Chiefs engage in Bicton work-out

 

 

Pictures: Exeter Rugby Club/Pinnacle Photo Agency

 

By Mark Stevens

Exeter Chiefs continued their preparations for the new 2013/14 season by engaging in an afternoon of  some specially arranged Team Building exercises at nearby Bicton College.

Aimed at ensuring Rob Baxter's side hit the campaign in fine fettle, the Chiefs Strength and Conditioning team are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare the squad for the rigours of another big year ahead.

Having already engaged in a series of activities at Sandy Park and also Exmouth Beach, it was another change of scenery for the players as they visited the leading land-based College.

On a blistering hot day in Devon, the Chiefs were certainly put through their paces as they were tested in activities such as Tractor Pulling, Kayaking, Raft Racing, Mountain Bike Time Trial and Puzzle Solving.

Bicton College, who already have strong links with the Chiefs through their Rugby Academy, pulled out all the stops to provide a testing, yet enjoyable experience for the Chiefs squad.

Chiefs Head of Strength and Conditioning, Mark Twiggs, said: "Pre-season is a massive part of any club's preparations and here at the Chiefs we like to work the players in a testing, yet enjoyable environment. Getting out into the local area and working with various organisations is a massive part of our plans and we've been delighted with everything provided by the Bicton College Staff.

"In terms of our preparations, I am very happy with the results and progress of the work put in by all the players. Obviously we still have plenty to do ahead of the new season, but the signs are very encouraging and we'll look to build on that over the coming weeks."

Below are a selection of pictures taken from our Team Building Day at Bicton College

  

 

   The Chiefs players try their hand at raft racing on the Bicton Lake

 

 

 

Jack Nowell and Tom James showcase their kayaking skills

 

Tom James, Carl Rimmer and Kai Horstmann take to the bikes

 

Joel Conlon and his team-mates battle it out on the Tug of War

 

 

 

Pulling power......the Chiefs try a spot of Tractor Pulling

 

Working together, the Chiefs boys try their hand at a spot of puzzle solving

 

 

 

Keeping watch......Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter