Office and Mailing Address

44 Butler Street
Opawa, Christchurch
New Zealand
Contact Numbers
Telephone +64 3 342 9433
Facsimile +64 3 342 9433
Mobile 021 1404345 Phil Robson
Mobile 021 0542587 Louise Smith
Email info@totaltours.co.nz

Itinerary Specially Prepared for

NORTHERN INLAND ACADEMY OF SPORT

Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Netball Tour 2016

WELCOME

It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Netball, to welcome the NIAS

netball touring group to New Zealand. Total Netball will ensure that your time here
will be memorable, with well hosted competitive games of netball and opportunities
to experience the very best of New Zealands natural environment and culture.
Welcome, Haere Mai, and enjoy your stay.
INTRODUCTORY NOTES
Weather: September is late winter / spring weather, which means it can be very
changeable. Temperatures can fluctuate but it is likely to still be cold. You will need
to come prepared for a full winter blast which could see temperatures drop below
zero Celsius. Recent Christchurch temperatures have been in the mid to high teens,
which is a bit unseasonal for this time of the year.

Courts: Where possible the games will be held indoors. However, almost all
amateur netball is held on outdoor courts of varying surfaces.
Post Game Arrangements: We want to encourage post-match socialising and so
request this from all hosting teams. It is customary to exchange mementos of the
visit and to share in some food and drink with both teams.
Equipment: Please let Total Netball know if you require any equipment. We can
generally supply balls, cones, drink bottles while you are on tour.
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 games.
First Aid: The emergency number in New Zealand is 111. There are after-hours
medical services available in all main centres. ACC (Accident Compensation
Commission) covers most of the cost if it is an accident - there will be a surcharge.
Total Tours will assist with coordinating medical services if required. 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.
Laundry: Laundry facilities for self use are available at St Andrews College. Details
will be provided by hostel staff on your arrival
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary.
Breakfasts will all be at your accommodation and are continental (typically cereal,
toast and spreads, tea/coffee). Lunches are packed and need to be collected after
breakfast. Dinners at your accommodation are two course (main course and
dessert).
Please note meal times have been booked as shown on this itinerary. Should you
wish to amend these times please do so well in advance, directly with the
accommodation staff.
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
hotel rooms unlocked. Every attempt will be made to assist you with your own
security.
Liaison: Total Netball 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. Contact numbers: Phil Robson
021 1404345 and Louise Smith 021054587.
Amendments to Itinerary: Should the group, or any members of the group, wish to
deviate from the main itinerary, this will be subject to service fees based on the
amount of work undertaken and any fare, taxes or any group/individual rate
differences applicable.

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is not included in your tour cost, Total Tours
strongly encourage that all group members take out a travel insurance policy prior
to departing from your point of origin.
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
Mobile Phone: Total Rugby will provide you with a complimentary mobile phone with
a NZ sim card and calling credit while you are in NZ. Your number will be
02108806384 or from Aus 0064 2108806384

SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
SYDNEY/CHRISTCHURCH
1435 Welcome to New Zealand. On arrival at Christchurch International Airport
you will be required to clear customs and immigration formalities. You will be
met and welcomed by Total Netball staff who will assist with your coach
transfer to your accommodation.
Check in to St Andrews College Boarding Hostel where accommodation is
confirmed for 7 nights. Accommodation is multi share dormitory style with
shared bathrooms.
Accommodation: St Andrews College Boarding Hostel
347 Papanui Road, Christchurch
Tel: 03 9402000

A light training run on the outdoor court at St Andrews College, subject to

arrival time
1900 Dinner at the hostel
SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
CHRISTCHURCH
PLEASE NOTE DAYLIGHT SAVING STARTS THIS MORNING AT
2AM. PLEASE PUT YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR
0800 Breakfast at the hostel
Packed lunches will be available to collect after breakfast.

1030 Depart St Andrews for Ashburton where you will play your first game.
Ashburton is a moderate sized town that serves Mid-canterbury. The drive
will take approx. 1hr 15 minutes.

1330 MATCH 1 B team Vs Ashburton College

Ashburton College is one of the largest co-ed schools in
Canterbury with a roll of 1230 students. They have strong
sports teams across a range of codes with netball being one
of the most prominent girls sports in the school. You will
playing these games in the recently opened EA Networks
Centre, described as a state-of-the-art indoor sports facility.
1430 MATCH 2 A team Vs Ashburton College
There will be an aftermatch after this game back at Ashburton College. Bus is
expected to leave at about 4.30 and returning to Christchurch at approx.
5.45
1900 Dinner at the hostel
MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
CHRISTCHURCH
0730 This morning you will be joined by our celebrity netballers Anna Thompson
and Jess Moulds. Please pick up your packed lunch at breakfast
Jess Moulds joined the Tactix in 2014, after three seasons
with the SKYCITY Mystics and has cemented her spot in the
defensive end with a high work rate. She has been the one of
the team's most reliable performers, regularly winning turnover
ball at the back end of the court and making life tough for
opposition shooters. She has been the team's first-choice
option at goal keep, starting in five of the eight games. Jess
played for the Fastnet Ferns in the 2010 World Netball Series
where they won gold. She was also part of the 2009 New
Zealand U21 team that won silver at the World Youth
Championships. Jess was selected as a member of the Silver
Ferns in 2015 and is currently a member of the NZ A team.
Anna Thompson
Anna is a former Silver Fern and played for them in 2009
and most recently in the 2012 quad series bring her test
matches to 13. Anna has also represented New Zealand at
five World Netball Series tournaments for the FastNet
Ferns & Fast5, and when played in 2013 made her the only
NZ player to have played in all previous 5 tournaments.
She captained the Tactix over the last two seasons and has been in the

squad since its foundation in 2008. She has recently resigned for the 2017
season.
0900 Depart by coach and its time to get cold..
0930 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

1130 Return to the hostel. Time for match preparation.

MATCH 2 Vs St Andrews College
St Andrews College (STAC) are one of the top netball schools
in Christchurch. They have recently qualified for the national
netball tournament in Wellington. Your games will be played
in the new sports facility.
1330 B game
1430 A game
The matches will be followed by an aftermath function.
Supporters and families are invited to attend.
1900 Dinner at the hostel

TUESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
CHRISTCHURCH
0730 Breakfast at the hostel
Packed lunches will be available to collect after breakfast.
0900 Your first 2 hour Total Netball Training Experience will be held this morning at
STAC (indoors)
Marianne Delaney-Hoshek
Assistant Coach Canterbury Tactix 2015-2016
Assistant Coach ANZC Central Pulse team 2012-2014
Assistant Coach NZ A 2014
Head Coach NZ Secondary Schools 2013-2014 (winning transTasman competition)
Head Coach Wellington NPC team 2013
NNZ Coach Accelerator Programme 2012-2014
NNZ Emerging Talent Selector 2013-2014
Anna Thompson
Anna is a hugely experienced netball player and has for the
past few years been running her own netball coaching and
training business working with young netball players
throughout the region.
1300 This afternoon depart the hotel by coach for Spencerville, just north of
Christchurch for some team building fun among the trees!!
1330 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.
Group leader to present voucher
1630 Depart Adrenalin Forest to return to the hostel late
afternoon

1900 Dinner at the hostel

WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
CHRISTCHURCH/HANMER SPRINGS/CHRISTCHURCH
0800 Breakfast at the hostel
Packed lunches will be available to collect after breakfast.
0900 Depart by coach this morning for Hanmer Springs. Travelling north from
Christchurch through the wineries region of Waipara, travel time approx. 1.5
hours.
Stop just south of Hanmer Springs for a New Zealand jet boat experience.
The jet boat was invented here in New Zealand by William Hamilton in 1954
and has opened up many otherwise inaccessible areas of New Zealand unlike a conventional propeller the jet boat has an impeller above the water
line enabling it to travel through extremely shallow water (3 or 75mm).
PLEASE NOTE 23 of the group are confirmed to jet boat at 10:30am,
the rest of the group will continue on to Hanmer Springs to visit the
Thermal Pools. Coach driver will return to Thrillseekers to pick up
the group after their jet boating
THRILLSEEKERS JETBOATNG
Join Thrill Seekers as you jet the entire length of Hanmers spectacular Waiau
Gorge. Following the contours of the steep canyon walls where possible,
elbows in as we pass within centimetres of rugged rocks and cliff faces. Take
in the magnificent scenery, then .hold on while you experience the famous
Hamilton jet spin. Make no mistake this is the best! Narrow gorges, braided
shallows, white water rapids this trip has it all. Over 30km of exciting
jetboating spectacular scenery a total, unique experience.
Group leader to present voucher. Please note there are 2 vouchers,
one for each group

A short drive from Thrillseekers and you will arrive in the small thermal
township of Hanmer Springs. Heres theres time for lunch, a stroll around the
township and a visit to the world famous thermal reserve
HANMER SPRINGS THERMAL RESERVE
Set in a breathtaking natural landscape, surrounded by forests and
mountains, the award-winning Thermal Pools offers visitors a wide range of
experiences, from soothing indulgence to exciting family fun. The
Thermal Pools & Spa has nine open-air thermal pools, three sulphur pools
and four private thermal pools, as well as a sauna/steam room. A freshwater, heated pool and a popular family activity area, complete with water
slides and water toys and picnic area, ensure the Thermal Pools & Spa offer
something for everyone.
Group leader to present voucher which includes admission and water slides.
Please note there are 2 vouchers, one for each group

1430 Coach departs Hanmer Springs for Thrillseekers for 23 of the group who
have yet to jet boat.
1515 Coach departs Hanmer Springs with rest of group
1545 Coach departs Thrillseekers to return to Christchurch
1900 Dinner at the hostel
THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
CHRISTCHURCH
0730 Breakfast at the hostel
Packed lunches will be available to collect after breakfast.
0900 A training session with your own coaching staff is planned for this morning
prior to your third tour match on the outdoor court at STAC
1045 Depart by coach for Rangiora

MATCH 3 Vs Rangiora High School

Rangiora is a small satellite town about 30 minutes out of
Christchurch. The school is a co-ed school with a roll of 1770
students. The play in the top Christchurch Netball Competition.
The matches will be followed by an aftermath function.
Supporters and families are invited to attend
1200 B game
1300 A game
1430 Depart Rangiora, arrive back at STAC approx 3:00pm
1540 Depart your accommodation late afternoon by Ko Tanes 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 four
course dinner with traditional hangi mains where the food is cooked
underground long and slow from stones that are heated in a pit
Group leader to present voucher

FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
CHRISTCHURCH
0730 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunch at
breakfast.
0900 Your second 2 hour Total Netball Training Experience will be held this
morning at STAC in the indoor facility
Marianne Delaney-Hoshek
Anna Galvan
Anna is one of Canterburys netball legends. She began her
provincial netball career in 1998 playing for the Canterbury Flames.
She then moved on to the Southern Sting for 3 seasons. After
retiring in 2006 she returned to netball by signing with the Tactix in
2010. She also played for the Silver Ferns in 2002-03 representing
NZ at the Manchester Commonwealth Games. She is an
experienced coach and has worked with many age groups over the
years.
1230 Depart by coach for St Margarets College
MATCH 4 Vs St Margarets College
St Margarets College is a private all-girls school. It
has a enviable sports record and has recently qualified for
the NZ Secondary School National Championships in
Wellington. The games will be played in the schools superb
indoor facility that hosts a international sized netball
playing area.The matches will be followed by an aftermatch
function. Supporters and families are invited to attend
1330 B game
1430 A game
1615 Depart by coach to return to STAC
1900 Dinner at the hostel
SATURDAY 01 OCTOBER
CHRISTCHURCH/SYDNEY
0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunch at
breakfast.
1000 Check out of your accommodation, you can store your luggage prior to your
airport transfer early afternoon

Free time, perhaps a chance for some last minute souvenir shopping.
Merivale Mall and Northlands Mall are both walking distance from the hostel
1400 Coach transfer to Christchurch International Airport
1715 Depart Christchurch on JQ144
Your Tour Arrangements Terminate
We wish you a safe journey home