IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before you apply to be a host family for the winter season at the bottom of this page, here's some important info:

Ideal family location

• Close to Wanaka town centre for gym sessions, town centre transport pick-ups & dry land/social activities
• Walking distance if possible
• Athlete may be enrolled in MAC or language centre for tuition.

Ideal bedroom situation

• Own room
• Bed & all linen
• Reasonable storage for clothes etc

Meals

Good nutrition is an important part of an HPC athlete's training. They have healthy appetites as they train hard all day & burn a lot of energy which needs to be replaced.

Required meals:

• Help yourself breakfast
• Packed lunch
• Home cooked meal in the evening. If your family goes out for dinner you must include the athlete in your arrangements & pay for their evening meal
• If the athlete wishes to go out with friends, any meals will be at the athlete's expense.

Transport

• The athlete is responsible for organising transport to & from training venues & any venue at which they are studying outside of training
• If homestay family is asked to provide transport on a one-off or on regular occasions, additional compensation & limitations will need to be agreed on by the athlete & homestay family.

Training

• HPC will advise details of training & any events to the homestay family using Facebook, Twitter & email as per info pack
• Your coach will maintain regular contact with you regarding your athlete’s training commitments

Telephones

• All overseas calls by the athlete should be made collect or by using pre-paid 0800 phone cards
• Athletes are responsible for paying any phone expenses incurred in the household directly to the homestay family. Cardrona HPC accepts no responsibility for any athlete-incurred expenses

Heating & electricity

• Most of our athletes come from countries that have air conditioning as a common feature & are not used to the colder houses in New Zealand. They have been informed of how heating & electricity works here, however we ask that you please allow them to feel warm & comfortable in your home

Emergencies

• If your athlete needs medical attention, they should be taken to your own doctor or nearest medical centre
• In any type of emergency, please contact the Homestay Coordinator & advise of the situation

Homestay payments

• Payments will be made as arranged between you & the athlete either weekly, fortnightly or lump sum

Homestay check

• After you apply, the Homestay Coordinator will contact you to arrange a time to visit you & check that your home is suitable for a homestay situation

Expectations

We require all families to treat athletes with respect & kindness. It is important to us that the athlete feels comfortable & safe with your family.

Your rules & guidelines for the athlete should, within reason, be based around what they are accustomed to at home & should be discussed with the athlete & the athlete’s family, so that they fully understand your expectations & you understand the needs of the athlete.

You will be required to agree to a Police Vetting Check on all people living in the house who are 18 years or over.