Welcome to your Pre-Season Cricket Tour to Desert Springs, Almeria, Spain!

With an ECB-approved grass pitch, 24-net training academy, marquee pavilion and luxurious accommodation all within the resort, everything is in place for focused training and competitive cricket in the Spanish sun.

This pre-season, take your squad to Desert Springs Resort in Almería, an award-winning warm-weather cricket destination designed for teams looking to prepare for the season ahead

Overview

Day 1 - Departure day!

Day 2 - Training

Day 3 - Fixtures 1 vs Alleyn's School (Y9 boys, Y10 boys, Y9/Y10 girls)

Day 4 - Fixtures 2 vs Alleyn's School (Y9 boys, Y10 boys, Y9/Y10 girls)

Day 5 - Home time!

Price is based on 38 paying students and 5 FOC staff spaces

Tour dates - 11th - 15th March (4 x nights)

Tour dates - 10th - 15th March (5 x nights - includes extra night on full-board and Mojocar Activity Day)

TBC - Make your own way to arrive at London Airport for your flight to Alicante

Head straight to the check-in desks for bag drop

Luggage allowance

1 x 23kg per person

1 x small personal bag to fit under seat in front

Make your way through security and into the departure lounge

Gate closes 45 minutes prior to departure

TBC - Flight departs from London to Alicante Airport

TBC - Flight arrives into Alicante Airport

Clear customs, collect your bags and make your way into the arrivals hall where a representative will be waiting for you to go to your coach

Board your coach for transfer to Desert Springs for the next 4 or 5 x nights

Approx transfer time: 2 hours

Arrive at Desert Springs Resort and check-in to your rooms

Enjoy the resort facilities for the rest of your day

Buffet dinner included this evening on-site

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation this morning

Today you have exclusive access to the main-pitch, 2 grass wicket nets and the pavilion at Desert Springs for training or inter-squad friendlies

Hire period - 10:00hrs. - 18:00hrs

Cricket Ground

The ICC accredited Desert Springs Cricket Ground, is complimented by a Marquee pavilion, sightscreens, scoreboard, and associated facilities, providing an outstanding facility to play cricket.

Picnic lunch included as part of your package

Enjoy buffet dinner included this evening.

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation this morning

Fixtures 1 vs Alleyn's School on main-pitch at Desert Springs

Y9 Boys

Y10 Boys

Y9//Y10 Girls

Shared net-hire and Pavilion use also included

Picnic lunch included as part of your package

Enjoy buffet dinner included this evening.

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation this morning

Fixtures 2 vs Alleyn's School on main-pitch at Desert Springs

Y9 Boys

Y10 Boys

Y9//Y10 Girls

Shared net-hire and Pavilion use also included

Picnic lunch included as part of your package

Enjoy buffet dinner included this evening.

Breakfast at your accommodation this morning

Check out of your rooms

Board your coach for transfer back to Alicante Airport

Head straight to the check-in desks for bag drop

Luggage allowance

1 x 23kg per person

1 x small personal bag to fit under seat in front

Make your way through security and into the departure lounge

Gate closes 45 minutes prior to departure

TBC - Flight departs from Alicante to London

TBC - Flight arrives into London

Clear customs, collect your bags and make your way into the arrivals hall for your own onwards arrangements

End of touring services with MSG Tours

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation this morning

Extreme Adventure Mojacar Activity Day - Transfer 30-40 minutes by coach to Mojacar for a full day of adventurous and team-building activities

09:30 - 16:00

- Climbing wall

- Zip lines

- Bubble Football

- Archery

- Other water based games

Packed lunch included as part of your package

Transfer back to your accommodation after a busy day of adrenaline based activities!

Enjoy your final buffet dinner included this evening