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flywalkhq · 3 months ago

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Padel - The world's fastest growing sport

Introduction

Juan Lebron Chincoa, Fernando Belasteguin, and Alejandro Galan — these names may not ring a bell now, but they could soon be as iconic as Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic if the trajectory of Padel's growth continues. For those unfamiliar, Padel is a dynamic blend of tennis and squash, played within the confines of what resembles a compact tennis court enclosed in glass. With exponential growth since its inception in 1969, Padel has surged to nearly 20 million players worldwide. But who are these players? Are they just tennis enthusiasts trying out a novelty, or is Padel attracting a new breed of racket sport aficionados?

Origins

Padel, in its modern form, traces its roots to Acapulco, Mexico, where Enrique Corcuera erected walls around a garden court to prevent tennis balls from straying into neighbouring properties. However, its lineage extends back to the British cruise ships of the 1910s, where a precursor known as platform tennis gained popularity. Alfonso de Hohenlohe, inspired by Corcuera's innovation, introduced Padel to the Costa del Sol in 1974, propelling its growth in Spain, where it now stands as the country's second most popular sport, boasting over 6 million registered players and 20,000 courts.

Format

Played on a court measuring 20 metres by 10 metres, slightly smaller than a tennis court, Padel features toughened glass walls 10-20mm thick surrounding its perimeter. The game employs padel rackets reminiscent of those found in swing ball sets, but the defining distinction lies in the ability to play off the walls, akin to squash, as long as the ball makes contact with the main court first. Typically played in doubles format, with two teams of two, the game mirrors tennis scoring, with a golden point at deuce. Fast-paced and strategic, Padel demands teamwork for success at higher levels.

Popularity

Spain serves as the epicentre of Padel, with Italy and Argentina also experiencing significant growth. The establishment of the International Padel Federation in 1991 marked a pivotal moment, with the first World Championships held in Seville a year later. While the sport has gained traction in the UK, boasting 6,000 registered players and 82 courts in 2020, its growth begs the question: will Padel surpass tennis, or is it merely a passing trend?

Padel owes much of its surge in popularity to savvy sports marketing. The mid-2010s saw a boom, fueled by celebrities and influencers such as Shakira and Cristiano Ronaldo leveraging social media to promote the sport, leading to the proliferation of courts worldwide. Currently, there are 18 million registered Padel players globally, compared to 87 million in tennis.

Tennis vs. Padel

The burgeoning popularity of Padel can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the cost efficiency of constructing Padel courts, averaging £45,000, including floodlights is a significant advantage over tennis courts. Additionally, the ability to fit two Padel courts in the space of one tennis court makes it more accessible and attractive in terms of player-to-space ratio. Moreover, Padel is inherently easier to pick up than tennis, with simpler shot techniques and less ground to cover. The doubles aspect makes it more social and appealing to a broader audience, including existing tennis players.

UK Governing Body

In 2019, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) integrated with the British Padel Association to foster Padel's growth in the UK. While the LTA's support brings financial backing and marketing strategies, questions arise about potential conflicts of interest. Despite this, Scott Lloyd, CEO of the LTA, acknowledges Padel's potential as a complementary format of tennis, emphasising its fun, flexible, and easy-to-play nature. Yet, independent investors and celebrity endorsements from figures like Andy Murray, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Zinedine Zidane underscore Padel's standalone appeal.

Padel's rapid ascent on the global stage reflects its unique blend of athleticism, strategy, and accessibility. Whether it will surpass tennis or remain complementary, one thing is clear, Padel has firmly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of racket sports.

#padel #tennis #badminton #sports #health #fitness #workout #Padelhq

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elitesensbrain · 1 year ago

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New Episode!

The Ottawa Senators won their games in Sweden then came back and fell apart... where have we heard this one before? In this episode we recap the Sens Sweden trip including Erik Brännström's iconic goal, Alfie beating everyone at padel, and Josh Norris learning a new language. Then, we discuss their return to Ottawa, where they decided to be bad again.

We also give our takes on recent PWHL jersey discourse (spoilers: Ottawa's is the best).

Then, we talk about the Sens revealing how they picked their numbers and Thomas Chabot being a math genius.

Finally, we discuss the Tkachuk brothers fighting each other by proxy.

#new episode #elite sens brain #ottawa senators #sens

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dot-mirror · 1 year ago

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Babolat Padel Rackets: Where Heritage Meets Innovation

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Founded in 1875, Babolat, a renowned French brand, initially gained recognition for its exceptional tennis strings. Over a century later, the company expanded its repertoire to include tennis rackets. Today, Babolat stands as a cornerstone in the world of tennis, with some of the sport's finest players choosing Babolat rackets, including the legendary Rafa Nadal. In recent years, Babolat has extended its tradition of excellence to the world of padel, making a mark with Juan Lebron, the reigning world number one in professional padel since 2019, who relies on a "pala" produced by the French company. Babolat's commitment to delivering high-quality products spans a wide range, catering to everyone from beginners to world-class athletes. In this article, we will explore the world of Babolat Padel Rackets, where heritage and innovation converge.

A Legacy of Sporting Excellence: From Strings to Rackets

Babolat's remarkable journey began in 1875 when it entered the sporting arena as a manufacturer of tennis strings. The brand quickly earned a reputation for producing strings that were renowned for their quality and performance. Over the decades, Babolat's dedication to innovation and excellence naturally led to its expansion into the production of tennis rackets, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the sport.

Championed by Tennis Legends: The Babolat Connection

Babolat's association with tennis legends is a testament to its commitment to delivering top-tier equipment. One of the most iconic players in tennis history, Rafa Nadal, has wielded Babolat rackets throughout his illustrious career. Nadal's partnership with Babolat showcases the brand's ability to produce equipment that can withstand the rigors of professional tennis and deliver the performance needed to dominate on the court.

Extending the Tradition to Padel: Juan Lebron's Dominance

Babolat's tradition of excellence doesn't stop at tennis; it seamlessly transitions into the world of padel. Juan Lebron, the reigning world number one in professional padel since 2019, exemplifies this tradition. Lebron entrusts his game to a "pala" crafted by Babolat, further reinforcing the brand's ability to create equipment that meets the demands of elite athletes. His success on the padel court serves as a resounding endorsement of Babolat's commitment to performance and innovation.

From Novices to Champions: A Range for All

Babolat's commitment to delivering high-quality sporting goods extends to players of all levels. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps in padel or an experienced competitor aiming to refine your game, Babolat offers a diverse range of products designed to cater to your unique needs. This inclusivity is a testament to the brand's mission of making exceptional equipment accessible to everyone.

Innovation Meets Performance: The Babolat Difference

What sets Babolat Padel Rackets apart is the brand's unwavering commitment to innovation and performance. Babolat's team of engineers and experts continuously push the boundaries of technology, integrating cutting-edge materials and design concepts into their padel rackets. The result is a range of "palas" that deliver power, control, and comfort, all essential elements for success on the padel court.

Conclusion

Babolat Padel Rackets represent the perfect blend of heritage and innovation, with a legacy that began with tennis strings and has now extended into padel. The endorsement of top-level athletes like Rafa Nadal and Juan Lebron attests to the brand's dedication to producing equipment that can withstand the highest levels of competition. Babolat's inclusive approach ensures that players of all skill levels can benefit from their high-quality products. When you choose a Babolat Padel Racket, you're not just selecting equipment; you're embracing a tradition of excellence that spans over a century and continues to set new standards in sports equipment. Whether you're a novice or a world champion, Babolat has the perfect "pala" to elevate your padel game.

#Babolat Padel Rackets

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inchbrick · 2 years ago

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Deyaar New Launch – Mar Casa

Mar Casa seafront project launched by Dubai's Deyaar

Mar Casa will have 52 floors and offer stunning views of the ocean and Dubai skyline from its 52 stories.

Dubai's Deyaar Development has launched a new seafront development called Mar Casa. Located in Dubai Maritime City, the 1.1 billion AED tower is easily accessible from Dubai Maritime City, Dubai International Finance Centre, Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai.

There are 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments, as well as luxury penthouses in the tower with a sea wave-inspired façade, allowing residents to enjoy luxurious and modern living in the tower.

The building will be home to a 52-floor tower with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies offering panoramic views of both the ocean and Dubai skyline.

Luxury living at its finest at Mar Casa

"Mar Casa will be a landmark residential tower project that will revolutionize the concept of urban living as well as raise the bar for luxury and innovation in the region with its iconic new residential tower project.” “We are happy to offer more real estate investment opportunities through this project to a larger base of new owners and investors who wish to own residential units that adhere to the concept of sustainability and luxury,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Qatami, CEO of Deyaar Development PJSC.

The quality, innovative design, and attention to detail make it a testament to Deyaar's commitment to creating exceptional communities that provide residents and investors with a unique and exceptional living experience. Introducing Mar Casa is a pleasure for us, and we look forward to customers resonating with the concept and character of this iconic building.”

Deyaar Development PJSC's Managing Director, Saeed Mohammed Al Qatami

Building materials used in the construction process are non-toxic, and daylight-integrated living spaces are integrated with energy-efficient light fixtures.

On the rooftop, there is an infinity pool, an indoor and outdoor resident lounge, a padel court, yoga, and breakout spaces, a kids' play area, and a kids club.

There will be advanced IP intercom systems, smart access, lighting control systems, and premium-brand appliances in the residence tower starting at AED1.28 million.

Located in Dubai's premium lifestyle destination, Mar Casa redefines contemporary luxury with unrivaled views of the city and sea, as well as meticulously crafted amenities. By providing methods such as natural lighting and ventilation to reduce energy consumption, we can ensure the continuity of sustainable development in line with the UAE's vision of achieving a healthy environment. A spokesperson for Deyaar Development PJSC, Nasser Amer, told the Associated Press this.

“Today, I am delighted to inform you that we will be launching our offering with a great payment plan, exceptional pricing, and special deals on registration fees for properties,” he said.

The top real estate company in Dubai, Inchbrick Realty, assists you with all requirements when investing in Dubai Property. Inchbrick is the first to inform you when a new property launches in Dubai. They provide comprehensive information about buying, renting, and selling real estate in Dubai.

#Deyaar New Launch #off-plan properties in dubai #best property in dubai #dreams home in dubai #latest off plan properties in dubai #real estate property in dubai

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kingspoetrysoc · 4 years ago

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Interview with Ruth Padel

Ruth Padel is an award-winning poet who teaches as Professor of Poetry at King’s. She has published over 20 books, 13 of which are poetry collections. The King’s Poet’s Karen Ng talks to Ruth about her new collection, Beethoven Variations: Poems on a Life and her experiences as a poet.

How did you first realise you wanted to write poetry?

I enjoyed poetry as a small child and found I knew poems by heart without trying to learn them, so I started writing them. It was natural, like singing.

How much of a relationship is there between music and poetry? Poetry is music! What influence does music have on your poetry? Does it play an important role in your life?

I grew up playing piano, and viola – like Beethoven – and singing. The first money I ever earned was £5 playing viola in Westminster Abbey. There were professional musicians in my father’s family. His grandfather was a piano soloist born in Christiansfeld, south Denmark, who studied at the Leipzig Conservatoire with Beethoven’s pupil Ignaz Moscheles. In 1868 he settled in York, teaching and playing. His son, my grandfather played violin and as headmaster of Carlisle Grammar School established a vigorous school orchestra and a family string quartet, a tradition that my dad continued with all of us. But I’ve also always sung, wherever I’ve lived: whether this was Cretan mantinades with workmen in the archaeological trenches at Knossos, or in more formal settings, in choirs. And – for a couple of evenings, unpaid, in an Istanbul nightclub.

Can you tell us about your new collection Beethoven Variations? What inspired you to write about Beethoven?

Inspired isn’t quite the word – it snuck up on me! I wrote poems for a Beethoven concert, to read between an early and a late string quartet. I focussed on the twenty years of Beethoven’s life between writing the early and the late and it went great in performances. Audiences said the poems deepened their experience of the music, which was wonderful, and a great, unexpected compliment. But I knew the poems weren’t finished, and kept them on the back burner while I wrote two other collections. Writing those – one a poetry narrative called Tidings, the other lyrics on my mother’s death but recalling her life – fuelled me to tackle the story of Beethoven’s life.

I began by visiting his birthplace in Bonn, and wrote the book in 2019, on sabbatical in New York. It helps to put a perspective distance of some kind between the experience and the writing of the poem. I reworked the original poems, responding to his life but also his evolving work, in four sequences like the four movements of a traditional quartet. I whittled these down to twelve poems in each of four sections, thinking of the architecture of a quartet – like Eliot’s Four Quartets – and using my own musical life as an example of someone influenced by Beethoven, by playing him. So I threaded glints of my life through the poems, playing music but also searching for him in the places where he lived. I added an introductory poem, Listen – the thing Beethoven became unable to do, but which is absolutely crucial in playing together – about the way my parents met, through playing music.

Above all I wanted to get across his personality, the vivid counterpoint between his cut-offness – he was ruthlessly focussed on creating – his suffering, the awful deafness, his impatience, rows with everyone and devastated disappointments, and his warmth, liveliness, love of conviviality and jokes.

Behind it all, though, is Europe, his and mine. He grew up in Bonn, in Germany, on a street which dead-ended at the Rhine. He used to gaze at the river through a telescope from the attic, and was fascinated by the largest hill beyond – the Drachenfels – which he eventually climbed. So I crossed the Rhine and climbed that too, and then I followed him to Vienna when he went just as Austrian armies were mustering to fight Napoleon. The Europe he’d grown up with was changing very violently and so was mine. This was the year before Brexit, with right-wing factions – primed against immigration – growing in Austria, Poland, Hungary. The dark rifted history of Vienna, that white imperial city, ancient heart of Europe, along with the holocaust, and psycho-analysis which was born there – all that gets into the poems.

So does the contrast between the glamour, the gilt, creamy spaces and carved stone curlicues of the great palaces of Vienna, owned by rich feudal nobles – many of whom commissioned his best pieces - and the poor dark ordinary homes to which the musicians returned after they played in the glittering halls. A whole hidden history of social injustice, exploitation, and the inequality Beethoven railed against all his life – he yearned and burned for humanity to be free of it – is built into the beautiful architecture he walked through every day, the very fabric of those wonderful cities.

So, it’s a book of poems on a man’s life, someone who was the great artist of hope, the epitome of enormous creativity coming out of suffering. It is in four sections. His life from birth to twenty-two, then to thirty-two when he was making his name, thirty two to forty two, when he said farewell to love and the ‘Immortal Beloved’, whoever she was, then on to fifty-six, when he died. Followed by a prose coda of Life Notes which I wrote just to underpin the poems historically, but they mutated into a prose sequence on their own: a narrative which functions as indirect commentary or supplement to the poems but is also a standalone mini-bio.

You have written biographical poetry before, in Darwin: A Life in Poems. How does the writing process with this type of poetry differ from others? Moreover, as A Life in Poems can be considered a family memoir as well, how did the writing process differ from Beethoven Variations?

I wrote the Darwin book in a very few months, my editor wanted to bring it out on his 200th birthday, February 12th 2009. A lot of the poems incorporate his words in letters and writing. Though the introduction mentions me and my granny, his grand-daughter, I don’t put myself into those poems so it is not really a memoir in that sense. Whereas with Beethoven I bring my own musical life in, as an example of the way Beethoven’s music lives on in all of us..

Can you tell us about influences on your writing and how have your influences changed over the years?

Everything is an influence, but the poets were Kipling, very young, from the Jungle Books, then Tennyson, Keats, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Virginia Woolf, Elizabeth Bishop, Sylvia Plath, Heaney, Charles Olsen, and on. But also the Greek poets, from Homer to Seferis.

You studied Classics and Greek poetry at university. Do the ancient poets influence your writing?

Yes. Especially Homer, Sappho and the tragic poets, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides. I spent twenty years studying them for my PhD and two books, In and Out of the Mind and Whom Gods Destroy: their words and thoughts got into me at every level.

What do you think modern writers can learn from the likes of Sappho and Homer?

Intensity of imagery, the crucial, precise relationship of words to each other, linguistic excitement, and always to address the big things through particulars. How poetry inheres in our relationships – to each other, to the natural world, and to the motivating causes of what happens to us, which might be our own emotions, or the gods. And how your job as a poet is to keep finding new words, the truest words, to explore all that.

Do you enjoy translated poetry? When “lost in translation”, can nuances in the original language ever be retrieved – without yourself, as reader, learning the language?

Translations of Anna Akhmatova, or Mandelstam, are among some of the most iconic and influential poems of the twentieth century. Different poets translate differently well. The Greek poet Seferis, for instance, often translates very well, while people are always trying to do Cavafy differently and in a way failing. Yet Cavafy is really the greater poet. It varies. But of course we need to read translations, to expand our sense and knowledge of the possible.

What do you enjoy the most about teaching poetry?

When you see someone suddenly get it, and the poems suddenly burst with real unique life. But also in class, when students work together generously as a team, and start to notice and bring up about each others’ poems points you might have picked up on yourself – but also things you would never have seen and thought of. That’s wonderful – when students say things you would never have got to on your own. When you know they are travelling, they will be ok.

Do you think poetry is sometimes perceived as an inaccessible art?

I addressed the idea of poetry being ‘difficult’ in two books written out of the columns I wrote for several years for a Sunday paper on reading poetry, 52 Ways of Looking at a Poem and The Poem and the Journey. I pointed out that it is not more difficult than we are! We are difficult creatures, our lives are difficult, so is the world we live in. Complex and difficult – shouldn’t our poetry be up to us, in ourselves?

One problem poetry has today, as compared to, say, the 19th century, is that other arts and media have taken over some of the roles it used to fulfil. Film, popular music, TV. But it can still do something nothing else can, offer a memorable, intense new way of seeing the world and your own experience, in distilled, concentrated words that really grip you when you come upon them.

How important do you think writing communities are, in fostering ‘better’ writing? In your experience, is writing helped by discussion?

Yes, yes yes! But also no. Workshops, in which a bunch of you – who trust each others’ judgement and generosity – offer help on each others’ poems, are a wonderful way to grow as a poet and learn how to read and critique as poets, how to see where each poem can work more convincingly. A place to discuss your poems and the principles behind them, and also new work you are reading. That’s the situation we try to replicate in seminars at King’s. But you also have to be on your own with the work, do the thinking, experiencing and writing on your own. The ideal is a dolphin-like progression through the waves. Up with the others in the air, but also down under the water alone.

Does poetry always benefit from constant re-drafting and experimentation?

Yes.

Do you think poets should make a habit out of writing every day?

There’s no ‘should’ about it, if you want to write well, and better, you will.

Do “sentences that sound poetic” or flowery writing always indicate good writing?

No!!! That’s a terrible word, that word poetic. Poets don’t use it. It usually means warm and fuzzy. And facile.

Does a writer need to have natural talent?

Of course. You can acquire craft, but you have to have an ear and an instinct too.

Is practice and growth more important?

Also of course!

What are your thoughts on spoken word poetry?

Its effects depend very much on the presence and voice of the poet-performer, the physical sonic relation with the audience.

Do you a favourite literary journal, or a poetry platform you would like to recommend?

Our King’s poetry journal Wild Court has reviews and essays as well as new poems from international poets, and also supports our event series Poetry And... – which I explained in the Guardian, when we started it, aims to illustrate poetry’s connectivity to all areas of life and learning. We are setting up the next Poetry And... for May 13th: Poetry And Obisidian. It will feature three poets who are among the first alumni of the Obsidian Foundation for emergent Black poets, set up by prize-winning poet Nick Makoha, currently doing a Poetry PhD at King’s. Wild Court is now beginning a slot for King’s work too. Post-graduate from our PhD Creative Writing students, and Undergraduate from students who have completed poetry modules, in consultation with the Editor and Creative Writing tutors. Wild Court aside, Poetry Review with its brilliant series Behind the Poem, Poetry London, Prac Crit and The Scores all have excellent new work.

#Ruth Padel #interviewer: Karen Ng #king's poetry society #Interviews

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romance4tubelord · 4 years ago

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_____in_greenland

so tired

of gender things[1]

assemble[2]

making[3] love[4]

in the time machine

no more a woman

was christ a man[5]

skin gesture

flesh and

bone[6]

lovers lie[7]

reluctant[8]

hearts[9]

turn

your

child[10]

face[11]

woke up[12]

shut down[13]

just give yourself to the air[14]

around her[15]

future lies like a love-letter[16]

in motion[17]

you do not do

you not do or,

i made a model

mouthpiece to

recover you

dead

root stuck in my tongue

when they buried you

i am a lake

inside[18]

silver[19] moon[20]

silver[21]

horses

ladders and gluepots are for the dead

rise to my[22]

fiction,[23]

applause

for icons[24]

stars are[25]

suspended[26]

with words[27]

the dead[28]

Did you or did

you not do

or do you not dig this excuse

that excuse

pleasure pain

truth

holding yes

no in one

hand

the blissful fist

spirit world

plays

[1] Anne Sexton (1999) Complete Poems: Mariner Books

[2] Elizabeth Jennings (2002) New Collected Poems: Carcanet Press

[3] Gertrude Stein (1946) The Selected Writings of Gertrude Stein: Random House

[4] Elizabeth Jennings (2002) New Collected Poems: Carcanet Press

[5] Anne Sexton (1999) Complete Poems: Mariner Books

[6] Vona Groarke (2002) Flight: Gallery Press

[7] Mimi Khalvati (1991) In White Ink: Carcanet Press

[8] Edna St Vincent Millay (1981) Collected Poems: HarperPerennial

[9] Edith Sitwell (2005) Collected Poems: Duckworth

[10] Anne Ridler (1994) Collected Poems: Carcanet Press

[11] Edith Sitwell (2005) Collected Poems: Duckworth

[12] Louise Gluck (1992) The Wild Iris: Carcanet Press

[13] Jo Shapcott (2000) Her Book: Poems 1988–1998: Faber & Faber

[14] Mairi MacInnes (1993) Elsewhere & Back: New & Selected Poems: Bloodaxe Books

[15] Imtiaz Dharker (1997) Postcards from God: Bloodaxe Books

[16] Elizabeth Daryush (1976) Collected Poems: Carcanet Press

[17] Kathleen Raine (2000) The Collected Poems of Kathleen Raine: Golgonooza Press

[18] Sylvia Plath (1981) Collected Poems: Faber & Faber

[19] IBid

[20] Sujata Bhatt (1988) Brunizem: Carcanet Press

[21] Sylvia Plath (1981) Collected Poems: Faber & Faber

[22] Menna Elfyn (1996) Cell Angel: Bloodaxe Books

[23] Denise Riley (1993) Mop Mop Georgette: New & Selected Poems: Reality Street Editions

[24] Jorie Graham (1996) The Dream of the Unified Field: Selected Poems 1974-1994: Carcanet Press

[25] Moniza Alvi (1993) The Country at my Shoulder: Bloodaxe Books

[26] Ruth Padel (1988) Rembrandt Would Have Loved You: Chatto & Windus

[27] Moniza Alvi (1993) The Country at my Shoulder: Bloodaxe Books

[28] Ruth Padel (1988) Rembrandt Would Have Loved You: Chatto & Windus

10.07.2011

#tubelord #romance #in greenland

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lkarthiksalem · 5 years ago

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incatalogueanpic · 5 years ago

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sustainhealthmagazine · 6 years ago

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Irish Rugby Legend Brian O'Driscoll to host more fun and engaging junior summer rugby training camps

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Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll has announced his return to THE CAMPUS, Europe’s newest five-star multi-sport and wellness hub at Quinta do Lago in the Algarve in Portugal, to host more fun and engaging junior summer rugby training camps. Brian will host the camps on the pristine training pitch for young rugby hopefuls of all abilities, between 5-15 years of age and from 29th July to the 2nd of August 2019.

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Brian will join a team of coaches for a fun and action-packed rugby coaching camp at The Campus Summer school holidays from 29th July to the 2nd of August 2019. The camps will focus on grass-roots coaching and development, making rugby fun for juniors of all abilities and learning skills from one of the masters of the game.

Brian will encourage youngsters to get active in the magnificent surrounds of The Campus, Europe's newest multi-sport and wellness hub. This is a unique rugby experience for boys and girls to learn from former British and Irish Lions captain O'Driscoll and be inspired by one of the true greats of the modern game. His camps are certain to be loaded with fun and insight from a legend who played 133 internationals for Ireland.

Brian says:

"I’m really looking forward to returning to The Campus at Quinta do Lago in the Algarve to work with some young rugby players. The training pitches and facilities are world class and hopefully we will inspire a few rugby stars of the future at this summer camp.”

Sean Moriarty, Chief Executive of Quinta do Lago, says coaching opportunities like these is what makes The Campus stand out amongst sporting venues across Europe.

Sean says: "It's great to have Irish rugby icon Brian O'Driscoll returning to The Campus for more fun and engaging rugby training camps. Brian is one of the most respected figures in rugby and he adds to the list of incredible sports ambassadors we now have at The Campus."

Brian goes on to say:

"We will be looking to put on some fun and interactive coaching sessions, for boys and girls of all abilities. The sessions will focus on having fun and developing their knowledge of rugby, both from a technical and tactical view point. We’ll also be working on co-ordination, movement skills and areas of competitive play as well. All in all, it should be a great fun week!”

Brian O'Driscoll is the latest addition of high-profile stellar sports stars adding a world class level of sports coaching, knowledge and mentoring who are now partnering with The Campus.

High Performance Campus video:

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Also set to return is former England and Manchester United football legend Rio Ferdinand, will be hosting junior football camps and Judy Murray, former Great Britain Federation Cup

Captain and mother of Grand Slam champions Sir Andy and Jamie, hosting both junior and adult coaching camps after successful visits at Easter and last year.

BRIAN O‘DRISCOLL RUGBY CAMP DATES

29th July to 2nd August 2019

Timings: 9.30am-11.30am daily

550 € per child

Limited space available.

5-15 years of age

BOOKING CAMPS

Call us now on +351 289 381 220

To book - www.quintadolago.com/en/the-campus/rugby-camps/

MORE INFORMATION

Website- www.thecampusqdl.com/en/

Email - [email protected]

The Campus is one of Europe’s newest state of the art multi-sports venues, created for elite athletes, teams and for families as well. The Campus is already becoming popular with Premiership football and rugby teams, Olympic and Para-Olympic squads, performance athletes and coaches who are taking advantage of the perfect training climate and using The Campus as their warm-weather training base.

The recently opened High Performance Campus has added to The Campus' stellar reputation and cemented its reputation as the outstanding location for holiday makers looking for the ultimate sporting break, with dance classes, yoga, swimming and state-of-the-art saunas, steam rooms and wellness areas adding to the appeal.

Top Premier League clubs, the Ireland rugby team and Olympic athletes have trained at The Campus in the last year, with high profile teams and athletes set to use the High Performance Campus and wellness facilities that are of the highest caliber.

"The Campus further elevates Quinta do Lago as one of the finest sports and leisure destinations in the world." added Sean Moriarty.

The Campus new €10 million training, fitness and wellness facility designed to cater to both elite athletes and enthusiastic amateurs.

"The beauty of this complex is you don't have to be a world-class or even professional athlete, as we also cater for guests who simply want to use the facilities at their leisure for fitness or as a hobby." added Sean.

Visitors to The Campus will experience world class tennis and padel courts, a wonderful cycling center led by Paralympic gold medalist Mark Rohan, as well as a top class swimming facility and a wellness section of the High Performance Campus that offers all visitors the ideal chance to unwind after an exhausting workout.

Guests can also stay at the magnificent The Magnolia Hotel, situated on the doorstep of The Campus and Quinta do Lago resort. It has a range of accommodation including 74 comfortable rooms, three suites and seven cottages. The rooms have been recently been fully refurbished and the five-star service will help guests unwind and destress at the end of their day. There is a free shuttle bus service to The Campus for all guests.

ABOUT BRIAN O'DRISCOLL

Born: January 21st 1979 in Dublin Ireland

He was part of Ireland teams that won the Six Nations title in 2009 and 2014.

Captained Ireland to Grand Slam glory in 2009.

He is the top try scorer in the history of the Six Nations champions (26).

Claimed eight caps for the British and Irish Lions, captaining the side in 2005.

Brian won three European Cup titles with Leinster.

https://twitter.com/BrianODriscoll

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

Built in the summer 2017, The Campus provides training, coaching and wellbeing programme to Quinta do Lago residents and guests alike. The sports and wellbeing resort and high performance training center catering for adults and juniors as well as elite professional athletes and teams. The Campus welcomes everyone - from future Olympic Games competitors through to amateur, grassroots and families enjoying a family sports holiday.

The Campus is located just 15 minutes from Faro airport and the resort offers guests an unparalleled location benefiting from a year-round temperate climate. The resort offers a variety of lifestyle and sporting pursuits, a strong sense of community and offers residents, guests and holiday makers alike the chance to train, exercise and socialize.

Whats on offer:

Stadium quality DESSO GrassMaster hybrid pitch

Technical area

High performance gymnasium

Centre for active living and sports medicine

Recovery suite including hot/cold plunge pools and sauna and steam room

Studios for cycle and group exercise

Stadium specification locker rooms

Team rooms with high tech analysis capability

25m heated indoor swimming pool

Four acrylic tennis courts

Two synthetic clay tournament specification tennis courts

Four padel courts with shock pad features

The Bike Shed – a hub for cycling

Dano's Sports Bar & Restaurant

ABOUT THE MAGNOLIA HOTEL

Guests can stay at The Magnolia Hotel, situated on the doorstep of The Campus and Quinta do Lago resort. It has a range of accommodation including 74 luxury rooms, three suites and seven cottages.

The rooms have been recently been fully refurbished and the five-star service will help guests unwind and destress at the end of their day.

The Magnolia Hotel offers a beautiful heated outdoor pool and the pool area is at the heart of the hotel. Guests can also visit the spa and holistic rooms and reconnect with mind and body. A team of expert therapists are on-hand to soothe away any tired and achy knots.

For guests that are feeling energetic and in need of a good stretch then there is a fully equipped gym with premium quality equipment. The experienced personal trainers are available to help guests work out. There’s a shuttle bus service to The Campus for all guests too.

ABOUT QUINTA DO LAGO

Synonymous with elegance and privacy, Quinta do Lago is an exclusive golf and residential estate of nearly 2,000 acres bordering the Atlantic Ocean and nestled within the privacy and security of the Ria Formosa nature reserve.

Quinta do Lago is one of the most desired resorts in Europe and allows you to live an active outdoor lifestyle all year round, offering real estate plots between deserted dunes, sheltered pines, breath-taking beaches surrounded by three award-winning golf courses.

Since its inception, Quinta do Lago has been at the forefront of European golf with three award-winning championship courses matched by outstanding practice facilities including Europe’s only Paul McGinley Golf Academy and the only Taylor Made Performance Center in Southern Europe.

Among its recent accolades, the resort was voted ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ at the 2015 and 2016 World Golf Awards. Quinta do Lago has enjoyed the honor of hosting eight Portuguese Opens as well

as numerous other international golf tournaments and its world-class golf facilities are some of the best anywhere in the world.

Away from the fairways, Quinta do Lago now adds to its portfolio extensive state-of-the art leisure and racquets facilities guaranteed to keep families occupied with regular tennis and padel tennis events,

cycling tours of the West Coast, family bike trips, a wide range of water, beach and lake sports as well as cultural and nature trips.

The resort’s stunning location by the beach offers the perfect place to relax and unwind while its wide array of restaurants, both formal and informal, take advantage of the fresh Mediterranean produce that the resort has become famous for.

More information

Call The Campus on +351 289 381 220

Visit - www.thecampusqdl.com/en/

Email - [email protected]

Padel - www.thecampusqdl.com/en/padel/

Cycling - www.thecampusqdl.com/en/cycle/

Tennis - www.thecampusqdl.com/en/tennis/

Fitness - www.thecampusqdl.com/en/fitness/

Wellness - www.thecampusqdl.com/en/wellness/

Dano's restaurant - [email protected]

Quinta do Lago villas – www.quintadolago.com/en/rentals/properties-to-rent/

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