LIFE SAVING

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6542, 25 February 1928, Page 4

LIFE SAVING

A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OP TEE SOCIETY’S AWARDS (By "Bronze Medallion”) During the early part of next month the Manawatu Branch of the Boyal Life Saving Society will be conducting examinations of tho scholars of the various schools in Palmerston North. There will also bo the annual competition for ' the Pat Cunningham Shield. It may therefore be interesting to briefly describe tho various awards of tho Boyal Life Saving Society. The Certificate. I, Candidates must be members of a class and who have not previously received any of the Bocie.y's awards, а. The names of tho candidates sliall bo clearly waV.oc on un official form obtained from tho Society and handed to the Examiner. An examination fee of 3cl shall bo paid by each candidate. S. The examination shall bo certified oy an Examiner appointed by tae Suoiety, subject always t-» Us con Amotion by the sen ral executive. 4. The tests shall comprise the following;— (a) The Besoue Drill on land, (b) The Eelease Drill on land.' (c) Tho drill for the Schafer method of resuscitation, (d) The drills for rescue in the water second and fourth methods, together w#h one method of release. In the rescue methods the subject shall be carried a distance of not less than ten yards. (e) Object diving from the surface of the water or from tho side of the bath, preferably the former. 5. Smartness and precision in the execution of the various exercises mentioned in (4) are absolutely essential. б. Candidates failing in any one of the tests in (4) must be returned as inefficient and will forfeit the entrance fee. The Proficiency Certificate. .... Conditions 1,2 and 3 for this examination are similar to those outlined above except that the examination fee is 1/-. The tests *hail comprise the following;— (a) The Besoue and Eelease drills on land. (b) The Schafer method of resuscitation and the promotion of warmth and circulation, (c) Each candidate shall perform four methods of rescue and three of of release •in the water. Candidates may take cither the third or fifth method of rescue. The other three are compulsory. The subject in each mothbd of rescue must bo carried at least ten yards. (d) Each candidate must swim one hundred yards on the breast, and, fifty yards on the back without the use of the hands; also dive from tho surface of tho water to a depth of not less than five feet and bring up a weighted object. Tho rescue and release methods shall be shown twice; the members changing rank; each part of the resuscitation drill and promotion of warmth shall be shown by each candidate changing rank. Smartness and precision in the execution of the various drills mentioned in (a) and (b) above, together with correctness of approach, grip, neatness in bringing to land, and keeping tho subject’s mouth above the surface of the water, and a thorough knowledge of resuscitation are absolutely essential.

SWIMMING NOTES. Central School Camiv,al On Wednesday afternoon the Central School staged their annual carnival at their fine school baths. The rapid succession in which the various events were run off reflected great credit on the willing staff who were ably assisted by officials of the local clubs. Tho interest of the many spectators was always maintained and the efficient organization might well be copied by many a senior club. In the boys’ senior breaststroke H. Wykcs gave a fine exposition of the stroke, which his fellow scholars would do well to copy. The two girls in the girls’ senior breaststroke have been allowed to develop a "scissors” kick. Unless this fault is corrected they will find themselves disqualified at some future carnival. The two senior boys, E. Fletcher and J. Eiehards (school, champion) have developed a fair idea of tho crawl. Both would do even better to lengthen the arm stroke. Some of the other competitors'hurried the arm stroke too much, and employed excessive roll of the body. Excessive roll tends to make the body sink deeper in the water and the shoulders hinder progress. Among the girls Nita Hoskings has a good craw] well worth copying. The diving was fair most of the competitors failing to pay much attention to their posture on tho board, or to make a good bold flight. The first Carruthers are promising divers. In three boys, Langstone, Telfnr and tho girls diving tho samo faults were notieoablo, though verv fair exhibitions were given by N. Hosking and B. Penman. Terrace End Carnival Tho Terrace End School carnival, though it unfortunately clashed was

splendidly organized, events,being run off without a hitch. Sevodal , officials off without a hitch. Several officials ing valuable assistance in judging. A. Boyis, who won tho boys’ championship and N. Wood, who carried off the girls’ championship, are both good exponents of the crawl. In the boys’ breaststroke, D. Horn showed correct stylo, and will improve with practice. The girls ’ breaststroke brought out a finished swimmer in Joan Watters, her time being much faster than that registered by tho boys for the same distance. The boys’ diving brought out s good exponent in P. Anderson, but the usual faults were noticeable in many of tho other competitors. The exhibition of swimming by Colin M'Kenzie, Manawatu 100 yards champion, was much appreciated. General Notes. The Peilding Agricultural High School has recently formed a life-sav-ing club and applied for affiliation to the Manawatu centre. This is a splendid move in the right direction. Miss Prances Bevere, scout mistress of Peilding, has lately completed hor bronze medallion, as has also Mrs. A. Yassoy ,of tho Palmerston North Girl Guidos. The respective troops will undoubtedly benefit as a result. , Euahino Life Saving Club, In last week’s notes it was inadvertently reported that a life saving club had been formed with headquarters at the pool at the bottom of Albert street. The club formed was the Euahino Boyal Life Saving Club with its headquarters at tho pool near the junction of Euahine street and Pahiatua street. This pool has been graciously placed at the disposal of the public by Mr. Lane. Tho leading Spirit in the club movement was Mr. E. Richardson, who for several reasons past has been regularly attc.. there, teaching youngsters to swim, and, generally watching over their welfare. Several additional volunteers also act as voluntary patrols at this pool, teaching swimming and supervising generally. The new club as a result of their enthusiasm now numbers over 100. As, the season is so well advanced no annual subscriptions has yet been fixed, but the club will be properly formed and will affiliate with the Manawatu centre early next year. Various improvements in the way of springboards, greasy pole, etc., mark a fine step, forward in bathing facilities at this pool. Bathers at other pools along tho Manawatu Biver might well emulate this example. Misses Miller and Stockley. The Daily Guardian, Sydney, commenting on the swimming in Sydney, said: Kathleen Miller, in defeating Australian champion, Edna Davey, swam faster than any mermaid Australia has seen with the exception of Miss Fanny Du'rack. How good Miss Miller’s time is may bo judged from the times of other champions who have visited us: Etheldra Bloibtrey (United States of America) <3-27; Piri Page (New Zealand) 6.30 1-5; Gwitha Shand (Now Zealand) 6.9 1-5; Mariechen Wehselan (TJ.S.A.) 6.11 2-5; Miss Kathleen Miller (New Zealand) 6.3 9-10. Miss-Martha Norclius’ world’s record vfor 440 yards is 5.53 2-5, made over 25-yard laps (17 turns). It will be seen ,if the gain at each turn is [ assessed at one second, that at thoj rate they swam that day, Australasian girls would have registered round about 5.59 in a ,50-metro pool, and 5.49 in a 25-yard pool—both better performances than those of Miss Norelius. Like Miss Miller Miss Stockley’s effort proves sho is now among (ho world’s best over 100 yards. Both these young ladies have been nominated for the Olympic games, subject. to sufficient funds being available to send them to Amsterdam. The-New Zealand A P A. has appealed to all centres for financial help, and it is to be hoped that tho Manawatu centre will not be found wanting.