2019 Ski Trip to Andalo, Italy Information Evening 25/11/19 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2019 Ski Trip to Andalo, Italy – Information Evening 25/11/19

Things to cover this evening

• 1. Travel

arrangements

• 2. The

accommodation

• 3. Skiing and clothing
• 4. Passports/ EHIC,

Medical Issues etc.

Where is Andalo? (900 miles)

Travel Arrangements

• Friday 14/2/2020: Bring ONE

MEDIUM SIZED CASE to the HALL between 8 and 8:45. Leave about 2pm (although exact time is yet to be confirmed).

• Saturday 15/2/20: Arrive at the resort
• Ski Sunday to Thursday (5 days – 23

hours)

• Friday 21/2/2020: Leave Andalo at

around 07:30am

• Saturday 22/2/2020: Arrive Oaklands

about 06:00 (final time TBC)

For the Journey

What to Wear

• Loose, Warm Clothing
• Ski Jacket
• Sensible, sturdy, flat Footwear

What to Take

• Food/drink (we will stop for

breakfast)

• MP3 Player / Games
• Travel Sickness Pills (if required)
• Travel Cushion
• Money for meal on the ferry
• Your hand luggage is to be

placed under seat- so keep it small!

The Hotel

The Dining Room

Please note – breakfast and evening meals will be eaten here. At lunch, students will be given a voucher to spend in the restaurant at the base of the slopes.

The bedrooms

Bedrooms

The skiing

Skiing at Andalo: Be prepared!

Ski Kit list: Page 1 of 2

 Hat: Not essential as students will wear a ski helmet, but could be worn when not skiing  Sunglasses or goggles: Protection for the eyes from sun and snow glare. Should be splinter proof (Goggles are what should be used really)  Cream for face and lips: Protect the skin and lips from sunburn and chapping. Use several times a day.  Ski jacket: Waterproof and windproof, preferably with high collar and hood; close fitting at the neck, cuffs and hips. Must overlap ski trousers.  Gloves: Essential wear; should not be too tight. Cuffs snug to wrist.

Kit list: Page 2 of 2

 Salopettes/Trousers: Should be

• waterproof. Design should

prevent snow going into boots and keep midriff warm.  Boots: Special boots are provided. These seem heavy at first but must support your ankles well.  Skis and poles: Safety bindings attach skis to boots. These are provided.  Helmets: all wear a helmet (provided)  Underneath (with several changes):  Socks: to just below the knee  Tights or long thermals (if really cold)  Base layer (I have a long sleeve ‘Under Armour’)  Long sleeve t-shirt/ jumper

Next week apparently?

A typical day will be as follows:

• 7am wake up - Breakfast
• Room/Equipment/Clothing Check (muster

group teacher leaders will make sure that all members of their group are prepared for the day)

• Skiing Lessons – 2 hours, followed by lunch

and a further 2/3 hours of lessons in the afternoon

• Return to hotel and dinner
• Evening activities (swimming, which is optional,

requires a swimming hat)

• Time for bed - All students to be in their rooms

and lights out by 10.00 pm

A typical day…

Passports & EHIC

• I will collect these two weeks before

we go to ensure that there is some time to rectify any potential issues that parents haven’t picked up - details about this will be provided in the final letter

• https://www.equity.co.uk/brexit-

statement is a statement provided by

• ur ski company. Essentially, it also

states that there should be at least 6 months left before expiry at the time

• f travel (i.e. it follows FCO advice)
• PLEASE CHECK EXPIRY DATES

AND ACT NOW!!

• EHIC - https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-

nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a- free-ehic-european-health-insurance- card/ MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD’S CARD IS IN DATE FOR OUR TRIP

Some final things

• Medical Forms – changes?
• Medicines – see Mr Wade/Mr

Smith

• Insurance – full policy online
• Delay in return procedure
• Pre-ski exercises - fitness
• Diet
• Risk activity
• Pocket money and bank (if

needed) – approx. €50?

• Mobile Phones
• Dry Slope training – 18/12/19
• Payments
• Discipline / Code of Conduct

The End

• If you have any

questions please come and speak to me or Mr. Smith

• Medical issues are

best discussed with

• Mr. Wade