The First World Vintage Hockey Carnival H
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Cape Town • South Africa 15 - 22 September 2014 www.vslhockey.com
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intage Hockey is open to teams of all ages (over 35), with varying levels of agility, ability and experience. All that is needed is a love of the game, an enthusiasm for friendly competition against teams from other parts of the world, an enjoyment of travel to ‘once in a lifetime’ destinations and an ability to enjoy fun and friendship on and off the field. • The World Vintage Hockey Carnival is run by New Zealand based events management company, VSL Events who have been creating and managing International Sports Events for over 10 years with Vintage Rugby and Vintage Cricket leading the way. • The World Vintage Hockey Carnival runs for one week with four days of games. Non playing days are focused on local tours, shopping, relaxing on beautiful beaches, enjoying the company of friends and experiencing the cultures, cuisines and history of the host city. • Games are 25 minute halves with a 5 minute break at halftime. Each team fields 11 players and substitutions can be made at any time. Vintage Hockey is designed for mens’ teams, womens’ teams and mixed teams. Teams are asked to advise their group in the following categories:
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Social • Semi-competitive • Competitive Every effort is made to grade teams according to their selected playing category and approximate average ages. The FIH Laws of Hockey apply with variations to suit the age and ability of participating teams. Teams, of course, may vary the rules prior to a game by mutual agreement between the team captains but can only be varied in order to promote and preserve the Vintage Sports code - good fun, good competition and the full participation of all those who wish to play. All games are expected to be played in a sportsmanlike manner in keeping with the objectives of Vintage Hockey: To provide good quality hockey in friendly surroundings in a wonderful destination. To enjoy fun, friendship, good competition and camaraderie on and off the field. In summary Vintage Hockey Carnivals can be the ultimate experience for an avid mature hockey player who still has the desire to ‘compete’ against and relax in the company of similar aged hockey people from all over the world in amazing international locations.
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Monday 15 September: Teams arrive in Cape Town and transfer to their accommodation. A good range of excellent accommodation options has been prepared for the Carnival. Late afternoon, all team managers gather for a Carnival meet and greet and then early evening, teams will be transferred by coach to the Carnival Opening Function for a three hour party where teams will enjoy finger food, four complimentary drinks and light entertainment. Tuesday 16 September: Teams will transfer to 1st round of games at astro fields in and around Western Province Cricket Club Sports Centre. Eight teams will travel to Stellenbosch University to games on the astro turf fields on the University Complex. They will then enjoy a luncheon at a local winery and a tour of Franschhoek, surrounding wineries and the Franschhoek Vintage Car Museum returning to their accommodation late afternoon. Wednesday 17 September: Teams will transfer to 2nd round of games, same arrangement as Tuesday with a different eight teams traveling to Stellenbosch. Thursday 18 September: Big Day Out with the option to tour to the Cape, a Robbin Island/ Table Mountain tour, a return to the Winelands or maybe just enjoy relaxing in Cape Town and visit the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Friday 19 September: Teams transfer to 3rd round of games, same arrangement as Tuesday with a different eight teams traveling to Stellenbosch. Saturday 20 September: Teams will transfer to 4th round of games, same arrangement as Thursday with a different eight teams traveling to Stellenbosch. Sunday 21 September: Day at leisure enjoying whatever you didn’t get a chance to do on Thursday. Early evening transfer to the Carnival Finale Dinner and Awards evening featuring a three course meal, four complimentary drinks and plenty of fun to wind up a great week of fun and friendship, good hockey and great experiences. Monday 22 September: Time to say good bye to all your new hockey pals until next time and transfer to the airport for departure.
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FULL ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES: GOLD PACKAGE: Protea President Hotel The atmosphere of this luxurious sea-side hotel in Cape Town’s Bantry Bay area is relaxed, yet professional. The accommodation is luxurious. It is a resort in the city, surrounded by the stunning Lion’s Head Mountain range and Atlantic Ocean the hotel’s spacious rooms offer all the facilities that one would expect from a world-class hotel. USD 1,685 SILVER PACKAGE: Strand Tower Hotel The Strand Tower Hotel is located in the hub of Cape Town’s CBD on the corner of bustling Strand and Loop Streets. The city’s many major tourist attractions, such as Table Mountain, Robben Island and the V&A Waterfront, are also within easy access from the hotel. Other notable landmarks nearby include the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the Green Point Stadium which was constructed for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. USD 1,435 BRONZE PACKAGE: (two options) Lady Hamilton Hotel Table Mountain towers above the gracious pink-painted Lady Hamilton Hotel in Gardens, one of the oldest suburbs in Cape Town. The area is situated at the top end of the Company Gardens alongside the historic Parliament Buildings. The Cape Town city centre is only about a five to ten minute walk away. Also within easy walking distance is the vibrant Kloof Street with its trendy and quaint shops, delis, top restaurants and coffee shops. Fountains Hotel Located in downtown Cape Town, within walking distance of the city’s many attractions, the Fountains Hotel offers all the services and facilities you would expect from an inner-city hotel. A gym, pool, bar, buffet restaurant with a terrace and the friendliest staff in town, all contribute to make the Fountains Hotel a luxury home away from home.USD 1,325
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properties and rooms are sold out, the organisers will offer similar rooms and hotels. Prices are per person and based on currency conversions at 23rd April 2013 and are subject to alteration (either way) should there be significant fluctuations in currency at date of payment. PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: (Full Package): • Seven nights accommodation including full breakfasts. • Transfer (one per team) from Cape Town International Airport to Accommodation and return for departure. • Souvenir gift and welcome pack. • Carnival Handbook. • Transfers to and from the Opening Function and Parade - three hour party finger food, four drinks (per person) and entertainment. • Fixtures on four days - every visiting team is guaranteed a game and a day in Stellenbosch (approximately 35min north of Cape Town) followed by a tour of the region, lunch at a local winery and a visit to local attractions. • Transfers to and from local playing fields with two hourly shuttle between fields (excluding Stellenbosch) and accommodation. • Big Day Out excursions. • Finale dinner and awards evening including a three course meal, refreshments, awards and entertainment. PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS (Full package): • International or Domestic travel to Cape Town • Meals unless specified • Team or individual travel, personal injury or health insurance • Personal expenditure • Entry into attractions except as shown (Non-accommodation next page)
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Teams and participants may wish to make their own accommodation and transport arrangements and we have a price that takes care of that option - USD 500 PACKAGE INCLUSIONS (Non-Accommodation): • Souvenir gift and welcome pack. • Carnival Handbook. • Opening Function and Parade - three hour party finger food, four drinks (four per person) and entertainment. • Fixtures on four days - every visiting team is guaranteed a game and a day in Stellenbosch (approximately 35min north of Cape Town) followed by a tour of the region, lunch at a local winery and a visit to local attractions. • Finale dinner and awards evening including a three course meal, refreshments, awards and entertainment. PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS (Non-Accommodation): • International or Domestic travel to Cape Town • Accommodation • Transfers to games, functions and airport • Big Day Out excursion • Meals unless specified • Personal injury or health insurance • Personal expenditure • Entry into attractions except as shown TRAVEL INSURANCE: To protect you against loss of deposits and cancellation fees we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance when you make your first deposit. A series of deposits will be required to secure the Carnival Accommodation Package on behalf of your team and a schedule will be included in our formal acknowledgement of your team entry.
CARNIVAL ENTRY FEES:
Per team - USD 225 Per individual - USD 50 LOCAL TEAMS - ON APPLICATION
VINTAGE HOCKEY
Level 1, 7 Anzac Street, Takapuna. PO Box 331 469, Takapuna 0740 New Zealand Ph: +64-9-486 1644; Fax: +64-9-486 1639
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