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Penyrheol & Cymer Afan Ski trip 2015. Bormio, Italy Friday 13 th February – Friday 20 th February 2014. Tour Operator. Ski Team 4. Party size and composition. 36 students 5 adults Total party size 41 Most of the party are b eginner skiers. Transport.
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Penyrheol & Cymer Afan Ski trip 2015
Bormio, Italy Friday 13th February – Friday 20th February 2014 Tour Operator • Ski Team 4
Party size and composition • 36 students • 5 adults • Total party size 41 • Most of the party are beginner skiers
Transport A modern, comfortable coach with: • Reclining seats • DVD player • Toilet • Seat belts • Suitable for winter conditions: snow chains and winter servicing • Ferry Dover- Calais or possibly shuttle
Journey • About 24hrs door to door • Evening Eurotunnel/Ferry crossing • Several stops for toilets and driver change • Breakfast stop usually in Germany • Arrive in resort midday the following day (Saturday). • The first meal in the hotel will be in the evening.
Bormio, Italy • Good beginners slopes • Many long blue runs for improving ski ability • Snow park for intermediate/advanced skiers
Accommodation • BaitaMontanna . • Recreation room • Games room • TV/DVD room • Bar/Lounge • Ski storage
Skiing • 5 days skiing • Lessons – 4 hours per day • Boots, skis, poles and helmets are provided • Ski pass provided • Pupils placed in ability groups • NO unsupervised skiing!
Meals • Buffet breakfast • Hot lunch • Evening meal (buffet style) • 1st meal – evening meal on day of arrival • Last meal –evening meal on day of departure • Pupils usually take money to buy snacks and drinks on the mountain • Pupils will need to bring food and drink for the outward journey
Evening activities • Options include : • Ice skating • Bowling • Quiz • Presentation evening
Typical week • Day 1 travel • Day 2 travel, Ski fit, evening meal • Day 3-6 full days skiing and evening activities • Day 7 full day skiing, evening meal and depart for home • Day 8 travel
Typical day • 8am breakfast • 9.30am depart for slopes • 10am-12 midday ski lessons • Lunch on mountain • 1pm- 3pm ski lessons • 4pm return to hotel • Shower, evening meal • Evening activity • Bed
Luggage • 1 medium sized holdall or soft suitcase • 1 piece of hand luggage for journey
Money & other essential documents • Pack most of the money in suitcase and keep out enough money for the journey • Passport • European travel insurance card. This is free and can be ordered online www.dh.gov.uk • Suggested amount 150 Euros. Some sterling for the U.K part of the journey. • Money can be collected by staff on arrival in Austria and distributed daily.
Essential ski clothing and extras • Ski jacket • Sallopettes /ski trousers • Base layers • Ski gloves/mittens • Warm hat • Small rucksack • Goggles • Sun glasses • Sun cream • Lip salve
Apres ski wear and extras • Warm clothing • Sensible footwear • Swimming costume and towel • Travel pillow • Personal music for journey
Medical matters • Travel sickness –please ensure that the necessary precautions are taken • Pupils responsible for own medication • Inform member of staff if pupils are on medication
Behaviour • Highest standard of behaviour expected at all times • On journey • In hotel • Around the village • On slopes • No alcohol permitted for pupils • No smoking • Pupils who misbehave should expect to be punished
Final arrangements • Our departure time will be tweeted out and updated on the website nearer to the time. • Return time is the evening of Friday 20th
Medical details and contact numbers • Please take a medical form and complete it fully. • Forms can be completed and handed in tonight. • Emergency contact person in the UK is Mr D Benny- contact details given before departure
Lets hope for lots of snow The twitter account is @PenyrheolSki