SWIMMING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22887, 16 November 1937, Page 7

SWIMMING

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN

LOCAL SCHEME OUTLINED SUPPORT OF CLUBS DESIRED Comprehensive details of the method to bo followed by the Auckland Committee of Swimming and Life-saving in organising the Auckland district section of the national "learn-to-swim" campaign from December 5 to 12 were presented to tho meeting last night of the Auckland Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association. Wans, it was stated, proviScd for the instruction of the public at baths and beaches by members of swimming and surf life-saving clubs. The committee urged ail clubs to co-operate by placing at its disposal the services of their members as instructors, and by contributing to the cost of tho campaign.

The chairman, Mr. T. C. Hobbs-Jones, emphasised that a strong effort was expected of swimming clubs. The primary object of the movement was to instil people mth confidence when in the water. Value of Co-operation Replying to a welcome extended hy Mr. Hobbs-Jones, Dr. T. H. Pettit, the centre's new president, thanked the delegates for electing him to the position, saying that he appreciated the honour and hoped to be of assistance to the centre. Continuing, Dr. Pettit said ho wished to see the Swimming Centre, the Royal Life-saving Society and the Surf Life-saving Association (Auckland) working together. Ho referred 'to the importance of the national "iearn-to-swim campaign, and the scheme now before Parliament for the establishment of a national council of recreation. The three branches of swimming had taken a highly active, co-opera-tive part in promoting this scheme of organising the sporting and recreational interests of the people. The hope was expressed by Dr. Pettit that every club would do its share in promoting the "learn-to-swim" week, which was to be an annual campaign. He also mentioned the trials for the British Empire Games, io be decided in Auckland next month. Dr. Pettit announced that he would donate a cup and miniature for the 4-10 yds freestyle event. He said that he would let tho centre decide whether the cup should be awarded for a handicap or championship competition.

Survey of Facilities Mr. H. Neale was elected the centre's delegate to the Auckland Water Polo Control Board. Appreciation ' was placed on record of the work done for the game by the retiring delegate, Mr. J. Enwright. The New Zealand Council advised that, as a result of the formation of a national council of recreation, a survey would be required of facilities for recreation. Accordingly, the New Zealand Council asked the Auckland Centre to provide information on the swimming facilities in its own district. The secretary, Mr. J. R. Miller, reported that all clubs had been requested to make a separate survey to assist the centre. Nominations were requested by the New Zealand Council for the positions of manager and chaperone to the New Zealand team competing at the British (Empire Games in Sydney. If the council's nominee for the team managership were unsuccessful, he would be appointed a sub-manager, in charge of the swimming section. The centre nominated Mrs. E. Johnston and Miss Tils'ey for the position of chaperone. It was recalled that Messrs. J. R. Miller and J. Enwright had each been nominated as manager several months ago. It was reported that the New Zealand Council had consented to the Auckland Centre's controlling the trials for the British Empire Games team. The events over which races were required were the 110 yds ladies' free-style, 110 yds men's free-style, and a 200 yds free-style contest between Misses M. Leydon and N. Ludlow. The council stated that the race between these two lady champions would have ufl bearing on the selection for the 410 yds free-style event. It also pointed out that the challengers of P. Hanan and R. B. Frankham in the llOydfi free-style were N. Cruinp and \Y. J. Jams, and it asked that a time trial over 440 yds free-style be arranged for A. Pascoe. and that a report be furnished on the form of Miss K. Grey. The Auckland Centre was authorised to arrange a 110 yds race between Miss Grey and Miss N. Kera, of Rotorua. If the latter did not compete, she would forfeit her claims to selection.. The council added that the names of the swimming team were required by the New Olympic and British Empire Games Councn by December 31, and, therefore, it was impossible to wait until the New Zealand championships were swum early in January, as was previously hoped. Date For The Trials

In view of the fact that the trials had to be contested not later than December 20, the centre resolved to hold them in tbe Tepid Baths on December 14, instead of the senior championship of Auckland, which it aprreed to postpone until a later date. L-iuds were invited to suggest a date for these championship events. As the Empire Games swimming will take place m fresh water, the New Zealand Council stipulated that the trials should be swum in the. Mount Eden Baths. Discussing this question Mr. Miller said that fresh water might shortly be placed in the Tepid Baths and used until the departure of the Auckland representatives for the Games. Mention was made of the fact that any intermediate or junior competing for the national senior championships would be ineligible to take part in the. intermediate and junior championship later in January. Considerintr this unfair, the centre decided to ii-k the New Zealand Council to rearrange the dates for the New Zealand championships, so that the intermediate and junior meeting would precede the senior meeting. Thanks were expressed to Mrs. E. Johnston for her donation of cups for the winner of the lOOvds ladies' championship of Auckland, and for the most-improved lady svwmmer'in Auckland each season. , . Details were given by the secretars of the efforts made by the Waitemata Club, through Mr. J. Enwright. to obtain a visit this season by an Australian polo team, which would include at least one. prominent swimmer.. The Waitemata Club had carried negotiations to such a stage that (lie Australian controlling authonties were prepared to guarantee nil but £IOO expenses. These were estimated to be £250. The club's suggestion was that, as the terms were so favourable, the centre should undertake (he organisation of the tour Careful consideration was advised by Mr. R. Moore, and it was agreed that the centre should take over the correspondence with the Australian authorities. TWO NEW RECORDS 200 AND 400 METRES MADGEBURG. Nov.' 14 A. Heine to-day created a record for the •">OO metres breast-stroke swim or 2m 38.95. Rngnhild Hvegcr swam -100 metres backstroke in 6m 12.4s —a women s world record.