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Salient: An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 12, No. 1, February 23rd, 1949.
Players and Stayers 1949
Players and Stayers 1949
I don't suppose that this year will be any different from any other year, and all things being equal, all students will be again given good advice from their lecturers during the first week of term. For those who haven't been through it before, it is mainly this—that if you wish to have a successful year you will start work straight away. There will be a few who will take this advice, still a few more who will start off with good intentions, and the majority who will look around for something more to do in their spare time.
However, for all of you we wish to point out that there are many Sports Clubs who will welcome you with open arms.
For those who are really energetic, the basketball starts in a few weeks, and the Athletic Club is already "running" on Kelburn Park. If you want to be in the swim and can stand the Wellington weather, there are the Thorndon baths, water polo and women are wanted. For those who want to keep really fit and like to take their time doing it—take a week-end jaunt into the hills with the Tramping Club. In fact there are sports for all types. Even if you are not particularly energetic you are sure to be able to find something to your taste. So in the meantime watch the Notice Board, playmates, for time and place.
Rugby
The Rugby Club's activities for 1949 will begin with the Annual General Meeting to be held in room A2 of the College at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9. Beside attending this, all present and intending members should fill in a team-slip from the supply placed on the main notice-board, and attend the first practice, which will probably be on Wednesday, March 16.
As the season will probably begin on the first Saturday after Easter, it is up to players to begin their preparation as early as possible. Practices are held on Wednesday and possibly Thursday evenings throughout the season both in the College gymnasium and on Kelburn Park, and the importance of regular attendance at these practices is essential.
If any further information is wanted, get in touch with Henry Moore, Public Trust Office, phone 49-0-10; Vern Peters, phone 24-177; or Joe Trapp, Turnbull Library, phone 40-960
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Piper (VUC), Barry (OU), Begg (CUC), Blomfield (AUC), Ferguson (AUC) Dowse (VUC), Butterick (CUC), Logan (OU), Doake (CUC).
Varsity Swimmers in Aussie
After much preparation since July, 1947, the New Zealand Universities swimming team toured Australia during January, 1949. The trip extended to Melbourne and Sydney, where New Zealand competed against a combined Australian University team and Sydney University. Australia had a decided win, 7 events to 2, even though most of the swimming was closely fought. New Zealand beat Sydney 14-13, this being a more even competition. (New Zealand Varsity population is the same as Sydney's, 11,500).
Much helpful information and advice was obtained by New Zealanders, in particular with coaching, training methods and water polo through contact made with members of Australia's Olympic team, 1948.
Real benefits of this tour should be seen at inter-Varsity swimming at Easter Tournament at Lower Hutt, when results of Australian experience should show better times.
The NZU Swimming Council bought a film in Australia showing highlights of swimming and diving at Olympic Games. This film should be seen soon and it is hoped to raise the necessary finance during the year to invite an Australian team across in 1950.
Fencing
The Swords Club aims to improve the standard of fencing at V.U.C. Steps are being taken to coach secondary school pupils so that they will have some skill when they come to Varsity. The club welcomes all those interested in fencing. Watch the Notice Board for first ciub meeting.
Wonderful Goal-Keeping by Knowles
This year's Water Polo team is the strongest for many years. It is their first time in A grade and they have been playing consistently, primarily due to the efforts of Bernie Knowles, Des Dowse and Pip Piper (the last two recently returned from swimming in Australia). The last two games have been drawn against top-line teams, Petone 1-1. and Maranui 1-1. Fine defensive play by backs, Pat Anderson and Ray Shannon, have helped to keep the goals down. Good work, boys, keep it going.