KAIKORAI SWIMMING CLUB

Evening Star, Issue 22143, 25 September 1935, Page 1

KAIKORAI SWIMMING CLUB

U«E YEAR’S ACTIVITIES The annual report of the Kaikorai Amateur Swimming Club, to be pre-' sentcd at the annual meeting on Thursday night, states:— Due no doubt to the, exceptionally line summer in which the Kaikorai open-air baths were enjoyed to the fullest extent, and in no small measure to the untiring energy shown by certain members, the club membership lias steadily climbed.. The financial membership at the. close of the season is ■ listed as- foliowsi-iS-Senior men; t 23, senior ladies 7, intermediate boysA6, intermediate girles 8, junior boys' 21, junior girls 9, honorary members 50; total, 134. The club is the possessor of a number of sports cups, some of which are for championship competitions, and the others for handicap events. The following are to be congratulated on their respective wins, and are holders of trophies for the ensuing year:—Senior Men’s Championship Cup, L. Laing; Senior Ladies’ Championship Cup, Misses L. Hamer and H. Huddart, with equal points, hold the cup for six months each; Junior Championship Cup, David Laing; Senior Men’s Handicap Cup, E. Sonntag; Senior Ladies’ Handicap Cup, Miss L. Hamer j Glen Cup (intermediate boys), K. Nelson; Intermediate Girls’ Handicap Cup, Miss N. Blair; Junior Boys’ Handicap Cup, R. Smith; Junior Girls’ Handicap Cup, ’Miss R. Smith.

I). Laing was successful in ■winning the Otago State primary school championship for Ssyds free style, hoys under 12 years class. As in the previous year, the club enjoyed the use of the tepid baths for the period of one Hour each Saturday evening. This convenience was especially helpful for training purposes during the colder months. We wish to acknowledge our thanks to the City Council for this concession. During the winter months numerous dances were held which were of considerable- yalue to the club. For the first time a club picnic was held. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent at Whare Flat on February 2. The usual picnic sports were indulged in, and, at the conclusion, a tired but happy crowd their appreciation of the outing. Owing to unforeseen circumstances the Social Committee disbanded in April, the General Committee carrying out its duties. It is gratifying to note that every branch of sport to which the club extended itself proved a financial success. This was due to the enthusiasm of club members and well-wishers. The credit balance of £ls 9s 8d is a considerable improvement on last year. At the primary schools’ championships the value of the’ club in this district -was evident by the improved showing of pupils of both the Kaikorai and Wakari Schools. This success was due in a‘ large measure to the coaching received from experienced members of the club.