AASCF Melbourne

22ND - 28TH november 2023

INCLUSIONS

Return Economy Class Airfares from Perth to Melbourne including all taxes (unless otherwise arranged)
23kg Checked in luggage and 7kg Carry on - per person
Return Private Coach Transport from Melbourne Airport to the Holiday Inn Express Southbank.
6 Nights Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express Southbank in a Twin, Triple or Quad Share Room
Daily Continental Breakfast
Return Private Coach Transport from Holiday Inn Express Southbank to Outlaws All Stars (athletes only)
Ticket to see Moulin Rouge at the Regent Theatre

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ACCOMMODATION

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
SOUTHBANK

The brand new Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank is situated in Melbourne’s premier culture and entertainment destination, home to major galleries and theatres.

The hotel is within close proximity to many of the city’s renowned restaurants and bars, being within walking distance to the Crown Casino Complex, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel’s location also allows for easy access to Melbourne’s sporting and entertainment precinct, the CBD, Docklands, St. Kilda Road and just 30 minutes to Melbourne Airport.

The hotel features an alfresco terrace where guests can enjoy the great menu while looking over Melbourne’s cityscape.

The Winter Garden offers guests the opportunity to relax and take in the atmosphere of Melbourne.

At Holiday Inn Express they keep it simple and smart by providing guests with more where it matters most. They believe in smart, hassle-free travel.

They also believe travel should have more to offer, such as fast check-in, free Express Start Breakfast included, free high-speed Wi-Fi, comfy beds and a choice of pillows in your room and everything else needed for a great stay within arm’s reach.

ITINERARY

Melbourne

Yarra Valley

Moulin Rouge

Melbourne

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WEDNESDAY - 22ND NOVEMBER

Arrive at the Virgin Domestic Terminal (T1) by 6.15am to check in for our flight to Melbourne.

Please ensure you bring Photo ID (Driver’s Licence or Passport) showing your name and date of birth.

We recommend downloading the Virgin Entertainment app prior to boarding. It is also recommended to download some shows/movies to on Netflix/Stan etc incase the aircraft does not have streaming.

What to Wear

Travel Shirt, Black Bottoms, White Shoes & Travel Scrunchie.

Your costume, makeup and hair accessories must be in your carry-on luggage.

Upon arrival in Melbourne, we will be met by our Coach drivers and transferred to the Holiday Inn Express Southbank.

Please note that the rooms only have a small bar fridge and kettle. There is an IGA located a 2 minute walk from the hotel if you would like to get any snacks for your room.

AASCF VIP Night: This event runs from 7-9pm tonight at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. It is for Team AASCF Members only and is optional.

The rest of your evening is free.

THURSDAY - 23RD NOVEMBER

Training at Outlaws All Stars -11 Ricdanic Drive, Bayswater

Athletes only.

What to Wear

Travel Training Set 2023 with White 2023 Camp Shirt over the top, Cheer Shoes, Black Toxic Socks.

Meet in Hotel Foyer 8:00am to be on the coach by 8.15am. We are training at Outlaws from 9-11am.

There may be an opportunity to buy merchandise at Outlaws, we suggest making sure your athlete has access to funds on this day if you wish them to buy something.

Parents: Athletes will arrive back at around 11.30 – 11.45am. Please ensure you are in the foyer by 11.30am to meet your child.

The rest of your day is free until we meet for our Team Dinner and then Moulin Rouge.

Early Team Dinner

We will meet in the foyer at 4.45pm walk to Young and Jacksons which is a 7-minute walk from the hotel.

Our booking is at 5pm.

After Dinner we will be heading out to see Moulin Rouge at the Regent Theatre, which is a 4-minute walk from our dinner venue.

We will leave dinner by 6.30pm at the latest to ensure we are seated before the show starts at 7pm.

Josh & Rachel will have everyone's tickets.

What to Wear

Black, White or Nude Semi Formal Outfit

FRIDAY - 3RD NOVEMBER

Park Training & Scavenger Hunt.
Athletes only.

What to Wear

2023 Toxic Training Set, Plain White Sneakers with white socks, Cheer Jersey over the top.
Please take your Cheer Shoes with you.

Please meet in the foyer at 9.00am.

Athletes and coaches will walk to Peppercorn Lawn which is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Training Time: 9.15am - 11.15am

Parents: Athletes will arrive back at around 11.20am, please meet them in the foyer. They will return their cheer shoes to you, and have time to put on some warmer clothes.

Please ensure they are back in the foyer by 11.45am for the Scavenger Hunt.
If your child has a mobile phone, please make sure they take it with them.

Parents: Athletes will be back at the accommodation by 1.45pm, please meet them in the foyer.

The rest of your day is free.

If competitors have not already tanned, please make sure you do so tonight or tomorrow night.

SATURDAY - 25th NOVEMBER

Park Training (Athletes only) and Free Day

Please meet in the foyer at 9.00am.

Athletes and coaches will walk to Peppercorn Lawn which is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Training Time: 9.15am - 11.15am

What to Wear

2023 Toxic Training Set, Plain White Sneakers with white socks, Cheer Jersey over the top.

Please take your Cheer Shoes with you.

Parents: Athletes will arrive back at around 11.20am, please meet them in the foyer.

Today some of us will be heading to the Queen Victoria Markets which is 20 minutes away by tram. This is a non-compulsory outing, everyone is welcome.

The rest of your afternoon is free however athletes must be back to meet with Rachel by 6.30pm.

Athletes must stay home after the meeting tonight to ensure they are rested and ready for comp tomorrow.

If competitors have not already tanned, please make sure you do so tonight.

SUNDAY - 26th NOVEMBER

AASCF Competition Day

All athletes must have hair and makeup done to competition standard and meet in the Foyer at 8.00am.

AASCF Nationals is being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. All athletes must walk with the team to the Venue (Parents are welcome to walk with us, or meet us there later). It is a 15-minute walk from the Hotel to the Convention Centre.

What to Wear

Cheer Uniform with Mesh Leotard & Bow, Plain White Sneakers with white socks, Cheer Jersey over the top.

Please do not wear your Cheer Shoes for the walk.

Please bring your Cheer Shoes and Toxic Socks with you and change once we are at the venue. Please bring your poncho with you too, the Melbourne weather can turn quickly, and we do not want your uniforms getting wet on the walk to the Entertainment Centre.

We suggest you take lunch/snacks for the day.

COMPETITION DETAILS

Check In: 8.30am

Stretch: 9.30am - First Backstage Station

Warm Up: 9.38am

Compete: 10.02am - Plenary Hall

Division Awards: 12.30pm - Plenary Hall

Overall Awards: 5.00pm - Plenary Hall

All athletes must stay and support all Toxic Cheer teams.

Once the competition and awards has finished, we will walk back to the hotel together.

MONDAY - 27th NOVEMBER

Today is a free day and night.

AASCF are holding their road to IASF Worlds day at comp. This is not a compulsory event, however coaches and athletes wishing to spectate may attend this day for a $15 entry fee.

Athletes must present at the ticket counter with their wrist band intact to purchase their ticket, and Coaches wishing to attend will need to show their lanyards and ID.

TUESDAY - 28th NOVEMBER

Fly Out Day

Check out time is 10.00am

Please make sure you are in the foyer by 10.15 am ready to board our coach to the airport... the coach will depart at 10.30am

What to Wear

Nationals Shirt, Plain Black Bottoms of any kind, White Sneakers & White Socks

There is no meal service on this flight however you can order of the Menu (on the website) or bring your own food on the plane.

It is your responsibility to make your way home from the airport.