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 RUGBY IN THE HEARTLAND OF NEW
ZEALAND.
WORLD VINTAGE RUGBY CARNIVAL
September 14 - 20 2008, Christchurch, New Zealand.
CARNIVAL PROGRAMME AND PRICES
The official programme for the 2008 World Vintage Rugby Carnival includes:
Six days of fun and enjoyment playing your favourite sport:
Sunday September 14 – teams arrive in Christchurch and will be met
and transferred to their selected accommodation. Later in the day the
Opening Ceremony will include a parade of teams walking through the city to
the Welcome Party with a Maori Welcome, speeches of welcome and continuous
music and entertainment, a substantial finger food buffet, three hours of
unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks - all in the company of good rugby
friends. Transfers will be provided to and from the function.
Monday September 15 – teams will be transferred to the 3 host clubs for
the first round of games. Refreshments will be available throughout the day
and special areas will be setup for post match hospitality. The clubs will
be arranging evening meals and continuous entertainment.
Tuesday September 16 - today is a
complete day at leisure to explore the many interesting sights and
experiences that Christchurch and the Canterbury region has to offer. The
evening is free to explore Christchurch nightlife or to enjoy some of the
special Rugby events that will be available.
Wednesday September 17 - the second round
of games. The clubs will be arranging evening meals and continuous
entertainment.
Thursday September 18 – another free day to explore Christchurch or
to start ticking off that shopping list. The evening is free to explore
Christchurch cafes and pubs.
Friday September 19 – the final round of games. Early evening buses
will transfer teams to the Grand Finale Dine and Dance function. It will be
a fantastic night to remember, featuring awards, non-stop entertainment,
great music, a table-served 3-course meal and continuous beer, wine and soft
drinks.
Saturday September 20 – its time to say farewell to Christchurch and
all your friends – until the 2010 World Vintage Rugby Carnival. Buses will
transfer all groups to their point of departure for onward travel.
 A programme of special activities is being planned for partners who might
not want to go to all the games – shopping excursions, organised walks and
visits to interesting places in Christchurch will be included and details
will be sent to teams.
Costs....
There are four Carnival ground package categories .
(all costs are in New Zealand dollars and are per person for the
period of the Carnival).:
| Category: |
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| Gold (Twin) |
$1650 |
| Silver (Twin) |
$1424 |
| Bronze (Twin) |
$1284 |
| Bronze (Triple) |
$1259 |
| Bronze (Quad) |
$1192 |
| Value: |
|
| Twin – shared bathroom |
$1054 |
| Triple – shared bathroom |
$ 999 |
| Twin – ensuite |
$1183 |
| Triple - ensuite |
$1067 |
| Note: Single supplement costs available on request |
Carnival package prices include:
- Six nights accommodation in the category of your choice on a twin,
double, triple or quadruple and multi (6) share basis.
- Cooked breakfast in Gold and Silver packages; Continental breakfast
in Bronze and Value packages.
- Meet and greet on arrival in Christchurch and assistance at the
airport.
- A welcome kit in each room with a Carnival Guide, city maps,
discount shopping vouchers and travel guide.
- Transfers on arrival and departure from Christchurch Airport, to and
from both social functions, the Team Manager’s meeting and the playing
venues on the 3 playing days.
- A quality 2008 World Vintage Rugby Carnival souvenir.
- A 3-hour Cocktail Party to include traditional New Zealand
entertainment, dancing, unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks and a
substantial finger food buffet.
- A 5-hour final Dine and Dance function to include entertainment,
unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks and a table served 3 course meal.
- Local service charges and taxes.
Carnival package prices do not include meals and drinks (other than
breakfasts as listed above at your hotel and the two social functions),
airfares or airport departure taxes, pre and post tours, personal items such
as phone calls, internet charges, medical insurance and laundry etc or
additional taxes that may be effective at the time of the Carnival.
Full details including deposit deadlines, cancellation and refund rules and
other information about the Carnival and Christchurch will be sent to teams
as entries are received.
Please note that all Carnival participants and their traveling partners must
purchase one of the official Carnival packages. Register
Online>>
HOTELS RESERVED FOR THE 2008 CHRISTCHURCH
CARNIVAL....
A full listing of hotels reserved for the
2008 Carnival is available on the
SPECIAL WORLD VINTAGE RUGBY CARNIVAL WEBSITE
of our licenced ground operator - Southern
World New Zealand. Check
these links for full details.
LOCAL TEAM'S PACKAGE....
Players living further north from Christchurch than Kaikoura and
further south than Timaru must purchase one of the
official 2008 Carnival accommodation packages.
Full details are on the website:
Packages Details>>
Teams originating from inside this area who do not
require accommodation or transport will be able to purchase a local
package, details of which have been confirmed by the Carnival
organizers.
The cost of the local package is NZ$340 per person and this includes:
- A quality exclusive 2008 World Vintage Rugby Carnival souvenir
item.
- The official opening ceremony and parade.
- The 3-hour Cocktail Party (at an exclusive venue specially setup
for the party) will include top class entertainment, dancing,
unlimited (continuous) wine, beer and
soft drinks and a substantial finger food
buffet.
- The 5-hour final Dine and Dance function (at an exclusive venue
specially decorated and themed for the finale function) will
include entertainment, dancing, unlimited
(continuous) wine, beer and soft drinks and a
table served 3 course meal.
- A personal 'Players Guide' to the 3rd World Vintage Rugby
Carnival
- Carnival identification/registration passes.
- GST
Teams will be advised as entries are received about the payment for the
local packages.
Travel....
Teams are encouraged to make travel arrangements as soon as conveniently
possible. There is no requirement to use particular airlines but the Vintage
Rugby Office will be suggesting ‘preferred’ Carnival airlines to teams as
entries are received. The Carnival obviously provides the ideal opportunity
to use all those valuable air points that team members may have accrued.
All prices in New Zealand dollars....
The package prices are all quoted in New Zealand dollars. For an
indication of the costs in other currencies use the
online
currency converter. The cost provided
by the converter will only be indicative as the actual cost will be
determined by the exchange rates at the time team payments are processed
into New Zealand dollars.
The value of your currency versus the New Zealand dollar may also be of
interest:
10 SA Rand = NZ$2.32
10 ARS Pesos = NZ$5.12
10 AUS Dollar = NZ$12.07
10 CAN Dollar = NZ$14.00
10 US Dollar = NZ$15.74
10 Euro = NZ$20.04
10 UK Pound = NZ$29.79
Based on currency rates available on August 14, 2006
Accommodation requests....
The organizers will endeavour to meet specific requests for
accommodation depending on the availability of rooms at the time of the
request. All accommodation will be allocated on a first come first served
basis and only confirmed when the required deposits have been received.
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