Dateline:	28th October 2021
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Hursley Park Girls U18's complete successful training camp at Desert Springs

Ten (10) members of Hursley Park Girls U’18 cricket team accompanied by four (4) coaching staff are now back in the UK having completed a successful five (5) day training camp between Friday 22nd – Wednesday 27th October at Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course with its very own ICC accredited Cricket Ground, in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía in south-east Spain.

Sandrine Dibden of the coaching staff remarked of Desert Springs Resort and the training camp;

“We had such a fantastic stay at Desert Springs Resort and were well looked after. The apartments are amazing, and everything exceeded our expectations. Nick was ever so helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable.”

The focus of the training camp was to provide an opportunity for the players to both work seriously on their batting, bowling & fielding skills as well as their fitness levels.

Grass net practice, both bowling and batting took place at the Cricket Academy. Out-field practice, match simulations, throw downs, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work was completed at the Cricket Ground.

The girls competed in T20 matches against Torre Pachecho CC and Granada CC, as well as spending their time training at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy. During their downtime they benefited from the use of the leisure facilities at the Sierra Sports Club and explored the region with their families on a day off.

Hursley Park player Lottie Harrison commented;

“It’s been an amazing few days in Spain. The cricket pitch and facilities were fantastic, along with the staff at the restaurant and our host. I am really looking forward to coming back in the future either with family or for cricket.”

Hursley Park player Ashneet Kaur Chahal remarked of her experience;

“It’s been a great half-term stay in Spain. All of the girls have thoroughly enjoyed their stay here and were so greatly welcomed by the staff at both the El Torrente restaurant and all around the resort. Our host, Nick was very friendly, and we are extremely grateful for the opportunity we have had to visit Desert Springs. I am looking forward to coming back in the foreseeable future. The cricket ground is beautiful, paired with the pretty views all around the ground.”

The players, coaches and their families were accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments 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

	Dateline:	20th October 2021
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Hursley Park Girls U18's set to visit to Desert Springs

The Hursley Park Girls U’18 cricket team will be completing a four (4) day training camp at the Desert Springs ICC accredited Cricket Ground & Academy between Friday 22nd – Wednesday 27th October.

Hursley Park are an extremely strong women’s cricket club with three (3) adult teams and numerous junior squads. Their U’15 girls’ team have just finished runners up in the UK National Finals and they frequently provide players for the Hampshire County squads as well as the Southern Vipers.

The visiting group will comprise of players, staff, parents and families. The girls will compete in T20 matches against Torre Pachecho CC and Granada CC, as well as spending their time training at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy. During their downtime they will be using the leisure facilities at the Sierra Sports Club and exploring the region with their families.

The players, coaches and their families will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments and Villas 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:

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

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