Killington under the stars

Look how amazing the resort looks... 3 weeks and we will be there!

Please be sure to go through the posts below. The ski way code needs reading and have a look at the short video too please. Any hoodie letters not handed in by Monday 25th January will not get produced. Final calls for waiver forms and ESTA print outs please.

Ski safely always

Ski Way code

F.I.S. Rules for the Conduct of Skiers and Snowboarders

1. Respect for others A skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice others.
2. Control of speed and skiing or snowboardingA skier or snowboarder must move in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing or snowboarding to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic.
3. Choice of routeA skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that he does not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead.
4. OvertakingA skier or snowboarder may overtake another skier or snowboarder above or below and to the right or to the left provided that he leaves enough space for the overtaken skier or snowboarder to make any voluntary or involuntary movement.
5. Entering, starting and moving upwardsA skier or snowboarder entering a marked run, starting again after stopping or moving upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slopes that he can do so without endangering himself or others.
6. Stopping on the pisteUnless absolutely necessary, a skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier or snowboarder must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.
7. Climbing and descending on footA skier or snowboarder either climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the piste.
8. Respect for signs and markingsA skier or snowboarder must respect all signs and markings.
9. AssistanceAt accidents, every skier or snowboarder is duty bound to assist.
10. IdentificationEvery skier or snowboarder and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident. 

Pow - that's what we want!

Just look at these photos from the 18th January 2016...

Ski Fit

Are you ski fit?

As many of you past skiers will know, skiing is physically demanding. This is often exaggerated if you have not been for a while and are new to the sport. Skiing uses lots of different muscle groups, Equity are partnered now with one of Britain's best ever female skiers, Chemmey Alcott, watch the video below for some tips on getting ski fit.

Just over 3 weeks to go! Last reminders. Hoodie and all other monies paid by Friday 22nd please.

More snow

Just over 4 weeks to go!

Make sure your paper work is all complete. ESTA forms are now urgent. See Mr. Hinks if you need a help sheet.

Hoodie forms are available in S13 and need to be returned by the given deadline along with all final payments.

We have a couple of essential meetings to complete so please pay attention to the "Snowboard" and form notices.

Killington now has over 50 runs open and has had about 10cm of new snow this Tuesday. :-)

Check out the following video that the resort has put out.

Hoodies

Snow Patrol 2016 Hoodies

We will be sending out our hoodie letter in the next few days. We need a fast turn around please, to ensure that we get them in time for the trip.

The hoodies will be provided by WavePrint once more. They always provide fabulous service and their garments are of high quality.

The hoodie is a warm garment excellent for travelling in and using whilst in resort. They really make our group stand out too.

The hoodie is £20 if it is personalised and it is £18 if not. Please note the dates on the hoodie will be 2016!

See below our proof and some ideas on colours in advance of the letter. If you have over paid for the trip and want a hoodie it is possible to declare this on the form and request the monies held in school be used for your hoodie. The trip total cost was £1350 and some parents have paid £1370.

Colour choices

Updates and reminders

Just over 5 weeks to go. Please keep checking the Snow Board by the drama studio for up dates and meeting notices.

Get your ESTA forms complete and into Mr. Hinks asap.

I have introduced a snow report link on the blog. (Top Right of the screen)

Final preparations are now underway, final letters will be out once we have the full itinerary in place.