Re: Hull FC and Hull KR invited to share Cyprus training cam : Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:24 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

What a revelation. You'll be telling us next the moon landings weren't faked

Too easy.

Re: Hull FC and Hull KR invited to share Cyprus training cam : Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:26 pm  

Can I ask what does an overseas/warmer climate training camp add compared to say one held in the UK (away from Hull), bearing in mind the usual wintery conditions for the friendlies and first few matches of the season?

Re: Hull FC and Hull KR invited to share Cyprus training cam : Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:03 am  

knockersbumpMKII wrote:

Can I ask what does an overseas/warmer climate training camp add compared to say one held in the UK (away from Hull), bearing in mind the usual wintery conditions for the friendlies and first few matches of the season?

The guarantee of two outdoor training sessions per day.

Fewer distractions.

Team bonding.

Re: Hull FC and Hull KR invited to share Cyprus training cam : Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:25 am  

Staffs FC wrote:

Too easy.

You always have been

Re: Hull FC and Hull KR invited to share Cyprus training cam : Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:31 am  

Jake the Peg wrote:

You always have been

It just keeps giving.

Re: Hull FC and Hull KR invited to share Cyprus training cam : Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:01 am  

Mild mannered Janitor wrote:

The guarantee of two outdoor training sessions per day.

Fewer distractions.

Team bonding.

Hmmmm,not seeing how that cannot be achieved in the UK, in what respect is going abroad less distracting than a remote place in the UK, in't it about instilling self control?. Exactly how does being away from the UK allow you to bond more than any other place. Doesn't team bonding revolve around the activities and how people interact not the environ specifically? As for outdoor training, I've trained in sub zero temps in early January from 7pm til 9pm with snow on the ground so the chances of the weather being too inclement is frankly rubbish. AP talks about money being an issue but yet again we are wasting money on a jolly up for the team when there are ample places to do the same thing over here

Re: Hull FC and Hull KR invited to share Cyprus training cam : Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:48 pm  

Staffs FC wrote:

It just keeps giving.

Always happy to help those who hang on my every word

Re: Hull FC and Hull KR invited to share Cyprus training cam : Fri Nov 20, 2015 12:32 pm  

knockersbumpMKII wrote:

Hmmmm,not seeing how that cannot be achieved in the UK, in what respect is going abroad less distracting than a remote place in the UK, in't it about instilling self control?. Exactly how does being away from the UK allow you to bond more than any other place. Doesn't team bonding revolve around the activities and how people interact not the environ specifically? As for outdoor training, I've trained in sub zero temps in early January from 7pm til 9pm with snow on the ground so the chances of the weather being too inclement is frankly rubbish. AP talks about money being an issue but yet again we are wasting money on a jolly up for the team when there are ample places to do the same thing over here

Here's a theory that'll get you foaming at the mouth: Maybe it's being funded by Westerman's transfer fee? Have a run with that one Bumpy, let all those negative emotions out.

Re: Hull FC and Hull KR invited to share Cyprus training cam : Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:45 pm  

knockersbumpMKII wrote:

Hmmmm,not seeing how that cannot be achieved in the UK, in what respect is going abroad less distracting than a remote place in the UK, in't it about instilling self control?. Exactly how does being away from the UK allow you to bond more than any other place. Doesn't team bonding revolve around the activities and how people interact not the environ specifically? As for outdoor training, I've trained in sub zero temps in early January from 7pm til 9pm with snow on the ground so the chances of the weather being too inclement is frankly rubbish. AP talks about money being an issue but yet again we are wasting money on a jolly up for the team when there are ample places to do the same thing over here

Why go somewhere to a remote place in the UK (risking poor weather) when the national tourism board of a warm country are offering to put you up?

I am thinking that you were not a professional sportsman in the past and hence you had no choice about your training activities.

I do not think it would be anything like a jolly for the majority of the time. They would be expected to train the house down twice a day. I'd expect them to be left off their leash a little on their last night, no different to the UK in that respect.

Its not wasting money if there are benefits to be had. I'd imagine the Cypriot hotels and camps would be more reasonably priced in their low season then some places in the UK. As flights are being covered by the tourism board. I see no negatives.

[Chris71]

Re: Hull FC and Hull KR invited to share Cyprus training cam : Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:55 pm  

knockersbumpMKII wrote:

Mild mannered Janitor wrote:

The guarantee of two outdoor training sessions per day.

Fewer distractions.

Team bonding.

Hmmmm,not seeing how that cannot be achieved in the UK, in what respect is going abroad less distracting than a remote place in the UK, in't it about instilling self control?. Exactly how does being away from the UK allow you to bond more than any other place. Doesn't team bonding revolve around the activities and how people interact not the environ specifically? As for outdoor training, I've trained in sub zero temps in early January from 7pm til 9pm with snow on the ground so the chances of the weather being too inclement is frankly rubbish. AP talks about money being an issue but yet again we are wasting money on a jolly up for the team when there are ample places to do the same thing over here

Its pretty simple and not that difficult to grasp the concept of going to away to a warm climate for a weeks training camp, yes we know it is still possible to do outdoor training in this country.

The facts are that the weather here in the UK during winter month is unpredictable and can not guarantee a sufficient spell of weather good enough to maximise specific aspects of training & training drills. By going away to a country that good weather is guaranteed the Coaching staff can ensure the players are able to get the full benefit of the planned sessions without having to cut them short or postpone them due to heavy rain/snow/frost etc. It also reduces the possibility of injuries due to various factors.
Also warm sunny weather is proven to also improve peoples mood which although a small benefit again is another positive which helps.
Its not being away from the UK that helps bonding it is simply being away that helps as you are all together 24/7 for a period of time.

As for the cost aspect it is more often cheaper to go abroad than stay here in the UK even taking the cost of travel into it.

Facts are it is an important aspect of pre season but don't let that get in your way of a good argument or bad one in your case about it as you only seem to want to slate the club no matter what.