Welcome Ski ‘13 preview Mandeville goes to Bormio
Welcome Robert Smyth Academy Easter Ski Residential 11 th -19 th April 2014 Mr Cripwell Miss Howarth Mr Roginski Miss Charman Mr Motivaris
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
Travel Arrangements Our party will be picked up on Friday 11 th 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 our group throughout our tour. 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. Our first meal is evening dinner and therefore you will need to take a packed lunch, snacks and plenty of fluids for the journey.
Handy Tips for a comfy 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
Hotel Girasole Right on the slopes at Bormio 2000 mid-station
2-4 bedded rooms all with private facilities, television and telephone
Full Board 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.
Bormio-Santa Caterina-4 Valli
Ski Area 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 offering 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.
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 !
Homeward Bound We will depart the Hotel Girasole on Friday 19 th April after our evening meal. We will travel back through the night arriving back at school sometime during the afternoon of Saturday 20 th April . Times are subject to crossing times and will be confirmed at a later date
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 outer 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
Have a Fantastic Trip! Final student meeting – during the week before departure Final arrangements / contact details issued , schools trip plus Any questions ?
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