Penyrheol & Cymer Afan Ski trip 2015

Bormio, Italy Friday 13 th February – Friday 20 th February 2014 Tour Operator Ski Team 4

Party size and composition 36 students 5 adults Total party size 41 Most of the party are beginner skiers

Transport A modern, comfortable coach with: Reclining seats DVD player Toilet Seat belts Suitable for winter conditions: snow chains and winter servicing Ferry Dover- Calais or possibly shuttle

Journey About 24hrs door to door Evening Eurotunnel/Ferry crossing Several stops for toilets and driver change Breakfast stop usually in Germany Arrive in resort midday the following day (Saturday). The first meal in the hotel will be in the evening.

Bormio, Italy Good beginners slopes Many long blue runs for improving ski ability Snow park for intermediate/advanced skiers

Accommodation Baita Montanna. Recreation room Games room TV/DVD room Bar/Lounge Ski storage

Skiing 5 days skiing Lessons – 4 hours per day Boots, skis, poles and helmets are provided Ski pass provided Pupils placed in ability groups NO unsupervised skiing!

Meals Buffet breakfast Hot lunch Evening meal (buffet style) 1 st meal – evening meal on day of arrival Last meal –evening meal on day of departure Pupils usually take money to buy snacks and drinks on the mountain Pupils will need to bring food and drink for the outward journey

Evening activities Options include : Ice skating Bowling Quiz Presentation evening

Typical week Day 1 travel Day 2 travel, Ski fit, evening meal Day 3-6 full days skiing and evening activities Day 7 full day skiing, evening meal and depart for home Day 8 travel

Typical day 8am breakfast 9.30am depart for slopes 10am-12 midday ski lessons Lunch on mountain 1pm- 3pm ski lessons 4pm return to hotel Shower, evening meal Evening activity Bed

Luggage 1 medium sized holdall or soft suitcase 1 piece of hand luggage for journey

Money & other essential documents Suggested amount 150 Euros. Some sterling for the U.K part of the journey. Money can be collected by staff on arrival in Austria and distributed daily. Pack most of the money in suitcase and keep out enough money for the journey Passport European travel insurance card. This is free and can be ordered online

Essential ski clothing and extras Ski jacket Sallopettes /ski trousers Base layers Ski gloves/mittens Warm hat Small rucksack Goggles Sun glasses Sun cream Lip salve

Apres ski wear and extras Warm clothing Sensible footwear Swimming costume and towel Travel pillow Personal music for journey

Medical matters Travel sickness –please ensure that the necessary precautions are taken Pupils responsible for own medication Inform member of staff if pupils are on medication

Behaviour Highest standard of behaviour expected at all times On journey In hotel Around the village On slopes No alcohol permitted for pupils No smoking Pupils who misbehave should expect to be punished

Final arrangements Our departure time will be tweeted out and updated on the website nearer to the time. Return time is the evening of Friday 20th

Medical details and contact numbers Please take a medical form and complete it fully. Forms can be completed and handed in tonight. Emergency contact person in the UK is Mr D Benny- contact details given before departure

Lets hope for lots of snow The twitter account