PGL Ski by Coach

Agenda Welcome to PGL Ski Tuition Learning Outside the Classroom Awards Travel Evening Entertainment Your PGL Ski Representative Insurance Accommodation Checklist & what not to bring Equipment Hire Any questions?

Welcome to PGL Ski Over 20 years’ experience in school ski School Travel Forum assured Fully risk assessed ABTA bonded & ATOL protected Awarded the Quality Badge by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge – awarded to providers who have on going processes to sustain high quality learning outside the classroom www.lotc.org.uk School Travel Forum – a group of leading tour operators who promote good practice and safety in school travel www.schooltravelforum.com Safety Management System : Code of practice is in place to ensure all aspects of our trips meet minimum safety standards ABTA/ATOL: Financial protection for all passengers should anything go wrong. http://www.pgl.co.uk/PGLWeb/Schools/Secondary-schools/ski/School-Ski-Trip-Safety.htm

Learning Outside the Classroom Personal development Communication New skills Team work Cross-curricular enrichment Watch our first-time skiers video All PGL Ski courses are designed to motivate young people to become increasingly independent and to foster a range of skills and personal development. There are many educational benefits including: - the opportunity to learn and improve a new skill, practising regularly over a sustained period - personal and social development in a residential setting - links with national curriculum requirements - opportunities for using as part of GCSE PE programme - environmental awareness - the experience of unfamiliar surroundings - cultural and linguistic experience of travelling to a foreign country - opportunity to get involved in healthy, outdoor activity - accessible to everyone, including children with disabilities

Travel Pick up from school Channel crossing (ferry or tunnel) Overnight journey Evening meal on arrival

Your PGL Representative Dedicated PGL Representative with every group, providing full support and assistance. You will have a fully trained and CRB checked PGL rep assigned specifically to your group. They are there to ensure the smooth running of the trip and: To act as a liaison between our suppliers (lift pass offices, ski hire & ski School) To liaise with the hotelier To organise in and out of house evening entertainments as requested by the Party Leader To assist the party leader in all aspects of organisation of the group Liaison with hospital and doctors

Accommodation Style Rooms Facilities Location All accommodation is full board with a continental breakfast, packed lunch (hot lunch can be arranged in some properties) and a 2 course evening meal. For full details of your chosen accommodation, please visit www.pgl.co.uk/ski

Jugendhotel Aicher Salzburger Sportwelt, Austria Infinity pool Curling rink Games room Sports hall All accommodation is full board with a continental breakfast, packed lunch (hot lunch can be arranged in some properties) and a 2 course evening meal. For full details of your chosen accommodation, please visit www.pgl.co.uk/ski

Jugendhotel Aicher Salzburger Sportwelt, Austria The property is located between the village of Wagrain (2km) and the Höhenbahn lift (1½ kms). The free skibus stops directly outside the hotel. Wagrain has a small village centre with shops, traditional restaurants and banking facilities. Accommodation is full board, with a large buffet selection available for breakfast, and a packed lunch to take to the slopes. A take-as-much-as-you-like fruit and soft drink service is provided free of charge All accommodation is full board with a continental breakfast, packed lunch (hot lunch can be arranged in some properties) and a 2 course evening meal. For full details of your chosen accommodation, please visit www.pgl.co.uk/ski

Jugendhotel Aicher Resort: Salzburger Sportwelt Blue runs: 30 Red runs: 81 Black runs: 4 The area is perfectly suited to beginners and intermediates with a predominance of long, gentle runs, enabling skiers to cover large distances. All accommodation is full board with a continental breakfast, packed lunch (hot lunch can be arranged in some properties) and a 2 course evening meal. For full details of your chosen accommodation, please visit www.pgl.co.uk/ski

Resort: Salzburger Sportwelt Blue runs: 30 Red runs: 81 Black runs: 4 The area is perfectly suited to beginners and intermediates with a predominance of long, gentle runs, enabling skiers to cover large distances. All accommodation is full board with a continental breakfast, packed lunch (hot lunch can be arranged in some properties) and a 2 course evening meal. For full details of your chosen accommodation, please visit www.pgl.co.uk/ski

Equipment & Lift Passes 6 day ski and boot hire 6 day helmet hire 6 day lift pass Your ski equipment All our ski course prices include : Hire of skis / boards, poles and boots. Ski helmets – this is law in Italy and in many Austrian resorts and must be worn by all students. Snowboarding – can be arranged but can incur a supplement. Ski passes The basic child price lift pass for the resort you choose is included in your course price. Deposits for key cards my apply (usually between €3-6), we will advise you of this prior to travel. Youth lift pass supplements are applicable in some resorts, this information will be provided in your provisional booking pack.

Tuition 4 hours daily tuition Maximum 12 per group for skiing and 8 for snowboarding (of same ability) English speaking, locally qualified instructors Ski Tuition for 4 hours a day is included in the basic price of your ski tour. All instructors will be qualified according to local and national regulations, and approved by the Director of the local snow sport school. Our prices are calculated on a ratio of 1:12 for skiing. For snowboarding ratios are 1:8 for beginner groups, or 1:10 for other groups. These ratios do not allow for mixed abilities, therefore we recommend party leaders check the ability of their group before travel. Extra instructors can be arranged at an additional cost.

Awards Local ski awards available in most resorts PGL Ski or Snowboard downloadable certificate for every pupil ‘Skier’ or ‘Boarder of the Week’ t-shirt Presentation evening on last night PGL provides a prize T-shirt and certificate to be handed out at a special “Presentation Evening” on the last night. Your PGL Rep will discuss this with you during the week. Ski races may be organised by your Rep (may be at a supplement payable to ski school), with medals and certificates awarded at the presentation.

Additional Evening Entertainment Ice Skating Bowling Swimming Curling In most resort there are optional evening activities that can be arranged, many of these activities are prices from €3 - €10 per person. A definitive list of entertainments available in your resort will be sent to the party leader prior to the trip. Please note that transport to venues is not included in the tour cost for air groups.

Looking after you Comprehensive Winter Sports Insurance policy 24 hour medical emergency assistance 24 hour PGL emergency helpline while you are away Snow guarantee All of our ski packages include fully comprehensive winter sports insurance. Full policy details are available on our website and all parents/guardians/carers should be made aware of these. Please note; some valuable items such as iphones, ipads etc are not covered on the policy so we would advise that these are not taken on the trip or additional insurance cover is arranged.

Checklist Passport & EHIC card Ski jacket Hat and gloves Sun cream Goggles / sunglasses Ski socks Salopettes Pocket money Many schools opt to hire their ski clothing, please contact our office for suppliers in your area. Kit list is found in the Parent Guide on the website. A full kit list can be found in MyPGL: www.pgl.co.uk

What not to bring Please do not bring valuable items, your own ski equipment or mobile phones – these are not covered under our insurance. Many schools opt to hire their ski clothing, please contact our office for suppliers in your area. Kit list is found in the Parent Guide on the website.

Luggage Allowance Please note that there are weight restrictions on the coach as storage space is limited. We kindly ask that all party members limit their luggage size according to the dimensions shown. 35cm 35cm 70cm

Weekly Itinerary

Compulsory Ski fitness 4 weeks starting 10th March Passports and EHICs will be collected in prior to trip (1 week before)

Thank you for listening Any questions?