Dateline:	17th January 2023
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Surrey CCC Academy Complete Desert Springs Tour

 

Surrey CCC Academy Boys and Girls playing groups have completed their February half-term Desert Springs pre-season tour; the Boy’s between 9^th – 14^th February and the Girl’s between 14^th – 17^th February 2023 at the ICC accredited Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy.

 

On arrival at Desert Springs the Surrey Boys 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.  Further to practise at the Cricket Academy nets, ‘Local Derby’ fixtures with Middlesex CCC took place on the Cricket Ground at Desert Springs Resort, in order to prepare for the 2023 season.

 

Surrey CCC Academy player  Luke Griffiths, commented;

“The cricket facilities have been excellent and have provided much needed grass learnings.”

 

Surrey CCC Performance Director Jeremy Greeves, commented;

“The net facilities have been brilliant. We couldn’t fault the match pitch and were really impressed, a true hard surface with over 500 runs scored in both matches.”

 

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

The Surrey Girl’s spent their time in the Cricket Academy nets working on technical skills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.  Further to this a friendly joint practise fixture with the Northern Cricket union allowed for skill sto ne challenged in match scenarios.

 

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 7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com

	Dateline:	19th February 2020
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Surrey CCC Academy complete Pre-Season Training Camp

Eight (8) members of the Surrey County Cricket Club Academy accompanied by four (4) coaches, are now back in England having completed a successful 4-day training camp between Saturday 15^th – Wednesday 19^th February 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.

Matthew Spriegel, Surrey CCC Academy Performance Director remarked of Desert Springs Resort and the training camp;

“Desert Springs is a great place to come to get good quality training facilities at a time when we would be inside. The accommodation & staff make you feel very welcome and the staff looked after us brilliantly. We will come back.”

Surrey County Cricket Club Academy players said of their pre-season training experience at Desert Springs Resort:

“Very good facilities to play cricket with good nets/area to field in, etc. The Villa was very nice with large rooms to accommodate.” James Ronay aged 15 yrs.

“The cricket facilities were amazing with lovely nets and a large area for fielding, etc. The staff are friendly and welcoming to all and it was a lovely and welcoming place to stay.” Ahmed Khan aged 15 yrs.

“Desert Springs is a great place and the staff are very welcoming. The cricketing facilities were excellent and provided quality across the nets and ground. A lovely place to stay.” Luke Griffiths aged 14 yrs.

 “Very nice staff and a great villa. Pitches and facilities are in very good condition. Grounds were fantastic, very picturesque.” Callum Porrit aged 14 yrs.

Grass net practice, both bowling and batting, Out-field practice, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work all took place at the Cricket Ground & Academy. The squad utilised the Gym at the Sierra Sports Club for specific fitness sessions.

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

The players and coaches were accommodated in some of the privately-owned villas 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:

Francisco Conesa
+34 647 414 899
ff@almanzora.com

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	Dateline:	14th January 2020
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Surrey CCC Academy select Desert Springs for Pre-Season Warm Weather Cricket Training Camp

Following their inaugural and successful visit in 2019, Surrey County Cricket Club have selected Desert Springs Resort to be the base for The Pemberton Greenish Surrey CCC Academy players to step up their preparations for the forthcoming 2020 season by completing a four (4) day warm weather training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy between Saturday 15^th – Wednesday 19^th February.

Led by Academy Director Gareth Townsend, the primary focus of the Surrey Academy & Performance Department is to promote the highest quality of performance on an individual and team basis in order to develop cricketers to play for Surrey and England.

Some of the cricketers to have emerged through the Surrey County Cricket Club Academy and Performance Programme in recent years include Rory Burns, Ollie Pope and Jason Roy.

The Performance Department is responsible for talent identification and development of young cricketers within Surrey and overseas Performance Courses, District Cricket and County Age Group (CAG) cricket from which the most talented of these cricketers’ progress into the Emerging Players Programme.

The best players are then selected into the Pemberton Greenish Surrey CCC Academy from which 13 graduates are currently part of Surrey’s County Cricket Club’s professional staff.

The Surrey CCC Academy training camp will comprise nine (9) players between 16 – 19 years of age 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.

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:

Francisco Conesa
+34 647 414 899
ff@almanzora.com

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	Dateline:	21st February 2019
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Surrey County Cricket Club Academy complete pre-season training camp at Desert Springs Resort

Nine (9) members of the Surrey County Cricket Club Academy accompanied by three (3) coaching staff, are now back in England having completed a successful 4-day training camp between Saturday 16^th – Wednesday 20^th February 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.

Gareth Townsend, Academy Director remarked of Desert Springs Resort and the training camp;

“Desert Springs provided a first-class experience for our academy training week. The emphasis was on fielding, net and skills development. The grass net facility was outstanding providing reliable quality wickets throughout the week. The accommodation and food was outstanding with all staff making us feel welcome. The service levels were also outstanding, as an overall cricket experience we congratulate Desert Springs on a first-class venue!”

Grass net practice, both bowling and batting, Out-field practice, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work all took place at the Cricket Academy. The squad utilised the Gym at the Sierra Sports Club for specific fitness sessions.

Surrey County Cricket Club Academy players said of their pre-season training experience at Desert Springs Resort:

“A sensational week all round, thank you Desert Springs!” Nico Reifer.

“Fantastic facilities and great accommodation.” Nathan Barnwell.

“A great week of training at a great venue, the weather was beautiful!” Sean Hunt.

“A brilliant resort, perfect for this time of year to be able to train outside in the sunshine!” Anneesh Jhalla.

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:

Kirk Lovell
+34 647 414 899
kl@almanzora.com

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	Dateline:	18th January 2019
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Surrey CCC Academy select Desert Springs for Pre-Season Warm Weather Cricket Training Camp

Surrey County Cricket Club have selected Desert Springs Resort to be the base for their Academy players to step up their preparations for the forthcoming 2019 season by completing a four (4) day warm weather training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy between Saturday 16^th – Wednesday 20^th February 2019.

The primary focus of the Surrey Academy & Performance Department is to promote the highest quality of performance on an individual and team basis in order to develop cricketers to play for Surrey and England.

The best players are then selected into the Pemberton Greenish Surrey CCC Academy from which 13 graduates are currently part of Surrey’s CCC professional staff.

The Surrey CCC Academy training camp will comprise eight (8) players between 16 – 19 years of age 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.

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 the Crocodile Club Restaurant.

 

For further information:

Kirk Lovell
+34 647 414 899
kl@almanzora.com

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