Ski Trip 2018 Grandvalira, Andorra 30th March-6th April 2018

What’s Included? Luxury return coach transfer (x2) Ferry crossing Full board accommodation at 4* Hotel Euro Ski 5 hours of ski tuition each day- hot lunch at a slope side restaurant 4 evening après ski activities Trip Hoodie- must be worn for the journey Full winter sports insurance- personal items- mobiles/iPads etc. not covered Equipment hire- skis, boots, poles and helmet

4* Hotel Euro Ski

Après Ski Activities Bowling Pizza night Swimming Thermal spa

Travel Company- Equity Ski A representative will be travelling with our group. The representative is there to help organise evening entertainment and ski school. The representative will be on hand 24 hours a day for peace of mind. Out of office emergency contact within the UK so someone can be contacted at all times.

The Resort Grandvalira offers 210 kms of piste 21 green, 43 blue, 19 red, 9 black runs Highest lift 2640m 60% of pistes are covered Number of lifts 66 Great resort for all abilities

Piste Map

Lift pass coverage… Closest resorts are Soldeu, El Tarter and Canillo but we have access to all 6 resorts with our lift pass.

The Itinerary Friday/Saturday Meet at Tuxford Academy 11.15 Depart Tuxford Academy 11.40 Ferry crossing 18.20 Arrive at Calais 20.50 Arrive in resort Saturday 14.20 Ski fit/room allocation Relax in hotel- access to hotel pool/spa (swimming cap 2euro) Evening meal

Sunday Breakfast at hotel Ski/board lessons Lunch (slope side restaurant) Evening meal at hotel Bowling/shopping in Andorra la Vella

Monday Breakfast at hotel Ski/board lessons Lunch (slope side restaurant) Pizza night in Andorra la Vella

Tuesday Breakfast at hotel Ski/board lessons Lunch (slope side restaurant) Evening meal at hotel Caldea Spa

Wednesday Breakfast at hotel Ski/board lessons Lunch (slope side restaurant) Evening meal at hotel Presentation Disco

Thursday Breakfast at hotel Ski/board lessons Lunch (slope side restaurant) Evening meal Check out hotel Depart 18.35

Friday Ferry crossing 12.35 Arrive back at Tuxford Academy 18.05 Please follow @tuxfordfamily for updates on arrival time.

Kit List Salopettes (1 pair) Ski jacket (x1) Take on the bus as will be cold when stopping across Europe through the night- access to luggage hold will not be permitted throughout the journey. Gloves Ski socks (3 minimum) 1 pair in travel bag ready for ski fit. Goggles/Sunglasses (Yellow/Orange tint) Base layers Suitable footwear Swimwear & swimming cap (must be worn) Towel (x2) Sunscreen (50+ spf) Ski tie Small travel pillow Small blanket Packed lunch/money for journey Toiletries- toothbrush/deodorant for the journey Casual clothes for relaxing at hotel/après ski- woolly hat essential Spending money Soft bag not a heavy hard suitcase- luggage space is limited

Travel Kit List Food/drink Ski Jacket 1 pair of ski socks (Ski fit upon arrival at resort) Small travel pillow Small blanket Money for services (£ and Euro) DVD’s Phone/tablet/music/portable charger Hoodies must be worn on the journey!

These will be distributed to students as soon as they arrive

The Journey The buses are going to be your home for about 24 hours- make sure you look after them! Any rubbish is your responsibility to tidy up! Be kind to the drivers- a simple smile, hello or thank you goes a long way!

Before We Travel… We will require all passports- please bring them in by Wednesday 21st March.

Standards and Expectations The Academy reserves the right to remove any student from the trip if their behaviour is not acceptable in the lead up to the trip. In previous years students have been prevented from attending trips. In the unlikely event that a student is involved in a major behaviour incident on the trip it is parents responsibility to collect their child from Andorra. No alcohol allowed- including those students over the age of 18. Students will be issued with an emergency mobile phone contact number for the duration of the trip.

Staff Attending The Trip… Mr Tatterson (advanced) Mr Nichol (advanced) Mr Thompson (intermediate) Mr Bingham (advanced) Mr Mosley (beginner) Miss Leaning (intermediate) Miss Barlow (intermediate) Miss Pallant (beginner) Miss Smith (beginner) Mrs Nichol (advanced) Mrs Cupit (advanced) Mr Massey (beginner)

Travel Groups Bus 1

Travel Groups Bus 2

Further Information… 108 students attending the trip + 12 staff. A real mix of abilities (students and staff). Students will be assessed on the first morning and put into groups on ability. Updates via @tuxfordfamily on twitter- linked to the academy website. This presentation, kit lists and further information available on the trips section on the academy website.

Webcam Image From This Morning www.grandvalira.com/en Plenty of snow and more forecast over the next week!

Only 438 days to go!! 15 Any Questions?