Kingsgate Park Sports Centre KP Brochure | Page 11

K I NG S G AT E PA R K
A new Sports Centre
Built in the 1960s during Sir Desmond Lee’s term as Headmaster,
the current PEC, though dated now, represented a huge advance
at the time. Boys were treated to a heated swimming pool, as well
as a sports hall, dojo, fitness room and changing facilities. An adjacent
building meanwhile housed the squash courts and a rifle range.
Now bursting at the seams, quite literally in
the case of the padding on the dojo walls, the
existing PEC is to be replaced by a modern,
purpose-built Sports Centre. More than
twice the size of the original, this will meet
the needs of the School’s diverse sporting
programme for generations to come.
“At Winchester, we want every
boy to achieve his full potential
in every field. These impressive
new facilities will ensure that
all involved in sport, whether
in the top teams or just playing
for fun, can do just that.”
S I R R I C H A R D S TA G G
(G, 1969-73; Warden 2019-)
The top fl oor houses the fi ves courts, dojo
,
and studios, in addition to the sports classroom
staffroom and an external terrace.
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