The Winter Training Squad attend a series of evening range sessions and squad training days during January – March each year. Members of the squad are also asked for availability for the early season 1st and 2nd team matches.
The Training Squad is made up of players based primarily in the local area but Surrey also has a number of players who are currently studying overseas. These players will be considered for County team selection, if available.
Invitations to join the Training Squad are sent out in November for the upcoming winter. Approximately 20-25 players are invited to be part of the squad. There are three main aims of the winter programme:
The squad comprises a mix of adults and juniors. There is no set handicap limit but as a guide the following principles are used when selecting the squad:
Ava Bates, Wentworth | Grace Bishop, Foxhills | Hannah Braidwood, Walton Heath | Amanda Chin, Royal Mid-Surrey |
Becky Gee, Hindhead | Alex Jakins, Foxhills | Herry Ji, Burhill | Hyun-Ji Kim, Roehampton |
Ellie Monk, Sunningdale | Rachel Higgins, West Byfleet | Kim Munro, Epsom | Katie Laud, Worplesdon |
Yale Lee, Coombe Hill |
Annabel Peaford, Walton Heath |
Emily Peaford, Walton Heath | Abbi Rowlands, Foxhills |
Chloe Ryan, Sunningdale | Matilde Santilli, Foxhills | Nicola Smith, Betchworth Park | Nicola Taylor, Walton Heath |
Alice Webb-Wilson, Woking | Daisy Wakelin, Woodcote Park | Sarah Wilmore, Worplesdon | Lottie Woodham, West Hill |