Presentation given to Parents regarding the upcoming Ski Trip in 2020

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvqlDV
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2. CLCC Ski 2020
Kitzbuhel, Austria – February half term 2020
Friday 14th Feb – Friday 21st Feb

4. Countesthorpe Ski

6. Our route to the slopes…

7. Kitzbuhel

8. Kitzbuhel

9. Kitzbuhel

12. Kitzbuhel

13. Our Team
• Mr Lee – ASCL Ski Leader
• Mr Holmes – ASCL Ski Leader
• Mr Williams
• Mr Rushton
• Ms Busson
• Mr Burton
• Ms Howell
• Mr Barford
• Miss Mason
• Mrs Meillon
80 fabulous students
- Years 9 to 11
Mr Lee and Mr Holmes have Snow Sport England’s
ASCL Ski Leader Qualifications

14. Our ski company partners
 Winter sports insurance is included in the package
 The travel company also provides:
 A rep in resort
 24 hour medical emergency assistance
 24 hour helpline
 Snow guarantee

15. Travelling
• February ½ term holiday week
• Leave Countesthorpe 4pm Friday 14th February
• Return around 4pm Friday 21st February
• Coach travel – crossing via Ferry / Tunnel
• Luggage – 1 soft bag and 1 small hand luggage
• Food – for the journey
• Gadget / book

16. Hotel Jugendhotel Noichl
Accommodates around 100 guests
Mainly 4-8 bedded rooms - Fully en-suite
Good food - Austrian! Schnitzel, Pasta, Pizza

17. Hotel Jugendhotel Noichl

18. Hotel Jugendhotel Noichl

19. Hotel Jugendhotel Noichl

20. A typical day
• Breakfast (around 7.30/8am), students make own packed lunches
after breakfast, get ready for slopes
• Onto the slopes - 10 minute bus to beginners and intermediate
slopes
• Meet up with ski instructor, 3 hours tuition
• Meet up with rest of group and rep for lunch - normally taken outside
at restaurant
• 2 hours skiing instruction in the afternoon
• Meet up with group and rep, return to hotel (16:00), showers, free
time, evening meal (probably around 18:00/18:30) and then evening
entertainment

21. Evening activities - examples
• Sat – Get skis and sleep
• Sun – Bowling
• Mon – Mountain rollercoaster
• Tues – Pizza night
• Weds – Talent show / prizes for ski achievement
• Thurs – Pack and go home (afternoon)

22. Keeping Warm and Dry!
Essential items to pack
• Ski jacket
• Salopettes / Ski trousers
• 2 pairs thick socks
• 1 pair ski gloves
• Sun glasses and goggles
• Thick pullover/fleece, plus shirts or polo necks
• Scarf and warm hat
• Boots or heavy shoes
• High factor suntan lotion / block
Sports Direct, TK Max and Aldi have good kit at low prices

23. Other suggested items to pack
• Pillow for the journey
• Wash bag and towel
• Night clothes
• Several changes of socks and underwear
• Casual wear for evenings including warm fleece or jumper
• Pair of trainers
• Plastic bags for keeping wet clothes separate from dry
• Plastic water bottle
• Toiletries
• Small rucksack for packed lunch etc.
• We strongly suggest that all items are labelled with your
name and the name of the school so that any lost items
may be returned.

24. Behaviour
• Good behaviour is insisted upon at all times
• It’s a dangerous environment, risky sport
• It’s a school trip
• We eat together (conversation not headphones)
• There’s no alcohol
• And no skiing on your own

25. Parental Approval
• Just a reminder that parents will have to sign this
agreement… copies available tonight to sign
• “I undertake to reimburse Countesthorpe Leysland
College for the full costs of sending my child home, if
his/her behaviour is found to be unacceptable. This
includes any possession or consumption of any alcoholic
drinks”
• Please don’t test this rule ………. It could cost you £500

26. Get fit for skiing
• Fitness can make or break your enjoyment of the holiday
• You need…
• Good stamina
• Suppleness/joint flexibility
• Muscular endurance
• Mental preparation
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27. What’s next?
• Copies of passports a EHIC cards today
• We’ll email a copy of this presentation to you
• Final payment due via ParentPay by £509 –
20th November

28. Extras
• Snow Dome trip
in
January/February
– Date tbc
• Hoodies

29. Any Questions?

30. CLCC Ski 2020
Kitzbuhel, Austria – February half term 2020
Friday 14th Feb – Friday 21 Feb