N.Z.A.A.A. REPORT

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 106, 31 October 1931, Page 15

N.Z.A.A.A. REPORT

SURVEY OF SEASON

HIGH STANDARD KEPT

CLOSE CO-OPERATION

Due in a largo measure to the presence of lite three American athletes, Rothert, Simpson, and Kiser,- last season athletically was highly successful, a high standard of competition being maintained, states (he fortieth annual report of the New Zealand .Amateur Athletic .Association. Jl. is evident that a considerable amount ot work was put into the compilation of the report, and not only does it give an excellent survey of the past year's activities, bill, it contains a complete list of New ■ Zealand records, a list of best performances by New Zealandcrs, performances which won recognition last year, and other information which no doubt many will find valuable for reference purposes. EFFECT OF DEPRESSION. Unfortunately, the report records, tlio financial depression affected to a large extent the attendances at athletic meetings, with the consequent result that many meetings' held under the jurisdiction of centres were financial failures. Centres during the forthcoming season will have to work strenuously to regain the lost ground. The association, however, is certain that with the close co-operation of officials and athletes a' marked increase should be shown in the attendances at sports meetings. REVIVAL IN AUCKLAND. '■'During the year the sport in Auckland was revived; practically a new centre was formed, and the present members of the Auckland Centra are to be congratulated upon the wonderful success both athletically and financially of meetings held under its jurisdiction. It is understood that the attendance at the American meeting held at Auckland was greater than the attendance at any other athletic meeting held since the war in that city. Next season should place the sport in Auckland on as sound a footing as it is placed in other centres. The next track and field championships will be held at Auckland, and the association strongly urges that all centres bo well represented at the meeting; a good meeting and the sport should flourish in Auckland. The other centres as well have been strenuous in their efforts to foster the sport, and have been successful in maintaining a very high standard of competition. The officials throughout. New Zealand have to be congratulated upon their excellent knowledge of the athletic rules, which is no doubt due in a large measure to the rule book issued last year. . ." Details are given of: the. results of the New Zealand track and field championships held at Dunediu on 27th and 28th February. The meeting, it is stated, was excellently conducted, but unfortunately the weather was bad. A small profit was shown, but it is considered that if the weather had been fine the .meeting probably would have been the most .successful ever held in Dunediu. Particulars are also set out of the New Zealand crosscountry championships, the New Zealand road cycling championship, and there are also several pages of statistical matter dealing with records passed last season, standard performances, etc. As showing the progress and growth of the sport, a list is given of eight new clubs affiliated during the year. Special statements are printed regarding the control of cycling and the Olympic Games, reference to which is made under separate headings. FINANCIAL POSITION. The accounts of the association show that it is in a fairly satisfactory position. The actual cash funds, after providing for outstanding cheques, are £408 5s 2d, practically the same as last year. Comment is made concerning the large number ot outstanding annual subscriptions, and the hope is expressed that all centres will have forwarded their dues before the annual meeting. In connection with the X A. Hose Trust Fund it is shown that with Ihc yearly interest to 31st March capitalised, the fund stands at £034 Os Sd. Since then, accrued interest amounts to'-CiO'i J'JS Sd. It is pointed out that it j is the policy of the association to use I merely the interest from the fund tor tbe purpose of sending athletes overseas, tins interest being available as required to supplement the Overseas' Representative Fund. '