WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL - SYDNEY / LOS ANGELES / SAN DIEGO
10.00am:
Arrive at Airport
1.05pm:
Depart Qantas Airways Flight QF011
9.45am:
Arrive Los Angeles International Airport.
Board coach for 2.5 hour drive south to San Diego. En route the group will make a lunch stop at a fast food restaurant.
Upon arrival in San Diego, the group will check in at the Holiday Inn Express Chula Vista. Here you will stay for the next 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Holiday Inn Express Chula Vista
632 E Street
Chula Vista CA 91910
Tel: 1 619 426 2500
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/chula-vista/sanes/hoteldetail
4.00pm:
After check in and changing, re-board the motorcoach and transfer to the track for training with Elizabeth Tate’s squad in the afternoon.
After training, enjoy a pizza dinner at the track with the squad.
At the conclusion of the meal, board the coach and return to your hotel for a good night sleep.
THURSDAY 11 APRIL - SAN DIEGO
6.00-9.30am:
Breakfast at the hotel.
10.00am:
Visit to the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center for a tour.
http://www.teamusa.org/About-the-USOC/Training-Centers-and-Sites/Chula-Vista.aspx
Spend the afternoon at the Las Americas Premium Outlets for some shopping and free time
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=76
10.00am:
Arrive at Airport
1.05pm:
Depart Qantas Airways Flight QF011
9.45am:
Arrive Los Angeles International Airport.
Board coach for 2.5 hour drive south to San Diego. En route the group will make a lunch stop at a fast food restaurant.
Upon arrival in San Diego, the group will check in at the Holiday Inn Express Chula Vista. Here you will stay for the next 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Holiday Inn Express Chula Vista
Chula Vista CA 91910
After check in and changing, re-board the motorcoach and transfer to the track for training with Elizabeth Tate’s squad in the afternoon.
At the conclusion of the meal, board the coach and return to your hotel for a good night sleep.
THURSDAY 11 APRIL - SAN DIEGO
6.00-9.30am:
Breakfast at the hotel.
10.00am:
Visit to the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center for a tour.
Spend the afternoon at the Las Americas Premium Outlets for some shopping and free time
Return by motorcoach to the hotel to freshen up before heading to the Baseball.
5.30pm:
Board the coach and depart for the stadium.
7.10pm:
San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers
http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/
5.30pm:
7.10pm:
San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers
6.00-9.00am:
Breakfast at the hotel.
9.30am:
Depart on a sightseeing tour of San Diego.
11.30am:
Stop at Seaport Village
1.30pm:
Visit to the USS Midway Museum.
http://www.midway.org/
Dinner at a local restaurant prior to transfer back to your hotel.
SATURDAY 13 APRIL - SAN DIEGO
6.30-7.15am:
Breakfast at the hotel.
20th Annual Flo Jo Invitational Meet – Day One.
7.30am:
The group will transfer via their motorcoach to the Flo Jo Invitational Meet
8.30am:
First call 8.30am for both Track & Field events.
At the end of the day, board your motorcoach for dinner at a local restaurant, prior to transfer back to your hotel.
SUNDAY 14 APRIL - SAN DIEGO / LOS ANGELES
6.30-7.00am:
Breakfast at the hotel.
20th Annual Flo Jo Invitational Meet – Day Two.
After breakfast, pack your bags and meet down at reception for check out.
7.15am:
Check out of the Holiday Inn Express Chula Vista.
7.30am:
The group will transfer via their motorcoach to the Flo Jo Invitational Meet.
8.30am:
First call 8.30am for both Track & Field events.
At the end of the day, board your motorcoach and transfer back to Los Angeles for the remainder of your tour. En route to LA, stop off for dinner.
Check in at the Sportsmen’s Lodge where you will be accommodated for the next 6 nights.
Sportsmens Lodge
MONDAY 15 APRIL - LOS ANGELES
7.00-8.45am:
Breakfast at the hotel.
9.00am:
Board motorcoach for Disney Resort.
10.00am:
Arrival at the Disney Resort.
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/au/
9.00pm:
The group will board their motorcoach at the Disney Resort for the return transfer to the Hotel.
TUESDAY 16 APRIL - LOS ANGELES
6.00-7.00am:
Breakfast at the hotel.
7.15am:
Board motorcoach for West Los Angeles College in Culver City to meet John Smith and his training
squad
John Smith still holds the world record for 440 yards & has coached some of the greatest athletes
in history including Olympic & World Champions Maurice Greene, Steve Lewis, Kevin Young, Ato
Boldon, Mike Marsh etc. His current squad includes World Champions Carmelita Jeter (100m), Jason
Richardson (110m hurdles) & Olympic 100m finalist Ryan Bailey.
8.30am:
Meet and training session with John Smith at the track.
West Los Angeles College
3:00pm:
Return to hotel
This evening, you will transfer over to the Staples Center to experience a professional NBA game.
5.00pm:
Board the motorcoach at the hotel and depart for the Staples Center.
7.30pm:
LA Clippers v Portland Trail Blazers NBA game Staples Center
Board the motorcoach after the game and return to the hotel.
WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL - LOS ANGELES
8.15-9.45am:
Breakfast at the hotel.
6.00am:
The group will transfer via the hotel shuttle to Universal Studios (the theme park is open today from
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/
6.00pm:
Universal Studios theme park closes. The group will walk over to Universal’s CityWalk, an
entertainment complex with restaurants and stores.
The group will head back to the Sportsmens Lodge via the hotel shuttle.
THURSDAY 18 APRIL - LOS ANGELES
8.15-8.45am:
Breakfast at the hotel.
9.00am:
Depart for Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier for some lunch.
Afternoon sightseeing of Hollywood & Beverly Hills including time at Hollywood Walk of Fame. http://www.walkoffame.com/
Afterwards, return to your hotel in the afternoon for some downtime.
This evening, you will transfer over to the Staples Center to experience a professional NHL game.
5.00pm:
Board the motorcoach at the hotel and depart for the Staples Center.
7.30pm:
LA Kings v Columbus Blue Jackets NHL game. Staples Center
http://www.staplescenter.com/events/detail/la-kings-vs-columbus-blue-jackets
FRIDAY 19 APRIL - LOS ANGELES
6.30am
Breakfast at the hotel.
55th Annual Mt SAC Relays.
The Mt. SAC Relays will take place at the Hilmer Lodge Stadium located on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California.
Final tour dinner at a local restaurant.
6.00am:
Pack bags and check-out.
6.30am:
Breakfast at the hotel & check out.
Mt. SAC Relays High School Sections.
5.45pm:
Depart directly from the Mt SAC Relays to Los Angeles International airport to meet your flight
home to Australia.
7.00pm:
Check-in Qantas Airways check in counter, Los Angeles International Airport
10.10pm
Depart Qantas Airways Flight QF012
SUNDAY 21 APRIL - IN FLIGHT
MONDAY 22 APRIL - SYDNEY
6.10am: