Code of Conduct - Serre Chevalier - Summer 2009/2010
Equipment
Equipment will be of acceptable levels to allow safe operation and will conform to any statutory limits on age or standards, which may be laid down by the appropriate National Governing Body (NGB) or any other relevant official body.
Canoeing
Instructors teaching canoeing will have, as a minimum requirement, the status of qualified instructor and hold valid current certificates supporting that status and issued by the NGB which in France is the Federation Francaise de Canoe-Kayak (FFCK) and which is the French equivalent to the British Canoeing Union (BCU). Ratios on the lake will be 1 instructor per 10 (1:10). Obligatory safety equipment includes life jackets and helmets. Each participant must be able to swim 50m.
Mountain Biking
Staff leading mountain biking expeditions will be experienced in leading such treks and have a first hand knowledge of the routes being taken. Ratios are 1 adult per 12 (1:12)
Mountain Walks
Mountain walks are led by either an experienced local(French) mountain guide or an experience TJM staff member. A minimum of two accompanying adults are present on all walks.
Rafting
Rafting takes place on the Guisane and the Durance. All instructors are qualified by the French National Governing Body (NGB). Each raft is piloted by a qualified instructor with up to 7 occupants. Obligatory safety equipment to be worn include life jackets, helmets and wet suits. Each participant must be able to swim 50m.
Climbing
Climbing may be taught by English or French instructors. TJM's English instructors will have as a minimum qualification the Single Pitch Supervisors Award. Our French instructors hold the qualification of Mountain Guide. All participants are required to wear safety harnesses and helmets. Ratios are in line with the recommendations laid down by each country's National Governing Body.
High Ropes (Aventure Park)
Aventure Parks are a nation wide chain of activity attractions which involve children traversing courses of varying difficulty on ropes. This is very similar to a high ropes course. The centres are licensed by the French Authorities and inspected by the French equivalent of the HSE. Park staff continuously supervise the site ensuring, amongst other things, that safety equipment is properly used. Compulsory safety equipment include safety harness, safety line and carabinas. For full information on safety issues, Code of Conducts and Risk Assessments for each resort please call 0844 412 9919.
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