Coatesville Primary School

Coatesville Snow Sports - Program Details

• Objectives of the program:
  • Provide a safe enjoyable experience that introduces and challenges through Snow Sports
  • Offer a program that's accessible and affordable to Coatesville Primary School students
  • Provide an opportunity for students to experience a challenging activity in an alpine environment
  • Introduce and develop skils in a number of ski disciplines through quality tuition
  • Engage participants in a sport which is both physically and mentally challenging
  • Develop responsibility and self-reliance
  • Encourage Snow Sports students to competing in the Victorian Interschools competition
• Time of Year

  Sunday to Tuesday, usually mid July

• Location

  Mt. Buller

• Accommodation
  • Aeski Lodge accommodation
  • Accommodation may vary

• Student Year Levels Participating
  • Children from Grades 3 to 6
• Costings

  Maximum prices are given to families with hopeful reductions once sponsorship deals are completed.

• Payment for students include:
  • transport
  • accommodation
  • meals
  • ski/snow board hire
  • lessons
  • lift passes
  • helmet
  • use of a red Coatesville shell jacket to be returned at completion of trip (shell jackets are to go over own ski jacket)
• Payment for parents includes:
• Accommodation, breakfast/dinner and transport

• Working Party
  • A party of parents and teachers meet regularly to assist with the organisation and implementation of the Snow Sports program.
• Information Evenings
  • An information evening is held annually to inform prospective participants and their parents of the Snow Sports program.
• Outline of Program

  The program will include -

  	Introductory discussions at school regarding fitness, safety, formulating the Code of Conduct, expectations at the snow, video on Alpine Responsibility
  	For three days in July or August children will participate in 4 × 2 hour ski school lessons
  	Other times free skiing/snowboarding with adults to ascertain skill level
  	If skill level acceptable basic race training
  	Entry of a team in the Interschool competition in August, where applicable

   

• Snowsports Policy

  Click here to view Coatesville's Snowsports policy document