Dateline:	4th April 2016
	Source:	The Almanzora Group Ltd
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Southampton Solent University completes a successful four-days of warm weather pre-season cricket and fitness training at the Desert Springs Resort

 

Southampton Solent University Cricket players are now back in England having completed a successful four (4) days of warm weather pre-season cricket and fitness training between Monday 29th March – Saturday 2nd April at Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course with its very own dedicated Cricket Academy, in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía in south-east Spain.

Richard Browning, Southampton Solent University Cricket Club Head Coach, along with two supporting staff, accompanied thirteen (13) players who completed bowling, batting and fielding practice as well as strength and conditioning training sessions as they stepped up their physical preparations for the upcoming 2016 season.

 

Head Coach, Richard Browning commented:

“Our experience at Desert Springs Resort has allowed us to prepare brilliant ahead of our University season. The boys have worked very hard and have thrived in the fantastic facilities on offer and we will definitely be back!”

 

Coach, Samuel Bracey remarked of the training camp:

“The great facilities and staff have ensured a successful and enjoyable trip for pre-season!”

The training camp worked on a specific and carefully planned programme covering technical skills, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.

 

Southampton Solent University players said of their pre-season training experience at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy:

“A fantastic experience in facilities far superior to most and I would recommend Desert Springs to any team looking to train during the winter. I am looking forward to coming back!” William Steward

“It’s been a fantastic experience here at Desert Springs. The facilities have been outstanding and the lads have really benefitted from the time out here.” Robert Walters

“The cricket facilities were top draw! The weather and accommodation were great and the staff very helpful.” Ollie Blandford

“Very good, perfect for the cricket and I would definitely return, thanks to all!” Jack Foley

“Great facilities! The staff were excellent and the accommodation clean and comfortable. All in all this has been a great experience, one I would definitely recommend and return in the future.” Kieran Gayle

“It has been really good to get out and train outdoors, thanks for having us!” Richard Lock

“Great facilities with excellent hospitality. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here at Desert Springs Resort!” Like Evans

“Brilliant experience! Thoroughly enjoyed my time here and the facilities were excellent and the staff have been extremely helpful!” Ryan Murray

“A very productive tour because of the great cricket facilities and hospitality that was given.” Ryan Scott

The players and coaches were accommodated in some of the privately owned apartments & townhouses normally reserved for holidays and short breaks at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef was on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in El Torrente Restaurant.

 

For further information contact : The Almanzora Group Ltd
Tel : +44 (0) 1242 680 299
Email : tag@almanzora.com

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	Dateline:	1st February 2016
	Source:	The Almanzora Group Ltd
	Subject:	Solent University
	Title:	Southampton Solent University Cricket Club set to visit Desert Springs for Pre-Season Cricket Training Camp

 

Southampton Solent University Cricket Club will be stepping up their preparations for the 2016 campaign by completing their 4-day warm weather training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy between Tuesday 29th March – Saturday 2nd April 2016.

 

Southampton Solent University is a premier British university of approximately 18,500 students based in Southampton, United Kingdom.

Team Solent Cricket has reached the quarter finals of the BUCS Championships twice and has been league runner-up three times in the last six years. The club has various men and women squads competing in both outdoor and indoor BUCS leagues. 
The Southampton Solent University training camp will comprise Thirteen (13) players and Two (2) coaches, all of whom will be spending their time completing numerous training sessions each day, which will include grass net practice, both bowling and batting, strength work, running, speed and agility work. As they will be outside and on grass, the squad will also be able to do fielding and throwing practice in realistic conditions, something not possible indoors back in the UK.
        

The Almanzora Group Sales & Marketing Manager, Simon Coaker remarked:

"We are delighted to welcome Southampton Solent University for their inaugural training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy. Since the addition to the existing cricket facilities in 2013 of six top quality grass wickets at the Cricket Academy we have hosted numerous cricket teams, both professional and amateur, as well as university and school groups, which has now led to the introduction of a further 13 grass wickets to cater for the growing demand of those wishing to visit.”

 

Accommodation for the players and coaches is in some of the privately owned apartments at Desert Springs Resort normally reserved for holidays and short breaks and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the resort’s award-winning El Torrente Restaurant.

 

For further information contact : The Almanzora Group Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 1242 680 116
Email: tag@almanzora.com

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