WAITING FOR WARMTH

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 90, 13 October 1934, Page 22

WAITING FOR WARMTH

LOCAL COMMENCEMENT

PROMISING TALENT

Although the season officially opens at the beginning of October, there are, as yet, few signs of any active action on the part of'swimmers, other than the holding of annual meetings. The conditions have not been as favourable as formerly this early in the season, and in consequence only a very small percentage have actually made a start. There are, of course, the hardy regulars who scoff at any suggestion that the water is cold, but those who have braved the elements are not so sure, and it will require some real warm weather before anything in the nature of a general commencement is made, especially at the various bays where cold currents predominate. There does appear to be, however, evidence that some enthusiasm is being fostered in readiness for the coming season and several of the clubs are copfident that the progress of last year, although perhaps small, will be improved upon. Naturally, when all competition has to be conducted outdoors, as is done in Wellington, activities are considerably restricted because of climatic conditions, and actually the season is confined to about three months. However, this fact does not deter those responsible for the doings of the sport, and every effort is made to keep the game going up to a standard of former years. Admittedly, there has not been any outstanding champion produced in recent times, but nevertheless there is some promising talent about, which, given equal opportunities to those existing in other centres, would rapidly develop into championship class. It is to be hoped that the elements will be kind to them, and all other swimmers, and that the coming season will see an improvement all round and the sport progress.