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Itinerary Specially Prepared for

Dural Junior Rugby Club
Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour 2017

WELCOME
What a delight to be hosting Dural again here in New Zealand. We take great pride in
what we can offer our Australian friends and we firmly believe that our rugby tours
offer the best of our world class rugby culture mixed with fun and a bit and
adventure. I expect that your 2017 tour will be just as memorable as your previous
visits. 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: 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 hosts 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, 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 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.

Queenstown:

Queenstown Medical Centre 9 Isle Street

Queenstown
Phone 03 441 0500

Christchurch

24 Hour Surgery
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.
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) 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 a charge at the Sherwood Hotel (payable

direct), details will be provided on arrival. A full laundry service is provided at Adams
House Hostel.

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 days 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. Swim wear 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.
TUESDAY 4 JULY
SYDNEY/QUEENSTOWN

1430 Arrive Queenstown on Qantas flight QF121

Queenstown sits on the shore of the South Islands Lake Wakatipu, set against
the dramatic Southern Alps. The surrounding Central Otago region is known for
its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards, and for adventure sports. In
winter, there's backcountry skiing and the countrys highest vertical drops.
Summer brings paragliding, mountain biking and bungee-jumping (Kawarau
Gorge Suspension Bridge is among the sport's original sites)

On completion of 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 Sherwood Hotel where accommodation has been confirmed for 4
nights.
Accommodation: Sherwood
554 Frankton Road
Queenstown
Phone 03 451 1090

Overlooking Lake Wakatipu the Sherwood is an eco-friendly hotel. This relaxed

mountainside hotel offers mountain and lake views. Modern rooms come with
free Wi-Fi and stereos. There's a restaurant onsite using produce grown from
the hotels garden.

1900 Dinner this evening at the hotel

WEDNESDAY 5 JULY
QUEENSTOWN

0730 Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches at breakfast time

0845 This morning coach transfer to Skylines gondola base and ride the gondola to
the Ziptrek Ecotours base (note gondola commences operation at 9:00am)
Group leader to present voucher

0920 ZIP TREK ECOTOURS - MOA 4 LINE TOUR

Ziptrek is a must-do, multi award-winning adventure ecotourism business
renowned for delivering awareness and appreciation of the natural
environment along with a good dose of ziplining adventure. Check-in and meet
your guides at the "Ziptrek Guest Services Tree", 100 metres to the left of the
Skyline Gondola upper terminal. You will all be fitted with a climbing harness
and helmet. The ziplines are gravity fed, so no need to worry about controlling
your own speed. Two tour guides will accompany you on your tour, one guide
to connect (launch platform) and one guide to disconnect (landing platform)
each and every guest. The Moa comprises four ziplines starting and finishing at
the top of the Skyline gondola. Moa is designed to start low and slow and
gradually build your confidence as it gets progressively longer, higher and
faster. You will be split into groups, with groups going off shortly after each
other.The last group is expected to be finished at 12:20pm
Group leader to present voucher

1600 SKYLINE GONDOLA AND LUGE

Its back on the gondola again. Then 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 dinner.
Dinner is booked for 5:30pm at the Skyline Restaurant.
Group Leader to present voucher
THURSDAY 6 JULY
QUEENSTOWN
0800 Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast. You will be departing for Cromwell from the Shotover, so please take
all your rugby gear with you.

0900 Depart for the nearby Shotover Jet base at Gorge Road, Arthurs Point for the
worlds most exciting jetboat experience. Wrap up warm hat, gloves, scarf,
sunglasses and a jacket are essential!!.

SHOTOVER JET
Take a unique breathtaking ride through the dramatic and narrow Canyons, and
hold on tight for Queenstowns only exhilarating 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
Note 28 of the group are to check in at 9:15am, on the water at 9:30am
14 of the group are to check in at 9:30am, on the water at 9:45am
It is very important you are on time as your booking will be cancelled if
you are late.
Group Leader to present voucher

1115 Depart the Shotover for Cromwell, venue for your first match

1330 MATCH 1
Cromwell College Vs Dural
This game will be 3 halves. There will be
a Scottish piper playing as the team
enters the field and there will be a haka.

Cromwell College is located in the heart of Central Otago and the South Island.
With a roll of 410 students it is considered a medium sized country
school. There is the opportunity for one game only, but it is hoped the host
squad can be built up to allow for an extended game.

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

Return to the hotel late afternoon

1900 Dinner tonight at your hotel
FRIDAY 07 JULY
QUEENSTOWN

0645 Early breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast.

0730 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 Zealands 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, hire of ski/
snowboard and boots and a lift pass and helmet hire. Please note ski pants and
jackets can also be hired direct on the mountain on the day (payable direct, NZ
$39 for jackets and pants, NZ$30 for jackets or pants). There are storage bins
at the facility for groups to leave gear in.

Return to your accommodation by coach at the end of your ski day, departure
time to be confirmed direct with your coach driver

1900 Dinner at the hotel.

SATURDAY 8 JULY
QUEENSTOWN/CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your

packed lunches as you leave breakfast.
0900 Check out of the Sherwood and depart by coach
for Christchurch. Enjoy the scenery as your
journey takes 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 Zealands
highest mountain.

Stop at Lake Tekapo where theres time to enjoy a short

visit (one hour) to the hot pools at Tekapo Springs.
Swim wear and towels will be required.
Group Leader to present voucher
Arrive Christchurch late afternoon
 Christchurch is a garden city on the east coast
of New Zealands 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. In 2010 and
2011, 2 major earthquakes destroyed many
city-centre buildings, and restoration work
continues.
Check in to Adams House Boarding Hostel where accommodation is confirmed
for 5 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 at the nearby Christchurch Boys High School grounds is
suggested, dependent on your arrival time.

1830 Dinner at Adams House

SUNDAY 9 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at Adams House. Your packed lunches will be available to collect after
breakfast.

Your second tour match will be played today against Christchurch Boys High
School.

MATCH 2 Vs Christchurch Boys High School

(2 games)

1100 B Game
1230 A Game

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, Dan Carter, Luke Romano, Colin Slade,
 Owen Franks.

The match will be followed by an after match function, supporters and

family are invited to attend.

Walk back to Adams House at the conclusion of the exchange.

1545 Depart your accommodation by Ko Tane coach for this evenings cultural
experience and hangi dinner. As parts of this evenings experience is
outdoors please dress warmly.

KO TANE
Welcome to Ko Tane Living Maori Village at Willowbank
Wildlife Reserve , Christchurch, where Maori culture and
conservation meet to give a unique glimpse into the way
of life of the South Island Ngai Tahu Maori people before
the arrival of the Europeans. Experience the thrill of the
wero, the traditional challenge to visitors, as you are
brought into the sacred precinct of Tane, Maori God of
the Forests. Hear the haunting traditional call, the
Karanga, performed by a wahine (woman) as
the powhiri (ritual of arrival) begins, allowing you to
enter our hidden enclave. Listen to a tane (male) explain
the customs of the Ngai Tahu tribe as you visit the Living
Village and witness an ancient way of life where Maori
struggled to survive in the harsh conditions of the most
southerly of the Polynesian Pacific Islands. Learn about
the coming of the Pakeha (fair-skinned ones), the
changes Maori were forced to make from their traditional
way of life and how the culture has grown and adapted
as a result. Join in the laughter as you take part in a
performance of the haka (men) or the poi dance
(women), and be entertained by the
songs and games performed by the kapa haka (Maori
cultural performance) group. Take a guided New
Zealand nature tour and get close to kiwi, kea and other
native species housed in sensitively purpose-built
environments. Enjoy a traditional hangi dinner included
in the evenings activities.
Group leader to present voucher

The coach will return to your accommodation

MONDAY 10 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at Adams House. Your packed lunches will be available to collect after
breakfast.

0930 Walk to Hagley Pack for this mornings 2 hour Total Rugby
Training Experience will be commence at 10:00am and
will be conducted by elite Canterbury level coaches.
 Glenn Delaney
Bachelor of PE University of Canterbury
MBA Leicester University UK
Played for Linwood Rugby Club Christchurch and also
for Clubs in Japan, the UK and France
Director of Rugby Nottingham Rugby 2004-12
Forwards Coach for London Irish 2012-14
Head Coach of London Irish 2015
Head of Rugby Operations London Irish 2015-16
Head Coach Canterbury NPC Mitre 10 Cup 2017
Barbarians Coach 2009

Martin Field-Dodgson

Martin is a professional coach, educator and

administrator from New Zealand with 10 years
international experience in high performance
sport. Developed from educating coaches in Australia
and Italy to coaching professional rugby in the
European Champions Cup.
2017 Sumner Rugby Club Div 1 Head Coach
2016 Canterbury Mitre 10 Assistant Coach Canterbury
U19 Assistant Coach
2016 - 2016 Benetton Rugby Treviso (Italy) Assistant Coach
2004 - 2006 Brothers Rugby Club (Brisbane) Reserve Grade Head Coach
Queensland Schoolboys Assistant Coach

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 4 years working with the
Canterbury Rugby Academy and as a resource coach for the
womens Black Ferns 7s team. He is a Level 3 accredited
coach.

Return to Adams House for a lunch break

1330 Early afternoon head out by coach for some paintball warfare

1400 FERRYMEAD PAINTBALL

The newest paintball centre in Christchurch,
Ferrymead Paintball offers 4 different
scenarios to play: Black Hawk Down your
helicopter has crashed in an enemy base.
You and your team mate have to fight your
way through the town and complete a
sabotage mission along the way. Only the
strong will survive! OR Capture the Town -
You and your team have just landed on the
outskirts of an enemy base. Now you have to
disembark your landing craft and take the town by force OR Prison Break - you
have just broken out of prison and your rescue helicopter has landed on the
 outskirts of town. Now you and your fellow team mates have to take on the
guards and fight your way to the helicopter before its too late. OR Saving
Private Ryan - Your fellow soldier has been taken hostage and is heavily
guarded. Now you and your team have to search this town by building a search
and rescue to save your comrade and get him home safely! 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.
Group leader to present voucher

1600 Return to the hostel

1830 Dinner at the hostel

TUESDAY 11 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.

Sam Whitelock
Sam has been an integral part of the Crusaders since his
debut in 2010. He impressed All Black selectors enough to
make his debut for the national side in 2010, scoring two
tries in his first match against Ireland. In 2011 he was
selected for the All Blacks World Cup Squad and started
every game, except for the first pool match. He was a
starting member of the All Black squad in 2012, losing only
one game for the season. In 2013 he was an integral
member of the All Blacks that went through undefeated
over the entire international season. A first for any side in
the professional era. He was part of the Rugby World Cup
winning team in 2011 and 2015. He is captain of the
Crusaders in 2017. He has just completed playing for the ABs agains the Lions.

Provincial Caps 19
Super Caps 105
Test Caps 85
Test Debut 2010 v Ireland

Ryan Crotty

Ryan earned his first start for the Crusaders in 2009 against
the Western Force and scored his first Super Rugby 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 4729 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 Kieran Read was injured.
Ryan is in his 8th season with the Crusaders and has just completed
playing for the ABs against the Lions. Unfortunately, he was injured in
the first test.

New Zealand Schools 2006

New Zealand U20 caps: 5
Canterbury caps: 67
Crusader caps: 107
New Zealand Schools caps: 5
Test caps: 27

0930 Depart Adams House for Rugby Park, home of the Crusaders

1000 CRUSADERS EXPERIENCE

Spend some time at the Crusaders HQ where some the

worlds best players work and train. Depending on the
training schedule there could be an opportunity to watch
them train. You will hear from Crusader staff about what it
takes to be the most successful Super Rugby
franchise in the competition and see some of the
equipment used to turn out players of this calibre.

1130 Return to Adams House for match preparation prior to your final tour match this
afternoon

1000 Coach transfer to Shirley Boys High School, venue for your final tour matches

MATCH 3 Vs Shirley Boys High School

(2 games)

1400 B Game
1530 A Game

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. Their first XV
were runners up in the main competition in 2016 and 2015.
The match will be followed by an after match function. Supporters and family
are invited to attend

1745 Return to Adams House at the conclusion of the exchange.

1900 Dinner at the hostel

WEDNESDAY 12 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at Adams House. Your packed lunches will be available to collect after
breakfast.

1000 Depart by coach for Action Karts for some high octane fun on the race track

1030 ACTION KARTS RACEWAY

Action Kart Raceway is New Zealands 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.
Group leader to present voucher

Time for a lunch break then head to one of Christchurchs unique tourist
attractions where its time to get cold

1300 INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE

Established in 1992, the Antarctic Attraction is located in the heart of a
working Antarctic campus at Christchurch International Airport. It is from
here that many Antarctic missions are organized. 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 in your admission is a ride on the Hagglund all terrain vehicle. Sit
back, hold on and experience travelling across rough terrain in this unique and
exciting machine This ride is the only one of its type in the world!! Watch the
Little Blue Penguins be hand fed and experience the 4D Movie.
Group leader to present voucher

1500 Return to the hostel by coach late afternoon

1830 Dinner at the hostel

THURSDAY 13 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH/SYDNEY

0345 A very early transfer this morning to Christchurch International Airport for your
homebound flight

0610 Depart Christchurch on Qantas flight QF138

Your Tour Arrangements Terminate

We wish you a safe journey home