1. Ski Austria and Salzburg
Saturday 31st March to
Saturday April 7th 2018 1

2. Staffing Mrs A Jeffery – Party Leader Mrs C Tunstall Miss V Barlow
Mr C Brown
Mr T Riley

3. IBT Travel Why IBT Travel?
IBT Travel Ltd, Education Travel Specialists
Founded in 1986
Members of ABTA, ATOL, School Travel Forum
Full Hotel and Transport Safety Audits Undertaken
In Resort Management Team
Personnel Checks
24hr Tour Support
24hr Medical Helpline
£10,000,000 Public Liability

4. Payments
Final balance should be paid before Friday January 26th 2018 as the final balance of the trip to the company is required the following week
Covers all aspects of the trip including hot lunches on the mountain each day
Cancellation costs – Should you need to cancel for any reason, outside an insurance claim, there will be a cost in line with the company policy.

5. Organisation and Planning
Throughout the holiday all students will be allocated to a member of staff who will be their main point of contact.
They will help the students with regards to travel throughout the journey, on-route stops, ferry crossing etc.
The staff group leader will check that the skiers are ready to hit the slopes each day with all of their equipment
They will be responsible for their well-being and ensuring that they are coping with the challenges that the holiday will bring.
The staff will also monitor the rooms, checking that they are tidy and safe.
The more organised the students are, the easier the holiday is for them

6. Setting Standards
Staff will also monitor the conduct of the students. The expectations are no different to being in school. I am not anticipating any issues but if there are, I will be contacting the Principal and parents to inform them prior to us leaving Austria.
All students will be expected to eat in the dining room at meal times. Students will need to fuel-up as energy will be used very quickly, especially if there are very cold conditions
Students will be expected to be on time
Night time is for sleep
7.00am alarm or earlier is for getting up not rolling over for another snooze!

7. Travel Details Saturday 31st March - Meet on Trent at 14.30
Load coach to leave at 15.30
Depart Dover at to arrive at Calais at 00.35
Travel by coach overnight to the Goldener Ochs Hotel, Golling for 5 nights. Arrive approximately 14.30
Depart the hotel on Friday 6th April at for overnight journey and ferry crossing to arrive in Dover at 10.20
Arrive back to Trent Campus at approximately
Luggage Allowance – I bag to go into the storage compartment and 1 piece of hand luggage to be carried on the coach.

8. Coach Company
The Coach Company we will be using is Quinns Coach Ltd which is a family run business based in Northern Ireland. Facilities on the coach include Seat Belts, Air Con, Reading Lights, PS System, TV/DVD Player, Night lighting, Reclining seats, CD Player, Courier Seat, Tinted windows, Washroom/toilet, Foot Rests, Arm Rests, Hot drinks facilities, Overhead storage.

9. The Goldener Ochs Hotel
3 Star Hotel in the centre of Golling
Free WiFi
25 guestrooms over several floors
2 – 4 beds per rooms
Private facilities including shower
Televisions in all rooms – Not Sky!!!
Storage space for clothes
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outside seating area
Breakfast and evening meal in the restaurant
24 hour security including patrolled night security

10. The Goldener Ochs Hotel

11. Documentation
All travellers will require a Passport which is valid for 6 months after the date of return
All travellers will require an EHIC – European Health Insurance Card
Photocopies!
Before we travel I will require photocopies of the photo page of the passport and the EHIC Card. This will be shredded on return to school.

12. Skiing – Amade Region Ski Area Facts
Ski amadé = 270 cable cars and ski lifts
Chair lifts: 90 facilities
Cabin lifts: 47 facilities
Tows: 81 facilities
Practice lifts: 52 facilities
90 % of ski slopes, equating to 684 km of slopes in Ski amadé, have snowmaking capability
Over 4,500 pieces of snowmaking equipment generate man-made snow
Austria‘s largest ski paradise Ski Amadé, boasting 5 top ski resorts across 25 villages 270 modern lifts and 760 snow-sure pistes, is waiting for you, all available on just one ski pass. Every element of your holiday blends perfectly together here: the fascinating mountain ranges, the natural charm of Austrian village life, unrivalled hospitality and delicious cuisine in the cosy mountain restaurants, all this within just one hour of Salzburg Airport
Salzburger Sportwelt Flachau, Wagrain, St. Johann/Alpendorf,
Radstadt, Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Kleinarl,
Eben, Filzmoos, Goldegg

13. Ski Facts Resort Height - 2168m (Glacier) No. of Lifts - 270
No. of Trails - 144
Easy Runs - 145
Medium Runs - 181
Difficult Runs - 30
Skiable Area km
Longest Run - 3.2km
Lift Pass - Salzburger Sportwelt

14. Ski Area – Piste Map

15. Ski School - Instructors
Only National Ski School instructors are employed.
All instructors are fully qualified and have an intimate knowledge of the ski area and safety procedures.
5 hours instruction per day
1 hour supervised break for lunch

16. Clothing for Skiing
It is essential that all of the skiers are adequately dressed for the conditions.
Last year the average temperatures at Alpendorf were 3˚C down to -4˚C – but it could be colder – equally it can also be warmer
Salzburg however could be very warm! – previous experience has given us a very hot day 24°C
The clothing list will give a good indication as to what is required on the snow.
SNOW UNION is our recommended hire company. They have served us well over many years and their clothing is suitable for all conditions. The brochure will help when sourcing clothing.
If you choose to purchase or hire any clothing the orders must be placed by Sunday 4th February. All purchases and hire equipment will be delivered prior to the Easter holidays. Any student who has hired equipment will be expected to try it on for fit. Mark from Snow Union will oversee this in school.

17. Clothing for Skiing

18. Ski Essentials
Students must be physically fit enough to fully take part in the holiday. It will be very busy with early mornings, active days and entertaining evenings.
Students must ensure that they have sufficient rest so they are ready to fully participate – sleep at every opportunity!
Tired students risk having their lift pass taken off them until a member of staff and their ski instructor are satisfied that their safety and the safety of others is not compromised
All students must follow the instructions of their group leader and ski instructor throughout the holiday
Each morning before leaving for the slopes every student will check to ensure that they have everything they need for the day.
Students will never be allowed to ski unsupervised and skis will not be worn until directed by the ski instructor

19. Insurance and Injury
The whole of the group is insured through IBT Travel
In order to provide you with maximum peace of mind, we work as an appointed representative of NC Stirling Insurance Brokers (Financial Conduct Authority registration number ) to provide you with travel insurance that covers your group’s participation on the slopes and your tour’s optional extras. The insurance policy matches the requirements set by most LEAs with our standard policy including the following cover:
Cancellation or curtailment - up to £3000
Emergency medical expenses - up to £5 million
Personal accident - up to £25,000
Missed departure - up to £1000 (in Europe £500)
Piste closure – up to £120
Personal baggage - up to £1,500 (under 18s £500)
Ski equipment – up to £400
Personal money - up to £400 (under 18s £250)
Personal liability - up to £2 million
Organiser’s liability - up to £5 million
Legal advice and expenses - up to £25,000.

20. In the event of……
An accident or injury on the slopes, it will be firstly assessed by the ski instructor.
If necessary they will call for support from the medical team which may require the need for a ski-doo
The students will be brought to the medical room at the bottom of the slope and the extent of the injury further assessed
All hire equipment will be checked
If the student requires hospital care then they will be accompanied by a member of staff
Once further information is available – I contact you and inform you of the circumstances/outcome
Students will be asked not be allowed to contact home as this can cause unnecessary stress as all of the facts may not be known

21. Holiday Extras
During the holiday we will be doing additional activities. These may include, whilst in the ski resorts:
Visit to Salzburg – mid-week
Billiards Evening
Austrian Bowling
Swimming at the Aqua Salza in Golling – optional extra
Karaoke Evening
Quiz Night
Pizza Evening at a local restaurant.

22. Ski Day at Swadlincote Ski Centre
I have booked a Learn to Ski Activity Day at Swadlincote Ski Centre on Monday 19th February
It is a good opportunity to try boots and skis for the first time
The day costs £15.50 and includes ski tuition, tobogganing or tubing and lunch.
It is from 9.45am until 2.00pm
Payment will be via Wisepay.
Full details are on the letter in the envelope.
I need to confirm numbers by Friday 2nd February so if the slip can be brought in for my attention, this will help with the planning.
It is a great way of meeting other students who are also skiing.
I strongly advise that students do not ski after February in case of injury and jeopardising their holiday.

23. Finally!
Please remember to order any hire equipment or purchases before Sunday 4th February
Ensure final balance is paid by January 26th.
Photocopies of the Passport and ESTA will needed in March – a reminder will be given to the students
Staffordshire Residential Form will need to be completed and returned in March – week beginning March 5th. A reminder will be given to the students
HOODIES – We will be having a tour hoodie. Details will be sent on a letter in February to allow plenty of time for ordering.
If you have any questions regarding the trip please do not hesitate to contact me in school or any of the staff this evening.

24. Happy Holiday!