Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 1, No. 21 October 5, 1938
Athletics
Athletics
A. L. Fitch to Coach
Mr. A. L. Fitch. American coach, informed 'Varsity athletes at the recent Annual General Meeting of the Club that he would be willing to coach them on Kelburn Park at least once a week during the season. The new Committee is arranging for him to show several films here before training commences after the examinations next month.
Backward New Zealand.
Declaring that there is scarcely a high school or university in America today that does not possess facilities for athletics far in advance of anything in New Zealand. Mr. Fitch particularly mentioned the lack of correct athletic attire in this country. This had led him to bring back from America samples of warm-up suits and shorts. The coach had these with him at the meeting and after inspecting them a number of members requested that orders be placed. The cost is moderate, about 24/-. and further particulars can be obtained from the Secretary.
Prospects.
Prospects for the coming season are fairly good. In the sprints especially, the Club should be very strong, but once again the main weakness is likely to be in the field events. To the dozens of potential Jumpers, discus throwers, etc.. at V.U.C.. who have never put their latent ability to the test, an appeal is made to come forward now and seek development under the expert tuition of the Club's coaches, A. L. Fitch, C. B. Allan and S. G. Eade.
Well-Attended Meeting.
The meeting Itself attracted the largest attendance for several years. Presiding. Mr. H. M. McCormick drew attention to the somewhat poor showing in outside competition during the past season. He urged every member to participate in the local meetings, especially in view of the proposed tour of Australian University athletes early next year.
Officers:
- Club Captain: J.S. Adams.
- Secretary-Treasurer: R. L. S. Black.
- Delegate to Centre: S. G. Eade.
- Coaches: C. B. Allan and S. G. Eade.
- Committee: D. R. Scrymgeour, R. D.
- Freeman, J. P. Eastwood, E. M.
- Irving and C. V. Adams.