Old Grangonian Club S.A. (Chile)

The Old Grangonian Club is a social and sports club located in Santiago, Chile. It was founded in 1938 and officially formed in August 1939 by a group of members including S.K. Blandford, C.A. Budd, E.F. Cook, R.C. Cooper, H. Engel, C.E. Escobar, E.A. Gubbins, C.S. Henderson, J.A. Hobsbawn, R.C. Holmes, R.E. Jones, D. Kinnear, R.E. Langdon, G.R. Murdoch, F. Nieto, M.F. Paulsen, E.A. Searle, D.G. Taylor, and R.K. Webb. The club was established to provide a physical space for various family, sports, and social interests. Over the years, the club has grown and currently has over 6,000 members, including alumni, students, and parents of The Grange School. The Old Grangonian Club has changed locations a couple of times since its inception and is currently situated in Chicureo on an 8.5-hectare property. The club's facilities include a clubhouse with a dining area, living room, bar, game room, bathrooms, casino, and administrative offices. There are also two terraces, one of which overlooks all the club's sports fields. In terms of sports, the club has two rugby fields (one illuminated), two football fields, a synthetic hockey field (illuminated), and two illuminated tennis courts. Additionally, there are six changing rooms, a medical room, and a gym or multipurpose room. The club has hosted numerous national and international championships over the years, with its teams achieving notable success.