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Ski school for 6 year olds and one parent skiing

I am thinking of taking my 6 year old son to Pamporovo a week before the February half term break. I have skied several times before and we all skied last year in France.
Im hoping to get him into ski school and not kindergarten as he is reasonably confident and I want him to learn to ski.
Does anyone know if this is possible - Balkan Holidays say they have to be 8 years ?
Also would I stick out like a sore thumb as a middle-aged single mum in Pamporovo?!!

Susie

re: Ski school for 6 year olds and one parent skiing

i think balkan are quite strict on the ages but in stead of kindergarden then private tutition is quite cheap and you can both ski together in the afternoon.As for yourself i have been going every year for the last 7 years and you will not find a friendlier place.You will make lots of friends and will exchange addresses or emails.You,ll love it .

re: Ski school for 6 year olds and one parent skiing

A good contact for you to arrange all skiing lessons, ski hire boot hire for your 6 year old and yourself is Stojan Shokov [email protected].

re: Ski school for 6 year olds and one parent skiing

Yes Balkan are strict on the age thing. A couple of years ago a couple that ended up in my group had a 7 year old boy and they had a heck of a job to get him in our group. They eventually relented and it turned out the little sod was the best skiier

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you wont have a problem with age. our lad cam out with us last crimbo when he was 6 1/2. the instructor we had was fantastic with him, she couldnt of done any more to help him along

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Thanks for that e mail addy. been asking how I can arrange hire for my 6 yr old. Cheers!

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Nobody seems to have answered your second question Susie.

Believe me you will NOT stand out like a sore thumb at all. Everyone is so friendly in Bulgaria you will make loads of friends in no time at all.

When exactly are you going?

PP

re: Ski school for 6 year olds and one parent skiing

Do you work out there PP. You seem to know a lot.
BTW Is there no new post facility on here? Each time i come back i can't remember which thread I've enquired on, and it's very confusing. There doesn't seem to be any order???? Help!

re: Ski school for 6 year olds and one parent skiing

hello!!!! Anyone there?
managed to remember this thread and now it has dropped to page 2!!