Lord Coe opens new world-class Fettes pitch facility

 

Fettes College is delighted to announce that on Saturday 28th June, Lord Coe will officially open the new water-based hockey Astro at Fettes College, to be known as the McMurray Pitch.
The opening will take place as the U16 Scotland hockey team warm-up for their afternoon match against England U16 Boys. Two Fettes pupils, Ruairidh Grossart and Sam Weissen, who are playing in that match, will be part of the opening ceremony.
This world-class training and playing facility is a significant addition to the wide-ranging facilities already at Fettes and reflects their commitment to sporting excellence and the importance of hockey at Fettes for both boys and girls. The water-based astro will also be used by Scottish Hockey and Grange Hockey Club, ensuring that these superb facilities can be utilized by young players from the wider Scottish community.
“To have Lord Coe, a true sporting hero, officially open the McMurray Pitch is a huge honour for all of us at Fettes. He is an inspiration for many young sportsmen and sportswomen and therefore particularly poignant for him to be opening this wonderful new facility”.
Michael Spens, Headmaster, Fettes College
“At Fettes we believe in developing the sporting potential of every one of our pupils, nurturing their talents and maximizing both their enjoyment of and commitment to sport. These incredible facilities coupled with expert tuition, gives our pupils a superb start in their sporting career”.
Steve Bates, Director of Sport, Fettes College
“It is fantastic to have another world-class pitch being opened less than a month before the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. We are delighted that Fettes have agreed to host a youth international featuring a number of their pupils as their inaugural game, and know that the pitch will benefit the school, our clubs and hockey in Scotland.”
David Sweetman, CEO Scottish Hockey

Lord Sebastian Coe was Fettes College’s guest of honour to officially open the school’s new water-based facility, to be known as the McMurray Pitch.

The opening took place as Scotland U16 Boys took on England U16s, going down 5-3. Two Fettes pupils, Ruairidh Grossart and Sam Weissen, who are playing in that match, will be part of the opening ceremony.

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(Scotland U21 international Hamish Imrie, David McMurray, Scotland U16 internationals Ruairidh Grossart and Sam Weissen, Scotland U21 international Millie Brown, and Lord Coe open the pitch)

This world-class training and playing facility is a significant addition to the wide-ranging facilities already at Fettes and reflects their commitment to sporting excellence and the importance of hockey at Fettes for both boys and girls.

The water-based astro will also be used by Scottish Hockey and Grange Hockey Club, ensuring that these superb facilities can be utilized by young players from the wider Scottish community.

“To have Lord Coe, a true sporting hero, officially open the McMurray Pitch is a huge honour for all of us at Fettes. He is an inspiration for many young sportsmen and sportswomen and therefore particularly poignant for him to be opening this wonderful new facility”.

Michael Spens, Headmaster, Fettes College

“At Fettes we believe in developing the sporting potential of every one of our pupils, nurturing their talents and maximizing both their enjoyment of and commitment to sport. These incredible facilities coupled with expert tuition, gives our pupils a superb start in their sporting career”.

Steve Bates, Director of Sport, Fettes College

“It is fantastic to have another world-class pitch being opened less than a month before the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. We are delighted that Fettes have agreed to host a youth international featuring a number of their pupils as their inaugural game, and know that the pitch will benefit the school, our clubs and hockey in Scotland.”

David Sweetman, CEO Scottish Hockey

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(Fettes Headmaster Michael Spens, David Sweetman Scottish Hockey CEO, Lord Coe, Mrs McMurray, Steven Bates)

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