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Welcome

Mandeville goes to Bormio

Ski ‘13 preview

Robert Smyth Academy

Easter Ski Residential 11th -19th April 2014 Mr Cripwell Miss Howarth Mr Roginski Miss Charman Mr Motivaris

Welcome

An experienced team The UK office is jointly run by Sandra Bird and Jan Hiscox, each having more than 30 years experience in student travel. Michaela Spoettl who runs the Innsbruck office has over 15 years experience in running ski trips has been responsible for the smooth organisation of hundreds of students trips to Austria, Switzerland and Italy. They have taken great care in choosing accommodations that are best suited to youth groups in the right ski resorts. www.skiteam4.com

Essentials

Insurance - please follow link on the school website Consent form and information - please return Student supervision - please return slip Student safety – 4 cards - EHICs and passports please Spending money - reply slip and euros

Snowdome visit

 Upon arrival we will have our ski fit ready for lessons to commence the next day. Please pack one pair of ski socks in your hand luggage.

Travel Arrangements

 Our party will be picked up on Friday 11th April by Harry Shaw coaches. (All timings to be confirmed at a later date)  We will commence our journey across the channel arriving in Bormio sometime on Saturday afternoon.  Our Resort Manager will meet us in resort and he or she will look after

• ur group throughout our tour.

 Our first meal is evening dinner and therefore you will need to take a packed lunch, snacks and plenty of fluids for the journey.

 Don’t pack your ski jacket  Small sleeping bag/blanket and a pillow.  Plenty of snacks and drinks (preferably water) for the journey.  Take a plastic carrier with you so you can collect your rubbish and pop straight into the bin.  You might also want to pack some mini snacks in your suitcase  If possible take a large soft holdall rather than a hard suitcase as this packs easier into the coach holdall and is also much better for storage in your room.  DVD’s must be suitable viewing

Handy Tips for a comfy journey

Right on the slopes at Bormio 2000 mid-station

Hotel Girasole

2-4 bedded rooms

all with private facilities, television and telephone

 Buffet continental breakfast  Hot lunch  3 course evening meal with salad buffet

• Starter or soup
• Main course
• Desert

 Students special dietary requirements such as nut allergy, vegetarian will be catered for.

Full Board

Bormio-Santa Caterina-4 Valli

 Bormio-Santa Caterina-4 Valli offers doorstep skiing at 1225-3012m.  There are 110km of piste (24km blue, 72km red and 14km black) with a good selection for all abilities

• ffering good progression for beginners and some

exhilarating runs for intermediate and experienced skiers.  Snow-sure, doorstep, high level skiing in Bormio and the Valtellina.  Livigno and Santa Caterina nearby.

Ski Area

Local Piste Map

A day in the life of an RSA skier

Remember:

You (or more likely your parents) have paid for a ski course.

Hotel Girasole Bormio 2000

The day begins

Around 7.00* to 7.15 am; Continental breakfast at 7.45 am; Then ready to ski at 8.45 am; We start with warm up runs before the lessons with the Academy staff team.

No queues – we like that idea

Warm-up areas before lessons

Skiing

 Students have one, 2 hour ski lesson each day starting at 9.30 am with the local ski school (right next to the hotel);  Group sizes tend to be between 10 and 12 per instructor;  We are keen that the groups have instructions in their lessons - not “follow the instructor”;  If students report the latter we very quickly see the head instructor.

Nursery areas for beginners day 1

Lessons (2 groups in second image)

Lunch

Following the lessons, we ensure that there is a quick discussion and “thank yous” with the instructors and then it’s in to lunch; This is a self-service meal; There is plenty of choice; The food is excellent.

Meals

Afternoon skiing

 The afternoon is spent skiing with Academy staff who have the Alpine Ski Leaders Award;  Students are able to practise what they have learnt in the morning;  Usually from about 1 pm to 4.30/5.00 pm!  (If the lifts are open ……….)  Students are NOT allowed to ski without a member of staff or instructor.

For beginners: going up……

Three main ways of getting up the mountain: Drags, chairs and cable car; Students HAVE to have been on a type of lift with the instructor before they can go on with staff leaders.

Getting up the mountain - drags

Chairs

You don’t get views like this in Market Harborough!

Skiing the mountain

Skills and racing

It’s time for a drink and a snack

Not always sunny – so correct clothing is essential.

Snow park jumps (don’t forget your skis)

Photo call – quickly though!

Busy runs like this are a real pain!!!

Back near the hotel – who’s the muppet?

Evenings

 After the skiing students have free time until dinner (7.00 pm);  After dinner there is a meeting where the day is summarised;  Any appropriate awards are celebrated;  And money for the next day is given out.

Evenings – money for the next day

Evening activities

Depend on what is available in the resort –

though we do tend to have our own itinerary:  Karaokes start slowly but soon warm up;  Quizzes are popular;  Scavenger hunts have become legendary;  An opportunity to visit the lovely town;  A quiet evening is the choice for some, chatting about the spills and thrills of the day.

Evening entertainment – do not ask!

Quiz and games night

End of a great week – ready for home!

 We will depart the Hotel Girasole on Friday 19thApril after our evening meal.  We will travel back through the night arriving back at school sometime during the afternoon of Saturday 20th April .  Times are subject to crossing times and will be confirmed at a later date

Homeward Bound

Clothing

A real need to keep warm and dry

Layering

 A number of thinner layers is more flexible than a few thick layers;  Important that the outer layer is waterproof;  A jacket will usually provide the two

• uter layers.

Essentials – Insulated jacket

 To be worn at all times when skiing;  Elasticated/velcro cuffs;  Velcro/popper flap over zip;  Zipped pockets;  High neck;  Snow valence;  Possibly a hood.

Essentials - Salopettes

 Should have braces or a belt – functional!  High back is useful to keep body warm;  Cuffs should be big enough to cover ski boots;  Should be a snow gaiter inside of cuffs.

Essentials - Gloves

 To be worn at all times when skiing;  MUST be waterproof.

Essentials - Helmet

 Provided;  To be worn at all times when skiing

Essentials – Protection

 Goggles or sunglasses?  Need to be tinted;  Must absorb UVA and UVB.  Sunscreen and lipsalve – high factor is essential

Essentials - Socks

 NOT nylon;  Tube socks or ones with padded areas;  Three pairs recommended.

Other items

 Thermals  Neck muffler

Final student meeting – during the week before departure Final arrangements / contact details issued , schools trip plus

Have a Fantastic Trip!

Any questions ?