Between Tuesday 26th March- Friday 1st April 2013, Desert Springs was host to the Nike Golf EMEA Management Meeting organised by Simon Parkhill, Sales Director of Nike Golf EMEA. 

In attendance with Simon Parkhill were Nike Golf Regional Managers covering every major market from the UK / Ireland / Nordics / Germany / Austria / Switzerland & Southern Europe / M.East & Emerging Markets.

The attendees were accommodated in some of the privately owned Country Villas normally reserved for holidays and short breaks at Desert Springs and the location of the Sales Meetings held was within the Private Meeting room at the Private Reserve at Desert Springs.

Venue for the nike Golf EMEA Management Meeting – 'The Private Meeting Room' at the
'Private Reserve' at Desert Springs

Hi Sandra,

Thanks for the note. 

Our stay was excellent, the level of service provided by the staff is truly exceptional, from the welcome all the way through to departure.

Our accommodation was of a very high standard, the meeting space was ideal and provided us with the level of technology required to make us 100% functional whilst providing a very unique ambience which we found very productive. 

Finally, the quality of food throughout our stay was also fantastic,  my group were from different parts of Europe with varying ?tastes? so kudos to your team for being able to keep them all happy.

Many thanks again

Simon

Simon Parkhill

Sales Director Nike Golf EMEA

Lancashire's players are now back in England having completed a successful fortnight of warm weather fitness and cricket training between 27th January & 10th February at Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course in the Almanzora region of Almeria in south-east Spain.

Two groups of six players completed three sessions a day for five days as they stepped up their physical preparations for the upcoming 2013 season.

Below are some comments received by both players and staff:

"Great place to challenge yourself and enjoy the benefits of your hard work with time to relax with some very friendly people."

Luis Reece, LCCC Player

"Very enjoyable place, with brilliant facilities and staff."

Oli Newby, LCCC Player

"A friendly environment and great facilities to train hard, while also being able to enjoy some active rest on a challenging golf course."

Stephen Moore, LCCC Player

"Great week, the people at Desert Springs looked after us very well. Great facilities and perfect for pre-season training."

Tom Smith, LCCC Player

"The facilities and weather allowed us to train hard and get a huge benefit from the week that being back in England would not have allowed. The Staff were brilliant, attending to our every need through the week from equipment to nutrition. Highly recommended."

Phil Scott, LCCC Strength & Conditioning Coach

"The grass facility on which we did our fielding practice was excellent. The staff were courteous, helpful and attended to all our needs throughout. A thoroughly enjoyable and beneficial week for all our players and staff."

Gary Yates, LCCC Assistant Coach

From Left to Right: David Roberts (Lancashire County Cricket Clubs official medical services partner), Phil Scott, Gareth Cross, Paul Horton, Alex Davies, Oliver Newby, Karl Brown, Tom Smith & Peter Moores (Head Coach Lancashire County Cricket Club).

From Left to Right: Gary Yates (Assistant Coach Lancashire County Cricket Club), Tom Baily, Luis Reece, Stephen Moore, Aaron Lilley, Steven Croft, Glenn Chapel (Captain Lancashire County Cricket Club), Sam Byrne (Physiotherapist Lancashire County Cricket Club)

Peter Moores was wicketkeeper for Worcester & Sussex; Captain of Sussex 1997; England “A” coach 2001 – 2002; Coach of Sussex including County Championship in 2003; English National Cricket Academy Coach 2005 – 2007; full England National coach 2007 – 2009; and has been the Lancashire County Cricket Club Coach from 2009 to date.

Further to a two-week warm weather fitness and cricket training camp at Desert Springs by squad members of the Lancashire County Cricket Club he had this to say;

"After spending a week at Desert Springs with several of the Lancashire CCC professional squad I can thoroughly recommend it as a venue. 

The excellent outdoor grass facilities provided us with the perfect conditions for fielding and agility work. 

This alongside the gymnasium, sandpits and trim trail gave ample scope for varied and constructive training. 

This all takes place in the idyllic setting of a golf course which provides a perfect environment for hard work, in depth discussions and pure enjoyment. 

By the end of the week not only had we gained knowledge and experience, but as a team we had become fitter and stronger, not just physically but mentally. 

The staff were outstanding in all aspects and the food was exceptional and completely tailored to our requirements. 

All in all a fantastic week for all involved."

Hope all well 
Thanks 

Pete