Gordon Reid MBE opens clay courts
On Monday (26 June), the College was delighted to officially open six new clay tennis courts, making Bradfield one of the premier centres for tennis across all of Berkshire.
For the opening, we were joined by special guest and wheelchair tennis sensation Gordon Reid MBE. Gordon won a Paralympic gold and silver medal at last year’s Rio games, and is a two time singles, and five times doubles grand slam champion.
Following a Q & A session with Bradfield’s Tennis Coaching Team in the morning, Gordon met senior members of staff, Old Bradfieldians and other donors behind the project.
The event culminated at the new courts with Headmaster Chris Stevens reflecting on what has already been a bumper year for tennis at Bradfield, and praised the hard work of our Director of Tennis, Damian Fuller and his team, as well as the incredible contribution of Old Bradfieldians and other supporters who have worked tirelessly to bring the project to fruition. Gordon also praised the ‘world class facilities’ which will benefit both current and future pupils as well as tennis club members and the local community.
Attendees were then invited to watch an exhibition of tennis as Gordon, our tennis team, current pupils and members of the tennis club took to the new courts. The crowd watched on as Gordon showed off his skills in rallies with some of our best young tennis players.
The event finished in the Music School as Gordon delivered an inspiring presentation on his life and achievements.
