Following on from the success of the 2010 Vintage Rugby Carnival in Cape Town, South Africa, the ACT Vets will be sending a team to Honolulu for the 2012 Vintage Rugby Carnival.  The Vintage Rugby Carnivals are a great week of rugby and socialising with players and partners from around the world.

The Carnival package:

Package prices are per person and quoted in US dollars. All packages are subject to availability.

                                                            Twin  Triple  Quad
Aston Waikiki Beach (B)
Standard Room                                      1650  1525   1475


Seven nights accommodation.

Meet and greet on arrival in Honolulu with a traditional Lei welcome.

Souvenir Carnival programme Guide and survival kit with discount vouchers, maps etc.

Transfers on arrival and departure from Honolulu Airport.

A quality 2012 World Vintage Rugby Carnival souvenir.

A 3-hour Cocktail Party to include entertainment, dancing, unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks and a substantial finger food buffet.

A 5-hour finale Dine and Dance function to include entertainment, unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks and a table served 3 course meal.

Local service charges and taxes.

Carnival package prices do not include meals (including breakfasts apart from the Aston Waikiki Beach) and drinks (other than meals and drinks at the two social functions), airfares or airport departure taxes, pre and post tours, personal items such as phone calls, internet charges, personal and medical insurance, laundry or additional taxes that may be effective at the time of the Carnival.

Seven days of fun and enjoyment playing your favourite sport

Sunday September 23 - teams arrive in Honolulu (a balmy temperature of 25ºc is likely) and will be met and receive the traditional Hawaiian Lei greeting before being transferred to their selected accommodation. Note - most accommodation options are in Waikiki and teams will be able to walk to and from many of the planned functions and games venue.

Mid-afternoon the Manager's Briefing meeting will be held. Later in the day teams will assemble at Kapiolani Park for the opening ceremony and parade to the opening cocktail party which will include 3-hours of continuous music and entertainment, a substantial finger food buffet, unlimited local beers, wine and soft drinks and the first opportunity to mix and mingle, greet old friends and make new ones.

Monday September 24 - opening round of games at Kapiolani Park. Post match hospitality including food, drinks and entertainment will be available in the adjacent Beer Garden.

Tuesday September 25 - today is a day at leisure to explore the many interesting sights and experiences that Honolulu has to offer. The organisers are preparing a range of tours and excursions that will be available to visiting teams and their supporters. Evening at leisure to explore Honolulu's diverse nightlife.

Wednesday September 26 - second round of games at Kapiolani Park. Post match hospitality including food, drinks and entertainment will be available in the adjacent Beer Garden.

Thursday September 27 - a special day for the teams who elect to take up the option of The Vintage Rugby Carnival 'Big Day Out' .Details about this outing will be given to teams as they enter. Evening is at leisure.

Friday September 28 - final round of games at Kapiolani Park. Post match hospitality including food, drinks and entertainment will be available in the adjacent Beer Garden.

Saturday September 29 - another free day to explore Honolulu or to finalise last minute shopping. Early evening its time for the final dinner. It will be a fantastic night to remember a great week, featuring awards, non-stop entertainment, great music, a table-served 3-course meal and continuous beer, wine and soft drinks and a minimum of formalities.

Sunday September 30 - it's time to say farewell to Honolulu and all your friends until the 2014 World Vintage Rugby Carnival. Buses will transfer all groups to their point of departure for onward travel or trips to the outer islands.

A programme of special activities is being planned for partners who might not want to go to all the games: shopping excursions, organised walks and visits to interesting places in Honolulu will be included and details will be sent to teams.

Payment Schedule

The payment schedule for deposits required to secure your selected accommodation will be:

*    An initial minimum deposit of US$250 per person/package to be paid as soon as you confirm a booking

 *   A further minimum deposit of US$250 per person/package to be paid by 1November 2011.
 *   A further minimum deposit of US$250 per person/package to be paid by 1 February 2012
 *   Full payment of the outstanding balance due no later than 30 May 2012.