Progress On All-Weather Track

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30275, 30 October 1963, Page 15

Progress On AllWeather Track

CINCE the mid-1950’s when ° a subcommittee prepared a report on the prospect of installing a cinder track in Christchurch, the Canterbury Centre, New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association. has been slowly moving towards the goal of an all-weather athletics track for regular inter-club competition.

While there may be some who consider the efforts of the centre have been overshadowed by the achievements of a compare-

tive newcomer in the field, the New Brighton Club, which will have its own track officially opened on December 7, the centre's task is more complex.

The New Brighton track will be essentially for localised training and competition and not subject to the same wear and tear as a centre track; and the centre will require more facilities to cater for bigger numbers of athletes and spectators.

To assist the centre a special fund-raising committee has been working and another committee consisting of representatives of the Christchurch City Council and the centre is investigating other aspects such as site and type of track.

The basis of the investigation has been provided by a questionnaire to be sent to oversees organisations, prepared by a former noted athlete with oversees experience, Mr C. S Thomas, who is also a former president of the New Zealand Amateur