Keele University Women’s Cricket Team at Desert Springs

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Dateline:
23rd June 2022
Source: Desert Springs Resort
Subject: Cricket at Desert Springs
Title: Keele University Women's Cricket Club complete tour

Keele University Women’s Cricket Club are now back in the UK having completed a six (6) day post-season tour, comprising sixteen (16) players at Desert Springs ICC accredited Cricket Ground between Thursday 16th – Tuesday 21st June.

As part of their tour, the team 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. 

Grass net practice, soft and hard ball fixtures took place at the Desert Springs ICC accredited cricket ground.

 

Beth Hughes, Keele University Women’s Cricket Club Captain remarked;

“Desert Springs catered to everyone’s needs, the facilities were amazing and a credit to the ground staff”

This was supported by Vice-Captain Charlotte Rimmer who commented;

“The cricket facilities were amazing, and the staff were very friendly. A great cricket tour destination!”

 

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.

 

Laura Briony, Keele University Women’s Cricket Club player remarked;

“The food at the Crocodile Club was superb, as were the cocktails and sangria.  All of the staff were always happy to help.”

 

During their stay the Keele University Cricketers were also given an introduction to golf at the Golf Academy at Desert Springs Resort.  

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

 

For further information contact:

Peter Scott
+44 (0) 7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com

Keele University Women’s Cricket Club

 

Keele University Women’s Cricket Club playing at the Desert Springs ICC accredited Cricket Ground

 

Keele University Women’s Cricket Club competed in soft-ball fixtures at Desert Springs ICC accredited Cricket Ground

Keele University Women’s Cricket Club competed in soft-ball fixtures at Desert Springs ICC accredited Cricket Ground

 

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Keele University Women’s Cricket Club taking part in a ‘Golf Taster’ at Desert Springs Resort


 

Dateline:
14th June 2022
Source: Desert Springs Resort
Subject: Cricket at Desert Springs
Title:  Keele University Women's CC Set To Visit Desert Springs for Post-Season Tour

We are delighted to announce that Keele University Women’s Cricket Club (KUWCC) will be visiting Desert Springs Resort between Thursday 16th - Tuesday 21st June to complete a 6-day cricket tour to conclude their season, at the ICC accredited Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy.

KUWCC have had a successful 2022, competing in its first outdoor hardball fixtures in the BUCS competition and also entering local women’s softball leagues.  KUWCC were nominated for ‘Team of the Year’ and won ‘Most Improved Club’ at the 2022 Keele University Athletic Union Awards.  

The players 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. 

Out-field practice, match simulations, throw downs, strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work will take place at the Cricket Ground.

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 contact:

Peter Scott
+44 (0) 7518 295 810
ps@desertspringscricket.com

University Women’s Cricket Club

 

The Desert Springs ICC Accredited Cricket Ground