Wellington Carnival 2012
Welcome
Mayor of Wellington - Celia Wade-Brown
Greetings from Wellington! This is a city that loves its sport – and we are very much looking forward to welcoming teams, supporters and officials for the Vintage Cricket Carnival in 2012.
I can’t think of a better place for the Carnival. We have great cricket locations across the city and a network of clubs to offer support.
We have a proud sporting heritage. Wellington is New Zealand’s centre for test cricket, with the iconic Basin Reserve – a national treasure as well as a Wellington one – at its heart.
We have a great record of hosting big sporting and cultural events, from test matches to Golden Oldies rugby, and arts festivals to street carnivals.
Hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy Wellington’s famous hospitality every year – we love showing off our many attractions, from the national museum Te Papa to our shops and cafes, beaches, hills and bush walks.
Come and see for yourselves – I know you’ll have a fantastic time in Wellington. We’re looking forward to seeing you in 2012.
Celia Wade-Brown
MAYOR
Cricket Wellington
On behalf of Cricket Wellington and your hosts the Tawa Turtles, we warmly invite you to attend the 2012 edition of Vintage Cricket here in Wellington.
Home to Blackcap legends such as Ewen Chatfield and Stephen Fleming, Wellington has a proud and rich cricket heritage. This heritage is most importantly signified by the Basin Reserve. Nestled in the heart of the city, the Basin is New Zealand’s premier Test venue and one of only 11 worldwide to have hosted more than 50 tests. Situated with the Basin is the New Zealand Cricket Museum, the spiritual heart of Cricket in this country and home to its most important treasures.
The carnival games will be played on some of Wellington’s premier club grounds, each with its own traditions and unique atmosphere. Timed for mid-March, the Carnival is well placed to take advantage of Wellington’s settled late summer weather.
Known as the ‘Events Capital of New Zealand’, the city provides a wide range of entertainment after the days play. So regardless of how the cricket goes, visitors to Wellington will leave with fond memories of their time here. We welcome your involvement in the Wellington tournament and hope to see you in 2012.
Yours Sincerely
Cricket Wellington
Carnival Patron - Ewen Chatfield
I am honoured to be selected by my Tawa Turtles colleagues to be the Patron of the 6th International Vintage Cricket Carnival which takes place in Wellington in 2012.
Wellington in March can be a spectacular place to play cricket with numerous club grounds in ideal settings around the city. I trust that some of you will get the opportunity to play at my own club at Naenae Park, where I will be ready to greet you with an over or two.
As a player who is still playing this great game of cricket each season the concept of Vintage cricket carnivals is a significant attraction. I am excited about participating in Wellington in 2012 and meeting all of you as you enjoy the cricket against players from all around the world with friendship and fun in mind. I can assure you of a memorable time.
Ewen Chatfield
New Zealand Representative 1975 to 1989 & Vintage Cricket Patron
Welcome from Tawa Turtles New Zealand
The Tawa Turtles have been engaged in Golden Oldies and Vintage Cricket since 1987. The Tawa Turtles have played over a hundred matches in fifteen festivals around the world plus the regular local games and visiting teams.
It may appear that the Turtles only exist to have a good time, well that is absolutely true. A large part of the philosophy of the Tawa Turtles is active involvement of wives and partners in all of their activities.
Tawa, a suburb of Wellington City, is nestled in a valley north of Wellington. The Cricket Club has been in existence since 1947. The home ground, Linden Park, has some of the best facilities in the club rooms. The Tawa Turtles ladies are renowned for their great lunches, afternoon teas and evening meals provided in the club rooms and for the strong support of their partners on and off the field. Any team that comes to Wellington will thoroughly enjoy the friendship, fraternity and fun that is always a key part of the Vintage philosophy.
(L-R) Murray Kerr, Robert Armstrong, Grant Baker, Murray Riley
Programme
A special day for those teams, players and supporters who elect to take up the option of the 'Vintage Cricket Big Day Out', featuring a superb train journey through the Hutt Valley and the Rimutuka Ranges to Featherston and then on coach to the Martinborough wine region with delightful wineries, craft shops, displays and cafes. Enjoy lunch at one of the outstanding wineries before returning to Featherston and catching the train back to Wellington. Evening at leisure.
These tours are going to book out fast so make sure to e-mail Dianne asap with your group numbers or with any queries you have.
Click here for more details on the Vintage Cricket Big Day Out Options.
Packages
All prices are per person on a share twin or double basis and include breakfast in all cases. Currency quotations are as at 1st May 2010 and need to be checked against the New Zealand dollar price which is the firm base price.
Gold Category Packages
1. MUSEUM HOTEL (icon in Wellington, a quirky 4-5 star hotel in downtown close to all the action).
NZ$1,845.00 Aus$1,485.00 GBP890.00 US$1,320.00
Extra night accommodation (including breakfast).
NZ$ 145.00 Aus$ 116.00 GBP 70.00 US$ 103.00
2. DUXTON (modern hotel in the centre of city, Carnival HQ and venue for Finale Dinner, outstanding value)
NZ$1,695.00 Aus$1,365.00 GBP820.00 US$1,212.00
Extra night accommodation (including breakfast).
NZ$ 135.00 Aus$ 110.00 GBP 65.00 US$ 97.00
Silver Category Packages
3. QUALITY INN APARTMENTS (modern, fully self-contained in exotic Cuba St-10 minutes walk to CBD)
NZ$1,495.00 Aus$1,200.00 GBP720.00 US$1,070.00
Extra night accommodation (including breakfast).
NZ$ 100.00 Aus$ 80.00 GBP 49.00 US$ 72.00
4. MERCURE HOTEL WELLINGTON (very good quality, quiet, a little way out
of town-15 minutes walk to CBD)
NZ$1,495.00 Aus$1,200.00 GBP720.00 US$1,070.00
Extra night accommodation (including breakfast).
NZ$ 100.00 Aus$ 80.00 GBP 49.00 US$ 72.00
5. MERCURE HOTEL WILLIS ST (good quality, also a bit of a way out-20
minutes walk to CBD)
NZ$1,475.00 Aus$1,185.00 GBP710.00 US$1,055.00
Extra night accommodation (including breakfast).
NZ$ 95.00 Aus$ 77.00 GBP 46.00 US$ 68.00
6. WEST PLAZA (excellent, alongside the Duxton, in the centre of town, great value)
NZ$1,455.00 Aus$1,170.00 GBP700.00 US$1,040.00
Extra night accommodation (including breakfast).
NZ$ 92.50 Aus$ 75.00 GBP 45.00 US$ 67.00
7. IBIS HOTEL (large, comfortable rooms, excellent bar and restaurant,
very central)
NZ$1,455.00 Aus$1,170.00 GBP700.00 US$1,040.00
Extra night accommodation (including breakfast).
NZ$ 92.50 Aus$ 75.00 GBP 45.00 US$ 67.00
8. TRAVELODGE WELLINGTON (handily placed, close to CBD, comfortable, excellent value)
NZ$1,425.00 Aus1,145.00 GBP685.00 US$1,020.00
Extra night accommodation (including breakfast).
NZ$ 87.50 Aus$ 70.00 GBP 43.00 US$ 62.50
Bronze Category Packages
9. TRINITY HOTEL (10 minutes walk to CBD, clean, tidy, comfortable, good value)
NZ$1,295.00 Au$1,040.00 GBP625.00 US$ 925.00
Extra night accommodation (including breakfast).
NZ$ 70.00 Au$ 57.00 GBP 34.00 US$ 51.00
10. COMFORT HOTEL (comfortable, excellent facilities, in exotic Cuba
St,10 minutes walk to CBD, good
value)
NZ$1,295.00 Au$1,040.00 GBP625.00 US$ 925.00
Extra night accommodation (including breakfast).
NZ$ 70.00 Au$ 57.00 GBP 34.00 US$ 51.00
THE PACKAGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
6 nights accommodation on a share twin or double, bed and breakfast basis. (Please note single room supplement available on request)
Opening Function at Te Papa National Museum including 3 hours of light finger foods, free beer, wine and juice and a charge bar for spirits.
Finale Dinner at Duxton Hotel Entertainment Centre featuring a 3 course meal, free beer, wine and juice and a charge bar for spirits plus light entertainment.
Three Games of Cricket at local clubs including a light lunch, supply of cricket balls and official umpires.
Carnival Survival Gift Pack.
Team photo per player.
Carnival Handbook and Discount Vouchers.
Transfers to and from Wellington Airport, to and from the functions (as required) and to and from games.
Carnival Souvenir Newspaper.
NOT INCLUDED:
Travel to and from Wellington.
Meals other than as shown.
Personal expenses.
Personal Insurances.
There is a team entry fee of NZ$250 per team or part team and individual entry fee of NZ$35 per person for individual participants.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. THE NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR prices are the base prices and the foreign currency prices are as per exchange rates at 1st May 2010. Currency fluctuations will alter these prices and need to be checked regularly.
2. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE in the event of currency fluctuations, changes to local tax rates in New Zealand and exceptional events beyond the control of the organisers and their suppliers.
3. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The payment schedule for deposits required to secure your required accommodation will be :-
A) An initial deposit of NZ$100 per person to be paid against invoice.
B) A second deposit of NZ$200 per person to be paid by 31 March, 2011.
C) Full payment of the outstanding balance due no later than February 1, 2012
Please note that invoices will be issued for each payment well in advance of the payment deadline.
4. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS POLICY:
All cancellations must be advised in writing. The Team Entry fee is non-refundable after 1st March 2011.
For any cancellations received in writing twelve months or more prior to the commencement date of the Carnival, payments will be fully refunded less a handling fee of NZ$50 per person.
For cancellations received 180-364 days prior to the commencement date of the Carnival, payments will be refunded less a handling fee of NZ$100 per person.
For cancellations received 90-179 days prior to the commencement date of the Carnival, package payments will be refunded less a handling fee of NZ$150 per person.
For cancellations received 45-89 days prior to the commencement date of the Carnival, package payments will be refunded less a handling fee of NZ$200 per person.
For cancellations received 44 days or less prior to the commencement date of the Carnival, package payments are non-refundable or transferable.
5. ALL PROPERTIES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED and are of excellent quality and are geared to handle visiting teams and supporters. All are within good distance of the Wellington CBD and Courtenay Place restaurant and bar precinct. They have been graded on the size and quality of rooms, on their proximity to the city and the facilities they offer. All have dining rooms and bar facilities and are handy to cafes, restaurants and bars.
Rooms in some hotels are limited and teams making 1st requests and paying deposits will reserve the accommodation that they request. In the event the requested accommodation is not available the organisers will suggest equivalent alternatives.
6. All participants are urged to take full travel insurance cover including cancellation insurance.
Host Region
From culture to coffee, music to movie-making, Wellington’s sights and sounds will leave you wanting more. If you’re into the outdoors Wellington offers action-packed adventure activities, picturesque walks around the beautiful harbour and hills, the magnificent Te Papa National Museum, Oriental Bay-a golden sand inner-city beach, magnificent botanical gardens, bars, restaurants and a wide range of attractions all in close vicinity to the central city.
Check out the Weta Cave in Miramar, Wellington which screens a first-ever behind-the-scenes look at Weta-the studio behind production of the Lord of the Rings movies. The visit features interviews with Weta co-founders Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger and Jamie Selkirk and provides an exclusive insight into the creativity and imagination that goes into crafting the art of Weta.
In the mini-museum, you come face to face with some of the characters, props and displays from your favourite movies. Read the stories of how they were brought to life and learn about the artists who created them. Entry to the Weta Cave with its museum and film screening is absolutely free - come and enjoy with us.
Learn more about all that Wellington has to offer at www.wellingtonnz.com and don’t forget the 3 great Big Day Out excursions that the Carnival will offer.
Wellington and its environs-great place to visit and enjoy.
Host Club
North City Cricket Club Golden Oldies: The Tawa Turtles
The Tawa Turtles has been engaged in golden oldies and vintage cricket since 1987 when a group of players within the Tawa Cricket Club (renamed in 2007 to North City Cricket Club) of sufficient age and experience agreed to enter a team in the Golden Oldies festival held in Brisbane in late September 1988. Since that first festival the Tawa Turtles have played over a hundred matches in fifteen festivals around the world and with the regular local games and against visiting teams at home. This includes tournaments in Brisbane, Vancouver, Christchurch, Birmingham, Sydney, Capetown, Rotorua, Albury, Vancouver, Buenos Aires, Perth, Colombo, Barbados, Queenstown and Stratford upon Avon.
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Ian Gray
Old cricketers never die they can be found in Manga"tui"noko, Yea!
Feb 12, 2012
The Tawa Vintage Cricket organisers are very worried that those who visit the world famous brewery "Tui" will have a devistating effect of their opposition. They will bowl straighter, bat fanastically, and field like 25 year olds, yea right! See you there