WORKINGTON ACADEMY SKI TRIP ZELL AM SEE, AUSTRIA FEBRUARY 2018

MR A. FREELAND (HEAD OF MATHS) MR M. HOLLIDAY (HEAD OF P.E.) STAFF ATTENDING MR A. FREELAND (HEAD OF MATHS) MR M. HOLLIDAY (HEAD OF P.E.) MISS N. TWEDDLE (DIRECTOR OF LEARNING YEAR 7 AND 8) MISS C. FISHER (HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY)

What the cost of the trip includes: Six nights’ accommodation in the Hotel Post, Fusch Full continental breakfast. Packed Lunches every day, (to be taken and eaten at the slopes). Three course evening meal on six nights and a hot meal/packed meal before departure. Six days’ hire of boots and skis. Six day Zell Am See region lift pass. Six days of 4 hour ski instruction (with additional hour of supervised lunch). All instructors are English speaking and hold International ski school qualifications. Snow guarantee Insurance Evening activities – tubing etc. Coach travel to and from school and use of the coach in the resort. Fully comprehensive travel insurance including medical, redundancy cover, travel delay, personal liability, 24 hour emergency service, ski breakage and snow guarantee. 1 staff member for every 8 students on the trip P&O Meal Vouchers worth £10 per person for breakfast or lunch on inbound ferry What the cost of the trip includes:

Zell am See-Kaprun Overview The ski area of Zell am See and Kaprun covers 138km of pistes with a highest lift at 3029m. The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, included in your lift pass, guarantees the best conditions for both early and late season. Zell am See and Kaprun are scenic resorts ever popular with school groups due to its wide range of skiing for all abilities and the abundance of après-ski. There are plenty of easy slopes for beginners at the Maiskogel and Schmittenhöhe, but there are also challenging slopes with the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier being particularly popular for intermediate and experienced skiers. Après-ski activities include an indoor pool with slides, ice-skating, a weekly ski show, sleigh rides, and visits to an ice-hockey match.

What equipment will I need? 1 pair of salopettes. 2 non-cotton base layers for very cold weather. 2 middle layer garments. 1 water proof/ wind proof outer ski jacket. 3 pairs of ski socks. A warm hat. A scarf/buff etc.1 pair of ski goggles and sun glasses, which provide total protection from harmful rays. A pair of warm, water/wind proof gloves. Lip Salve. A small 10 litre Rucksack, which can be used for the journey – Not a draw string shoe bag! High factor sun cream and after sun cream. Sturdy outdoor shoes that can withstand ice and snow. 1 – 1.5 Litre water bottle. Skiing is thirsty work! What equipment will I need?

Travelling By Coach Departing on Friday 9th Feb 2018 Time TBC Full specification luxury coach Featuring seatbelts, toilet and Video/DVD machine Cross channel ferry from Dover to Calais (TBC nearer to departure)

Select Ski Representative Your group will be met by your Select Ski representative on arrival The representative is there to help organise evening entertainment and ski school The representative will be on hand 24 hours for your peace of mind We also have an out of office emergency contact within the UK so someone can be contacted at all times Select Ski Representative

Groups will be taught by fully qualified instructors Students will be split into groups based on ability Group sizes will be an average 12 students to one instructor We have organised 4 hours of ski school per day

Zell am See Ski Area Zell am See offers 130kms of piste 26 blue, 34 red, 13 black runs. Highest lift 30209m Number of lifts 45 100% of the ski area has snow cannons The resort offers TWO skiable Glaciers which guarantees snow Longest run 6.5km Great resort for all abilities Zell am See Ski Area

Après Ski In house activities Quizzes, bingo, DVD night, etc... Out house activities Ice skating, disco, swimming, bowling, pizza night, karaoke, etc... (subject to resort amenities and availability)

ZELL AM SEE, AUSTRIA FEBRUARY 2018 WORKINGTON ACADEMY SKI TRIP ZELL AM SEE, AUSTRIA FEBRUARY 2018 Places still available see Mr Freeland for more details or Email: afreeland@workingtonacademy.org