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COLLEGE NEWS

FITNESS SUITE OPENING

Olympic triathlete and Ratcliffe parent Tim Don was the special guest at the grand opening of our new state-of-the-art Fitness Suite,
as part of the College’s ongoing investment in sports facilities. Headmaster Jon Reddin, donors, governors, parents and staff were all
present for the blessing of the suite by Fr Philip Sainter (69) (pictured, below, right) and the cutting of the ribbon to declare open the
outstanding £1.1 million facility.
This new facility houses an air-conditioned suite on the ground fl oor, complete with a range of cardiovascular equipment, alongside
resistance training stations. The suite is complemented by a large fi tness studio on the fi rst fl oor, with access directly through it to the
newly refurbished Ratcliffi an Association Bar.
Headmaster Jon Reddin (pictured with Tim Don, below) said: “We are incredibly proud of our new facility, which has been built with the
kind support of our alumni and other generous benefactors, supporting our ongoing vision for sport at Ratcliffe College. The Fitness
Suite will enable students of all abilities to realise their greatest potential, whether that be on the sports fi eld or by achieving their own
individual training goals. The equipment is industry-standard performance kit, and it will ensure that our students enjoy the very best
opportunities to improve their fi tness levels. It underlines our commitment and continued investment in sport.”
Ratcliffe College has recently seen a number of students excel in their chosen sports, many of whom have competed at a national level.
The College also offers sports scholarships and bursaries to candidates with outstanding achievement and potential in the major games
played at Ratcliffe.

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