Who are the Convicts? The Australian Convicts coordinate overseas sport tours for Australian players against international teams. Tours are offered in a variety of sports, including Aussie Rules, Cricket, Rugby Union, Rugby League and Soccer.
At what dates will applications close? Spaces are limited to only twenty (20) people for any one tour so it is advisable to book as early as possible. If you are wanting to book but unsure if places are still available please call our offices for an update as to availability. All applications must be made online via the Convicts website.
What position will I play? You will be allocated a position commensurate with both team balance and your playing experience. Every effort will be made to place players in their preferred positions.
What do I need to bring? All of our tours are designed to be fully inclusive. Apart from your passport, luggage and your spending money, you will need your boots and training gear. You will be supplied with an official Convicts playing uniform, as well as an official Convicts polo shirt and cap.
Do I have to pay up front for the total tour? No. We have a payment schedule that will make the process a lot easier. The payment schedule is as follows:
Due dates: Initial deposit $1000 (non-refundable) Second payment required 90 days prior to travel (50% of outstanding balance). Final payment required 60 days prior to travel (Balance owing)
Are payments refundable? Initial deposits are paid directly to secure flights and accommodation and as such are non-refundable. We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance at time of booking to cover for any unforeseen cancellations.
What is included with my payment? All inclusions are listed on your chosen tour itinerary page. We have made the tours as inclusive as possible without any hidden costs. Generally you will need to have money for your own food and drinks. Any items not listed in the itinerary inclusions will be at your own expense.
Are all taxes and charges included in my payment? We have attempted to make the tour inclusive of all taxes and charges but please note that these charges can be subject to change without notice. These taxes are out of our control and usually relate to airport taxes and airline and fuel levies. You will be notified if these charges change.
What about insurance? You must take out the Travel Insurance prescribed by Convicts Sports Travel or one of its agents to tour. We receive discounted rates that cover your entire tour including game day so all you need to do is relax and have fun!
How much spending money will I require? This is dependent on your requirements and the country to which you are travelling. The following amounts in Australian dollars will provide you with the basic necessities (food, some drinks, basic admissions). For example, in USA $100 per day and South Africa $75 per day. Please note these are guides only please feel free to consult us for more information.
Aside from playing in the green & gold what else can I look forward to doing? Playing sport is only one component of every tour. The sightseeing and activities are quite diverse. For example players on our tour to South Africa enjoyed a varied range of activities, some of which were inclusions in the tour and others that were optional. Some of these included a number of Game Drives, dinner functions, deep sea fishing, ballooning, helicopter rides, sightseeing tours of major cities and attractions, cultural displays and rounds of golf, just to name a few!
