USA RUGBY TOUR 2018

A tradition of touring 1993 – Fiji 1997/2001 – New Zealand 2002/4/6 – United Kingdom 2008 – North America (USA, Canada) 2010 – Europe (UK, France, Italy, Belgium) 2012 – South America (Argentina, Chile) 2014 – South Africa 2016 – New Zealand

Why do we tour? Cultural experience/Life skills Life long memories Rugby culture Build team culture Build independence and decision making skills Build on tradition

USA Tour 2018 Why the USA? Rugby – fastest growing team sport in the USA Ever improving standard Excellent sightseeing opportunities USA Universities and College opportunities post Year 12

Important Points Payment Schedule Dates as per the table Kit and travel insurance still to be added (options) Estimated final cost app. $6250 (before fundraising) Passport – must get that organised early Start sending through copies now   Amount Due Date Deposit $1,000 18/4/17 2nd Instalment $500 24/5/17 3rd Instalment $1000 26/07/17 4th Instalment $2,000 4/10/17 Final balance TBC 17/01/18

Important Points – How to pay Payments are to be made via the Toowoomba Grammar webpage, by selecting the Community tab and then TGS Event Registration & Payment.   The direct link is:  http://www.twgs.qld.edu.au/community/event-regpayments >> Select Group = Tours >> Select Event = Rugby Tour USA 2018 >> Complete required information and follow prompts for payment. * Please Note: a credit card surcharge of 0.8% will apply but there is an option to register your bank account for direct debit (no fee) IMPORTANT!!! Please do not make payments using BPay, as these will go toward school fees.

How to Pay

How to Pay

Important Points Spending money (app. $500 - $25- $30 per day) Travel company – Student Horizons General Manager – Jamie Wansey Parents travel – separate to main tour Student behaviour – pre and during tour

Tour training – David Enfantie Squad – 46 players (2 x teams) Staff – 6 (coaches, manager and physio) Tour squad – separate to 2018 1st XV training squad Term 1 – designated training days for tour Gym - online gym program for non 1st XV squad members (TGS Rugby Player Learning Centre – Google Drive)

Fundraising Opportunities include: Raffle Same as NZ tour – sell base number of tickets to go to general fund, rest to personal cost Tour Booklet We will need support to secure sponsors and raffle prizes More details will follow Jamie Wansey