Sports Facilities

THE WOOLLAM PLAYING FIELDS 

The School completed the development of its world-class playing fields in 2002. 

This sporting provision, which is the largest single development in Europe, includes 6 rugby pitches, 6 football pitches, 2 five-a-side pitches, 8 cricket squares, a floodlit artificial turf pitch, lacrosse pitch, netball and tennis courts. Each laser levelled surface, combined with the superb underground drainage, offers exceptional playing conditions in almost any weather and allows skill development of the highest standards.  

woollams' address: 

Woollam Playing Fields, 162 Harpenden Rd, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 6BZ

SPORTS CENTRE 

The School completed this state-of-the-art facility in 2012 to bring its on-site facilities in line with the excellent Woollam Playing Fields. A 25-metre pool, with adjacent endless pool and camera technology provides a first-class teaching environment for water-based activities. A 35-metre sports hall with five permanent camera positions for capturing footage of lessons for instant or retrospective review provides a multi-sport teaching facility. The well-equipped, fitness suite provides a centre for building on the strong fitness and training culture that exists in the School. The studio provides a versatile space for teaching dance, fitness classes, martial arts and land-based swimming training, expanding the opportunities available to pupils even further.  

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VERULAMIUM PARK 

Several activities utilise the park adjacent to the School. Our outstanding cross-country teams use the park for their training and for House and School Runs; Westminster Lodge Athletics Stadium hosts some of our summer PE lessons, Sports Day as well as County and District team matches and the Abbey View Golf Course hosts a Games activity on Wednesdays for senior pupils. The Abbey Orchard is utilised for Fitness Training, Ultimate Frisbee and Softball in PE lessons in the Summer Term.  

OTHER FACILITIES 

External hire of other specialist facilities in the area improves and broadens our provision and support for our students. Venues such as Westminster Lodge Athletics track, Nuffield Squash courts and Choice Cricket Centre, Redbourn, Redbourn Golf Club are regularly used to extend our provision.