Statement regarding cancelled BASI courses in Italy

Following our decision on 8^th March 2020 to cancel our courses that were planned to run in Courmayeur and Pila on Monday 9th March 2020 and Monday 16th March 2020, here are the next steps for students directly impacted by the cancellations.

We are currently trying to set up new courses in locations which are close enough to minimise student travel from Italy but far enough away to reduce likelihood of another virus-related cancellation. We understand that members have invested time and money in preparing for these courses and we want to provide a solution with the least disruption. These courses will run even if the minimum numbers required to make a profit is not met to ensure that those affected by Italian cancellations are not out of pocket.

We’d like to stress that that the situation may get worse rather than better. Whilst there is currently no FCO or local authority guidance stopping us from setting up these replacement courses, it is distinctly possible these replacement courses may also be cancelled, so students need to think carefully before deciding what they wish to do and make sure that they have appropriate insurance in place.

If students impacted do not wish or are unable to travel to a new venue in the coming weeks, they can alternatively choose to be transferred onto a course running in Hintertux at the end of the season.

If neither of the replacement course options are suitable, then students should contact their insurance company in the first instance and contact the office if you have any queries.

Those are the steps for students booked on to BASI run courses; we are now working with our Business Partners to find a solution for the courses they had been organising for their students. We ask for your patience and understanding as we work to find solutions for all those impacted.