6th Form Ski TripFinal Briefing

Tuesday 3rd November 2015

A full itinerary will be posted

out early in the new year.

Introductions• Mr G Daly – Trip Leader

• Mr A Johnson – Assistant Trip Leader

• Miss S Hendrick

• Mrs D Powell

SLOPING OFF

Based in Brighton

Fully ABTA bonded

Own ATOL licence

Part of the Equity Travel Group

Sloping Off Representative

• On site Representative

• Emergency contact 24 hrs/day

• Organises ski school and other events

• Local knowledge

Coach Travel to and from HeathrowDepart St. Aidan’s: 11.00am

Saturday 13th February 2016

Return St. Aidan’s: 2.00pm approx.

Sunday 21st February 2016

Flight Timings• Sat 13th February – BA 239 British Airways

• Depart London Heathrow 19.10

• Arrive Boston 21.50

• Sat 20th February – BA 214 British Airways

• Depart Boston 21.30

• Arrive London Heathrow 08.45 (Sun 21st)

Luggage Allowance• Cabin Luggage – British Airways

• One laptop/handbag and an additional cabin bag

• Up to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm/22in x 18in x 10in

• Hold Luggage

• Bag/Case(s) up to 23kg

• A checked bag can be up to 90cm x 75cm x 43cm

(35.5in x 29.5in x 16in) – including any bits that stick out,

like the handle, pockets and wheels.

Accommodation

6 nights at Town and

Country Inn and Resort,

Gorham.

Boston stop over:

1 night on return journey at

Midtown Hotel

Half Board Accommodation

Food Meals

Town and Country Inn

Breakfast

Evening Meal

Midtown Hotel Boston

Evening Meal at Uno’s

Breakfast

Extras Meals not included

Lunch for journeys to and from

Heathrow

Lunch x5 on the mountain

Lunch and possibly dinner in Boston on

day of departure.

Shopping

There will be 2 or 3 opportunities to shop

including a flagship Abercrombie and

Fitch store.

Ski Fit Boots - Skis - Poles -Helmet

Ski fit usually takes place

on first evening with

qualified technicians

using high quality

equipment.

Skiing

5 days skiing: 5hrs/day

3 ski instructors with a max

group size of 12.

4 x St Aidan’s staff

Skiing for all levels of ability

Safe Skiing• Skiing is a risky activity

• Accidents cannot be ruled out

• First aid trained instructors and staff

• Helmets are compulsory

• Comprehensive school insurance policy

with Zurich.

Staying Healthy

• Sunscreen – SPF 50, lip salve

• Eye protection – goggles/sunglasses

• Asthma/eczema

• Hydration

• Regular meals and snacks

• Appropriate clothing

• Regular exercise before and during the trip

Pain Relief

• Minor aches and pains are not

uncommon after a day of skiing

• Students may want to bring a small

packet of Ibuprofen or Paracetamol

for personal use if appropriate

• Staff are not allowed to give students

these tablets or advise them to take

them

Your Expectations

• Stay Safe

• Have Fun

• Learn Something

Our Expectations

• Respect – for yourself, staff, public

• Listen to and follow all instructions

• Strictly NO banned substances:

– Alcohol

– Cigarettes

– Illegal drugs

• No purchasing of prohibited items, including the

above plus knives, guns, etc.

• Follow behaviour code as instructed

• Sanctions will be enforced

Clothing - Skiing

• Socks

• Thermal base layer – top and bottom

• Fleece

• Ski jacket and pants

• Goggles

• Gloves

• Hat (without bobble)

• Neck warmer

• Rucksack (sunscreen, medication, spending money,

camera, phone, food, drink, piste map)

Clothing – Après Ski

• Normal causal clothes, plus…

• Stout footwear

• Warm clothes for the evening

Items to Remember

Medication – i.e. inhalers etc. – keep in hand

luggage.

Plug / Adaptor for the USA

Remember no liquid over 100ml in your hand

luggage. Liquid under 100ml must be placed

in a re-sealable 20 x 20 cm plastic bag –

maximum 1 litre in total.

SLIDE AND GLIDE

• School ski hire specialists

• Local firm based in Ilkley

• Jacket and salopettes to hire

• Ski pack essentials to purchase

Paperwork• Thank you to those who have returned all the

information requested so far.

• Any updates to your school medical records?

Questions?