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Check in time is from 3pm Australian Squad Australia will be staying at University Plaza Waterfront Hotel Check in 3pm Free Wi-Fi throughout the property IN House Restaurant offering

ABTA President

Ainslie Hunt

0402 515 560 president@twirlingaustralia.org.au

ABTA Vice-President

Catherine Pelle

0419 438 025 vicepresidentgrants@twirlingaustralia.org.au

Team Manager

Nadia French

0402030349 nadiafrench@bigpond.com

Team Chaperone

Jan Boole

0417 180 856 presidentnswbta@gmail.com JANUARY 13-15, 2017

STOCKTON, CA, USA

Accommodation

Check in time is from 3pm

Australian Squad Australia will be staying at

University Plaza Waterfront Hotel

Check in 3pm

Free Wi-Fi throughout the property

IN House Restaurant offering

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

We are located on Stockton’s

Waterfront, next door to the Stockton

Arena, Banner Island Ballpark, and the

Civic Auditorium within walking

distance of all city, county and state

government offices and courts With

the continued revitalization of

Stockton’s historic downtown

The University Plaza Waterfront Hotel is

near to many of the attractions that

Stockton has to offer

110 West Fremont Street Stockton, CA 95202 Phone: 209-944-1140 Fax: 209-944-1141

Unless booking has been changed

 Check in Wednesday 11/01/2017

 Check out Monday 16/01/2017

Competition Venue

The Stockton Arena is located in the

California Central Valley between

Sacramento and Fresno The Arena

defines the city’s downtown waterfront

redevelopment program, including

the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel

which houses room and

condominiums, 45,000 square feet of

retail space and a seven-level parking

structure

248 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203, USA Phone: +1 604-743-5000

Website:

www.stocktonlive.com/events/detail/usta-pan-pacific-cup

First Aid Officers

Massage therapist

 Kristine Ross – certification: Registered Nurse NMW0001332975

 Dave Weekes – Certification Required (NSW Firefighter)

 Jannette Griffiths diploma in Remedial Massage is BAppSc (OT)

Please note: If someone needs to go to the hospital who will

do this?

 First Aid officer/Medic and parent of child

Contacts Please down load the Messenger app on your phone as

this is the official communication for all This app is FREE

For official contacts Please refer to

section

 Contacts of Officials and State

REPRESENTATIVES GROUP

Traveling to Stockton California

and available in any Wi-Fi location University Plaza Waterfront Hotel

Please note if you do not have access to mobile service but have WIFI this is a great way to stay in touch with your group

All decisions relating to the Australian squad are made by the ABTA/Pan Pac Committee and their decision is final

Please be aware that we are here to compete at an International competition representing your country

Please remember the following and all Athletes are expected to adhere to the following:

 This is not the time to be travelling around sightseeing etc and returning to the hotel late This can occur after the competition is completed If families are wanting to travel and sightsee on

competition and training day they must advise the 3 delegates Until the competition is over, we expect all athletes to follow the rules

 We expect the best performance of our athletes possible It is requested that squad members when not competing show their support to their team mates & other athletes on the floor

 We are looking forward to seeing great performances and personal bests on the floor, even though this maybe your first international competition it’s important to do your best and always show great sportsmanship, remember your representing Australia

 IMPORTANTLY Please also remember to always remain with an adult and advise your allocated Coach/chaperone where you are at all times

CODE OF CONDUCT

Please refer to Twirling Australia Code of Conduct

1 It is very important that we all demonstrate habits of personal behaviour which will enable us to

represent the ABTA and this activity in a manner which will merit the respect of the World Baton

2 Twirling Federation and fellow athletes These policies have been mutually established for your

own welfare and the good of your fellow athletes Using common sense will avoid all problems with this document

3 It is the policy of ABTA that anyone traveling on the Pan Pacific Cup Tour will sign an agreement

adhering to the Code of Conduct

4 Chaperones: Athletes under the age of 18 are to be chaperoned at all times by his/her

appointed

5 guardian, coach or parent

6 Curfew: Curfews will be established on site with regards to hotel, competition and USTA policies

and

7 procedures Lateness will not be accepted

8 Profanity: Profanity or obscenity of any kind will not be tolerated

9 Insubordination: Insubordination of any kind to coaches, International/PP team officials and/or

WBTF officials will not be tolerated

10 The Pan Pacific Committee is very proud of this squad travelling to Stockton and understand that

this is first overseas competition that you have attended Its normal to be excited and sometimes

a little overwhelmed, please do not hesitate in coming to speak to any of the coaches and officials we are all here to support you completely

Should you have any queries please feel free to contact us

CONTACTS OF OFFICIALS AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES GROUP

TRAVELING TO STOCKTON CALIFORNIA

Team Manager

Nadia French

0402030349

nadiafrench@bigpond.com

ABTA Delegate

Cath Pelle

0419 438 025

vicepresidentgrants@twirlingaustralia.org.au

Team Chaperone

presidentnswbta@gmail.com

NSW Representatives

Lieschen Walker

Kristine Ross

Mobile:

lieschen@batontwirling.com.au

Mobile:

kris1976@bigpond.com

Qld Representative

Brittany Evans

Susie McDonald

Mobile:

Email address

Mobile:

susie@migjet.com.au

RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk management is a tool that assists Twirling Australia and its officials use to meet their duties and thus minimise their liability It is a proactive system that attempts to address potential problem areas and substantially reduce the risk of injury to our Twirlers In the event of injury while twirling you must advise an Official represented of the Australian squad

AS A TOURIST AND AS A TRAVELLER OVERSEAS WE EMPLOY THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION

1 It imperative that you purchase your own travel insurance in the event of lost luggage, injury or hospitalization so you will be covered Medical services are not free in the USA

If you are unsure which Insurance to take contact your local travel agent

Why do I need travel insurance?

2 Prior to leaving Australia register with Smart traveller

3 To effectively manage the risk of overseas travel the Pan Pacific Group should:

put in place effective risk management procedures for all overseas travel, even short-term travel

to locations considered low-threat;

4 understand the threat profile of all travel destinations and establish effective ways of monitoring and mitigating these risks;

5 ensure crisis and emergency plans are regularly rehearsed, validated and understood by all staff;

6 regularly review risk profile of overseas operations UNITED STATED OF AMERICA INFO

7 We advise you to exercise normal safety precautions in the United States You should exercise common sense and look out for suspicious behavior, as you would in Australia Monitor the media and other sources for information on local travelling conditions

8 Terrorism is a threat throughout the world We assess there is currently a heightened threat of terrorist attack in the United States caused by those motivated by extremists involved in the conflict in Syria and Iraq See Safety and security

9 The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issues alerts for terrorism threats within the United States that can be accessed online through its National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)

10 The United States has more violent crime than Australia,

11 although it rarely involves tourists Mass shootings continue to occur in public places in the US See Safety and security

In case of an EMERGENCY please call 911 this is the number for emergency services while you are in the

USA

Australian Consulate-General, San Francisco

If you are in Northern California, contact the Consulate-General in San Francisco:

• 575 Market Street, Suite 1800

• San Francisco, California 94105

• Telephone: +1 415 644 3620

• Facsimile: +1 415 536 1982

In a consular emergency if you are unable to contact the Embassy or relevant Consulate-General in the United States you can contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra on +1 888 239 3501 toll-free within the United States from a land-line or +61 2 6261 3305, or 1300 555 135 from within Australia

Travel information

 Before boarding a United States-bound aircraft or vessel, all Australian passport-holders eligible to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) through the official ESTA website

 Keep copies of the passport card or photo ID page of your passport in different places in your luggage (you will need this at the airport when going through customs Both in Australia and USA

In case of the loss of your passport, (Make an additional copy and place with your travel

documents.) this copy could get you home It is usually necessary to present your passport when you exchange money, in some cases when making purchases, and anytime you cross a border into another country

 Prior to leaving home copy all passports and travel itinery and give to a person that is staying at home incise of any emergency’s

 Ensure that your travel card is accessible and you have set up all functionalities prior to leaving Australia

 If you will not be changing money, then keep your passport in the safety deposit box Your hotel room usually has one in your room

 Always be safe and careful with your passport Having it lost or stolen means a long process at the Embassy to get you home

Adapters & Converters:

Foreign countries have different voltage and plugs An adapter/converter kit is available at most

hardware, department and office supply stores These kits allow you to use your electrical appliances in different plugs at different voltages It is also possible to purchase dual voltage appliances but you will still need plug adapters

Jet Lag:

• As you fly to another country, you will experience a large time change Though there are several do-it-yourself remedies for dealing with jet lag, the best method is to get on your new time zone schedule as quickly as possible This usually means resting on the airplane, avoid napping when you arrive, and stay up until your new night-time and get a good night's sleep.


Activities for Supporters

One of the most exciting roles to have on the Australian Pan Pacific Tour is as a parent or supporter Unlike the athlete, coaches and officials, you are free to enjoy the sites and surroundings of the host country

In addition, during the competition We encourage you to enjoy the true spirit of international sport with colors flying, flags waving, drums beating and fans yelling

You have a terrific vantage point from which to view the activities From Opening Ceremonies to

Closing,

you will be part of the proud Australian fan club

During the days preceding the competition, you will be able to visit and tour at your leisure

We will update our Facebook page daily to keep you informed of the team's activities and events

included for everyone

During the competition, gather as a group, sit together in the stands, be a united front for Team Australia You are invited to take part in the U.S Welcome Party, specific tours designed for the whole group, the competition, Opening and Closing Ceremonies

Other activities may be included in your trip with more time available to you than other tour participants, you may wish to gather some people together to take a special day trip or tour

Transportation for any trip outside will be at your expense

Social Media

Team Australia participants shall display restraint and decorum

in all posts and photos on the internet He/she shall represent Australia and our sport with pride in all social media venues

 Be sure to share your amazing competition experience

 Twirling Australia FACEBOOK

 Twirling Australia Instagram

Please ensure that your tag

 #panpacificcup2017

 #ausbatontwirling

 Lookout for any WBTF tags that you can use

Clothing for Athletes

Attire Most of the trip to the Pan Pacific Cup allows the athlete

to use their own discretion in attire There will be times, however, when the team will be asked to dress a certain way Dress for comfort on the airplane Pack your Australian Official tracksuit, t-shirt, Costumes, hairpieces, tights, socks and shoes

in the carry-on you will have on the plane in case of the loss of your luggage

Your Batons will need to be placed in your checked in luggage

Your Australian Official Tracksuit (and Australian Polo) will be required at: opening ceremonies -closing ceremonies -other times, as requested

Feel free to wear your supporters gear throughout training and

at the competition

Squad meeting

in the foyer of Hotel time: 5PM

(unless advised otherwise)

All Athletes and coaches are required to attend

ID Tags will be handed out to all athletes and coaches

Australian Team Tour Welcome

Party

Wednesday 10th January

Venue TBC 7:30 PM

Please advise if you will be attending

Please accept on Facebook group

event

Welcome Party for everyone on the Tour This is we will have a gathering at our hotel which will be fairly casual It is an

opportunity to start building team spirit and to get to know others on the tour

All are very welcome to attend

WEDNESDAY 11TH JANUARY

Additional Training

Has now been secured please check with your state representative

Location: University of the Pacific

3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211, USA

THURSDAY 12TH JANUARY

2:00 PM 5:00 PM

Location: Stockton Arena

What to wear:

 Black Tights (over tracksuit pants)

 Australian Training Singlet / T-shirt

 Australian training hoody

Athletes should attend practice with all the

equipment necessary for their productivity,

including batons, shoes, towels, music, sound

speakers, snacks, water, and their own specific

sports medicine or first aid needs

The AUS Team does have a medical kit for

practice and competition

The arena will permit practice in the “practice

area” on the main gymnasium floor (behind the

curtain to the main floor), as well as practice on

the upper concourse (see attachment)

We will have monitors assisting athletes and

coaches with finding their designated area The

practice session for the arena will be divided up as

follows:

Session ONE

Practice Area 1: Australia and Canada

(2:00 PM to 3:30 PM) – 57 athletes

Session TWO

Practice Area 2: Australia and Canada

(3:30 PM – 5:00 PM) – 57 athletes

All athletes will be required to attend every

training session 45 minutes prior to the training time you will need to be ready and waiting in the hotel foyer Please do not be late

Coaches and Team Manager and Chaperone will

be responsible for the athletes while at training Please note both athletes and parents/supporters have signed a contract Particularly the section relating to training for all athletes

All athletes are under the care of the ABTA and the ABTA has sole responsibility of your

child/athlete during the Championship period which includes practice days prior

Please note that parents will not be able to attend

any training sessions Parents will however be expected to be in the hotel foyer to collect their athlete on the return from any training session This

is for those athlete’s traveling with us who are under 18

Also as per the contract All mobiles phones are to

be handed to the chaperone as they enter the training venue at any training session and when competing At the conclusion of the training session and your event you phone will be returned

to you

Reminding you of the no smoking & no drinking policy for athletes as per the contract

Practice Area #1

Competition Floor

(Main Floor behind curtain -> )