Our world-class cricket facility is opened by Alec Stewart OBE

Alec Stewart OBE was the guest of honour who opened the new Jarrett Indoor Cricket Centre at Reed’s School on 24 January, 2018.

Nearly 200 guests gathered to celebrate the new facility which features cutting-edge technology and building design.

Alec Stewart told the guests, “The new Indoor Cricket facility at Reed’s is the best I have seen in England and that includes all the 1st class counties too. It’s of the highest order! Congratulations to you all; these world-class facilities have the potential to produce top quality players for Surrey and also for England.”

The building is named in honour of David Jarrett, former Headmaster of Reed’s School, who was the first man to achieve double blues from both Oxford and Cambridge Universities in Cricket.

Local cricketing legend and world-class fast bowler, Bob Willis, also came along to join in the celebrations and view the new facility. He recalled that as an RGS, Guildford schoolboy he scored his only century on one of Reed’s Schools’ cricket pitches!

The centre features 5 lanes which are customised to replicate wicket conditions at major grounds around the world. They are also fitted with PitchVision technology, which provides real-time video and performance analysis for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals. The Jarrett Cricket Centre is the first facility in the UK to have this technology integrated into its construction from build level.

A unique philanthropic enterprise, all profits generated from lettings will go directly to provide educational and pastoral support for children through the Reed’s Foundation. The Foundation, originally called the London Orphan Asylum, was established in 1813 to help financially disadvantaged children who have lost the support of one or both parents. Since it was founded over 12,000 children have had their lives transformed thanks to the Foundation; this work continues today at Reed’s School.

Kathryn Bartram, Development Director