New Farnley Cricket Club at Desert Springs
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| Dateline: | 10th April 2019 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | New Farnley Cricket Club complete pre-season training camp at Desert Springs Resort | |
Twenty (20) members of New Farnley Cricket Club, accompanied by four (4) members of coaching staff, are now back in the UK having completed a successful 4-day training camp between Thursday 4th – Monday 8th 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 Ground and Academy, in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía in south-east Spain.
Mark Lawson, New Farnley Cricket Club Player / Coach commented;
“Having travelled the world playing cricket I have seen a lot of cricket facilities.
Both the nets and the match ground surfaces are right up there with the best.
I can’t wait to come back!”
Grass net practice, both bowling and batting took place at the Cricket Academy. Strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work were completed at the Cricket Ground.
During their stay New Farnley CC competed in a series of three matches at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground against the National Team from Italy who were also at the resort for their own training camp during the same period, and despite a fine effort, the victor of each match was Italy.
New Farnley Cricket players said of their pre-season training experience at Desert Springs Resort:
“First class facilities. The perfect venue for a pre-season trip. The opportunities presented for a club cricketer are truly unique and I would absolutely recommend Desert Springs to any Club interested in doing a pre-season. A great experience!” Alex Lilley
“A very unique opportunity for a club cricketer to train at such a fantastic facility. The match ground is superb, and the practice facilities are just what is required to improve your game. To play against an International team, Italy, was also an amazing experience.” Chris Blackburn
“As a short haul facility to play and train at match intensity before the season starts, Desert Springs is unparalleled. Excellent cricket, first class facilities, top people and great social. Enough said really!”
Alex Baldwin
“It has been a pleasure to be at Desert Springs for pre-season. A fantastic opportunity to get to play on a great cricket pitch with good wickets. The training facilities are outstanding!”
Billy Whitford
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 and the Crocodile Club Restaurant.
For further information contact:
Nick Gaywood
+44 (0)7793 558 132
ng@desertspringscricket.com
New Farnley Cricket Club Pre-Season Winter Training Camp at Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy
New Farnley CC compete in a T20 Match against Italy National Cricket Team at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground
New Farnley CC training session taking place at the grass wickets at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy
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| Dateline: | 2nd April 2019 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
| Title: | New Farnley Cricket Club Set To Visit Desert Springs for Pre-Season Warm Weather Cricket Training Camp | |
Between Thursday 4th – Monday 8th April, New Farnley Cricket Club will be stepping up their preparations for the 2019 cricket campaign by attending a four (4) day warm weather pre-season training camp with scheduled competitive matches at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy.
New Farnley Cricket Club was established in 1952 and is based at the Barry Jackson Ground in New Farnley Village Leeds. The cricket club supports a 1st XI, 2nd XI & 3rd XI senior teams, juniors age group teams from U.9’s to U.15’s and a Sunday social team. The first and second teams are in Division 1 of the JCT 600 Bradford League.
The training camp will comprise twenty (20) 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, fielding drills, 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.
New Farnley Cricket Club shall compete against the Italy National Cricket Team who are also at Desert Springs for a training camp during the same period, in a series of three matches at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground during their stay. The first, a 50-Over match on Friday 5th April commencing at 10:30hrs. The second a T20 Match on Saturday 6th April commencing at 11.00hrs. and the last a T20 Match on Sunday 7th April 14:00hrs. Spectators are welcome!
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 both El Torrente and the Crocodile Club restaurant.
For further information contact:
Nick Gaywood
+44 (0)7793 558 132
ng@desertspringscricket.com
The Desert Springs Cricket Ground which shall be host to three Cricket Matches between New Farnley Cricket Club and Italy National Cricket Team
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| Dateline: | 4th March 2018 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
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New Farnley Cricket Club complete successful 3-Day training camp at Desert Springs Resort |
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Thirteen (13) members of the New Farnley Cricket Club, accompanied by one (1) member of coaching staff, are now back in England having completed a successful 3-day training camp between Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th 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 & Academy in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía, south-east Spain.
Paul Hutchison, New Farnley Cricket Club Head Coach remarked of Desert Springs Resort and the training camp;
“Having been to Desert Springs a number of times, I keep coming back for a number of reasons.
The facilities really are sensational, matched by the levels of customer service, and when you are almost guaranteed great weather, then you’ve hit the jackpot!
The cricket nets are perfect for our requirements at this time of year. Many thanks to all the staff.”
The focus of the training camp was to provide an opportunity for the players to both work seriously on their batting and bowling skills as well as their fitness levels, through a specific strength and conditioning programme, to ensure that the players are in the best possible shape leading up to the commencement of the new season.
Grass net practice, both bowling and batting along with strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work took take place at the Cricket Academy.
A few of the players views of their experience at Desert Springs Resort during the training camp were;
William Swift; “A fantastic few days. Excellent cricket facilities and so good to be outdoors again in the sunshine!”
Andy Langley; “A brilliant trip. A beautiful resort and cricket facilities. Thank you.”
Alex Baldwin; “Practicing outdoors again after a long winter, heaven! We were so well looked after, thanks so much.”
Mark Mason; “Excellent visit. The food in El Torrente was the best that I have ever had!”
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 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 at the award-winning ‘El Torrente’ Restaurant.
For further information:
Kirk Lovell
+34 647 414 899
kl@almanzora.com
New Farnley Cricket Club Squad Members at Desert Springs Resort
New Farnley Cricket Club ‘Nets Practice Session’ at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy
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| Dateline: | 26th February 2018 | |
| Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
| Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
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New Farnley Cricket Club set to visit Desert Springs for Pre-Season Warm Weather Cricket Training Camp |
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Between Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th March, New Farnley Cricket Club will be stepping up their preparations for their 2018 cricket campaign by attending a three (3) day pre-season training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy.
New Farnley Cricket Club was established in 1952 and is based at the Barry Jackson Ground in New Farnley Village Leeds 12. The cricket club supports a 1st XI, 2nd XI & 3rd XI senior teams, juniors age group teams from U.9’s to U.15’s and a Sunday social team. The first and second teams are in Division 1 of the JCT 600 Bradford League. Junior teams play in the Heavy Woollen Junior Cricket League.
The 1st team recently won the Priestley Cup for the first time in their history and the 2nd team recently won the league on the last day of the season.
The team training camp will comprise a squad of Eighteen (18) players and coaching staff, all of whom will be spending their time completing numerous training sessions each day.
Grass net practice, both bowling and batting will take place at the Cricket Academy, with strength and conditioning sessions, running, speed and agility work taking place at the Academy Ground.
Accommodation for the players and coaches is in some of the privately-owned apartments and townhouses 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 both the resort’s Crocodile Club and El Torrente Restaurant.
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here
For further information:
Kirk Lovell
+34 647 414 899
kl@almanzora.com
