Crossley Heath High School– Skiing Holiday to Nassfeld, Austria

February, 2011

Provisional JourneyThis is to be confirmed and may change

• The Outward Journey

• 1600 – Meet school• 1615 – Depart School• 2330 – Arrive port, Dover• 0056 – Channel crossing• 0230 – Arrive Calais for

onward journey.• Arrive afternoon on following

day of departure.• First meal will be dinner.

• The Return Journey

• 1900 – Departure after dinner• Travel through the night to

Calais• 1100 – Sat arrive Calais• If the journey is quicker there

is usually the opportunity of an earlier crossing.

• 1155 – Arrive Folkestone• Onward journey to school • 1600 – Estimated time back at

school• There will be the opportunity

to phone an arrival time for those who have arranged collection from school.

The Hotel

• The Hotel Sport is a 2*+ youth hotel with accommodation for up to 400 people.

• It’s located on the edge of the village, 500m from the lift base station.

• The staff speak English.

• They also speak Italian in this part of Austria.

And inside….The 2*+ youth hotel is located at the edge of the village and is designed specifically for groups.

Rooms for students are for 2-7 people with a combination of twin/bunk beds.

All room are en-suite

The group will be accommodated in the same part of the hotel.

This is a simple but homely and welcoming hotel.

The Location...

The hotel enjoys a fantastic location at the edge of the village. It is a short walk to the nearest lift which is just 500m away.

The Hotel – other facilitiesSports Hall

In-House disco

Night skiing

Aqua Centre in nearby Koetschach

The hotel has a mountain hut to which packed lunches are delivered daily. Its also possible to have lunch at the hotel.

Toboggan/bum boarding slope

On the subject of food…

•It will be different! Continentals will put unusual combinations of food together – just give it a try!

•Breakfasts are buffet style.

•Hot/packed lunch

•Dinner will be 3 course: usually with soup/pasta, main course and dessert. The main course is often meat or fish with a vegetable. Salad bar.

•For any vegetarians or special diets, the hotel will always do its best and are used to school groups. Any special diet needs will be sent in advance.

The Skiing… is on both valley sides. Lower slopes provide confidence giving blues and nursery slopes, whilst the upper slopes will challenge most skiers.

The slopes….

There are many and varied slopes in the ski area. The beginner slopes (those pictured are not beginner runs!) are located in a sunny area with dedicated lifts – excellent for good progress!

Elsewhere in the area….

• For more able skiers there is a wide selection of pistes, a mixture of open pistes and tree-lined runs.

• There is also the international FIS piste that is 7km long.

Ski School

Each morning and afternoon the instructors will meet their groups for fun lessons!There will be 5 hours lessons each day.Times of lessons will be known on arrival according to snow conditions.(Picture is most recent available!!)

Ski Hire

• Ski hire takes place at the hotel.

• A new facility has been installed to provide good standard equipment – any changes required is not a problem here!

• Ski fit conveniently takes place shortly after the group’s arrival

A Suggested Kit List

SKI STUFF…..SalopettesSki JacketSki Socks x 3 pairs2 or 3 t-shirts as base

layer2 or 3 roll neck sweaters1 or 2 fleece jumpers or sweatshirts.HatGlovesSunglasses or gogglesSun screen combi – 40spfScarf or turtle neckStrong shoes with good

grip

OTHER STUFF…Casual clothes for off thesnow.Casual shoes for around

thecentre.Nightwear/underwearWash-bagTowel – required!Hairdryer and continentalplug.Spending moneyCamera – inexpensive or

disposable is best.

OPTIONAL XTRAS…Small ruck-sack for the journeys – hand luggage.Snack for journeyBook.MusicDVD’sPassport in hand luggage.EHICMobile Phone - emergency

Travel Tips…

Please pack sensibly in a medium sized holdall –space is tight!

Wear your ski jacket & outdoor shoes – these are bulky and heavy!

Layers…

are the key to being warm on the mountain! You can always adjust them at lunchtime!

The EHIC

• This has replaced the old E111.• It is a credit-card sized “document” that enables medical care to be

provided in the unfortunate event of an accident.• It’s FREE and can be obtained in the following ways:

a) From the post office – allow up to 21 days – either use the Post Office “check and send” service for £2, or post yourself.

b) By telephone – allow up to 10 days – Phone NHSBSA EHIC Applications line on 0845 606 2030.

b) Online – www.ehic.org.uk. Forms can be downloaded/completed online and your EHIC will arrive within 7 days.

• Previously, E111’s covered a whole family – the EHIC is for INDIVDUALS ONLY.

• When you have your EHIC, inform your group leader of the number.• Non-EU Nationals can only apply through the Post Office (additional

documentation is required).• If you lose your EHIC call 0845 605 0707 from the UK or 0044 191 212

7500 if abroad.

And finally….

• Please make sure that:• Any outstanding payments are made.• Provide the “vital statistics” for your ski

preparation• Provide any dietary information• Complete the consent forms as required• Apply for a passport in good time if needed• Apply for the EHIC – give the number to the group

leader

• Please complete all the aboveby 23rd November, 2010.

All information to Mrs Parr

ENJOY!