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Ski company and staff experiences Mr Symmons T Mrs Davison T Mr Statham T Miss Burrough T Miss Mitchell CvS Mr Ginniff LSA Mr Gordan PGCE Mr Will Hardy (61 + 8 staff) Operating for over 30 years Mr Symmons Fully bonded by ABTA and ATOL Snowsport Course Organiser Award A member of the federation of Tour Operators (FTO) Alpine Ski Course Leader Award Full member of the school travel forum (STF) Leader of (23 SWRA ski trips) Part of the TUI group of companies (financial security) Mountain Wilderness First Aid Certificate 24-hour telephone assistance in the case of an emergency Skied in Europe / N America / N Zealand Exceptional safety management systems in place Taken over 1500 SWRA pupils skiing Individual risk assessments undertaken Resort individually risk assessed Comprehensive insurance system
Resort Information 1 resort altitude 1860m – skiing range 1120m to 3330m – glacier skiing – 238km of skiing pistes – worlds longest 16km black run – 114 runs in total – specialised beginner area – 32% green runs – 29% blue runs – 27% red runs – 12% black runs – 42 drag lifts – 27 chairlifts – 7 gondolas – 6 cable cars – night skiing – superb snow record – European best ski resort 2016 – on site après ski activities – medical centre in resort – 2 ½ hour transfer
Resort information 2 - Snow record Glacier skiing - superb 2m+ snow record – beginner area & lower slopes covered with snow cannons
Resort Information 3 Ski School meeting area Swimming pool / ice skating Central shopping area Start of bucket ski lift Club Hotel Vallee Blanche Sports Centre Club hotel 100m from centre of Alp D Huez and 150m from wagon ski lift – shopping zone traffic friendly area
Hotel Information Central shopping area 100m Start of bucket ski lift 150m Secure entrance & ski storage Ski Bound club hotel - child friendly facility – own ski storage – UK staff – student secured access – any damage to property would result in a charge being made
Departure & arrival information 1 Flight Dep. TOM4608 Sa 04 Mar 17 07:20 London Gatwick NORTH arrives 10:05 Geneva Flight Ret. TOM4609 Sa 11 Mar 17 11:25 Geneva arrives 12:10 London Gatwick Departure from school 12:40am for 01:00am depart (The coach will leave at this time, we will call any Departure Sa 04 Mar student not at school but the coach does have to leave Arrival Sa 11 Mar SWRA at this time…. Not being at school would not be SWRA 1:00am covered by our insurance policy) 5:00pm
Airport information 1 Flight Dep. TOM4608 Sa 04 Mar 17 07:20 London Gatwick NORTH arrives 10:05 Geneva Flight Ret. TOM4609 Sa 11 Mar 17 11:25 Geneva arrives 12:10 London Gatwick Baggage allowances Lanyards handed out at airport You can check-in up to 20kg of baggage and carry 1 piece of hand baggage up to 5kg. The maximum dimensions of any piece of Hoodies worn in transit hand luggage are 55x40x20cm and you Staff 8:1 ratio (Check in) must be able to lift your hand luggage into Group colours! the overhead storage compartments yourself. within your 1 piece of hand baggage. Excess baggage charges = £13 per kilogram.
Airport information 2 Dep. TOM4608 Sa 04 Mar 17 07:20 London Gatwick NORTH arrives 10:05 Geneva Ret. TOM4609 Sa 11 Mar 17 11:25 Geneva arrives 12:10 London Gatwick Carrying essential medicines and equipment Groupings You’re allowed to carry essential medicines of more than Each member of staff will have assigned 100ml in your hand luggage, including liquid dietary approximately 8 pupils foodstuffs and inhalers. Staff will hand out passport / boarding You’ll need supporting documentation from a relevant passes with secure lanyard at airport medical professional (for example a letter from your doctor Pupils need to keep documentation safe or a copy of your prescription). The same applies for gel until we have cleared customs in Geneva. packs. Airport staff might need to open the containers to Pupils need to stay with their group leader screen the liquids at the security point. at the airport You can take medical equipment with you if it’s essential for Pupils will be asked security questions at your journey. The equipment is screened separately and you check in and need sensible responses must show documentation from a qualified medical No photography within airport professional, such as a letter from your doctor. Coach transport from Geneva likely to be • Specifi cific c medical al needs eds wil ill l require re a meeting ting with ith sta staff ff on 2 coaches / shared! • Ple leas ase e ensu sure re sp spare re me medici cine ne and d equipm pment ent is is ta taken
Airport information 3 Dep. TOM4608 Sa 04 Mar 17 07:20 London Gatwick NORTH arrives 10:05 Geneva Ret. TOM4609 Sa 11 Mar 17 11:25 Geneva arrives 12:10 London Gatwick Going through Airport security efficiently to avoid delays • Look after all travel documentation • Ensure hold luggage does not exceed 20kg and carry on luggage within baggage limitations • Be prepared for security Q’s (Have you packed your own baggage / left baggage unattended)? • Carry medical documentation for medical supplies Going through Airport security (carry on baggage) • Try to put all liquids with main bag (hold luggage) • No liquid item allowed over 100ml (drinks / toiletries / perfumes / gels / sun lotion) etc. • All liquids to be placed in sealed (not tied or knotted) transparent plastic bag / wallet (max 20cm/20cm) • Not allowed any more than a total of 1L of fluids within transparent pack • Have the transparent pack ready for inspection • Have any medication with supporting letters at hand • No sharp potentially dangerous items
Essential documentation Individual passports All pupils require their “own individual passport” to travel to France in March. We wrote to you in September asking you to bring your child’s passport together with their EHIC card to the meeting tonight. Please ensure these are handed in tonight or by the end of this week! Staff will require the passports to print off pupil airline barding passes EHIC cards are used for immediate medical treatment at hospitals! EHIC cards In resort medical treatment is likely to result in a £50 – 70 excess charge Serious injuries will be covered through the medical insurance policy Medication to be handed to staff in resort with clear instructions
Coach travel in UK and Europe UK coach travel Possibility of 2 coaches or 1 large double decker coach Due to travelling in the very early hours of the morning there will be no DVD’s being played or electronic devices being used. Pupils need to use this time to sleep Staff will check that pupils are wearing safety belts prior to leaving Pupils should refrain from over drinking as the coach will not make any planned stops on route to Gatwick Hand luggage should not be put in the hold area (drivers may not allow this) The journey from Geneva to Alp D Huez should take about 3 hours. European coach travel Possibility that the coach might be shared! Students should go to the toilet prior to embarking coach and drink in moderation It is not a legal requirement for some European Coach companies to have safety belts, if they are provided all pupils again will be wearing them. Please refrain from drinking caffeine based drinks – it will make you weeeeeeeeeeee lots! Please take travel tablets if prone to sickness!
Après Ski activities Ice skating Swimming – 50m + consent + costume / trunks Consent forms 50m Sledging Indoor golf Night skiing Climbing Disco Games night Ice Laser Bum boarding Shopping (pupils will be allowed to shop in groups of at least 3 in Alp d Huez during designated signing out times)
Free time in Alp D Huez Alp D Huez Shopping area (150m) After skiing pupils will be allowed to go shopping in Alp d Huez Pupils must stay in at least groups of 3 Pupils will need to sign out and in with the presence of staff member Pupils to be out for a maximum of 45 minutes Staff will be walking around Alp d Huez Supermarkets (cheaper items)! Ensure wallets are named Please be aware of mobile phone roaming charges Caffeine / alcohol / cigarettes / fireworks = NO
SKI time 1! Wake up approximately 7:30am - Breakfast at 8:00am ish – Collect boots from bedroom – ensure correct clothing (lift pass, fluids, goggle, helmet etc.) – put boots on near boot room – collect your skis and poles (check number) – meet up with group leader for final check – walk 150m to bucket lift – 7 minute lift to ski school Lesson time 9:30am for 2 hours – back at hotel for lunch for 12 noon – leave at 1:30pm for ski lesson starting at 2:00pm – 2 hour lesson – back at the hotel for 4:30pm – store skis – take helmet and boots to room – take boots off in the hotel
SKI time 2! Pupils only allowed to ski with ESF instructors – ski groups can be up to 12 (we have paid for 2 extra instructors to bring this down to an average of 8) – pupils to ski for 4 hours per day – pupils ski for 6 full days – instructors will dictate matters of safety – any poor behavior likely to result in not skiing (instructor & teacher decision) – piste patrols watch pupil skiing and have power to remove lift passes – ski helmets compulsory when skiing - correct clothing to be worn at all times – eat and hydrate
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