Dateline:	25th October 2019
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Gibraltar National Cricket Team complete pre-tournament training camp at Desert Springs Resort

Seventeen (17) members of Gibraltar National Cricket Team, accompanied by Head Coach Simon Guy, Team Physiotherapist Keith Ramirez and supporting staff, have completed a successful three (3) day pre-tournament training camp between Monday 21^st – Thursday 24^th October at Desert Springs Resort, in preparation for ‘The Iberian Cup’ to be competed against Portugal and Spain.

Sunil Chandiramani, Gibraltar Cricket Board President commented;

“The facilities are great, and it is fantastic for them to be on our doorstep. Particularly, the quality of the cricket ground is an asset for Desert Springs.”

Simon Guy, Gibraltar CC Head Coach remarked of Desert Springs Resort and the training camp;

“Desert Springs is a brilliant place with lovely people and well looked after facilities, it is outstanding, and we will definitely come back!”

Keith Ramirez – Gibraltar CC Physiotherapist said;

“The staff at the resort were excellent and helpful with our every need, always making sure everything was ok.”

Grass net practice both bowling and batting took place at the Cricket Academy.

Fielding exercises, running, speed and agility work was completed at the Cricket Ground along with a T20 Match, with strength and conditioning work taking place at the Sierras Sports Club Gym.

Gibraltar Cricket Club players said of their pre-tournament training experience at Desert Springs Resort:

“The cricket ground and academy training facilities are second to none and the accommodation has been nothing short of what I expected. I would both return and recommend the resort.” Ken Roy Nester 

“The cricket facilities and accommodation have been outstanding. The food has been very good and supplying the traditional English breakfast is always a winner!” Robin Petrie

“The cricket facilities have been fantastic.

The pitch is well cared for and maintained by the ground staff and the presence of grass net facilities is a top match! The food in the restaurant has been great! Timothy Caruana. 

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)7793 558 132
ng@desertspringscricket.com

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	Dateline:	24th September 2019
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Gibraltar National Cricket Team to visit Desert Springs for Pre-Tournament Training Camp

Gibraltar National Cricket Team will be stepping up their preparations for the Iberia Cup to be held between Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar, by completing a three (3) day pre-tournament training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy between Monday 21^st – Thursday 24^th October 2019.

The Gibraltar National Cricket Team is the team that represents the British overseas territory of Gibraltar in international cricket. They have been an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1969.

With approximately 30,000 residents, Gibraltar has one of the smallest populations of any ICC member. Only three members, all dependencies of ICC full members, have a smaller population; the Cook Islands, Saint Helenian and the Falkland Islands National teams.

Head Coach, former Yorkshire CCC player Simon Guy, and three additional coaching staff,

will accompany Twenty-Two (22) players for the training camp, all of whom will be spending their time completing numerous training sessions each day.

Grass net practice, both bowling and batting, fielding exercises, running, speed and agility work will be completed at the Cricket Academy. Strength and conditioning work will be completed at the Sierras Sports Club Gym and competitive T20 Matches shall be held at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground on Wednesday 23^rd and Thursday 24^th October.

Accommodation for the players and coaches is in some of the privately-owned apartments at Desert Springs Resort 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 El Torrente Restaurant.

To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here

 

For further information contact:

Nick Gaywood
+44 (0)7793 558 132
ng@desertspringscricket.com

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