Venue

St Andrews College

347 Papanui Road, Strowan, Christchurch

All Team Members will be accommodated onsite at the competition venue of St Andrew’s College, in either twin-share or quad accommodation. All team officials will be accommodated with their team at the same location. Television is available with limited SKY options in all boarding houses, along with free Wi-Fi and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Hearty breakfasts, packed lunches and dinners will be served in the College’s Dining Room.

Note: Traveling families and supporters will be required to arrange their own accommodation. There are ample options within the immediate vicinity of the venue, and see below for accommodation venues who have offered discounts to supporters.

Average Weather - September

September is a fairly cold month in Christchurch, with average highs of 15°C, lows of 3°C, and a mean temperature of 9°C. Cold winds and rain remain common and can keep the real-feel temperature low. We recommend bringing wet weather gear, plenty of thermals and heat packs, especially for the cold mornings!

Equipment Repairs Tent

"As you prepare to represent your country in the upcoming Trans-Tasman Challenge, we wanted to let you know that we’ll have a dedicated equipment repair and support area available throughout the event – designed to keep you shooting strong and stress-free.

What’s Available:

Compound & Recurve support
LCA Ezy Green Bow Press for compound adjustments
A full kit of tools, glues, threads, and repair materials
Assistance from two experienced archers ready to help with tuning, troubleshooting, and quick fixes

Whether it’s a last-minute tweak, a gear hiccup, or just a confidence check before stepping to the line – we’ve got your back. Feel free to swing by anytime during the event. We’re here to help you stay focused on your performance and enjoy the challenge."

Andy Lindsay & Tony Cooper

Left Andy Lindsay, right Tony Cooper

On-Site Coffee Cart

There will be a Coffee Skills cart available during the tournament at the following times:

Friday: 12pm-1pm

Saturday: 9am - 12pm

Sunday: 12:45pm - 2pm

Monday: 12pm - 1pm

The cart will be to the side of the shooting range near the spectator area, as per the diagram.

Supporter Accommodation Option - Scenic Hotel Cotswold

The Scenic Hotel Cotswold is kindly offering parents and supporters an exclusive offer of 20% off the best advertised rate. Bookings need to be made directly via the Scenic Hotel Group website using the promo code "STAC".

Supporter Accommodation Option - Rydges Latimer Square

Rydges Latimer Square is a centrally-located hotel 10 minutes from the range, and the same location where the banquet & awards presentations will be held at the end of the tournament. Currently they are running a Winter Sale promotion with discounts up to 20% available until the 31st of August. A 15% discount code has been offered to parents/supporters, and can be provided on request.

30 Latimer Square, Christchurch Central City

Getting here

Transport

Transport for the Athletes and Team officials for the Australian and New Zealand Teams are inclusive in the entry fee. It includes transport to and from the airport and the banquet venue. Please advise at the earliest opportunity if any team members are arriving at an earlier date, assistance with transport and locating accommodation can be made.

Note: Travelling families and supporters will be required to arrange their own transport.

Parking is available in the St Andrews carpark at 347 Papanui Road, Strowan, Christchurch. Access off Normans Road. There will be no access to the range via Circuit Street.

347 Papanui Road, Strowan, Christchurch

Surrounding Points of Interest

Northlands Mall

Northlands is a popular shopping mall with a supermarket, extensive food court, and a wide variety of stores. Large department stores such as The Warehouse, Kmart, and Farmers, hardware store Mitre 10, and Chemist Warehouse are in close proximity.

2km from St Andrews, 3 minutes by car.

https://www.northlands.co.nz/en/

Merivale Mall

A small upmarket shopping mall with a supermarket in close proximity to St Andrews College, with several cafes inside and in the surrounding area.

1km from St Andrews, 2 minutes by car.

https://merivalemall.co.nz/

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