TEXAS RUGBY TOUR – PACKING REQUIREMENTS
DALLAS and AUSTIN CLIMATE in MARCH = 21 – 25 degrees Celcius (aka. Nice!)
Packing Requirements
Students must pack ONLY a Carry on Duffel Bag. This bag will be the Adidas Bag provided to you as a part of your tour kit. There are 3 main criteria for this:
1.
Cost Efficient: saves each student $50 on checked baggage surcharges
2.
Time Efficient: allows us to leave airports more promptly without having to claim baggage or the risk of lost baggage
3.
Space Efficient: allows us to fit in our vans with sensible comfort and more importantly safety.
What to Bring
A. Civilian Attire
6 x Underwear plus the ones you wear to airport = 7
3 x Socks or less (wearing flip flops casually is best)
1 x Flip flops
1 x Black Chinos plus black belt (to be worn on plane)
1 x Hooded Sweater (to be worn on plane under Tour zip-up until take off)
1 x Jeans
3 x Casual shirts (t-shirts, polo shirts etc.)
1 pair casual shorts (cargo or jean)
1 pair swim shorts (just in case)
B. Rugby Kit
Adidas Rugby Tour Kit (1 x golf shirt, 1 x zip up sweater, 1 x t-shirt)
1 x Rugby boots (need to be spotless! e.g. no mud etc.) pack extra cleats and wrench.
1 x Jersey, 1 x rugby shorts, 1 x rugby socks, 1x compression shorts.
1 x Trainers/ walking shoes- you will be wearing these on the plane
1 x regular shower towel
1 x sports water bottle (easily identifiable with your name but must be packed empty!)
1 x roll of hockey tape
C. Toiletries
NOTE: all liquid toiletries MUST be in a clear Ziplock bag and be in bottles less than 100ml. This
Ziplock is to be placed in a side pocket for easy access when clearing security.
1x 100ml shampoo
1x bar of soap (better) or 1 x 100ml body wash
1x 100ml toothpaste
1x toothbrush
NOTE: You are not to pack any nail clippers,scissors, sharp objects (ie. utility knives) or lighters!
D. Other Items
 2 x Billet gifts (these will be given to you the week before we leave at school)
 Spending money (recommend a minimum of $25 per day, card better than cash)
 ipod, camera and charger, teddy bear etc. as required. (Remember..the more you

bring the more you have to worry about; so pack light. Save room for souvenirs!)
 1 x YOUR PASSPORT!!!!! (a travellers waistband that hides under your pants is the safest way to carry your valuables)
 Jewelry is not necessary. Leave it at home!
Remember: THIS ALL HAS TO FIT INTO THE TOUR BAG YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN. PACK
CAREFULLY. BY FOLLOWING THIS LIST, YOU WILL HAVE NO PROBLEMS. YOUR BAG
MUST NOT EXCEED 35lbs . WEIGH IT BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME. You will be able to unpack your non rugby related clothes and items at you billets. To keep organized pack a couple of plastic bags to keep your stuff in.
Departure (March 7 th @ 6:40pm) (American Airlines Flight Number 1601)
Students are to meet at 3:45pm at Pearson Intl. Airport, Terminal 3 in the vicinity of the
American Airlines check in desk.
Airport Attire
**Boys are to be wearing black school pants and black belt, trainers, tour t-shirt, any hooded sweater that and your zip up tour sweater on top. Your passport must be easily accessible.
Do NOT wear the tour golf shirt to airport as this will be reserved for special team outings such as Mass.
Arrival back in Canada March 14th @ approx 6pm (American Airlines Flight Number 488)
Note: The same instructions in terms of Clean Rugby Boots and toiletries applies on way home.
Students are to arrange for pick up at Pearson Int. Airport at approximately 6:15pm. On
March 14 th . Since we will not have any luggage to pick-up we expect to clear customs with some ease. Please ensure your parents check flight status so that they are aware of any delays!!
This is a good website.
www.flightstats.com
Medication
If your son has a condition, medication or allergies please let us know. Do not forget to pack you medication or epi pens!
AA 1601 07MAR TORONTO DALLAS LEAVING 6.40PM ARRIVE 9.15PM
AA 542 14 MAR AUSTIN DALLAS LEAVING 12.05PM ARRIVE 1.10PM
AA 488 14 MAR DALLAS TORONTO LEAVING 1.50PM ARRIVE 5.45PM