Sport is a major part of both curricular and co-curricular life at Hampton and plays an essential role in the physical, emotional and social development of every boy in the School. We are justifiably proud of the facilities, support, expertise and talent provided by the Sport and PE Department.
Boys in the First to Fourth Years have a double period of sport each week; the Fifth Year, Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth share a triple period each Wednesday afternoon.
Unlike at many other schools, Hampton pupils can choose their preferred sport and have a wide choice.
We compete in prestigious local, regional and national competitions as well as holding regular fixtures with schools from across the region. It is expected that boys treat themselves, their opponents and all officials with proper respect and courtesy and they are encouraged to play with a sense of adventure and freedom without self-indulgence. We do not encourage percentage-driven sport, but sport with a sense of fun in the right measure. By the same token we understand and respect that some boys will play sport for leisure or health reasons rather than competitively.
Activities
Hampton provides competitive team sport in the following major games throughout the School:
- Football
- Rugby
- Rowing
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Athletics
We also offer the following specialist sports that enjoy considerable success in the competitive arena.
- Golf
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Squash
- Cross-Country Running
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
Staff
Each major sport has its own Master-In-Charge. The staffing of Games at Hampton is generous. Currently, we are able to offer an average staff/pupil ratio of 1:12. In addition to the PE Staff many of the academic staff are talented sports people and they offer additional teaching and support on the sports field. We are also fortunate to have regular visits from outside expert performers and specialist coaches.
Facilities
Hampton makes full use of its Sports Fields, North Gym, all-weather 3G sports pitch, Sports Hall, cricket nets and Millennium Boat House to the benefit of the whole School community.