The Winchester Sports Foundation was organized in 1989 by a group of Winchester parents and sports enthusiasts as a result of severe budget cuts to the Winchester High School’s athletic budget. That year the athletic budget faced a $60,000 deficit and the high school considered instituting a $35 per student “sports and transportation fee.” Today, appropriate funding of the high school athletic programs continues to be a significant challenge.
Mission
- To preserve and promote the level of WHS sports programs;
- To help meet the costs of the athletic programs and expenses;
- To give financial support for the introduction of new sports programs; and
- To make sports programs accessible to all classes and to ensure an opportunity for maximum participation.
The Winchester Sports Foundation has contributed over $750,000 in the pursuit of these goals.
Programs
Some of the major programs and projects Winchester Sports Foundation has supported with funds are
- A Vertimax Machine
- A Unified Basketball Program
- An Athletic Trainer Cart
- Knowlton Stadium Lighting and artificial turf
- Outdoor Track Facility and Equipment
- WHS Weight Room Renovation
- Launched Girls' & Boys' Ski Team
- Launched Girls' & Boys' Volleyball Team
- Patrick Gill Practice Lacrosse Wall
Address
PO Box 493
Winchester, MA 01890
United States
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Year Founded
1989
Number of members
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