The Middlesex Field House

Tiger Wu
6 days ago
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A new beginning for Middlesex athletics

The new Field House at Middlesex is going to completely change how sports feel on campus. Currently, practices and games have to share limited space during the winter season; in the Spring season, similarly, the track team needed to travel elsewhere for daily practices. Once the Field House is built, it will open up opportunities for athletes, coaches, and fans.

One of the biggest changes will be the addition of more basketball courts. During the winter season, due to a compact practice and game schedule for both boy’s and girl’s basketball teams, they have to switch off gym times and practice at an inconsistent schedule. With the new space, teams will be able to be more flexible in practice time and in assigning game courts. Even students who aren't on the varsity or JV teams will have opportunities to shoot around or play games during free time. It will make the winter sports season feel much more alive and energetic everywhere.

The half-track inside the Field House will be another game changer. For the track and field athletes, winter training is often tough because of the snow and freezing temperatures. Having an indoor track means runners can keep training consistently all year long. All the track athletes can do conditioning workouts in warm weather, and don't have to worry about slipping on icy paths while training outside. Besides a half-track, a new weight room is going to be built inside the field house as well. This will give all Middlesex athletes a chance to train in a more updated environment. The new weight room will provide new lifting equipment and a training facility for Middlesex students.

The best part about the new Field House might not just be all the new features, but the sense of community it can create. It will add on to our school’s mission of “finding a place full of opportunity, challenge, and friendship"—sports at Middlesex aren’t just about winning games, but about belonging.

Tiger Wu ‘27

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