 2015 TRIP OF A LIFETIME KEY CONTACTS BRISBANE / GOLD COAST SYDNEY Chris Gureckis Marty Handson Gecko Basketball Horizon Sporting Events T: Australia 0423 708 035 T: (02) 9764 3421 T: International 011 61423 708 035 E: enquiry@horizons- sport.com.au E: geckobasketball@gmail.com
TRAINING CAMP IN DAYTONA July 28 Tuesday 10:00 AM Practice # 1 1:00 PM Team Lunch 5:00 PM Practice # 2 8:00 PM Team Dinner July 29 Wednesday 10:00 AM Practice # 3 1:00 PM Team Lunch 5:00 PM Practice # 4 8:00 PM Team Dinner July 30 Thursday 10:00 AM Practice # 5 ** Great opportunity for our new recruits to get a couple practices in and begin to learn our system. With a large group of new players, teaching will be critical during the limited time available. ** We are expecting this to be a very intense couple of days as we will begin the new adventure of developing team chemistry for the upcoming season.
TRAVEL ITINERARY TO AUSTRALIA July 30 Thursday 3:30 PM Bus departs for Orlando 6:30 PM Flight departs for Los Angeles 8:42 PM Flight lands in Los Angeles 11:45 PM Flight leaves Los Angeles July 31 Friday Lost Day in travel August 1 Saturday 6:40 AM Arrive in Brisbane
EMBRY-RIDDLE Aeronautical University Australian Tour Itinerary
Saturday, August 1 Welcome to Australia Arriving into Brisbane, Queensland your down under Aussie adventure starts now! Transportation will follow to your destination, the world famous Gold Coast. A rest stop for brunch will be well deserved after a long flight, soon followed by time to refresh after accommodation check-in at the luxurious Hilton Hotel, Surfers Paradise. An afternoon of choice, be that relaxation or sightseeing the iconic surrounds. Your home away from home for the next week has an array of activities A succulent dinner will proceed at a renowned international Gold Coast restaurant. The revolving 360 degree views are nothing short of spectacular as you watch the sunset whilst feasting on a culinary of delights.
Sunday, August 2 After a full buffet breakfast a practice session will be perfect to limber up those stiff arms and legs. Your tour bus then awaits to depart for the Gold Coast hinterland. Discover the local flora and fauna as you travel along the picturesque Mount Tamborine Skywalk, a beautiful way to explore the Rainforest canopies. Lunch will follow at Eagle Heights Mountain Resort. The restaurant offers the most spectacular views of the Gold Coast and beyond. After lunch you can experience the hinterland up close with a walk down through the waterfall and rainforest floor. Heading back to the coastline, your busy day doesn't end here. An enormous choice of food to suit all tastes will be provided at Bazaar, a global buffet restaurant. The perfect end to a day full of Australian nature at its best.
Monday, August 3 A buffet breakfast will start off your day before departing for your whale watching tour. Let the humpback whales put on a show whilst you take in the beautiful skyscraper views of the Gold Coast. This is a unique experience that is sure to impress. Following your tour you will enjoy the afternoon at Sea World Theme Park. Visit the marine animals, see a show or enjoy some thrill rides. Your basketball experience hits full gear this evening in game one, versing Southwest Pirates. Dinner & drinks will follow post game.
Tuesday, August 4 The world is your oyster they say, well today the Gold Coast is yours! A well-deserved sleep in after last night s game might be on the agenda, a full buffet breakfast if you choose, perhaps spend the day relaxing at the hotel, the beach or use your free time exploring what this magical surf side city has to offer. An information pack will be supplied with some great options from shopping, activities, sightseeing, eateries, and much more. This evening s basketball events will showcase a double header verses Brisbane Capitals and Logan Thunder. Dinner & drinks will follow post game.
Wednesday, August 5 A full breakfast buffet will begin your exhilarating & fun filled day. A short bus ride and you will enter Australia s largest and most popular theme park Dreamworld. Be daring on the big thrill rides or take it easy visiting the extensive animal park, there is something here to please all. The evening will entail a brilliant dinner & show extravaganza, Australian Outback Spectacular. The show is sure to impress, specializing in showcasing an authentic Australian theme.
Thursday, August 6 The morning will start with a full buffet breakfast before departing to Lone Pine, the largest koala sanctuary in the world. Get up close and personal with an Australian native animal by cuddling a koala, a souvenir photo is yours to take home, an experience not to be missed. Hand feed the kangaroos and encounter a large variety of Aussie wildlife, all in a beautiful natural setting. This evening will showcase basketball game four verses Northside Wizards. Dinner & drinks will follow post game.
Friday, August 7 A full buffet breakfast will start your day before heading off for some outlet shopping at Harbourtown. You will be sure to secure any last minute suitcase fillers to take home. The afternoon is sure to please as you visit Q1, the tallest building in Australia & the Southern Hemisphere. The Sky point observation deck grants unprecedented 360 degree views of the entire Gold Coast and beyond. This evening will showcase game five versing Queensland Under 18 State Team. Dinner & drinks will follow post game.
Saturday, August 8 A full breakfast buffet awaits you before checking-out of the hotel. TOUR OPERATOR GECKO BASKETBALL Director: CHRIS GURECKIS Departing by bus you will be escorted to Gold Coast domestic airport terminal to disembark on your onward journey to Sydney, a picturesque city that is sure to continue your amazing Australian adventure. Office: 0755-493-517 Cell: 0423-708-035 Farewell Embry-Riddle team Email: GECKOBASKETBALL@GMAIL.COM
SYDNEY ITINERARY August 8 Saturday 8:00 AM Breakfast in hotel 12:00 PM Flight from Brisbane to Sydney 3:00 PM Arrive in Sydney Vibe Hotel Rushcutters Bay 6:00 PM Dinner / Time on your own to explore Sydney August 9 Sunday 8:00 AM Breakfast in hotel 9:00 AM Sight seeing 12:00 PM Pre Game Meal 2:00 PM Games 6 and 7 vs Sydney Kings/College team 6:00 PM Team Dinner August 10 Monday 8:30 AM Breakfast in hotel 9:30 AM Seminar on international business in hotel 11:00 AM Visit Sydney Harbour/Sydney Opera House/Harbour Bridge 6:00 PM Banquet to thank hosts at Doltone House
August 11 Tuesday 5:40 PM Flight departs Australia 2:15 PM Arrive in Los Angeles 10:15 PM Flight leaves Los Angeles August 12 Wednesday 6:25 AM Arrive back home
Brisbane/Gold Coast EMBRY- RIDDLE FAMILY & FRIENDS OFFER Package includes: A fully guided, 7- night, 8- day tour on the Gold Coast of Australia and nearby surrounding areas All transportation All accommodations 3 meals per day Theme- park admissions & sightseeing opportunities Flights to Sydney, NSW** **If any guest(s) are only joining the Queensland portion of the tour and not travelling on to Sydney with the team, we will be happy to help them arrange alternate flights, accommodation and/or sightseeing opportunities Cost: 1- person (1 room, king bed) $4,395 2- people (1 room, king bed) $3,495 (per person) 2- people (2- bedroom apt.) $3,895 (per person) All prices quoted are in U.S. dollars (USD) A non- refundable deposit of $500 per person must be paid by Friday, 19 th June in order to guarantee accommodation. Sydney Package includes: All ground transportation All accommodations Team Dinner on Sunday, 9 th August Sydney Opera House Tour Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Sydney Harbour Cruise Doltone House Dinner on Monday, 10 th August Note: Meals, other than breakfast and those stated above, are excluded. Cost: $980 per person When you contact Marty Handson with Horizon Sporting Events, he will communicate with you if a deposit is required.