Swimming Club

Last season interest in the Swimming Club was very great indeed. An energetic committee, whose efforts were assisted by a good summer, made every endeavour to make the Swimming Club one of the major summer sports clubs, and, judging by attendances at club nights, their efforts were successful. Starting immediately after the November "finals," club nights were held on each Wednesday evening at Thorndon Baths. At these meetings all kinds of swimmers were catered for, it being one of the club's principles to encourage learners. All of these club nights proved a great success, and interesting races were a feature of each night. Particular attention was given to coaching, and this is a matter which will require the attention of subsequent committees, as it is the fundamental part of the club's activities.

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At one club night the club was privileged to receive a visit from Miss Mona Leydon, New Zealand Empire Games representative, who gave an interesting exhibition.

The club made an endeavour to regain the Peck Shield for the teams' harbour race, which was lost last season, but failed to improve on last year's position of sixth. Prior to the Peck Shield race the club held its own Harbour Race, which was won by Jeffs and O'Flynn, with O'Flynn making fastest time.

Two water-polo teams were entered in the A Grade and C Grade competitions, the C team being mainly for training beginners. The A's were disorganised throughout the season, and consequently failed to achieve that combination which is essential for success in water-polo. The C team did fairly well, and has turned out several good players due for promotion next season.

Hopes ran high for Tournament, but V.U.C. failed to register a single first. Miss Sylvia Hefford was beaten by a touch in the women's breaststroke, and Hall finished well up in the men's backstroke. Both are capable of winning their respective events next year, and we are hopeful of success next Tournament. The Tournament team was as follows:—Miss S. Hefford, Messrs. O'Flynn, Stewart (from Massey), Ryan, Meek, and Hall.

The club championships were won by the following:—Men's championship, O'Flynn and Taylor (equal); women's championship, Miss C. Hefford. The Points Cup, for most points gained in races throughout the season, was won by F. D. O'Flynn.

Greater interest last season was shown in the women's section of the club, and this was very pleasing to note.