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Championship Courts, as envisioned by Sister Kieran in 1950, were never just about competition. They were about character. Through athletics, students learn by doing. They collaborate, communicate, problem-solve, build resilience, and develop lifelong skills, shaping who they become beyond the classroom.
Now is the time.
Students who play sports grow into more successful and resilient leaders. Student-athletes develop skills in collaboration, communication, and confidence, resulting in better mental health, stronger connections with others, and research-proven higher likelihood of holding leadership roles in their professional lives.
Your support will help modernize the field to meet current standards and support the level of use, competition, and excellence our student athletes need.
- Return softball to campus and support multiple sports on a regulation-sized field.
- Install synthetic turf for safer, more resilient, year-round playing.
- Reduce long-term operating costs and maintenance.
Students who value regular physical activity are healthier and happier as children and adults. Healthy minds and bodies are crucial for self-esteem and for developing the belief in one’s ability to meet demanding challenges. Swimming provides a lifetime of fitness and fun.
Your support will renew the pool to support aquatic teams and swim lessons to foster lifelong exercise habits in and out of the water.
- Reline the pool interior and rebuild deck surfaces.
- Replace outdated mechanical heating and filtration systems.
- Reduce long-term operating costs and maintenance.
Students who have access to quality facilities learn the fundamentals of movement and game rules that form the foundation for any sport and foster teamwork beyond the gym. P.E. classes and competition encourage student growth physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
Your support will update the Bedford Family Gymnasium, built in 1990, to ensure it continues to serve as a vibrant home for Cougar athletics.
- Brand center court, update walls, and resurface court lines.
- Upgrade mechanical systems and repaint for safety and durability.
- Reduce long-term operating costs and maintenance.
FAQs
No. Though we met our $500,000 challenge, we have not yet funded the full cost of the project. Your support is needed and appreciated.
Yes. Santa Catalina School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
No. This is a special capital improvement initiative. The Annual Fund supports the school’s operating budget and day-to-day programs.
Yes. Gifts to this initiative are separate from and in addition to Annual Fund support.
Work will begin in May, and be completed as close to the start of the school year as possible.
The field, pool, and gymnasium will be unavailable during summer. Camp programs will utilize alternative local facilities and spaces on campus to ensure continuity of programming.
A quiet phase began in late November, and we are now sharing the opportunity more broadly with our community.
The project includes pool and deck resurfacing, equipment upgrades, and installation of a new scoreboard.
Improvements include a refinished and newly branded gym floor, interior and exterior painting, and a new scoreboard.
Installation of a new synthetic turf field lined for soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, and softball, along with a new scoreboard.
Yes. Gifts of $25,000 and above will be recognized on a commemorative donor wall installed upon project completion.
Improvements to the athletics complex have been in development for years and are in the school's master plan. These are capital maintenance and improvement projects that are essential for great schools.
The field's upkeep is insufficient to combat gophers, creating holes that are dangerous for athletes. The pool lining is dissolving and the cement deck is deteriorating; both need replacement. The gym heater has failed completely and there are water intrusion issues with the building. In addition, the gym's branding is outdated.
Capital improvements are determined based on deferred maintenance schedules and failing facilities. These decisions are made by the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. Decisions are made based on the school’s mission and identity, values, vision, goals, and strategic directions (Health and Wellness and Real-World Problem Solving).
The field will be Field Turf Two-Inch Vertex Core with PureFill, a cork-based infill.