For the 4th time already the belgian national team had their teambuildingsweekend. Venue was once again the military domain in Spa. Besides the team members 2008, the coaches and referees this time also some sparringspartners were invited.

All participants had to arrive in Spa on Friday evening. The teambuilding started with teamevents. After a well deserved shower and a light dinner everyone went to bed, as it would be early the next morning.

On Saturday wake up was at 6h15, breakfast at 6h30. Participants had to run to the swimming pool were the second trainingssession started at 8h : physical training in the water, and a game of waterpolo to end this session.

   
   

The next session was working with pads, and after lunch in the restaurant of the military domain still two trainings sessions were planned : sparring exercises and sparring. Around 18h there was still some yoga to relax, and at 19h everyone had dinner together.

On Sunday after breakfast the 6th and last session of the weekend : participants were divided in groups to work on tul, pre-arranged sparring or sparring. The sports hall and accommodation had to be cleaned and after lunch participants left the domain for the Thermes of Spa to enjoy the warm swimming pools, jacuzzi, sauna, etc. The weekend ended at 17h.

Once more it was a nce weekend, with hard training sessions and a lot of fun.

More pictures on www.itfbelgium.be.