The Blue Coat School Ski Trip 2020 Saalbach ‐ Austria 1) Key Information for the trip 2) Safety on and off the slopes 3) Behaviour expectations 4) Ski Rossendale Information 5) AC Sports Clothing
Key Information for the Trip Friday 14 th February • Bring luggage to the Gym before school (07:30 – 08:30) • 1 case per student and 1 item of hand luggage. • 28 hours later…. we arrive in resort! Saturday 22 nd February • Anticipated back in Oldham Saturday evening at 21:30 • If times change, students will keep you updated on expected time of arrival. If mobile phones have run out of charge, school mobiles will be available for students to use.
Key Information for the Trip Resort Information • All information about Nassfeld and our accommodation is in the booklet. • 5 hours of lessons everyday for 6 days. • Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal for the duration. • Après ski activities on most evenings.
Key Information for the Trip Money • The cost in any ski resort is higher and prices on the mountain are particularly expensive • Usually we advise between £100 ‐ £150 in euros and £30 in pounds sterling. • Once on the coach, all spending money, except that what is needed for the journey, will be collected in and kept by staff. Each morning students have the opportunity to withdraw an amount for the next 24 hours, and so on. Money will be locked away in a safe place in the hotel.
Key Information for the Trip Passports, EHIC and Ski Passes • Passports and EHIC cards will be kept by staff for the duration of the trip and given back to students on arrival back in Oldham • Please check the expiry date on EHIC card before sending it into school • Ski passes must be kept on students AT ALL TIMES when on the mountain
Skiing Safety • Group ratio: 1 instructor : 12 students • Blue Coat staff who are going have a wealth of experience at leading school trips • The Austrian Instructors are in charge when on the mountain. They have a responsibility for everybody's safety • All students must wear a helmet on the slopes at all times • Medication – Ensure you have it on you if needed throughout the day ie. Inhaler for asthma • Students will be grouped by ability whilst skiing – again the instructors are responsible for this
Rules For The Slopes • The FIS (International Ski Federation) has established the rules for the conduct of skiers and snowboarders. • They are to ensure safety on the slopes and are governed by law – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY WHEN AT HOME PRIOR TO LEAVING
Behaviour & Attitude • Blue Coat standards • No alcohol / No smoking / No vaping • Injury could result in the Ski Instructors insisting you sit out of the morning/afternoon ski sessions • Skiing is a difficult activity at first, but extremely rewarding • Be “ski fit” ready to go in February • Positive attitude… “ HAVE A GO!!!!! ”
Ski Rossendale Lessons Lesson dates are as follows o Thursday 21 st November o Thursday 28 th November o Thursday 5 th December o Thursday 12 th December • Students are to meet in the Sports Hall at 3.20 to register and get changed • The lessons are from 5pm ‐ 7pm • We will arrive back at school for 7:45pm • Students will need an old coat, old tracksuit pants, ski socks/football socks, warm clothes for underneath, a hat and gloves • You will not be allowed on the slope without them
Final Arrangements There will be 2 meetings for students before departure. 1. Room allocation once the hotel has sent through the information 2. Final arrangements meeting Emergency Contact details • 07407 633469 – Mr. Thompson • 07795 294634 – Mrs. Underwood • Please could Mr Reece meet with 6th Form Parents at the end before you leave
Skiing is a fantastic experience for all ages and abilities. If you’ve skied before, you know what a great time you will have! First timers, be ready for a great experience. If you are patient and have a positive attitude, you will have a great time!
The Blue Coat School Ski Trip 2020 Nassfeld ‐ Austria Friday 14 th February ‐ Saturday 22 nd February
THE RESORT Skiers visiting the Nassfeld ski area will find a wide range of blue, red and black slopes catering for all abilities. Thanks to the exceptional microclimate in the region, Nassfeld is blessed with plenty of snow during the winter months, however, even if the weather gods are not smiling on this corner of Carinthia, almost all of the slopes have snowmaking facilities. With such a location and infrastructure, it is no wonder that Nassfeld has been voted one of the top ten ski resorts in Austria. THE JOURNEY Please remember it is a long journey. Here are a few helpful points to ensure the comfort of everyone on the trip. • Bring a packed lunch for the journey ‐ limit the number of sweets. • Keep hand luggage to a minimum. Space is limited with the number of students on the trip. • Pack money and medication in hand luggage to give to staff when on coach. • Bring 1 bottle of water – There are no toilets on the coaches. • No nuts at all on the coach – we have somebody in the group with a severe nut allergy. • No sprays on the coach – we will have several people with asthma on both coaches. • Bring a pillow. • Pack Ski Socks in hand luggage – prepared for ski fit on arrival. THE ACCOMMODATION– JUGENDSPORTHOTEL LEITNER The Leitner Sporthotel is situated 500m from the main lift station in Nassfeld. The gondolas take skiers up to 1919m from where they access a wide range of runs. The Sporthotel Leitner is a youth hotel, with a total capacity of 350. Students are accommodated in spacious and pleasant 6‐7 bedded rooms with bunk beds and a seating area. The en‐suite bathrooms have 2 washbasins and a shower and there is a separate WC. Each pupil has hanging and shelf space for their clothes and a lockable locker for valuables – padlocks can be brought with you or borrowed on a returnable deposit of 5 euros. Each group is allocated its own dining room for the duration of their stay. Meals are included within the school ski package. Breakfast is buffet style. After breakfast groups make up their own packed lunch. Hot drinks are on tap in each dining room, and are available for the groups from early in the morning and on their return from the slopes. There will be option for students to buy a hot meal on the mountain. Please be aware, this can sometimes be expensive. Dinner will be served as a 3‐course evening meal. SPENDING MONEY & BANKING ARRANGEMENTS How much to take is always a problem with an age range of 13 ‐ 18 year olds. It might help to bear in mind the following: The cost in any ski resort is higher and prices on the mountain are particularly expensive (some students prefer to purchase some additional hot food on the mountain at lunchtime). Usually we advise anything from £100‐£150 in Euros and £30 in pounds sterling. Once on the coach, all spending money, except that what is needed for the journey, will be collected in and kept by staff. During breakfast, students have the opportunity to withdraw an amount for the next 24 hours, and so on. Money will be locked away in a safe place in the hotel.
ITINERARY Friday 14 th February Bring luggage to the gym between 07:30 and 08:30 on Friday 14 th February – 1 hold and 1 hand luggage only. Students to attend lessons 1 and 2 as normal (without books – their staff will be aware). Meeting in the Sports Hall at the beginning of break. Students must bring a packed lunch for the journey down as we will be leaving school before lunch time. Travel to Dover. Evening meal at a service station/ferry terminal. Ferry crossing at approximately 21:00. Saturday 15 th February Overnight travel to resort from Calais – approx. 13 hours Arrive in Nassfeld at 16:00 Ski fit on arrival (boots, skis and helmet) Evening meal in resort Welcome meeting and briefing session with PGL Ski Rep Unpack and early night Sunday 16 th February – Thursday 20 th February 07:00 ‐ Breakfast at the accommodation and make packed lunches 08:30 ‐ Make way to the slopes to meet instructors 09:30 ‐ Morning ski session 12:00 ‐ Lunch 13:00 ‐ Afternoon ski session 15:30 ‐ Transfer back to the hotel for shower 18:00 ‐ Evening meal 19:30 ‐ Après Ski activities 22:30 ‐ Approx bed time Friday 21 st February Normal Ski day 16:00 ‐ Return Ski Pass and equipment 18:00 ‐ Evening Meal 20:00 ‐ Depart Nassfeld Saturday 22 nd February Ferry crossing at 12 O’clock lunchtime Anticipated back in Oldham Saturday evening at 21:30 If times change, students will keep you updated on expected time of arrival Please ensure you pick your child up at this time due to the late arrival back in Oldham
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