Ludlow Watts - File

Up to Thursday morning, the Jamaican pre-Olympic camp at the University of Birmingham was still missing a few faces, but manager Ludlow Watts said everything was in order and that the team had settled in well in the West Midlands city despite less-than-perfect-weather conditions.

Medical issues and meet assignments in other countries have delayed the arrival of some members of the 47-strong track and field contingent, which will be representing the country at the July 27-August 12 spectacle inside London's Olympic Stadium.

The athletes have also been met in Birmingham by showers and chilly conditions since their arrival, but Watts pointed out that he did not expect what he described as 'occasional' rain to disrupt their programmes or affect the preparations heading into the games.

"A few athletes are out for various reasons, some medical and some for other meets, but they are coming in, and all in all we are satisfied with what is happening in the camp," Watts said, before going on to praise the facilities at the university.

"The team has settled in quite well. The conditions are excellent in terms of accommodation, training facilities, and meals. They have a very nice track and good gym and medical facilities. Living quarters are excellent, and this is what you would call a first-class facility and support system," Watts noted.

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"We have a security system in place that ensures that our athletes are adequately protected, and just about everything that you could wish for in a training camp is available to us. Everything is going well and we are satisfied."

However, the Jamaicans have not always been blessed with the best weather in Birmingham since their arrival last Sunday, with wet and chilly conditions reportedly dampening the campus.

Monday's showers and 14 degrees Celsius conditions were described by Watts as being the worst since their arrival in England, however, he was quick to point out that it had had little impact on the athletes' ability to prepare for their respective events.

"Monday was the only day that you would consider rough, but all the other days have been quite good for training, even though we have had occasional drizzles, but it has been good for the most part," said Watts. "I have not heard any real complaints from the athletes. It's, of course, not like Jamaica, where there is hot and sunny conditions, but I have not heard any concern or complaint from the athletes that the conditions will affect their preparation or performance."

The university features an indoor facility, which Watts pointed out could be used in the event of persistent showers or generally poor conditions.