Richard Done, the International Cricket Council's high performance manager, will conduct the clinicto be staged at the Three Ws Oval at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies.

"This is the first camp of this nature and of this level that we will be having for women cricketers in the West Indies. It will give the players a chance to learn more and gather knowledge as they move forward to their international commitments," Tony Howard, chief cricket operations officer of the West Indies Cricket Board said.

He explained that the nine-day event would be used to introduce the squad to cutting-edge preparation techniques, and to the level of physical conditioning required to be competitive internationally.

This will also be the start of preparation of the team for the International Cricket Council Women's World Cup – slated for Australia early next year.

The West Indies placed fifth at the last World Cup in South Africa in 2005. This guaranteed them an automatic place in next year's event.

The high-performance clinic and training camp will also be used as preparation for the women's tour of Ireland and Holland in June and July.

"We will be doing full assessments – which will include profiles, physical fitness levels and training of the players. After that we will have a look at the techniques, skills and planning strategy. All these areas are vitally important to the development of the players," Howard said.

The players selected were based on performances in the West Indies women's tournament.
The squad: Pamela Lavine, Charlene Taitt, Danielle Small, Shakera Selman, Deandra Dottin, Cordell Jack, Julianna Nero, Nicole Samuel, Melissa Bellingy, Nadine George, Philippa Thomas-Eudovic, Royline Cooper, Stefanie Taylor, Chadene Nation, Afy Fletcher, Debbie-Ann Lewis, Merissa Aguilleira, Kirbyina Alexander, Lee-Ann Kirby, Anisa Mohammed, Stacy-Ann King, Gaitri Seetahal. (PR)