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Itinerary Specially Prepared for

CASINO BULLS JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB
‘Soak it Up’ 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour July 2019

WELCOME
It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome the Casino Bulls
touring party to New Zealand. We are delighted to be hosting you for the first time and we
are fully committed to making this an experience that you will cherish and return home
filled with rugby fervor and mateship. Welcome, Haere Mai, and enjoy your stay.

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, in most cases, be ineffective.

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: ​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.

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 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.

Christchurch Medical Centre: Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery is located at 401

Madras Street, Phone 03 365 7777

Hanmer Springs: Hanmer Springs Health Centre is located at 59 Jacks Pass Road,
Phone 03 315 7503

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 and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary. Breakfasts are
continental (typically cereal, toast and spreads, tea/coffee), dinners are two course (main
course and dessert) or buffet.

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: ​A laundry service is available at St Andrews College at a charge (paid direct on

departure). Please confirm your laundry requirements with your hostel liaison person who
will meet you on arrival.
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.

Gear: We recommend everyone brings two towels with them. Swimwear and towel will be
required at Tekapo Springs Hot Pools.

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.

Communications: ​Total Rugby will supply you with a NZ mobile phone loaded with credit
that you can use during your tour.
MONDAY 08 JULY
AUSTRALIA/CHRISTCHURCH

Arrive on flight XXXX. Welcome to ´rugby mad´ Christchurch and home of the
Crusaders.

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

Christchurch is a garden city on the east coast

of New Zealand’s South Island, set on the
Canterbury Plains. Flat-bottomed punts glide
on the Avon River, which runs through the city
centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the
green expanse of Hagley Park and the
Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Check in to Adams House, the boarding hostel of Christchurch Boys High School
where accommodation is confirmed for 7 nights. Accommodation is multi share
dormitory style with shared bathrooms.

Accommodation: Adams House Boarding Hostel

70 Harakeke Street
Christchurch
Phone 03 348 3307

Adams House is the boarding facility for Christchurch Boys High School. It was
completely rebuilt in 2001 with a new block added in 2016, and is now one of the
most modern and effective boarding establishments in the country.

A light training run is suggested, subject to flight arrival time

Dinner at the hostel

TUESDAY 09 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at the hostel. Packed lunches will be available to

collect at breakfast time.

Your 2 hour Total Rugby Training Experience will be held this

morning. It wil be conducted by elite level local coaches will
be held this morning. Details to follow

This afternoon depart by coach for​ Spencerville, just north of

Christchurch where its time for some team building fun in the trees at Adrenalin
Forest.
 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.

Please present voucher on arrival

Return to Adams House late afternoon

Dinner at the hostel

WEDNESDAY 10 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at the hostel. Remember to pick up your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast

After breakfast depart for Rugby Park

CRUSADER EXPERIENCE
Spend 60 minutes at Rugby Park, home of the Crusaders.
This is the most successful rugby franchise in Super
Rugby history. They have recently been crowned the most
successful team in Australasia by an Australian Gain Line
Analytics.

Return to the hostel for match preparation

MATCH 1 Vs TBC

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

Dinner at the hotel

THURSDAY 11 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at the hostel. Don’t forget to pick up your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast

Today is at your leisure. A walk through Hagley Park to the central city is
suggested, alternatively Westfield Shopping Mall is a short walk from Adams
House and there is a large Hoyts cinema complex there should you wish to take
in a movie.

Dinner at the hostel this evening.

FRIDAY 12 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

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.

 Time for a training run with your own coaching staff this morning at local grounds.

Early afternoon​ ​head across town by coach for what is likely to be a tour
highlight!

FERRYMEAD PAINTBALL
The newest paintball centre in Christchurch,
Ferrymead Paintball offers 4 different scenarios to
play: Black Hawk Down, Capture the Town, Prison
Break or Saving Private Ryan. Whichever scenario
you choose its bound to be a talking point of your
tour for the next few days!! Supplied: guns,
overalls, mask and 200 paintballs per person.
​Please present voucher on arrival

Return to the hostel late afternoon

Dinner at the hostel

SATURDAY 13 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your accommodation. Packed lunches will be available to collect at

breakfast time.

Free time this morning prior to your final tour match .

MATCH 2 Vs TBC

The match will be followed by an after match function. Supporters

and families are invited to attend.

SUNDAY 14 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH/MT HUTT/CHRISTCHURCH

Early breakfast at the hostel this morning. Don’t forget to pick up your
lunches!

Depart Christchurch for Mt Hutt for your ski day.

At 2086m Mt Hutt has one of the largest vertical drops in

the South Island and the greatest variety of terrain
ranging from long, super wide groomed runs to
double black diamond chutes. Regarded as New
Zealand’s true high-country ski area, Mt Hutt has a laid
back attitude and hospitality to match. There is a well
developed trail network suited to all snow lovers from the
total beginner through to the world’s top pro racers and
riders. A lesson, hire of skis/snowboard and lift pass are
included in your package. Ski pants and jackets can be
hired on the mountain (pay direct, rates for 2018 to be
advised) Gloves, a hat and sunglasses/ski goggles are
essentials.
An information sheet from Mt Hutt with details on timings
etc for the day will be included nearer tour time.
 Depart the mountain late afternoon (at a time arranged direct with your driver) to
return to the hostel

Final tour dinner at the hostel tonight

MONDAY 15 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH/AUSTRALIA

Breakfast at the hostel with packed lunches ready for you to pick up

Check out of the hostel and depart by coach for one final activity as you head to
the airport - it’s time for some high octane fun on the race track

ACTION KARTS RACEWAY

Action Kart Raceway is New Zealand’s only clay
kart track. Its awesome fun and something totally
different.
​Please present voucher on arrival

Then head to Christchurch International Airport to check in for your home bound
flight

Depart Christchurch on flight XXXX

​Your Tour Arrangements Terminate

We wish you a safe journey home