SWIMMING

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 17, 14 October 1927, Page 6

SWIMMING

MASTERTON CLUB.

Masterton, October 13.

“The last season was the most successful experienced since the re-orgamsation cf the club,” states the annual report of the Masterton. Amateur Swimming dub, “and members of the committee, officers of the club and swimmers in general are to be complimented on the •manner in which the interests or the club were always catered for,” The introduction ot night swimming, i£he report continues, although at a financial sacrifice to tiie club, proved that I'fffie policy of the committee was a. sound 'due, and the number of new swimmers fyiio are likely to be brought into the Bport will more than compensate the club for any money it spent in the renovations to the baths, and the members for the time they, so willingly gave in taking charge of the baths during night bathing hours. The schools are taking a greater interest in swimming and life saving, and it is the intention of the dub to form a life saving branch this Beason, in which direction a start has already been made with instruction in iths schools. The club competitions all were keenly contested, the principal club trophies being won as follows:—Brough Cup (50 yards inter-club handicap), J. L. Williams; Masterton Swimming .Club Cup, Welch; Masterton Club Championship, R._ D. Horne ; _R. A. Rose medal (most points in evening events), R. D. Horne. The activities of the club were rewarded with an increased membership for the season of 69, the total membership being 98. < ■