Code of Conduct
To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip it is necessary for us to insist on a Code of Conduct. This means that everyone has a clear idea of what is expected of us.
Students need to sign and return the Code of Conduct before we leave to show they fully agree to abide by these standards of behaviour. NO CODE OF CONDUCT MEANS NO TRIP!
A copy of this can be downloaded by clicking on the icon on the right.
I have also explained in more detail some of the main points below, and I'm sure you will agree that much of this is just common sense. Section Three relates specifically to the rules of the slope as set out by the FIS and shared in more detail here.
We reserve the right to take disciplinary action as necessary against anyone who does not stick to the rules agreed to in the Code of Conduct, but we hope that the good sense of all will ensure that we do not have to invoke such sanctions.
Be Polite
No one wants to spend a week of their time with people who are rude, inconsiderate, and impolite. Staff will aim to be polite and courteous to students at all times and we do expect students to do the same to us in return.
Bedtime
We will set different bed times for different age groups and will expect students to go to bed when they are told. Skiing is an intensely exhausting sport and the chances are that you will in fact be ready for bed long before we tell you to go. Being tired is also one way to ensure accidents will happen on the slopes.
On The Slope
Skiing can be dangerous and the first priority of all ski instructors is the safety of their group.
We expect students to do what they are told immediately by whoever is responsible for their group (be it a ski school instructor or a member of staff). This is absolutely essential whilst on the ski slopes and it is an absolute rule of skiing that the person responsible for a party is always obeyed instantly (this absoulate rule is for everybody's safety and you will find that other trained instructors will also accept without question the instructions of whichever instructor is leading the party).
Students should make sure they are fully aware of the FIS Rules for Skiers. Like the highway code, it can lead to issues with the Police if you do not follow these while skiing.
No One Goes Out on Their Own or Skis On Their Own
Again this is an absolute rule for safety purposes. You will be in a strange and potentially hostile environment. Under circumstances like that any accident can be serious. If you wish to go off separately from the rest of the group (ie. to go to the shops etc) you must ask for permission from Mr Morgan only, no other member of staff can or will give you permission. In such a situation you must be in a group of at least three so that in the event of an accident, one person can stay with the casualty and the third member of the group can seek help.
When on the slopes you should not have your skis on until your ski instructor asks you to. You are not insured to ski without an instructor and I will reserve the right to stop anyone skiing if they attempt to go off on their own!
Smoking and Alcohol
This is a school party and School/English legal standards will be enforced. Smoking is forbidden as it would be in school, not only because of the legal issues and health hazards, but also because of the nature of the accommodation. Smoking material and means of ignition should not be brought and if discovered will be confiscated.
Alcohol and any drug use is also obviously forbidden. While the drinking age is lower in Austria, we still follow UK laws. Any alcohol purchased by members of the party will be confiscated and there will be serious punishments if any student is discovered drinking, including stopping them from skiing the next day. It is important to remember insurance becomes void if alcohol or other drugs are found in your bloodstream!
Out Of Bounds
Socialising in other people’s bedrooms is not allowed. This is to avoid problems with things going missing or problems with damage to hotel or other people’s property. There are ample social areas in the hotel for communal use.