La Manga (Spain) Training Camp 2017
2017 La Manga
(Spain) Training Camp Report
Ex GRAND SLAM 2017 was held in La Manga, Spain in March for the fifth year running and it was a huge success.
It had a new lead where Capt Preet Chandi ran a very successful Tennis Training Camp.
We also had fantastic weather
which is always a plus.
39 pax attended, including the Army coaches Allan Saul and Austin Coventry. We played 4 hours of tennis daily; 1000 hrs through to 1400 hrs with a short break for lunch.
Our photos show
our time in La Manga.
Action Shots + Social Pics
Team Photos + Action Shots
2017 La Manga
(Spain) Training Camp Report
The day would end with everybody playing fun games which engendered a sense of team spirit. Many players would continue
playing into the afternoon.
Training was a mix of ground strokes, volleys, serves to working on speed, footwork and tactical aspects of the game. Singles and doubles were mixed in toward
the end of the week.
Our photos show
our time in La Manga.
2017 La Manga
(Spain) Training Camp Report
The integration of players of all ranks, ages, sexes and abilities made this a fantastic camp.
Everybody enjoyed themselves and benefited in some way. The team cohesion and morale was high throughout the week.
Our photos show
our time in La Manga.
Match Practice - Action Shots
Match Practice - Action Shots
2017 La Manga
(Spain) Training Camp Report
Finally, thank you to the 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
We look forward to returning to the La Manga Tennis Club (fantastic hosts) next year and hope to see you there! Put the NEW DATES for 2018 in your diaries now 18 - 25 Mar 18 !
Our photos show
our time in La Manga.