DBGS Ski Trip to France 2016

When? 23 – 30 January 2016 Where? Alpe d’Huez, France

Benefits of a ski tour  Learn new skills – snowboarding or skiing  Great exercise and lots of fun  Experience a new country  Personal development – especially independence  Make new friends  Become more sociable and active

Additional snowboarding details Students wishing to snowboard must do so the whole week. The price of boarding is an additional 500 SAR. At least 7 students must request by June to make this option available.

About Ski Bound  Founded in 1986  Part of the TUI group (German travel company)  Over 26 years experience of providing ski tours  Extensive variety of resorts, in Europe and America  Middle Office based in Dubai  A complete business focussed purely on welcoming school groups  Our own dedicated health & safety team oversee every aspect of our operations  Clubhotels run exclusively by us and managed specifically for school groups “It is a testament to their professionalism that we have used SkiBound for the last 14 years. I have always found them to be friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. I wish them many more successful years of organising school ski trips.” Keith Pickering, Rae High School

What’s included in your tour?  Return coach travel from airport to resort  Return flights, Dammam / Geneva  7 nights full board hotel accommodation  Afternoon Tea and snacks  6 days ski equipment hire – skis, boots and poles  6 day lift pass  6 days helmet hire  6 days, 5 hours ski tuition with Ski School*, 1:8 ratio  Dedicated representative service in resort  Full evening Entertainment package  Approved Safety Management System

Your flight details Outbound Flight 22 or 23 January 2016 Depart Dammam, Arrive Geneva Return Flight 30 or 31 January 2016 Depart Geneva, Arrive Dammam Flight times will be confirmed as soon as possible.

Clubhotel Vallée blanche  Fantastic location in the centre of Alpe D’Huez  Easy access to a world-class ski area  Just 4 minutes walk to the ski lifts  Stunning views  Comfortable, safe, secure accommodation  Ski fit and storage with our in-house team of ski technicians  24 hour staffing of the hotel with an English speaking night porter on duty every night  Package includes buffet breakfast, packed lunch and three course evening meal (Halal / vegetarian options available)

Alpe d’Huez  Fully equipped sports centre  Karaoke night  Cinema  Skating rink  Medical centre  Shops

Alpe d’Huez  Resort Height: 1860m  Lift Range: m  Number of lifts: 84  Kms of piste: 237km  Easy Runs: 69  Medium Runs: 33  Difficult Runs: 16  Longest Run: 16km

Ski School  6 days skiing is included in your package, 5 hours of instruction per day (pupils only)  You will be met by your instructors at the ski school meeting point on the piste  Expert instructors from the local ski school will develop your skills over the week  Group size are kept small (approx. 8 pupils) to ensure excellent supervision You’ll spend 5 hours a day with the Ski School where you’ll be taught:  Carving & turning  Using the inside edge  Rhythm  Style  Speed & control  Jumps

Safety and Insurance -Please send any medicines you will permit your child to take -Please complete health form and mention any previous health issues, even outgrown ones -Ski Bound policy does not permit the use of mobile phones. Students are requested to leave them at home. -Teachers will contact parents directly in event of emergency

Safety and Insurance Students must obey teachers and ski instructors at all times follow all instructions concerning equipment, use of chair lifts, and rights of way wear helmets when they are wearing skis / board always ski / board with friends be on time for meetings / meals Failure to do so may require sending students home at parents’ expense

Insurance required * All families will be required to purchase separate insurance through

In safe hands  Part of the TUI Travel Group – the leading international leisure travel group  Full financial security through our bonding arrangements held with ABTA Full member of the Federation of Tour Operators  Air Travel Organiser’s Licence, issued by Civil Aviation Authority  All accommodation and service providers fully audited, accredited and licensed  Full members of the School Travel Forum  Proud winners of the Quality Badge awarded by Council for Learning Outside the Classroom  24 Hour Emergency Support with TUI

Ski equipment Your ski equipment will be provided when you arrive

Ski equipment included in quote It’s important to wear the correct clothing to stay warm and safe in the snow Ski jacket Waterproof and windproof, with a hood and pockets Ski trousers Waterproof and windproof, able to fit over boots

Ski equipment Included in quote It’s important to wear the correct clothing to stay warm and safe in the snow Hat (to keep) 75% of body heat is lost through your head so it’s essential you wear a hat… Hel met Goggles (to keep) Gloves (to keep)

Kit list Long-johns 2 polo-neck or shirts 2 pullovers or sweatshirts Lightweight gloves Jeans and/ or other casual trousers (not to ski in) Après-ski boots or heavy waterproof shoes House shoes or slippers Undergarments At least 2 pairs of thick socks (preferably not wool) Good quality sunglasses (with a cord, if possible) Scarf and additional hat Lip salve and high protection sun cream Camera (optional) Other toiletries * Laundry will only be done in case of emergency * Any medicines must be given to the chaperones

Payment schedule 5000 SAR 3 May 4000 SAR10 June 4000 SAR 11 September Total: SAR Spending money need not be more than 100 Euros (Swiss francs not useful)

Visa Information Students requiring visas for Europe can apply in Al-Khobar through Vfs.global. Inquire early! Neither the school nor Ski Bound will provide refunds if visas are not secured on time. Parents are fully responsible for securing visas though school will provide an official school letter to support application Students must apply for a short-term “Schengen visa” (valid for both France and Switzerland) 1st Floor, Al Katheery Centre, King Faisal Road, Opposite SABB, Raka, Al Khobar