Loon/Cannon April 2020 Information Evening Equity Ski Fully Comprehensive Travel Insurance (provider Endsleigh)
Staff Mr Jeffs - Ski Party Leader SCO Mr Law – Deputy Leader SCO Mrs Coleman- Assistant Mrs Popham-Assistant SCO
For reassurance • Equity Ski Fully Comprehensive Travel Insurance (provider Endsleigh) • For instruction in USA the ratio is 1 instructor to a maximum of 10 students
Lytchett Minster School trip to New Hampshire 2 nd April 2020 www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
The Complete School Ski Experience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoLhnsC9h1 Q&feature=youtu.be If you press CTRL + CLICK on the image above you will be taken to YouTube to the showreel. If you need to ember this, the whole video can be downloaded from the Intranet. www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY THE COMPLETE SCHOOL SKI EXPERIENCE We pride ourselves on going beyond the required licenses and accreditations, so that we are able to confidently deliver experiences that provide you with security and complete peace of mind - we have got everything covered. www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY MAGIC NUMBERS 850 35,000 721 26 Equity have been organising school trips since 1933. We are fully bonded, ABTA and ATOL protected. 35,000 721 Last year, over children from schools 26 850 travelled with us on over trips to over countries around the world. www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY TRAVELLING BY AIR UK coach will pick you up from school at 12:45AM Direct flights from London Heathrow to Boston Departing: Thursday 02/04/2020 Depart LHR 18:30PM – Arrive BOS 21:00PM Returning: Wednesday 08/04/2020 - (back in the UK 09/04/2020) Depart BOS 21:40PM – Arrive LHR 09:10AM Transfer time from Boston airport to New Hampshire is 2 hours www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY YOUR EQUITY REPRESENTATIVE Your group will be met by your Equity representative at London Heathrow Airport. The representative is there to help organise all aspects of the trip including evening entertainment and ski school. We also have an out of office emergency contact within the UK so someone can be contacted at all times. www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY ACCOMMODATION Fairfield Inn & Suites • Hotel is situated on the outskirts of the University town of Plymouth which is a 25- 30 minute shuttle drive to both Cannon mountain and Loon Mountain • All rooms are clean and modern, and benefit from en-suite bathrooms • All rooms have hairdryers, safety deposit boxes and cable TV • Accommodation includes an indoor pool, and free WiFi www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites
EQUITY MEALS • You can purchase lunch at the mountain restaurant, you will have a $12 voucher but you may need a couple of dollars, per person per day, extra to buy what you may want. 10% tips are expected on all services • Buffet breakfast will be served at your accommodation • Dinner is served in your accommodation’s restaurant Food whilst travelling in either direction is not provided. www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY SKI EQUIPMENT Equipment Included: Skis Poles Boots Helmets www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY SKI FIT • Ski fit will be done at the mountain ski fit shop • We use only quality ski equipment • Ski fit is completed by experienced and knowledgeable ski technicians www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY SKI SCHOOL • We have organised 5 hours of ski school per day • 2 days skiing in Cannon • 3 days skiing in Loon • Groups will be taught by fully qualified instructors • Students will be split into groups based on ability • Group sizes will be an average 10 students to one instructor www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY SKI RESORT • Acres of terrain: 282 acres in Cannon 370 acres in Loon • Highest lift: 1274m / 4080ft in Cannon 929m / 3050ft in Loon • No of trails: 61 in Cannon 95 in Loon • Longest trail: 2.3 miles in Cannon 2.5 miles in Loon • Number of lifts: 11 in each resort • Snow making: 97 - 99% of trials covered • Great resorts for all abilities www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY SKI AREA - CANNON www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY SKI AREA - LOON www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
Travelling to the Ski resorts
EQUITY SKI LIFTS Key points • Magic Carpet • T-Bar Lift • Chair lift • Gondola www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY APRÈS SKI • Bowling • Cinema • Presentation night in the hotel www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
EQUITY HAVE A GREAT TRIP! “First thing two brothers said to mum on their return, before hello, was we want to go again next year. Says it all.” www.equity.co.uk EDUCATIONAL / SPORTS / SKI TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS
Rules and Expectations • Ski Fitness once a week after ½ term. Fridays • On the trip: -All rooms must be kept clean and tidy -All students must wear a ski helmet -Normal School rules apply- - Staff will take no responsibility for student’s mobile phones/Ipads/ Go-pros etc. -No Smoking -No Alcohol • Treat your drivers, instructors, hoteliers, Equity staff AND each other with respect. • No access to hotel Balconies if there is ice.
Emergency Action plans • Vehicle evacuation in case of break down or other emergency • Collections of Phones from group in emergency • Contact with Parents at a time of Emergency • Evacuation procedures
Itinerary subject to change • 12:45hrs 2 April 2020,departure from your school. Travel to Heathrow • Flight 18.30hrs LHR to BOS, Coach transfer to Resort • 12:30hrs 3 April 2020 approximate arrival, depending on flight delays. Fairfield Inn & Suites. Ski fit • 5 days Skiing 5 hours a day, supervised lunch (4-8 April depart 8 April 2020) • 2 days Cannon, 3 days Loon
Itinerary subject to change Apres Ski – In hotel Quiz, etc • Bowling • Cinema • 3 hours shopping in the Mall! En-route to airport Return flight 08 April 2020 21:40 (BOS) to (LHR) 7h 45m duration ish 2 hour ish transfer Heathrow to home. Will call on way home.
Accommodation • 2 Adult room • 8 Quad Rooms (4 male for 15, and 4 female for 17) • Half Board at the Fairfield, Lunches on the Mountain. • American phone adapters
Hand Luggage https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/checked-baggage- allowances 1 handbag/laptop bag (max. 23kg / Adults, young adults and children 51lb and up to 40 x 30 x 15cm / 16 x 12 x 6in) plus 1 additional cabin bag (max. 23kg / 51lb and up to 56 x 45 x 25cm / 22 x 18 x 10in)
Hold Luggage British Airways and BA CityFlyer flights A checked bag can be up to 90 x 75 x 43cm (35.5 x 29.5 x 16in), including any bits that stick out, like the handle, pockets and wheels. The weight limit applies to each bag. It's not possible to split the total weight across multiple bags. USA Adults and young adults (from 12 years) 1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb
Luggage Size Use the correct sized luggage. Snow sport equipment can be bulky and baggage space is limited on the coach. Each student’s main piece of baggage should be: No more than 30” X 15” X 15” (4cu ft). =
What is left to do? • Head measurements for helmet. • Start date of your passport • Complete “American consent form” • Complete any outstanding payments -should be none, • Snowtrax lessons ? • Attend all ski fit lessons (after school once a week) Friday at 3.30pm • Make sure you have all the necessary equipment on the kit list. • Booklet will be provided once all details are confirmed • Twitter, Our emergency Contact details • Complete Interski clothing orders ASAP • Make sure passport has 6 months on it (valid until 10 October 2020). • Make sure you have a valid in date ESTA Both handed to Mrs Williams as soon as possible but at the latest 13 March
FAQ’s? • Spending money? £50- 60 but up to you… 3 hours in a mall? How much do you snack? • Meals en route • Own Insurance? – mobile phones etc • Valuables? – less the better • Baggage? • Medical Parental Consent Form • Own Ski equipment • Hotel?- Sole School occupancy, but public users
• Arrival day • Flight lands at 21:00 to Boston airport • Coach is booked for 22:00 pick up and the transfer will take about 2 hours • Due to late arrival on this evening, group purchases some food at the airport or on route at a service station
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