Managed Camp Program Outline

Celebrating 40 years

1978 - 2018

Perisher Thredbo 2018 Members

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Contents

Welcome ............................................................................................................................................................ 2

Membership ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Inclusions ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

Typical Program ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Transport ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Meals ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Accommodation ................................................................................................................................................ 4

Under 18 ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Personal Care ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Carer Expectations ............................................................................................................................................. 5

Clothing .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Alcohol, Drugs and Behaviour Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 7

Ambulance Insurance ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Enquiries ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

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Welcome

Thank you for choosing a Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) snowsport program. This document

contains useful information about your DWA program, how DWA operates and what you can expect,

including an expected schedule, program inclusions and information on accommodation, meals and lift

passes. If you have any questions, please contact DWA.

Membership

All participants must be current Individual Members of DWA to take part in our program. To find out more

about DWA membership and to sign up visit www.disabledwintersport.com.au/registration.

Your DWA membership card includes your medical and emergency contact information. DWA recommends

carrying your membership card with you when you’re on snow in case this information is required by ski

patrol.

DWA membership also provides a number of

other benefits that can be accessed outside of

our member programs, including:

Lift pass concessions

Snowsport instruction concessions

Volunteer adaptive snowsport guides

Adaptive equipment

Accessible accommodation

Visit www.disabledwintersport.com.au for more details.

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Inclusions

Participant

$810 per person

Group share accommodation – 4 nights

Lift pass – 3 days

Ski/board rental and adaptive equipment

Adaptive snowsport guide support

Lessons – typically, two instructors will be

available on each day. DWA will work with

the group to determine which participants

receive lessons. This will depend on each participant’s needs and goals and guide and instructor

availability

DWA staff – program coordination

National Parks entry

* Transport is not included

Friend/Family/Carer

$275 per person

If a participant requires personal care or is under 18 years old, they must bring a carer or family member

with them. Please read Carer and Staff Expectations in this document.

Group share accommodation – 4 nights * If a friend/parent/carer would like to ski/board they can purchase a directly through the resort

Typical Program

DWA programs are run in a safe, friendly and relaxed environment. All programs are designed to suit

participants’ needs and goals and weather conditions at the time. The program may be modified as needs

and conditions change, but will typically Tuesday to Thursday will be on snow.

Monday

4pm Arrive at Finsko’s

Lodge at Jindabyne

Sport and Recreation

Centre

6pm Ski hire and

equipment fit out (if

required)

Tuesday - Thursday

8:30am Travel to the resort in

own transport or

carpooling

10am Morning lesson and

ski/ride session

12pm Lunch

1pm Afternoon ski/ride

session

3pm Travel back to

Jindabyne Sport and

Recreation Centre

Friday

10am Departure

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Transport

Transport is not included in your participant costs.

Driving

If you are self-driving, please provide your vehicle details to DWA at the time of booking to arrange entry to

the Kosciuszko National Park. If you don’t provide your vehicle details to DWA you will need to organise

your own entry.

It is approximately 36km to Thredbo and 31km to Perisher from Jindabyne.

Chains are required for all 2 wheel drive vehicles and can be hired at the BP service station in Jindabyne.

Public transport

There are several options for travel to Jindabyne and between Jindabyne and the ski resorts. Some of these

include:

Sydney or Canberra to Jindabyne - www.greyhound.com.au

Canberra to Jindabyne - www.snoexpress.com.au

Jindabyne to Ski Tube or Thredbo - www.snowlinkshuttle.com.au

Meals

Meals are not included in your program costs.

Self-catering or eating in Jindabyne

Finsko’s Lodge has cooking facilities if you would like to self-cater. Jindabyne also has a wide range of

restaurants to choose from.

When booking your camp, please select the self-cater option if you are organising your own meals.

Breakfast and dinner at Moguls Restaurant at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre

You can eat dinner at Moguls Restaurant at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre. You can bring a packed

lunch or purchase your lunch at the resort.

When booking your camp, please select the meals at Moguls option if you would like dinner at Moguls.

Accommodation

You will be staying Finsko’s Lodge at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre, 207 Barry Way, Jindabyne.

You will be sharing a room with other participants on our program. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible

and shared.

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Under 18

All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are under 18 and you

haven’t booked for a parent or guardian, please contact DWA to arrange this immediately.

Personal Care

DWA does not provide personal care staff or medical care staff on its programs. If you require personal or

medical care assistance, please bring a family member, carer or friend. If you haven’t booked for a family

member, carer or friend, please contact DWA to arrange this immediately. This person must be available to

you when required, including during the day.

Carer Expectations

The group will be at the resort for the whole day. Please make sure you have everything you need with you

as it is unlikely you will return to the accommodation before 4pm.

If you require personal care, your carer must be available at all times to assist. The carer does not need to

be a skier or snowboarder, but must be available at an agreed location should they be needed for

assistance.

If the carer member is skiing or snowboarding using an escort lift pass (escort lift passes are not included in

the Friend/Parent/Carer price), they must stay with you while on snow. The carer must still be available to

assist with personal care at all times.

Carer lift passes

Lift passes for friends, family or carers are not included in the price, however they can be purchased

directly from the resort.

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Clothing

A few tips on clothing for the snow:

The best idea for staying warm in the snow is to dress in layers. This simply means to dress using

layers of clothing (long sleeve top, then a vest and jumper, etc.) rather than one or two bulky

jackets. This not only keeps you warm but will allow you to regulate your temperature more easily

by having the option to remove or add layers.

If you do not have appropriate waterproof clothing for the snow, including gloves and goggles and

can’t borrow them from a friend, then you can hire them from Perisher Snowsports at the

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre at your own cost. Mittens are recommended for those who

cannot easily straighten out their fingers to fit into gloves.

Bring a small backpack or sports bag to carry your

extra layers and a change of clothes in case you get

wet and cold. Spare gloves or mittens are also

good to bring if you have some.

Sunscreen is essential.

Please make sure you have your DWA membership

card with you on snow as it includes your medical

and emergency contact information. This

information is helpful for Ski Patrol in case their

assistance is required.

Suggested packing list:

Beanie

Helmet (if you don’t have your own,

helmets are included in your rental

package)

Goggles or sunglasses

Scarf or neck warmer

Long sleeve thermal tops

Thermal underwear

Vest (woollen or polar fleece)

Jumper (woollen or polar fleece)

Water proof jacket and pants

1-2 pairs of waterproof gloves or mittens

Casual clothes to wear after being on

snow

Long, warm woollen socks

Shoes

Indoor shoes or socks

Sunscreen

Toiletries

Snacks for on and off snow

All medications required (in a blister pack

or original containers)

Water bottle

Packed lunches or money to buy lunch on

the mountain each day (budget for $15-

$20 each day)

Linen, towels and doonas are provided

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Alcohol, Drugs and Behaviour Guidelines

Alcohol is permitted for those over 18, however it is expected that it will be consumed responsibly and not

impact on others.

Illicit drugs are not permitted.

Under no circumstances are alcohol or illicit drugs permitted to be consumed on snow. No one under the

influence of alcohol or illicit drugs is permitted by DWA to undertake snow sport activities.

Smoking is not permitted in any building and butts are to be disposed of in designated trays.

DWA reserves the right to ask anyone whose behaviour is disrupting the enjoyment of the camp for the

other participants, to leave the program. No refund will be offered. Any damage to facilities or equipment

during your stay will be billed directly to the individual.

Ambulance Insurance

Whilst not compulsory, DWA recommends all participants investigate the costs and associated benefits of

ambulance subscription. Visit www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au to find out more.

Enquiries

If you have any questions, please contact DWA:

Web www.disabledwintersport.com.au

Email info@disabledwintersport.com.au

Phone 1300 265 730

www.disabledwintersport.com.au

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