Guernsey Training 2010

This email was originally sent to all players who registered at the start of 2009 Summer League - please pass on to those additional players who joined the Summer League late or who played in the Autumn League and to anyone else who might be interested!

We are delighted to announce the 2010 touch planner. With this year being the Euros year we have secured three coaches of exceptional calibre to help us train; Robbie McKenzie, Michael Abromowitz and Dennis Coffey (a brief bio of each will be released on the website shortly).

Our main objective for 2010 is to encourage everyone, no matter what level, to be involved in trainings with the final goal of improving the general standard of play in Guernsey, and taking four competitive teams (mixed, ladies, mens and seniors) to the Euros in Bristol on 22-26 July 2010.

We have arranged several weekend training courses with Mike / Robbie / Dennis and these will be crucial to skill development and selection for the Guernsey squads:

24 & 25 April - Robbie

15 & 16 May - Mike

19 & 20 June - Robbie & Mike

5,6,8,12,13,15 July (evenings) - Dennis

After the success of last year’s training with Jersey, we are also aiming to hold two days in Guernsey (8 May) and one in Jersey (5 June) to add variety to our trainings.

We recognise that a lot of training occurs which, until now, has been for one away tournament and the Inter-Insular. With this in mind, and to help us develop and build up to the Euros, we are aiming to attend two away tournaments on 22/23 May and 26/27 June (venues to be confirmed). I understand not everyone will be able to attend/ or be expected to attend every tournament/training weekend and this will not affect chances of being selected and playing in the Euros. Although clearly the more you attend the better player you will be and increase your chances of selection.

As a very brief indication of training this year:

Jan – indoor trainings working on ball skills and fitness. Saturdays from 4 – 5pm at St Sampson’s High School. Starts this weekend (Saturday 9th January)

Feb – indoor trainings working on ball skills and fitness. Mondays from 7 – 8pm at St Sampson’s High School.

Mar – Apr – outdoor trainings continuing to work on ball skills and fitness. Details to follow.

From the first training weekend in April we will start to practice our moves which will be used in tournaments for 2010.

If anyone has any queries please contact us on info@guernseytouch.org.gg

Mark Rodliffe
Guernsey Touch

Please note dates & times are subject to change, keep up to date with our online planner www.guernseytouch.org.gg