Ex-students return to Winchester for sporting fun this weekend (From Hampshire Chronicle)
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Ex-students return to Winchester for sporting fun this weekend
4:20pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012 in Winchester
Leaving: many will be returning
HUNDREDS of alumni from Winchester are expected to descend on Winchester this weekend to take part in the Winton 2012. (February 25-26) Students past and present will compete in a wide range of sporting events across the city.
Student Union Vice President Jonny Brason, who is helping to organise the reunion, said: “Winton weekend gets bigger and bigger every year. This year is our 20th anniversary and we’re expecting over 700 graduates and current students who will take part in fixtures involving more than 30 teams.”
A full programme of matches and events on Saturday and Sunday will be held at Winchester Sports Stadium and King George V Playing Fields at Bar End, King Alfred Campus, Winchester Rugby Club, River Park Leisure Centre and Maywood Polo Club.
Fixtures will include football, rugby, hockey, horse polo, tennis, badminton, basketball, netball, cricket, athletics, rounders, trampolining and dodgeball all cheered on by a large crowd of supporters.
“Winton’s continuous success is a testament to the graduates Winchester produces and the students that study here,” added Jonny. “It’s a chance for us to celebrate all that is great about Winchester.”
Further information about Winton 20th Anniversary Weekend and Winton Party 2012 on Saturday 25 February can be obtained from Mr Brason by telephoning 01962 827414.
