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Resort Details 

Crows Nest Resort  – Coral Coast Fiji

Phone:                0011 679 650 0230

Fax:                      0011 679 652 0354

http://www.crowsnestfiji.com

 

Tour Management: Vin Gray,  Gareth Blades,  Michael Gullick.

Daily Coordinators:   Steve Conlon / Michael Gullick

Documentation / Passport Management: Denise Gullick

Tour Finances: Michael Gullick (Each Room Dad will be responsible for the spending money of the players in his room)

Coaching: Mark Ronald, David Gritching, Geoff Benstead, Ron Wandl

Tour Master of Ceremonies (MC):

Security / Curfew: Daily roster to be provided prior to departure

Song Master: Gareth Blades

Gear Managers:  David Hodge / Wayne Coote

Photography / Video: Geoff Benstead

Communications / Web Site: Geoff Benstead

First Aid Manager: Jo Ronald

Discipline Committee: Michael Gullick, Paul Boxall, David Gritching

Jersey Washing Coordinator:  David Hodge / Wayne Coote

 

Tour Itinerary

 

Friday 26th Sept -  Arrive Nadi late afternoon / travel to resort

Saturday 27th Sept - Meeting and training with our local host Kina and his two sons (morning) / Sigatoka shopping trip (afternoon).  Live broadcast of AFL Grand Final at the resort

Sunday 28th Sept - Robinson Crusoe Island cruise (Full Day)

Monday 29th Sept - Training (morning) / 1st Rugby game against Sigatoka Mission (afternoon)

Tuesday 30th Sept - Waterfall / Hot springs tour

Wednesday 1st Oct - Sigatoka Hills Village visit including cave tour and bamboo ride. Lunch / dancing / touch rugby with our hosts (Full Day)

Thursday 2nd Oct - Training (morning) / 2nd Rugby game against Nadroga P. H. School / Swim at local beach after the game 

For the Mums – ladies morning tea with Kina’s wife Salote

Friday 3rd Oct - Suva Tour (Option of brewery tour or museum tour) (Full Day)

Saturday 4th Oct - Free morning / Attend local senior 1st grade Rugby game at Sigatoka Arena (afternoon)

Sunday 5th Oct - Church service and lunch NRL Grand Final Night – BBQ dinner and live broadcast of the game (Go Sea Eagles !!)

Monday 6th Oct - Training (morning) / 3rd Rugby game against Cuvu College / Swim at local beach after the game (afternoon)

Tuesday 7th Oct - Option of golf at The Fijian or Wildlife park visit (morning) / free afternoon. Team final dinner with Kina and his family as our guests

Wednesday 8th Oct - Depart resort for Nadi airport and flight home