Homestay

Athletes

Homestay - athlete information

Click here for Athlete Homestay application form

Terms and conditions

Training requirements

• To be eligible for homestay you must be registered in full time HPC coaching.

Bedroom

• Own room
• Bed and all linen
• Reasonable storage for clothes etc

Meals

• Help yourself breakfast
• Packed lunch
• Home cooked meal in the evening.  If the family goes out for dinner they must include the athlete in their arrangements and pay for their evening meal.  If it is not suitable for the athlete to be present at the families arrangement, then an alternative meal must be provided.
• If you wish to go out with friends, any meals will be at your expense.

Transport

• The athlete is responsible for organising transport to and from training venues and any venue at which you are studying.

Training

• HPC will advise details of training and any events to the homestay family
• If you are sick, please contact HPC and advise your absence
• Your coach and Snowsports Centre Communications and Marketing will maintain regular contact with you regarding your training commitments.

Telephones

• All overseas calls should be made collect or by using pre-paid 0800 phone cards
• Athletes are responsible for paying any phone expenses incurred in the household directly to the homestay family.  Cardrona HPC accepts no responsibility for any athlete incurred expenses.

Internet

• There are several internet cafes in Wanaka that are very reasonably priced, we recommend you visit these to use the internet.
• Not all households have broadband and internet services can be expensive, so if your family agrees to allow you access to their internet, please respect any guidelines (For example, they may only allow email checking, no downloads).

Heating and electricity

• Most New Zealand houses do not have central heating and either use log burner fires or electric heating for warmth.  Families pay an electricity bill per month based on the amount of usage.  Although we want you to be warm and comfortable, we request that you be sensible and considerate with your usage of heating and electricity.

Emergencies

• If you  need medical attention, your homestay family should be take you to their doctor or nearest medical centre
• In any type of emergency, please contact the Homestay Coordinator and advise the situation

Homestay payments

• A placement fee of $150 is due on approval of your application
• Payments are required in advance.  You will not be placed with your family until payment has been made in full to Cardrona HPC.

Cardrona HPC reserves the right to decline any application by a family or a student, without explanation.

Families

Homestay - family information

Click here for Homestay Family application form

Terms and Conditions

Bedroom

• Own room
• Bed and all linen
• Reasonable storage for clothes etc
• Adequate heating

Meals

Good nutrition is an important part of an HPC athlete's training.  They have healthy appetites as they train hard all day and burn a lot of energy which needs to be replaced.
Required meals:

• Help yourself breakfast
• Packed lunch
• Home cooked meal in the evening.  If the family goes out for dinner they must include the athlete in their arrangements and pay for their evening meal.
• If the athlete wishes to go out with friends, any meals will be at the athlete's expense.

Transport

• The athlete is responsible for their transport to and from training venues and any venue at which they are studying, however we expect you to assist where necessary with information on how to get to these venues.

Training

• HPC will advise details of training and any events
• If your athlete is sick, please contact HPC and advise their absence

Telephones

• All overseas calls should be made collect or by using pre-paid 0800 phone cards
• Students are responsible for paying any phone expenses incurred in the household directly to the homestay family.  Cardrona HPC accepts no responsibility for any student incurred expenses.

Heating and electricity

• Most of our athletes come from countries that have air conditioning as a common feature and are not used to the colder houses in New Zealand.  They have been informed of how heating and electricity works here, however we ask that you please allow them to feel warm and comfortable in your home.

Emergencies

• If your athlete needs medical attention, they should be taken to your own doctor or nearest medical centre
• In any type of emergency, please contact the Homestay Coordinator and advise the situation

Homestay payments

• Payments will be made by direct credit only.  Please make sure that we have correct bank account details for you.

Homestay check

• After you apply, the Homestay Coordinator will contact you to arrange a time to visit you and check that your home is suitable for a homestay situation.

Expectations

We require all families to treat athletes with respect and kindness.  It is important to us that the athlete feels comfortable and safe with the family.

Your rules and guidelines for the athlete should, within reason, be based around what they are accustomed to at home and should be discussed with the athlete, so that they understand fully your expectations.

You will be required to agree to a Police Vetting Check (link to pdf - will send soon) on all people living in the house that are 18 years or over.

Cardrona HPC reserves the right to decline any application by a family or a student, without explanation.