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The Spike or Victoria College Review 1940

[introduction]

page 60

Once again the standard of Sport in the College has been poor. That is, if results are to be taken as the criterion of the sporting strength of the College. In nearly every Club the prospects at the beginning of the season seemed particularly bright, but as time went on, we slipped back into our usual standard of mediocrity. It is a strange fact considering the general keenness and conscientiousness of the various Club members. This may be best illustrated by the record of the Football Club which fielded a Senior Team which, though not as strong on paper as usual, managed to have the better of a drawn game against the leaders (Wellington) and the next week were soundly beaten by the bottom team of the competition. Our sole representative was S. McNicol, who certainly deserved his selection. The fortunes of the Cricket Club fluctuated in a similar manner. The Basketball Club, though occupying a very low position on the Championship Ladder, must be congratulated on securing two Wellington representatives.

Innovations in the coaching of the Men's Hockey Club are a welcome sign, and it says much for the enthusiasm of the members. H. Scott and G. Whitham gained representative honours.

An encouraging note is to be found in the Harrier Club, which emerged this year from comparative weakness to decided strength.

The Athletic Club also have a fine record due, not only to the excellence of the individual members (V. P. Boot, J. Sutherland and K. Patience), but also to all-round team work. Second place in the Provincial Championships was a highlight of the year's sport.

In conclusion, it seems that from the general point of view, our initial criticism was harsh, but we shall leave it, in the hope that we may not be content with a mediocre display in the future. We have the talent and ability for something much better.

Our best wishes are extended to all those Club members who have gone overseas, and whose valuable support is a distinct loss to the sporting life of the College.

L. W. G.