Tour Itinerary
The new breed of Noosa Dolphins Under 15's Rugby arrive into Christchurch late June for a 9-day Tour which includes matches, coaching, activities and a day in the snow at Queenstown.
The Touring Squad consists of 24 players and 3 management.
Players – Dev Keil, EJ McAllister, Harry Hunoysett, Jack Meehan, Jackson Holland, Jack Sparks, Jett Herbert, Yevan Sierocki, Kash Allen, Lauchie Walker, Lawson Staines, Liam Walsh, Louis Samarq, Luke Reynolds, Matt Taylor, Muz Townsend, Rocco Heiul, Rory Ramsden, Ryker Smith, Tommy Collett, Uli Visser, Will McCormick, Will Sparks & Zeb Holt.
Management – Rohan Ramsden, Albie Keil & Roger Lee.
NZ Ambassador – Don DJ Warner
Day 1 – Arrive Christchurch & transfer/settle in at Christchurch Rugby Club (CRC)
Day 2 – am assist Christchurch Junior Rugby matches – referee & coaching – pm sightsee Christchurch and light training run. Evening Official Welcome to CRC.
Day 3 – am Coaching session from CRC Staff Coaches and skills games – pm matches against Shirley Boys High School & St Bedes College Under 15's
Day 4 – Transfer Christchurch to Cromwell.
Day 5 – am travel to Lake Wanaka for sightseeing and lunch before 2pm match v Mount Aspiring College.
Day 6 – am match v Cromwell College then Go Karting at Highlands Raceway, Cromwell. Late afternoon transfer to Queenstown.
Day 7 – am ski & clothing "fitting" at Snowbiz then afternoon 9-Hole Golf Ambrose.
Day 8 – am Shotover Jetboats & pm Skyline Gondola, 5 Luge Rides and 5.30pm Buffet Dinner
Day 9 – Snow! Skiing or Snowboarding (Lessons before they start)
Day 10 – Morning sightseeing & shopping before pm flight departure.
Day 1 - Christchurch
Early Saturday morning arrival – into Christchurch Rugby Club (CRC) accommodation
Breakfast
Players to assist running CRC running, refereeing, coaching Junior Midgets Rugby
Afternoon sightseeing Christchurch City Centre
Official Welcome to CRC
Day 2 - Christchurch
Morning Training with CRC Staff Coaches – including light drills
Afternoon – 30min matches v Shirley Boys High School & St Bedes Under 15's
Presentations and acknowledgements
Sports Trivia Quiz – Wallabies & All Blacks
Day 3 - Christchurch to Cromwell
Breakfast
Ocean Swim followed by Hot Pools Recovery Session
Christchurch to Cromwell 430km 5 hrs
Accommodation – Harvest Park Lodge (2 nights)
Dinner – Victoria Arms Hotel
Day 4 - Mount Aspiring College Match
Cromwell to Wanaka Town 54km 45mins
Lunch at Wanaka
1.30pm Match v Mount Aspiring College
Return to Cromwell
Day 5 - Cromwell to Queenstown
10am match v Cromwell College U15's
Aftermatch Light Luncheon
2pm – Highlands Go Karts at Cromwell
Transfer Cromwell to Queenstown 70km 1hr
Accommodation – Hampshire Holiday Park (4 nights)
Dinner at Lone Star Steakhouse
Day 6 - Queenstown
10am Ski/Snowboard, Boots, jackets & leggings, helmet, gloves, goggles Fitting
Morning leisure around Queenstown
1pm – 9 Hole Golf Ambrose
Dinner at Winnie Bagoes
Day 7 - Activity Day!
9am Shotover Jetboats
2pm Skyline Gondola, 5 Luge Rides & Buffet Dinner
Day 8 - Snow
8am Meet at Town Centre for Transport to Snow Fields "The Remarkables."
Dinner – 1876 Ballarat
Day 9 - Queenstown to Brisbane
Breakfast at Fergburger
Final shopping around Queenstown
Lunch at Arrowtown
2pm at Queenstown Airport
Departure