Athletic Club

Club meetings for the 1945-46 season commenced on Monday 12th November at Kelburn Park, and continued throughout the season. With the approach of the provincial championships, extra club meetings were held on Wednesday nights. The club was fortunate in having the services of one of the vice-presidents, Dr L.R. Richardson, as coach. The sprit men particularly appreciated his fine coaching.

The club was always represented in the handicap meetings held at Wakefiels Park with other Wellington Clubs. A strong team was entered for the Wellington Provincial Championships, and several titles gained, the team being placed third in the club teams competition. Two members travelled with the Wellington team to the National Championships at Wanganui, and one minor placing was gained by them.

This year the Inter-Faculty Sports were held at Kelburn Park on March 23rd. The weather was excellent and the number of spectators gratifying, considering the counter attraction of the visiting Australian cricket team. The programme extended over the full day, with a team from Massey College also competing. Special events were held for the large number of visiting athletes. The women's events this year held added significance as women's athletics were included in Easter Tournament for the first time.

A small team was sent to Easter Tournament, the men returning with the wooden spoon, and the women filling second place after Canterbury.

The importance of equipment for training was again demonstrated by our athletes' predominance at the provincial championships in the hurdle events, where the strength of our club continues to lie.

There College Blues were awarded to club members.