1. USA RUGBY TOUR 2018

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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: 
>> 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.

7. How to Pay

8. How to Pay

9. 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

10. Tour training – David Enfantie
Squad – 46 players (2 x teams)
Staff – 6 (coaches, manager and physio)
Tour squad – separate to st 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)

11. 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