SWIMMING.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17966, 11 March 1930, Page 2

SWIMMING.

Y.M.C.A. ACTIYITIES. CLUB SEASON CLOSES. POINTS TROPHIES AWARDED. Signs of the coming winter arc now asserting themselves in several quarters, but they are most evident to swimmers, and thus, every week sees a falling off in numbers of those who have spent so much time in the water over the summer months. The swimming season is almost over, and local clubs are concluding their meetings. Last night the Y.M.C.A. members held their final club night in the Municipal Baths. A short programme of events had been arranged, and to (he competitors registering most points in Ihcse trophies were awarded. At Ihis meeting the final figures for the points shields, for which races have been held every club night during the season, were announced. Results of EventsFollowing are the results of the events i ■33 1-3 Yards Ladies’ _ Breatstroke Handicap.—B. Glover, ssec., 1; kHobbs, scr., 2; E. Hobbs, 4sec., 3. 33 1-3 Yards Ladies’ Free Style Handicap.—l. 'Hobbs, set 1 ., 1; A. Taylor, scr., 2; B. Robertson, 2sec., 3. Ladies’ Dive.—l. Hobbs, 1; N. Taylor, 2; I. Joyce, 3. 33 1-3 Yards Men's Backstroke Handicap.—D. Hunter, scr., 1. 33 1-3 Yards Men’s Free Style Handicap.—D. Gunn, Bsec., 1; C. McMinn, scr., 2: D. Hunter, scr., 3. Men’s Dive. —D. Hunter, 1; L. Luxton. 2; K. Louden, 3. Dual Relay Handicap.—l. Hobbs and C. McMinn, 2sc.c., 1; 'N. Forster and D. Gunn, 12sec., 2; M. Forster and W. Pearson, 12sec., 3. The Awards. i Men’s Points Trophy. —D. Hunter, 11 points, 1; D. Gunn, 8 points, and C. McMinn, 8 points,- 2. Ladies’ Points Trophy.—l. Hobbs, 18 points, 1; N. Forster, 6 points, 2; B. Glover, 5 points, 3. Hunter Shield . (ladies’ weekly events). —I. Hobbs, i-i points, 1; A, Taylor, B. Robertson, and B. Glover, 5 points each, 2. Club Shield (men’s weekly events) —D. Hunter, IS points, 1; -T. Yendcll and IT Mason, S points each, 2. At the conclusion of the programme Mr Yendell took the opportunity to express the thanks of the club to Mr C. D. Richardson, who has so capably carried out the duties of instructor luring the season. Mr Richardson tuilably replied.