Here is a quick update to keep you informed about our Winter Programme for 2019
Just a reminder that skiing starts next week for Pounamu, Coronet (children that are old enough) Kimi Akau and Skippers. It is going to be a great programme. Thanks once again to all the wonderful parents for volunteering to help us.
Ski Dates
- Pounamu/Coronet - The Remarkables - Monday 19 August, Tuesday 20 August, Monday 26 August, Tuesday 27 August, Monday 2 September, Tuesday 3 September (back up day)
- Kimi Akau - Coronet Peak - Tuesday 20 August, Wednesday 21 August, Thursday 22 August, Tuesday 27 August, Wednesday 28 August, Thursday 29 August (back up day)
- Skippers - The Remarkables - Wednesday 21 August, Thursday 22 August, Friday 23 August, Wednesday 28 August, Thursday 29 August, Friday 30 August (back up day)
- Kawarau - Coronet Peak - Tuesday 3 September, Wednesday 4 September, Thursday 5 September, Tuesday 10 September, Thursday 12 September, Tuesday 17 September (back up day)
- Rees - The Remarkables - Wednesday 4 September, Thursday 5 September, Friday 6 September, Monday 9 September, Tuesday 10 September, Friday 13 September (back-up day)
Gear Checklist
- Waterproof outer layers of clothing including a waterproof jacket and a pair of waterproof or similar over trousers
- Warm layer to wear under your waterproof outer layer
- A warm jersey or polar fleece middle layer
- Polypro or merino thermal layer including long leggings or tights
- A t-shirt or similar to wear under a mid-layer
- Sunglasses or ski goggles (very important)
- Sunscreen (will be provided by the school)
- Socks (1 to wear and 1 spare)
- Warm gloves (preferably waterproof)
- Helmet (if you have one otherwise a helmet is provided with gear hire)
- Good size lunch and water
- Plastic bag for wet gear
- Ski Pass
- Skis and poles (if needed) or Snowboard
Thanks all. Have a wonderful time.