Phase 1 of ManchesterFieldRenovation is Underway, Focus Shifts to Phase 2 Funding.
Construction on Phase 1 of the Manchester Field Renovation Project began on Monday, July 6th and is scheduled to be completed by November of 2009. Phase 1 includes a new artificial surface multi-sport playing field, 800-seat bleachers, electronic scoreboard and press box. Funding for Phase 1 of the two phase project was made possible by a $1,350,000 contribution of public funds from the town of Winchester and $229,560 in private funds from the Winchester Field Development Council.
With Phase 1 funding fully secured and construction underway the Winchester Field Development Council is focusing all of its efforts on securing the necessary private funds for Phase 2 of the project. The council is planning a major fall gala on November 14, 2009 to assist its fundraising efforts. Phase 2 of the project includes a new state of the art track and field facility for Manchester Field. For additional information on the Winchester Field Development Council and on ways you can contribute to this project please examine this site through the menu above.
The Winchester Field Development Council is a non profit organization formed to raise funds to support the construction and renovation of playing fields for Winchester.
The MISSION of the WFDC is to:
Support the construction of adequate, safe and accessible playing fields for the community residents, athletes and students.
Provide community centered playing fields which are useable by and accessible to all members of the community.
Promote community health, wellness and fitness.
Maximize the use of town resources by creating venues which can be used by multiple sports teams.
Provide playing surfaces which enable the town to host local, regional and statewide competitions.
Support and encourage the youth of the community in the pursuit of excellence in athletic competition and in fostering town and school pride.
