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:
2023 Winter Training Squad:
Ava Bates, Wentworth | Millie Cottrell, Wentworth | Becky Gee, Hindhead | Rachel Higgins, West Byfleet |
Alex Jakins, Foxhills | Herry Ji, Burhill | Hyun-Ji Kim, Roehampton | Ellie Monk, Sunningdale |
Heidi Man, Walton Heath | 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 | Gabby Shacklady, Limpsfield Chart | Nicola Taylor, Walton Heath | Alice Webb-Wilson, Woking |
Jaya Wilkinson, West Hill | Sarah Wilmore, Worplesdon | Lottie Woodham, West Hill | Ellen Yates, West Hill |