CURLING TEAMS TRAVEL & TRAINING INFO Contents Curling & The Audi quattro Winter Games NZ 2 Useful Contacts 2 Key dates for teams 3 Curling Pro-Am Event 3 Travel advice - airports, hire cars, etc 4 Accommodation - Queenstown & Naseby 5 Queenstown 5 Media 6 Visas 7 Insurance 7 INFO PACK
Curling & The Audi quattro Winter Games NZ Curling has featured as part of the Audi quattro Winter Games NZ since the first edition in 2009. The tournament has taken place in Naseby each time, and in previous editions of the Games featured both Fours and Mixed Doubles. For 2015 the decision was made to focus on MD events. This has reduced international team travel costs, and as a result encouraged more of the northern hemisphere teams to travel to New Zealand. The Pro-Am event is a new feature for 2015, and was created to bring Curling to Queenstown, which is the largest host town of the Games (pop of 15,000). Useful Contacts Winter Games NZ Curling Manager Winter Games NZ Sports Manager Winter Games NZ Media Manager curling@wintergamesnz.kiwi iona@wintergamesnz.kiwi keiran@wintergamesnz.kiwi Sam Inder Iona Bentley Keiran Bleach Winter Games NZ Maniototo Curling Rink PO Box 389. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand 1057 Channel Road, Naseby, 9396, New Zealand Phone: +64 3 443 2258 Phone: +64 3 444 9878 www.curling.co.nz 2
Key dates for teams Because the Winter Games NZ features 5 sports at different venues around the region, there are events such as the Opening ad Closing Ceremonies which all athe;tes and coaches are invited to, but these are not obligatory to attend. We ask that all teams attend the Pro-Am event if possible. Teams who have accepted travel subsidies are expected to particpate (further information below). KEY: MUST ATTEND OPTIONAL TO ATTEND TRANSPORT PROVIDED Fri 21st Aug: Teams arrive into Queenstown Opening Ceremony for the Audi quattro Winter Games NZ, Coronet Peak Queenstown Teams stay in Queenstown Sat 22nd Aug Curling Pro-Am event, Queenstown ice Rink Teams are transported to Naseby after Pro-Am Sun 23rd Aug Official Practise, Naseby Mon 24th Aug Mixed Dou bles Curling Tournament, Naseby Tues 25th Aug Mixed Doubles Curling Tournament, Naseby Wed 26th Aug Mixed Doubles Curling Tournament, Naseby Thurs 27th Aug Mixed Doubles Curling Finals, Naseby Curling Closing Function, Naseby Fri 28th Aug Teams are transported back to Queenstown Sun 30th Aug Closing Ceremony for Audi quattro Winter Games NZ, Wanaka Curling Pro-Am Event Prior to the tournament in Naseby, the invited nations will be involved with a Pro-Am Curling event as part of the Winter Games NZ Festival, in Queenstown. Each International MD team will be paired with local and celebrity pairs for a fours tournament that will be free to attend. 3
Travel advice - airports, hire cars, etc The easiest ways to travel around the South Island of NZ are by air or by road. There are bus services, however these are infrequent. The Winter Games NZ will provide transport for teams from Queenstown to Naseby and back, and some local transport will be available once in Naseby. Teams who wish to explore the area whilst they are here are advised to rent a car Air travel Many international airlines operate flights into New Zealand, and once here there are 2 airlines who fly domestically - Air New Zealand and Jetstar. We advise all teams to fly into Queenstown, unless they are arriving early and wish to book their own training (see info below), in which we suggest you fly to Dunedin. Car rental 20% of with JUCY JUCY is so stoked to be involved with the Winter Games again that they have come up with an awesome deal for you. JUCY s 4 Wheela is their most popular during the winter months or you can club together and lock in an 8 Seata to get the whole crew around. Whatever you choose, simply use promo code WINTERGAMES when booking online at www.jucy.co.nz to receive 20% off any JUCY ride in New Zealand. Travel times NASEBY Tournament venue Curling host town NASEBY QUEENSTOWN DRIVE: 177km 2hrs 15mins WANAKA DUNEDIN DRIVE: 170km 2hrs DRIVE: 143km 1hr 50mins QUEENSTOWN WANAKA DUNEDIN DRIVE: 177km 2hrs 15mins DRIVE: 170km 2hrs DRIVE: 67km 1hr DRIVE: 143km 1hr 50mins DRIVE: 282km 3hrs 30mins FLY: 2.5-3hrs (via CHCH) DRIVE: 276km 3hrs 20mins Pro-Am & WGNZ Village venue Alpine skiing host town International airport DRIVE: 67km 1hr DRIVE: 282km 3hrs 30mins FLY: 2.5-3hrs (via CHCH) 4 WGNZ Village venue Freeskiing, Snowboardiong & Cross Country Skiing host town International airport Training ice available DRIVE: 276km 3hrs 20mins
Accommodation - Queenstown & Naseby Teams should arrange their own accommodation in Queenstown, however as Naseby is hosting a number of events in late August, we have pre-booked accommodation. Please see below for details Queenstown Host town for the Curling Pro-Am, 22 Aug Accor Hotels are the official 3.5, 4 and 5 star hotel accommodation providers for the Audi quattro Winter Games NZ. They offer four unique and distinct accommodation options in Queenstown. For bookings and more information visit /travel/accommodation. Additional accommodation can be found at www.queenstownnz.co.nz/information/accommodation Naseby Host town for the Curling Tournament, 22-27 Aug We have reserved accommodation at the Ancient Briton Hotel, Naseby. Curling Manager Sam Inder will manage team bookings, with payment arranged on arrival in Naseby. Please note that we have a limited number of rooms booked, and these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once all rooms are booked, some teams may need to stay in Ranfurly, a 15min drive away (transport will be arranged). Please be aware that the prices listed below apply to the Ancient Briton rooms only - other accommodation costs may vary. 5
Booking rooms Please send your booking request to Winter Games NZ Curling Manager Sam Inder: curling@wintergamesnz.kiwi. Including How many individual rooms required for the team If rooms are shared, please specifiy whether double (shared) or individual beds are required. Prices for the Ancient Briton: } Single occupancy: $75/night extra person/bed + $55/night Double bed (shared): $105/night (Twin room = $130/night Double + single in one room (for 3 people) =$160/night) This cost does not include breakfast. All meals will be billed direct to the teams. Media If you are planning to bring a media team with you, please note that they must be accredited by the Winter Games NZ Media Office. This applies whether they are editorial media or filming for promotional purposes. Please contact the Winter Games Media Manager Keiran Bleach directly on keiran@wintergamesnz.kiwi or 027 241 8661 with any questions or to request a Media Accreditation form. This form must be submitted by Friday 24 July. 6
Visas Visitors from certain countries must have a visitor visa to enter New Zealand. New Zealand has a special policy for athletes, coaches, administrators, officials and support staff visiting the country to participate in sporting events. Please check on: www.immigration. govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/visitors/quickcheck.htm to find out if visitors from your country require a visitor visa to enter New Zealand. Application forms for visitor visas are available on www.immigration.govt.nz or from New Zealand and Australian Consulates, Embassies or High ommissions. Insurance If you are injured in New Zealand (including whilst competing in a competition), you may need the assistance of the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), New Zealand s accident compensation scheme. ACC helps pay for your care and that means paying towards the cost of your treatment and helping your recovery while you remain in New Zealand. ACC will not cover any medical or related costs arising from the accident after you leave New Zealand. You will accordingly still need to arrange your own travel and medical insurance. New Zealand s medical facilities are not free to visitors except as a result of an accident but even in the case of an accident, surcharges in private facilities will apply. 7