2016 La Manga

(Spain) Training Camp Report

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GRAND SLAM 2016 was held in La Manga, Spain in March for the forth year running and was a huge success. It had a new lead where SSgt 'Gee' Gyamfi ran a very successful

Tennis Training Camp.

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Approximately 40 pax attended, including the Army coaches Allan Saul and Austin Coventry, with a good attendance from all four teams; Ladies, Mens, Ladies 'Masters' and Mens 'Masters' teams.

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 Our photos and two videos

show our time in

La Manga. 

2016 La Manga

(Spain) Training Camp Report

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The weather was on our side which meant there was lots of training and play. Coaching started each day at 1000hrs through to 1400hrs with a short break for lunch, with many continuing to play matches under their own steam into the afternoon. Training progressed during the week from ground strokes, volleys, serves to match tactics, singles and doubles. The team cohesion and morale was evident throughout the week with all players benefitting from mixed matches across teams, culminating in a red v blue team competition on the last day.

 

 Our photos and two videos

show our time in

La Manga. 

2016 La Manga

(Spain) Training Camp Report

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Thank you to ASL and ALTA for subsiding the tour, without which it would not be possible. In order to fully benefit from the financial grants please ensure you are signed up to the Army Sports Lottery (application form can be found at the following link here).

 

Lastly a special thank you to Maj Charlie Walsh who ran the first three Training Camps with huge success and a big thank you to the La Manga Tennis Club for hosting us each year; we look forward to returning! Put the dates for next year in yourdiaries now; 19 - 26 Mar 17!

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 Our photos and two videos

show our time in

La Manga.