TAS 2014 Full Itinerary

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Office and Mailing Address70 Harakeke StreetRiccartonChristchurchNew Zealand

Contact NumbersTelephone +64 3 342 9433Facsimile +64 3 342 9433Mobile 021 1404345 Phil RobsonMobile 021 0542587 Louise SmithEmail [email protected] www.totalrugby.co.nz

Itinerary Specially Prepared forTHE ARMIDALE SCHOOL

Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour July 2014

WELCOMEIt is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome The ArmidaleSchool to New Zealand. The tradition that has formed between Total Rugby and theSouth Island rugby community continues to flourish and we are delighted with theopportunity to be in your company once again.

INTRODUCTORY NOTES

Weather: July is winter weather, which means it can be very cold. Temperaturesrange 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. Ifgrounds are closed all effort will be made to find alternative venues. On the rareoccasion this is not possible the game may have to be cancelled. You should ensurethat all players have long studs in their boots. 18mm is recommended. Backs mayprefer shorter studs but blades, will, in most cases, be ineffective.
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Game protocol: Most schools in New Zealand have their own haka and it is commonpractice for the host school to perform the haka for overseas visiting teams. This ismeant 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 theend of the match and players shake hands with the opposition. Some clubs willperform a haka but it is less common than with school teams. It pays to ask beforethe game starts whether there will be a haka. Some teams may perform their hakaat 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 inNew Zealand age group rugby.

After match Arrangements: It is customary in New Zealand rugby to have an aftermatch function for special visiting teams. It is a tradition we are keen to maintain.

The after match is generally held at the hosts clubrooms or school. Speeches aremade by the MC and respective captains. Often the visiting coach or manager isalso invited to speak. There is always an exchange of gifts. This can take the formof a plaque/pendant, club or school ties, players 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 firstaid is generally administered by coaching and/or management staff. Emergencyservices are available for more serious injuries. The emergency number in NewZealand is 111. There are after hours medical services available in all main centres.If medical treatment is required because of an accident, the Accident CompensationCommission pays for initial treatment ! although a surcharge is required to be

paid by the patient. Total Rugby will assist with coordinating medical servicesincluding physiotherapy. It is expected that tour groups will have their own travelinsurance to cover medical expenses. Operators of tourist services have their ownpolicies regarding health and safety and issues arising should be managed directlywith them.Equipment: Total Rugby has a number of training balls available. Please make anearly request for other specific equipment if required as it is possible to source arange of gear.Ice: Ice for sideline treatment of injuries is available from nearly all service stationsand 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), lunchesare packed and are to be collected each day as you leave breakfast, dinners are twocourse (main course and dessert). Please note dinner and breakfast are notincluded on the night the players are billeted, a packed lunch will be available onarrival at Adams House.


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Itinerary Times: All the times shown on this itinerary have been booked andconfirmed with the accommodation providers and activity operators. For meal timechanges please liaise directly with the hotel. If you wish to change timings for anyactivities or find you are running behind schedule please contact Total Rugby sothat we can inform the operatorVouchers: On your arrival your tour leader will be given a voucher bookletcontaining the vouchers you will be required to hand over to our operators for thevarious activities included in your tour.Laundry: Self-service coin operated laundry facilities are available at yourQueenstown Hotel. Villas at Terrace Downs are equipped with washing machinesand dryers for self use. A full laundry service is provided at Adams House.

Security/valuables: This is your own responsibility. Valuables have been stolenbefore. Please never assume that it will be okay to leave valuables unattended orgear 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 phonenumbers on this page. Our staff will not always be with you during your activitiesbut we will check in with you each day, either in the evening to discuss the daysevents and go over the next day, or in the morning. There are other people who arealso available to assist in most centres you will visit. They will either be the localTotal Rugby Coordinator or someone appointed by Total Rugby.

Luggage: Due to coach luggage capacity it is requested that each person is limitedto one suitcase and one carry-on bag. If your luggage is going to exceed this pleaseadvise Total Rugby prior to your arrival.

Rugby Boots: New Zealand has very strict biosecurity regulations, during your flightplease complete the Passenger Arrival Card supplied by the airline with care andensure rugby boots are clean prior to your departure.

WEDNESDAY 02 JULYSYDNEY/QUEENSTOWN

1455 Arrive Queenstown on board NZ838

On arrival you will be required to clear customs and immigration formalities.Your Pacific Tourways coach driver, Reg Smith (Mobile +64274332101), willmeet you and assist with your transfers.

1600 Light training run for approx. 1 hour at the Queenstown Event Centre. Aground has been booked. This is very near the airport. Please have yourtraining gear in a separate bag.


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Your Pacific Tourways coach will wait with your luggage and then take you toyour hotel after your training run.

Check in to Goldridge Resort where accommodation has been confirmed for 3nights.

Accommodation: Goldridge Resort594 Frankton RoadQueenstownPhone: 03 442 6500

1900 Dinner at your accommodation

THURSDAY 03 JULYQUEENSTOWN

0800Breakfast at your hotel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leavebreakfast.

1015 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

1045SHOTOVER JETTake a unique breathtaking ride through the dramatic and narrrow Canyons,and hold on tight for Queenstownss only exhilirating full 360 degree spins.Can you handle the Canyons? with award winning Shotover Jet. The onlycompany permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River canyonsGroup 1: 28 people to check in at 10:45am, boat departs 11:00amGroup 2: 8 people to check in at 11:00am, boat departs at 11:15am

Group Leader to present voucher


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1200 Depart by coach for Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka, approximately one hoursdrive from Queenstown.

1500 TAS Vs Mt Aspiring College U16

Mt Aspiring College has a strong rugby programme and now plays in themain Highlanders region schools competition. This will be against their Under16 side and will played as one game over 4 extended quarters.

The matches will be followed by an aftermatch function, supporters andfamily are invited to attend.

1730 Depart Wanaka to return to your Queenstown accommodation

1930Dinner at Goldridge Resort

FRIDAY 04 JULYQUEENSTOWN

0700Early breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as youleave breakfast.

0800Depart by coach for a day on the slopes.

CORONET PEAK SKI FIELDf

Only 20 minutes (approx) drive from central Queenstown, Coronet Peak isone of New Zealands most popular ski resorts due to its varied terraine andsuperb facilities.

Included in your beginner ski day package is a 1.5 hour lesson (studentsonly), hire of ski/snowboard and boots and a lift pass and helmet hire. Pleasenote ski pants and jackets can also be hired (payable direct). Lesson isbooked for 10:30am


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Return to your accommodation by coach at the end of your ski day

1830Dinner at Goldridge Resort

1915Depart by coach for the Dark Ride.

1930 DARK RIDEImmerse yourself in NZs ONLY XD DARKRIDE An interactive battle inside a wraparound screen and surround sound thatimmerses you into the action. Twodifferent action packed adventures make his amust-do Queenstown experience!

Group Leader to present voucher (one ride per person)

SATURDAY 05 JULYQUEENSTOWN/TERRACE DOWNS

0800Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you leavebreakfast.

0930Check out of Goldridge Resort and depart by coach for SkylinesQueenstown gondola and its time to head up the mountain

1000SKYLINE GONDOLA AND LUGEReputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondolacarries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located onBob's Peak.Numerous observation decks around the complex offer breathtaking views ofCoronet 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 thebends, or pull in for a breather and enjoy the panorama. Burn it up on theadvanced track or cruise sedately down the scenic track. Then hop on thechairlift 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


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1300 Depart Queenstown heading north, your journey will take you through theMacKenzie Country and the hydro lakes that produce much of New Zealandselectricity. On a fine day stop for views of Aoraki Mt Cook - New Zealandshighest mountain. Time to enjoy a short visit (one hour) at the hot pools atTekapo Springs. Swim wear and towels will be required.

Group Leader to present voucher

Please note you will have a change of coach at Lake Tekapo and aChristchurch based Pacific Tourways driver, Allan Caddick, will complete your

journey north.

Continue on to Terrace Downs Resort where accommodation has beenconfirmed for 2 nights.

Accommodation: Terrace Downs ResortColeridge Road, WindwhistleCanterburyPhone: (03) 318 6943

Your accommodation will be in 5 star two and threebedroom chalets.

Winner of the 2010 World Travel Awards as NewZealand's leading golf resort, Terrace Downs offers in-house and casualvisitors a unique one-stop New Zealand getawaydestination located just twenty minutes from the Mt Hutt access road andwithin an easy hour's scenic drive of Christchurch International

Airport. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Rakaia River, the Resortboasts stunning views up to Mt Hutt and is within close proximity tovarious ski fields.
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2000Dinner this evening at Terrace Downs Resort

SUNDAY 06 JULYTERRACE DOWNS

0730Breakfast at your hotel your packed lunches will be available to collect atbreakfast.

Today you will be joined by elite Canterbury level coaches who will conductyour Total Rugby Training Experiences. There will be a two hour session inthe morning and a second two hour session in the afternoon. Terrace DownsResort boasts its own rugby field and has been used previously as a trainingbase by the All Blacks. The snow covered mountain backdrop and freshcountry air will make for a unique training situation. Further details will beprovided as this itinerary is updated.

Session 1: 9:30 am to 11:30am

Hugh GalvanSenior Lecturer of Sport Coaching and Physical Education atUniversity of Canterbury College of Education. Massey RugbyPracticum top graduate 2001. Canterbury Under 19 Head Coach2006, 2007, 2008. Coached Div 3 National Provincial Championship2003, 2004 International Rugby Board (IRB) Coach Trainer for thePacific/Asia 2006 - 2014 (2 in NZ)New Zealand Rugby Union Resource Coach 2006, - 2014.NZRU Massey Rugby Practicum Course Facilitator. PresentedDeveloping Decision-Makers paper at Netherlands Olympic Committee 50th Coaching Conference 2002. Presented Empowerment in Coaching toQueensland Rugby Football Union Coaching Conference 2002. Canterbury B Provincial (forward Coach). 2010 - 2013. Hugh has recently been working with the Samoan side where they played theSpringboks in the International Quadrangular final in 2013 and Italy, Tongaand Fiji in 2014Specialises in coach development, establishing culture - visions and values,long term planning.

Jason Holland

Jason was appointed the backs coach for the Canterbury team in

2013 where they won the national competition for the 6thconsecutive year. He is again backs coach for the Canterbury teamand also coaches the Crusader Knights development team. Jasonhails from Taranaki in the North Island and was a rugby and Cricketrepresentative. He left for the UK in 1999. He played 102 caps forMunster and followed on with the club as the video analyst andbacks coach. He has a huge amount of playing experience and hiscoaching experience is such that he has secured a position with the mostsuccessful rugby union in the country.


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Dave Perrin

2005 2014 COACHING NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION NZ U17 Selector - Resource Coach

NZ Secondary School Selector Resource Coach

NZ Resource Coach Scrum, FrontRow Factory

NZ Resource Coach All aspects ofRugby

2001 - 2005 CANTERBURY UNDER 191996 2000 CANTERBURY UNDER 181993 1995 CANTERBURY UNDER 161999 - 2003 TEKYIO UNIVERSITY- JAPAN RUGBY

Assistant and Skills Coach - University TopLeague

2010 HAWAI RUGBY

Coach/Facilitator and Skills advisor - Workshops2011 SHANGHAI RUGBY

Coach/Facilitator and Skills advisor - Workshops2012 BRAZIL RUGBY

Head Coach - U182011 Present LINCOLN UNIVERSITY RUGBY CLUB

IRB / New Zealand IRB Accredited TrainerIRB Coach EducatorNZRU/IRB Level 3/4 Accredited Coach

2008 Present New Zealand Rugby UnionRegional Coach Development Manager (Sth Island)

Session 2: 1:00 pm to 3:00pm

Hugh GalvanDale McLeod

Rugby Development Officer Sydenham Rugby 2006-2013

Coached at Div 1 level 2002-2010 At Lincoln andSydenham.Canterbury Colts and U20 player development manager2010 & 2011.

Head Coach Canterbury Colts 2012 & 2013Canterbury Resourse Coach.NZ U20 Selector 2011,2012 & 2013.


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James Jowsey

I have a passion for the game of rugby, after playing for 33years and coming through the age groups in Otago I had myfirst taste of NPC Rugby for North Otago in 1998. After that Iwas selected to play for Otago the following year and had 3great years there fulfilling my childhood dream. I then wasgiven an opportunity to play rugby in Italy for a year with ASRMilano which I thoroughly enjoyed before returning to NewZealand to play for Southland in the NPC. At the end of 2003 mybody had taken a hammering so I decided to pursue a career inEducation working as a Lecturer in Exercise Science and Anatomy andPhysiology. I am an NZRU accredited level 3 coach and have been coachingsenior rugby in New Zealand for the last 7 seasons.

The rest of today is free to enjoy the comforts of your resort.

1830Dinner this evening at Terrace Downs

MONDAY 07 JULYTERRACE DOWNS/CHRISTCHURCH

0730Breakfast at your hotel your packed lunches will be available to collect atbreakfast.

0930Check out of Terrace Downs and depart by coach for ChristchurchYour 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 schoolhas produced the second highest number of All Blacks (46) from anyschool in New Zealand. From the 2011 RWC winning team there were 5 CBHSold boy

The matches will be followed by an after match function.Supporters and families are invited to attend.

1630 Players will meet their billets and depart with them for theirovernight stay


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Staff to make own way to Christchurch City Park Motel where accommodationin two twins rooms (on a room only basis) is confirmed for this evening

TUESDAY 08 JULYCHRISTCHURCH

1100Players to be dropped at Adams House by their billets this morning wherethey will meet staff and check in for their final 3 tour nights. A packed lunchwill be ready for you on arrival at Adams House.

Accommodation: Adams House Boarding Hostel70 Harakeke StreetChristchurchPhone 03 348 3307

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

1230Depart by coach and head to Spencerville, north of Christchurch, for some

team building fun in the trees!!

1300ADRENALIN FORESTAdrenalin 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

1600 Depart Adrenalin Forest by coach to return to Adams House

1830 Dinner at Adams House


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WEDNESDAY 09 JULYCHRISTCHURCH

0730 This morning you will be joined for breakfast by a celebrity NewZealand rugby player. Learn about the life of a professional

rugby player over breakfast, there will be an opportunity forphotographs and autographs.Packed lunches will be available to collect after breakfast

Owen FranksOwen made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009 and All Blacks debut just afew months later. His call up to the All Blacks capped a nationalrepresentative career that included appearances for New Zealand Under 21and New Zealand Schools.

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

Brookes in 1997.Many consider the powerful prop to be one of the world's best despite histender age for a practitioner of the dark arts.His call up to the 2011 All Blacks squad came off the back of a stunningInvestec Super Rugby season with the Crusaders, where their scrum ruledagainst every team they played against.Franks has had a big last couple of years, playing a starring role for theCrusaders and then consolidating himself at tighthead prop for the All Blacks.A self-confessed fan of the physical stuff, Owen's scrummaging ability isexcellent but it is his work around the field which catches the eye particularly his big hits on defence.Owen made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009 when he came on as asubstitute against the Force and made his first start in the victory over theBulls 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 homecrowd in Christchurch, coming on as a replacement for John Afoa in the 59thminute. His call up to the All Blacks capped a national representative careerthat includes appearances for New Zealand Under 21 in 2007 and NewZealand Schools in 2005. He earned his first Test start against South Africa atKings Park Stadium in Durban.


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Group leader to present voucher

1200 Return to Adams House early afternoon

1400Your final Total Rugby Training will be held this afternoon

Scott (Razor) RobertsonIRB (International Rugby Board) Advanced AccreditedCoach. Canterbury Air New Zealand Cup Team DefenceSpecialist 2008Canterbury Academy Mentor/ Coach Position Specific 6,7,8/Continuity Skills 2007, 2008, 2009. IRANZ (InternationalRugby Academy ) Position Specific 2007, 2008, 2009. Ricoh,

Japan Defence Specialist Spot Coach 2007, 2008. SumnerSenior Rugby Team, Head Coach and Advisor 2007, 2008, 2009. Position: No6/7. Rugby World Cup Team 1999. All Black (23 caps) 1998 - 2002.Canterbury Crusaders (86 caps) 1996 2003. Canterbury Provincial Team

(80 caps) 1996 - 2003Current: Head Coach Canterbury Provincial team (6 times consecutive winnerof the National ITM Cup) New Zealand Under 20 coach and Crusader Knightscoach.

John Haggart: Assistant Coach NZ Under 19 1994,1995,1996 Assistant Coach NZ Under 21 1997, 1998, 1999. SeniorClub Coach Dunedin 1998, 1999. Otago Senior B coach 1998,1999. Head Coach Sannix Japan 2000, 2001, 2002. OtagoProvincial assistant coach 2004, 2005. Highlanders defencecoach 2004, 2005. Canterbury backs coach 2006, 2007,2008. Position: No 10 Played Otago 119 caps 1983 1991.

Coach Lincoln University Seniors 2010-2014Current: Director of Crusader International High Performance Unit.

Tabai MatsonFormer Crusaders player, played 94 games

for Canterbury and a former All Black and Fiji player. Hasplayed at Brive, London Irish, Yamaha. Coached Yamaha,University of Queensland, Canterbury NPC 2009, 2010 ,2011, 2012 Assistant Coach (Won national title 4 years


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running) England Rugby Union Level 1 qualified. The only person to hold thehighest qualification for both New Zealand and Australia. ARU level 3 , NZRUlevel 4 and IRB level 4 coach. Current Crusaders backs coach. Specialises inall aspects of back play

1830Dinner at Adams House

THURSDAY 10 JULYCHRISTCHURCH

0800Breakfast at Adams House. Please collect your packed lunches as you leavebreakfast.

1000Depart by coach for Rugby Park, training grounds for the Crusaders. You willneed to take your match kit with you as you will not be returning to AdamsHouse before todays matches

1030CRUSADERS TRAININGSpend 60 minutes at Rugby Park, home of the Crusaders.This is the most successful rugby franchise in Super Rugby history. Watchthe team go through its paces and gain an understanding of what it takes tobe amongst the worlds elite players.

1130 Depart Rugby Park to Shirley Boys High School, venue for your final tour

matches.

MATCH 3 Vs Shirley Boys High School1300 Vs U15 A/B1415 Vs U16b

Shirley Boys High School is the largest all boys school in Christchurch. Theyare regarded as one of the toughest sides to beat, especially at home.


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1630 Return to Adams House at the conclusion of the aftermath function

1830 Coach departs for Lone Star Restaurant Riccarton for your farewell tourdinner

1900 Dinner at Lone Star

LONE STAR RICCARTONLone Star is an iconic New Zealand restaurant chain with a cowboy theme, itsfamous for providing quality with quantity using only the best & freshest local

produce. Its not only the size of the meals that are memorable - the servicetoo, is legendary! (set menu)

2130 Coach transfer to Adams House after dinner

FRIDAY 11 JULYCHRISTCHURCH

0400 Depart Adams House for Christchurch International Airport

0700 Depart Christchurch on board NZ887

Your Tour Arrangements TerminateWe wish you a safe journey home

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