Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 44 No. 5. March 30 1981

Off to Oz

Off to Oz

We are still awaiting confirmation from the Australian Universities' Sports' Council as to the teams that would be available to compete against Victoria University in the various sporting codes. Sports Council has gone ahead and made provisional bookings with the airlines for the sports team to travel to Sydney on August 31 and return on September 6. At present It is envisaged that the contingent will be made of rugby, men's hockey and basketball teams, although final arrangements are to be made as regards the sports team. Any other sport that may wish to be considered for part of the team should contact their Sports Council Liaison Officer this week. Accommodation in Australia will be provided through billeting with students of Sydney and McQuarrie Universities and the University of NSW.

Costing

Ticket Price:Welllngton-
Sydney $304.00
NZ Departure Tax $25.00
Airport Fee (NZ) $2.00
Australian Departure Tax $12.50
Total cost per team member $343.50

Of the $304 ticket price, there will be a Sports Council subsidy per member to offset part of the cost. Further efforts to offset this ticket price will be made in the form of sponsorship, Recreation and Sport grants, hops and a Sportsperson of the Decade Dinner.

To enable the sports teams to raise funds of this nature, there will be required the support of the student body in any attempts to raise funds for the trip. If a member of the Victoria University Sports Team, the same eligibility rules apply as those of Tournaments:
1. Are enrolled at VUW
2. Have paid required Students' Association fees.
3. Are a financial member of your club.
4. Are a regular competing member of your club.

It is hoped to be able to announce the team to travel to Australia in the near future when information regarding the itinerary has been received from our Australian counterpart. Any fundraising activities will be advertised at the earliest possible time so as to enlist your support for the team. Any enquries please forward to your Sports Council Liaison Officer.