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

2. 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

3. 4* Hotel Euro Ski

4. Après Ski Activities
Bowling
Pizza night
Swimming
Thermal spa

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Piste Map

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

9. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. 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

17. 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!

18. These will be distributed to students as soon as they arrive

19. 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!

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

21. 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.

22. 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)

23. Travel Groups Bus 1

24. Travel Groups Bus 2

25. 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 on twitter- linked to the academy website.
This presentation, kit lists and further information available on the trips section on the academy website.

26. Webcam Image From This Morning
Plenty of snow and more forecast over the next week!

27. Only 438 days to go!! 15
Any Questions?