Derbyshire County Cricket Club at Desert Springs
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| Dateline: | 5th March 2024 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | Worcestershire, Hampshire and Derbyshire all Choose Desert Springs Resort | |
Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Hampshire County Cricket Club and Derbyshire County Cricket Club will all be stepping up their preparations for the 2024 season by completing their respective warm weather pre-season training camps at Desert Springs Cricket Ground and Academy in March 2024.
Based at New Road in Worcestershire, Worcestershire CCC will be the first, of three, County Cricket Clubs to visit Desert Springs Resort to prepare for the 2024 season between Monday 4th March and Thursday 14th March 2024. The Worcestershire CCC training camp will comprise eleven (11) players and four (4) coaches, all of whom will be spending their time completing a specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions each day covering technical skills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.
Hampshire CCC visit Desert Springs Resort to prepare for the 2024 with the bowling groups arriving in advance of the batters. Six (6) bowlers and two (2) coaches arrive to Desert Springs Resort on Thursday 7th March, being joined on 10th March by a further Six (6) bowlers and two (2) coaches. The Hampshire CCC training camp concludes for both groups on Friday 15th March.
Finaly Derbyshire CCC return to Desert Springs for the third year running and in the footsteps of their academy players whom have already visited in 2024. Twenty six (26) players and staff will be at Desert Springs Resort to prepare for the 2024 season between Tuesday 12th and Sunday 17th March 2024.
For all the counties grass net practice will take place at the Cricket Academy. Fielding sessions, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work will be completed at the Cricket Ground and Gym at the Sierras Sports Club.
The players and coaches will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments and townhouses at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in both El Torrente and the Crocodile Club Restaurant
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here
For further information contact:
Peter Scott
+44 (0)7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com
Worcestershire CCC at Desert Springs Resort 2023
Hampshire train in the Cricket Academy Nets at Desert Springs Resort in 2023.
Derbyshire CCC training on The Match Ground at Desert Springs Resort.
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| Dateline: | 5th February 2024 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | Derbyshire CCC return to Desert Springs Resort | |
Derbyshire County Cricket Club Academy will be stepping up their preparations for the 2024 season by completing a six (6) day warm weather pre-season training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground and Academy between Friday 9th – Wednesday 14th February 2024.
The 2024 pre-season tour will mark the third visit of Derbyshire CCC Academy who have previously taken part in the DS European T20 in 2022 and undertaken a skills camp in 2023. The young players will undertake a training camp that will comprise eleven (11) players and three (3) coaches, all of whom will be spending their time completing a specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions each day covering technical skills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.
Daryn Smit, Derbyshire CCC Head of Talent Pathway commented on the teams experience in 2023;
“It has been fantastic! The opportunity to get the grass under our feet, in some good quality conditions and quality facilities has been fantastic.”
Grass net practice will take place at the Cricket Academy. Match simulations, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work will be completed at the Cricket Ground and Gym at the Sierras Sports Club.
The players and coaches will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining at El Torrente Restaurant.
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here.
For further information contact:
Peter Scott
+44 (0)7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com
Derbyshire CCC Academy Players and Staff; February 2023
Derbyshire training in The Cricket Academy Nets; February 2022
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| Dateline: | 8th February 2023 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | Derbyshire CCC return to Desert Springs Resort | |
Derbyshire County Cricket Club will be stepping up their preparations for the 2023 season by completing a seven (7) day warm weather pre-season training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground and Academy between Wednesday 8th – Wednesday 15th February 2023.
Having recently hosted Derbyshire CCC Academy, we are delighted to welcome Derbyshire CCC who will be joined at Desert Springs Resort by Hampshire CCC as both counties prepare for the 2023 season. The Derbyshire CCC training camp will comprise twenty (20) players and eight (8) coaches and staff, all of whom will be spending their time completing a specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions each day covering technical skills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.
In order to fully prepare for the season ahead, on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th March Hampshire CCC and Derbyshire CCC will play against each other in a two day friendly on the Desert Springs match ground, play will commence at 10:30am, and spectators are more than welcome to take in the action.
Grass net practice will take place at the Cricket Academy. Match simulations, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work will be completed at the Cricket Ground and Gym at the Sierras Sports Club.
The players and coaches will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Villas at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the Crocodile Club Restaurant
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here.
For further information contact:
Peter Scott
+44 (0)7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com
Derbyshire CCC at Desert Springs; March 2022
Derbyshire CCC training on The Match Ground at Desert Springs Resort; March 2022
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| Dateline: | 8th February 2023 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | Derbyshire CCC Academy return to Desert Springs Resort | |
Derbyshire County Cricket Club Academy will be stepping up their preparations for the 2023 season by completing a six (6) day warm weather pre-season training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground and Academy between Friday 10th – Wednesday 15th February 2023.
Following their victory in the Desert Springs European T20 2022, Derbyshire CCC Academy will undertake a training camp that will comprise six (6) players and three (3) coaches, all of whom will be spending their time completing a specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions each day covering technical skills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.
Daryn Smit, Derbyshire CCC Head of Talent Pathway commented on the teams experience in 2022;
“It was brilliant. We really enjoyed it.
The weather was fantastic, the facilities were great, and the food kept the boys well fuelled with lots of energy. We came away with a lot of experience and a lot of good learning to take into our winter preparation and summer season.”
Grass net practice will take place at the Cricket Academy. Match simulations, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work will be completed at the Cricket Ground and Gym at the Sierras Sports Club.
The players and coaches will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Villas at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the Crocodile Club Restaurant.
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here.
For further information contact:
Peter Scott
+44 (0)7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com
Derbyshire CCC Academy in the field at Desert Springs; February 2022
Derbyshire training in The Cricket Academy Nets; February 2022
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| Dateline: | 8th February 2023 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | Derbyshire CCC return to Desert Springs Resort | |
Derbyshire County Cricket Club will be stepping up their preparations for the 2023 season by completing a seven (7) day warm weather pre-season training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground and Academy between Wednesday 8th – Wednesday 15th February 2023.
Having recently hosted Derbyshire CCC Academy, we are delighted to welcome Derbyshire CCC who will be joined at Desert Springs Resort by Hampshire CCC as both counties prepare for the 2023 season. The Derbyshire CCC training camp will comprise twenty (20) players and eight (8) coaches and staff, all of whom will be spending their time completing a specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions each day covering technical skills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.
In order to fully prepare for the season ahead, on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th March Hampshire CCC and Derbyshire CCC will play against each other in a two day friendly on the Desert Springs match ground, play will commence at 10:30am, and spectators are more than welcome to take in the action.
Grass net practice will take place at the Cricket Academy. Match simulations, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work will be completed at the Cricket Ground and Gym at the Sierras Sports Club.
The players and coaches will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Villas at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the Crocodile Club Restaurant
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here
For further information contact:
Peter Scott
+44 (0)7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com
Derbyshire CCC at Desert Springs; March 2022
Derbyshire CCC training on The Match Ground at Desert Springs Resort; March 2022
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| Dateline: | 17th January 2023 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | Derbyshire CCC return to Desert Springs Resort | |
Derbyshire CCC Academy have completed their February half-term Desert Springs pre-season training camp between 9th – 14th February 2023 at the ICC accredited Desert Springs Cricket Ground and Academy.
Derbyshire CCC academy, having previously taken part in the European T20 in 2022, returned to Desert Springs Resort to undertake a training camp, for six (6) academy players and three (3) staff. Players spent their time completing a specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions covering technical skills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity in the Cricket Academy Nets and on the Desert Springs Match ground.
Derbyshire CCC Academy Director Daryn Smit, commented;
“We came here with big expectations, it’s been as expected, it’s been fantastic.”
Derbyshire CCC Academy Captain Yousef, commented on the facilities;
“they were very good, and we felt welcome at the resort.”
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here
The players and coaches were accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef catered for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the Crocodile Club Restaurant.
For further information contact:
Peter Scott
+44 (0) 7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com
Derbyshire CCC Academy at Desert Springs Resort, February 2023
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| Dateline: | 20th March 2022 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | Derbyshire CCC complete pre-season training camp | |
Derbyshire CCC are now back in the UK having completed a seven (7) day pre-season training camp comprising seventeen (17) players and six (6) coaches at Desert Springs ICC accredited Cricket Ground & Academy between Monday 7th – Monday 14th March.
As part of their preparation, the team spent their time completing a specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions covering technical skills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.
Grass net practice, both bowling and batting took place at the Cricket Academy. Match simulations, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work was completed at the Cricket Ground and Gym at the Sierras Sports Club.
Ajmal Shahzad, Derbyshire CCC Ass. Coach & Bowling Coach remarked;
“We benefited from a combination net practices, double day sessions, with fielding and conditioning sessions finishing off with a couple of days in the center wicket on the cricket ground, which was fantastic on a very, very good wicket, so it’s been a great week.
We had all the space to ourselves and two very good wickets at the academy that lasted three days with all the equipment you would want.
For the seven days we have been here it’s been a really good pre-season for us and hopefully when we get back to the UK we can hit the road running”
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here
The players and coaches were accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments Townhouses and villas at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef catered for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the Crocodile Club Restaurant.
For further information contact:
Peter Scott
+44 (0)7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com
Derbyshire CCC at The Desert Springs Cricket Ground
Derbyshire CCC Management and Coaching Staff, Daryn Smit, Ajmal Shahzad, Chris Highton, Julian Calefato, Micky Arthur, Dan Wheeldon & Mal Loye
Desert Springs Cricket Academy
Cage practice at the Desert Springs ICC accredited Cricket Ground
Match Simulation Practice at The Desert Springs ICC accredited Cricket Ground
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| Dateline: | 6th March 2022 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | Derbyshire CCC Select Desert Springs for Pre-Season Warm Weather Cricket Training Camp | |
With the domestic cricket season drawing ever closer, Derbyshire County Cricket Club will be stepping up their preparations for the 2022 campaign with a seven (7) day warm weather pre-season training camp at Desert Springs ICC accredited Cricket Ground & Academy between Monday 7th – Monday 14th March.
This is not the first time Derbyshire have used Desert Springs to prepare for a new season, having also used the venue as a training camp in 2019.
New Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, is keen to get the squad training outdoors as early as possible, as he looks to create simulated match practice and intense fitness and fielding under the Spanish sun.
The Derbyshire CCC training camp will comprise seventeen (17) players and six (6) coaches, all of whom will be spending their time completing a specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions each day covering technical skills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.
Grass net practice, both bowling and batting will take place at the Cricket Academy. Strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work will be completed at the Cricket Ground and Gym at the Sierras Sports Club.
Derbyshire CCC Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur commented,
“Desert Springs gives us an opportunity to work hard in a warm environment. There will be a lot of hard physical training and a lot of fielding work, which is not necessarily the easiest thing to do in the UK at the moment, we certainly can’t do it outside. There will be a lot of match-simulation practice, because I think that’s what our programme will need by that time. Then, once we are back, we can start working outside in conditions which we are likely to expect in the first couple of weeks of the season.”
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here
The players and coaches will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments and Villas at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the Crocodile Club Restaurant.
For further information contact:
Peter Scott
+44 (0)7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com
The Desert Springs Cricket Ground which shall be utilised by Derbyshire CCC during their pre-season training camp
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| Dateline: | 18th March 2019 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | Derbyshire County Cricket Club complete pre-season training camp at Desert Springs Resort | |
Fourteen (14) members of Derbyshire County Cricket Club, accompanied by Assistant Coaches Steve Kirby and Mal Loye, Operations Manager Dan Wheeldon, Physiotherapist Fran Clarkson, Strength & Conditioning Coach Jonty Norris and Analyst Jon Bateson, are now back in England having completed a successful 4-day training camp between Tuesday 12th– Saturday 16th March at Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course with its very own dedicated Cricket Ground and Academy, in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía in south-east Spain.
Steve Kirby, Derbyshire CCC Assistant Coach commented;
“Exceptional hospitality. I really enjoyed the trip and we will definitely be coming back. The cricket facilities were excellent with the nets exceptional. Everything a team would need for a good pre-season preparation!”
Mal Loye, Derbyshire CCC Batting Coach remarked of Desert Springs Resort and the training camp;
“The food and hospitality have been outstanding, with the nets and cricket facilities very professional.”
Dan Wheeldon – Derbyshire CCC Operations Manager said;
“Excellent facilities, first class service. A great trip all round and we look forward to coming back!”
Jon Bateson – Derbyshire CCC Analyst remarked of his experience at Desert Springs;
“The facilities, food and accommodation have been world class. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to prepare us for the season!”
Grass net practice, both bowling and batting took place at the Cricket Academy, whilst out-field practice, bowl through simulations, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work all took place at the Cricket Ground.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club players said of their pre-season training experience at Desert Springs Resort:
“A first-class facility in a great location. Nets, main oval, swimming pool, gym and food all quality. Desert Springs have everything ticked off!” Tony Palladino
“Desert Springs has been a great experience for me and the boys. Great service, nice food and friendly staff. Would love to come back again next year. Thanks for having us. We really appreciated it!” Alfie Gleadall
“Top class cricket facilities. Accommodation fantastic. Food unbelievable. Golf course high class. Staff friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. Awesome stay at Desert Springs. Can’t fault anything. Looking forward to returning.” Daryn Smit
“Fantastic facility. Brilliant and very friendly staff. Amazing views and surroundings. Would easily recommend to others and hope we are back soon!” Anuj Dal
“Really enjoyed my stay at Desert Springs. All the staff have made me feel so welcome and at home. The quality of the cricket surfaces has been great, and the food has been amazing. I hope to return soon, thank you.” James Taylor
“Fantastic service and the staff were brilliant. Ground staff legends. Food great. Well done Desert Springs!” Alex Hughes
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy Click Here
The players and coaches were accommodated in some of the privately-owned apartments 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:
Nick Gaywood
+44 (0)7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com
Derbyshire County Cricket Club Pre-Season Winter Training Camp at Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy
Derbyshire County Cricket Club training session taking place at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground
Derbyshire County Cricket Club training session taking place at the grass wickets at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy
Derbyshire County Cricket Club training session taking place at the grass wickets at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy
Derbyshire County Cricket Club ‘Slip Catch’ training session taking place at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground
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| Dateline: | 9th March 2019 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | Derbyshire CCC Select Desert Springs for Pre-Season Warm Weather Cricket Training Camp | |
With the domestic cricket season drawing ever closer, Derbyshire County Cricket Club will be following in the auspicious footsteps of Lancashire County Cricket Club by stepping up their preparations for the 2019 campaign by completing a four (4) day warm weather pre-season training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy between Tuesday 12th – Saturday 16th March 2019.
The Derbyshire CCC training camp will comprise sixteen (16) players and five (5) coaches, all of whom will be spending their time completing a specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions each day covering technical skills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.
Grass net practice, both bowling and batting will take place at the Cricket Academy. Strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work will be completed at the Cricket Ground and Gym at the Sierras Sports Club.
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here
The players and coaches will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in El Torrente Restaurant.
For further information contact:
Nick Gaywood
+44 (0)7793 558 132
ng@desertspringscricket.com
The Desert Springs Cricket Ground which shall be utilised by Derbyshire CCC during their pre-season training camp
