Fulston Manor School 2019 Ski Trip

Ski Information Booklet

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Ski Trip Form

Travel Arrangements Your party will be picked up on Saturday 6th April by an executive coach (All timings to be confirmed at a later date) You will commence your journey across the channel arriving in Mayrhofen sometime on Sunday afternoon. Your Resort Manager will meet you in resort and he/she will look after your group throughout your tour. Upon arrival you will have your ski fit ready for lessons to commence the following day. Your first meal is evening dinner and therefore your group will need to take a packed lunch, snacks and plenty of fluids for the journey.

Sidan We have had a long-term relationship with the Steiner family. Elisabeth and Georg are highly experienced hoteliers and delight in looking after UK school groups. Well known for their delicious pizzas! Close to Mayrhofen’s lively and extensive entertainment facilities. 2.5km from the centre of Mayrhofen. Perfectly located 150m from the gondola linking into 135km of skiing. Only 6km to the Zillertal Arena ski complex with 143km of interlinked skiing. 20km to the Hintertux Glacier. Perfect one-party hotel. All 50 beds contracted by ST4 for the entire season. Undoubtedly one of the best products on the UK schools ski market.

Rooms 2-6 bedded rooms Total beds: 50 ST4 allocation: 50 Hairdryer Balcony All with private facilities General Facilities CD player DVD player Table tennis Table football Ski storage Central safe Recreation room Bar Dining room In house pizzeria

Mayrhofen The cosmopolitan and trendy international ski resort of Mayrhofen, with its outstanding winter facilities, has been a favourite with British skiers for many years. Easy access from Innsbruck and Munich Airports (70km and 190km respectively). Vibrant atmosphere with a backdrop of traditional Tirolean architecture and peaks rising to well over 3000m. Everything you need for a successful ski trip: superb selection of general and clothing shops, cafés, bars, restaurants, discos, swimming pool, bowling and much more. Even though the nearest access to the skiing for our parties is via the much quieter Horbergbahn, only 150m from the Hotel Sidan, the new futuristic Penkenbahn from the village centre means access to the skiing is much faster Mayrhofen has many facilities including: Shops/restaurants –Cafés/bars/pizzerias Swimming Ice skating/curling Bowling Cinema Disco in Ramsau Night skiing in Kaltenbach-Hochzillertal (January-March) & Hochfügen (February and beginning of march) (charge for lifts & instruction) Doctors Hospital in Schwaz

Ziller Valley Ziller Valley offers a ski range of 630-3250m There is 515km of piste, (171km blue runs, 264km red, 42km of black, 34km of ski routes and 5km snow park) with a good selection for all abilities offering good progression for beginners and some exhilarating runs for intermediate and experienced skiers. Number of lifts - 179 (including 33 gondola, 62 chair) The closest glacier – Hintertux (20-40km)

Insurance, Ski Equipment and Lessons You will be provided with good quality skis, boots and poles plus helmets All our ski and snowboard equipment is provided by local suppliers holding a government-issued license. We use ski schools that hold a full National Government License. The Ski School Director must hold a full Grade 1 International certificate. Your group is provided with a Fully Comprehensive Insurance specifically tailored for ski and snowboarding tours. This includes: 24 hour medical assistance without any excesses Ski loss or breakage insurance without excesses Personal money and loss of travel documents Full cover in case of parental redundancy Third party liability cover for party leader

Insurance and EHIC Your tour price includes a full winter sports insurance with no excess Each person will be provided with a Medicard however it is important that you also have a valid European Health Insurance Card. A valid passport will also be needed for your tour

Passports I usually recommend that passport are valid for 6 months after date of travel Current post Brexit guidance is 9 months

Meals Buffet breakfast: bread, butter, jam, cheese /ham or cold meats, cereal, hot chocolate, milk, tea coffee Hot lunches are included in your package, provided with a soft drink. 3 course evening meal Starter or soup Main course Dessert Soft drink Special dietary requirements can be catered for.

Ski Lessons Ski Team4 package includes 6x4 hours of lessons and an hours supervised lunch

Things You Will Need for Skiing Ski Jacket Ski Pants Fleece Hat Ski Goggles Sunglasses Ski socks Ski gloves SPF / Lip Balm Provided by Ski Team4 Helmet Boots Skis Poles

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Evening Entertainments The following evening entertainments have been arranged for your group: Disco evening Curling Bowling In house quiz evening In house DVD evening

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Handy Tips Don’t pack your ski jacket take it onto the coach with you as it will get colder during the night. You might also want to take a small sleeping bag/blanket and a pillow. Take plenty of snacks and drinks (preferably water) for the journey. Take a plastic carrier with you so you can collect your rubbish and pop straight into the bin. The coach is yours for the duration of the tour and therefore you need to keep it clean and tidy. You might also want to pack some mini snacks in your suitcase as skiing uses a lot of calories and local shops don’t always have your favourites. If possible take a large soft holdall rather than a hard suitcase as this packs easier into the coach holdall and is also much better for storage in your room. Don’t forget to pack one pair of ski socks in your hand luggage for your ski fit. Pack a small bag to take on the slopes each day. Important: Service stations across Europe charge 50 cents to use their facilities so please bring some change.

Ski Lessons In January I have booked some dry ski lessons for beginners There will be 4 lesson and it is advised that beginners attend them all.

Are You Ski Fit

Homeward Bound You will depart your hotel on Saturday 13th April after your evening meal. You will travel back through the night arriving back at school sometime during the afternoon of Sunday 14th April. (Times are subject to crossing times and will be confirmed at a later date)

If you have questions email or phone me. Have a Fantastic Tour! If you have questions email or phone me. sbendon@fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk 01795 412636