Dateline:	24th April 2019
	Source:	Desert Springs Golf Club
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Winchester College complete pre-season cricket training camp at Desert Springs Resort

With the domestic cricket season now in full swing, Winchester College have now returned to the UK after completing a successful four (4) day cricket training camp 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.

Between Wednesday 17^th – Sunday 21^st April, Paul Gover Winchester College Head of Cricket and Coach James Burridge, accompanied fourteen (14) players, aged between 15-18 years, who completed a carefully planned training programme that comprised grass net practice, both bowling and batting, strength and conditioning work, running, speed, fielding and agility work at the Cricket Academy.

Additionally, the players had the opportunity to put their practice into play when they competed in a quadrangular T20 Tournament against Bedford School and Shiplake and Radley College at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground on Thursday 18^th, Friday 19^th and Saturday 20^th April, as they stepped up their physical preparations for the 2019 season.

Winchester College Head of Cricket Paul Gover commented:

“We enjoyed our return to Desert Springs and the addition of the new match ground meant that we could not only train in the high quality grass nets but gain invaluable pre-season match play experience. As ever, the Desert Springs staff went above and beyond and all of our requests were met. The boys were more than happy with the accommodation and food and we look forward to returning in 2021”

Winchester College players said of their pre-season training experience at Desert Springs Resort:

“Over the week we have enjoyed the warm hospitality of the staff at Desert Springs. Despite the weather the groundsmen have worked with care and skill to make sure that we got our 3 matches and that the nets were ready to use. The nets and other facilities were wonderful. The food has been terrific, and always punctual, and the accommodation is most desirable.”

Sam Tall

“I have been to Desert Springs twice now and they have somehow made it even better. The food was delicious as usual and the accommodation perfect. Most importantly the cricket facilities were amazing. All in all, it culminated in a fun and productive week of cricket.”

Charlie Inglis

“The facilities here are brilliant. We have had a great week and it has been fantastic to get outside in the nets and to play games on grass pitches after a long winter indoors. The staff have been fantastic whether it has been preparing food or the wickets we have played on.”

Henry Axtell

Accommodation for the players and coaches was in some of the privately-owned apartments at Desert Springs Resort normally reserved for holidays and short breaks and the resort’s executive chef was on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the resort’s Crocodile Club and 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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	Dateline:	15th April 2019
	Source:	Desert Springs Golf Club
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Winchester College Cricket Club set to visit Desert Springs Resort for Training Camp

Between Wednesday 17^th – Sunday 21^st April, Winchester College Cricket Club will be stepping up their preparations for the 2019 cricket season by attending a four (4) day training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy.

Winchester College, an independent boarding school for boys’ claims the longest unbroken history of any school in England, having existed in its present location in Winchester, Hampshire, England for over 600 years.

The team training camp will comprise twelve (12) players all of whom will be spending their time completing numerous training sessions each day, accompanied by two (2) coaching staff.

Grass net practice, both bowling and batting, strength and conditioning work, running, speed, fielding and agility work will take place at the Cricket Academy. The culmination of the camp will see Winchester College compete in a quadrangular T20 Tournament against Bedford School and both Shiplake and Radley College at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground on Thursday 18^th, Friday 19^th and Saturday 20^th April.

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 Crocodile Club 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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	Dateline:	18th April 2017
	Source:	Desert Springs Golf Club
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Winchester College Cricket Academy Complete 2017 Pre-Season Training Camp

 

Winchester College Cricket academy players are now back in England having completed a successful four (4) days of warm weather pre-season cricket and fitness training between Monday 10th – Friday 14th 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.

 

Winchester College Cricket Coaches, Paul Gover and James Burridge accompanied fourteen (14) players who completed bowling, batting and fielding practice as well as strength and conditioning training sessions, culminating in playing 4 games, as they stepped up their physical preparations for the 2017 season.

 

Winchester College Cricket Coach, Paul Gover commented:

“We have had a great trip and both the staff and the resort were fantastic.

The cricket facilities are excellent and the academy grounds staff were both extremely helpful and responsive, to the point of even switching the direction of the playing square.

We played 4 matches in 5 days coupled with extensive use of the practice nets!”

 

Winchester College players said of their pre-season training experience at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy:

“The practice wicket facilities at the Cricket Academy were exceptional and the service we received throughout the resort was great!” Alec Younger

“Desert Springs provided both great facilities and gorgeous food.” Seb Byers

“The practice wicket facilities were simply fantastic and the food delicious!” James Passmore

“Throughout the week we have been served great food and benefitted from excellent customer service from all of the resorts staff.” Tom Kidner

“The facilities at the Cricket Academy and throughout the resort are excellent. Our resort accommodation within the apartments was spacious and the resort staff were all very welcoming!” Kahan Shrivani

 

The players and coaches were accommodated in some of the privately owned apartments and 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 the Crocodile Club Restaurant.

 

For further information contact: Kirk Lovell
Email: kl@almanzora.com
Telephone: +34 647 414 899

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	Dateline:	4th April 2017
	Source:	Desert Springs Golf Club
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Radley & Winchester College Set To Visit Desert Springs For Pre-Season Warm Weather Cricket Training Camp

 

Radley College, a boys' independent boarding school founded in 1847, located near Radley, Oxfordshire, England and Winchester College, an independent boarding school for boys’ that claims the longest unbroken history of any school in England, having existed in its present location in Winchester, Hampshire, England for over 600 years, will be following in the auspicious footsteps of Lancashire CCC & Somerset CCC by stepping up their preparations for their 2017 cricket campaign by attending a four (4) day pre-season training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy between Monday 10th – Friday 14^th April 2017.

 

The Radley and Winchester College team training camp will comprise fourteen (14) players and two (2) staff respectively, 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 complete fielding and throwing practice in realistic conditions, as well as compete against one another on the cricket pitch, something not possible indoors back in the UK.

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 the resort’s Crocodile Club Restaurant.

 

For further information contact: Kirk Lovell
Email: kl@almanzora.com
Telephone: +34 647 414 899

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