Overview
Origins
The Old Colfeian’s Association was founded in 1885, with the object of “keeping together Old Colfeians and providing sports and social facilities for its members”. Established at Horn Park in 1902, the spacious clubhouse was built in 1930 and has undergone periodic improvement to give us today’s first class facility. The Club is one of the best and oldest of its type in the country and is situated a short distance from the school.
In 2005 membership of the Club was opened to the public and the Club acquired charitable status. At the same time it was renamed the Colfeian Sports Club to reflect this new status.
Facilities
The ground of 13 acres comprises three rugby and one soccer pitches, a bowls green with a separate pavilion, three cricket squares plus a separate training area. The clubhouse contains a large hall, used for badminton and social events. It also has a sports and lounge bar. The well- appointed sports bar includes a pool area, darts and satellite television.
Linked to the main clubhouse by a footbridge are two squash courts, which can be booked in the main bar.
Management Structure
The Old Colfeian Club Ltd comprises a Board of Directors and 48 shareholders who are responsible for holding the Crown Lease of the Ground. The executive committee is formed by the elected officers and representatives from each section and is responsible for the administration of the Colfeian Sports Club.
Activities
The principal activities of the Club are conducted via the sporting sections which, while being autonomous in their organisation and management, are all responsible to the Management Committee.
Soccer
Founded in 1894, the CFC has a number of teams in the Southern Olympian League and also runs a Veterans XI. The Club also participates in a number of cup competitions including the Old Boys Cup.
Cricket
The formation of the Cricket Club coincided with the Old Colfeians Association taking possession of Horn Park in 1902. Our Saturday XIs play in the Kent League and our Sunday XIs enjoy social cricket. A strong colts section is well established, having close links with Colfe’s School and participating in various leagues. There is organised coaching throughout the year for cricket.
Rugby
Founded in 1928, the OCRFC plays a full part in the National League structure and has achieved enviable success for many years. The club is a past winner of the Kent Cup and has a long tradition of sevens rugby, having won many trophies. A well organised colts set -up supports the senior club and organised coaching is available throughout the year.
Badminton
The Badminton club was founded in 1934 when the main hall of the clubhouse became available. It meets on three evenings during the season and has a number of teams playing in Ladies, Men's and Mixed Leagues. Non league players are also welcome.
Bowls
The CBC was founded in 1934. The green is renowned for its excellence and the club has benefited by winning both the League and League Cup competitions many times. The club is also successful in county competitions and has several county players among its membership. A Ladies Section is a recent and welcome addition.
Squash
Two courts are available for use by members of the Club and their guests. Ladies and men's changing rooms and shower facilities are adjacent to the courts.
Netball
The newest of our sporting activities has been established specifically to take account of co-education at Colfe's and to ensure that we offer appropriate facilities to former pupils.
Masonic Lodge
The Lodge is established for former pupils, parents of former pupils and their sons. Further details are available from the Secretary via the Clubhouse.
Contact Information
The Hon Membership Secretary
The Colfeian Sports Club
Horn Park
Eltham Road
Lee
SE12 8UE
T:020 8852 1181