Y.M.C.A.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 7 May 1925, Page 5

Y.M.C.A.

BASKET BALL ACTIVITY

The physical department has opened up a new avenue... locally by providing facilities for the boys of the (Technical School to play basket ball in the Gymnasium in the luncheon recess. The idea is a commendable one, as the need of sport of this nature has been sorely felt at. the Nelson Technical 'School, as there are no grounds attached to the school. During the last week, the box's have been learning the rudiments o>’-basket ball,' which is a game that combines every exercise used in other games, and the boys have enjoyed the games very much, and this week, felt competent to issue a- challenge to .the seriibv boy-s of 11i© Central SchoolThe game was played in the Gym. after school, and resulted in the Technical School boys having an easy ■win over the Central boys. A return match was played on Tuesday, with the same result. The headmasters and staff of the schools are. co-operating,in ousting to arrange these games, which are recognised as such good training for the other competitive games such as fcfotball and hockey, that the schools ehter for. . The gymnastic classes at the Y.M.C.A. ar’e growing steadily ,and are attracting the attention of a number of those de.sirous of attaining physical training on sound lines, and most enjoyable sessions ai’e held bi-weekly under Mr J. ,Scott-,• the physical director, i The - - ltmiesjgymnasium, under Miss Berry, 1 , fulfils a long-felt, want jn. Nelson, andnhe popularity of the work with the young ladies of the town is evidenced by the growing wuifibers. The children’s classes, \ which c&mmenced last. Saturday, made an excellent start, and the value of - the training is being well recognised by parents,, and.it is",fortunate) such trained exponents are available for the benefit of all concerned.

-The first, of the series of ladies’ thatches were played on Monday evening in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, when some 40 players were* present, as well as a number of onlookers. Tit© games were much enjoyed bv the participants.- The hockey team, under • Miss Berryman, played their first game, and there is.no doubt that a. number of lady hockey players will recognise the value of the game as well as its pleasurable nature. 1 After the matches, a meeting was by Id, when the following ladies were piesept: Misses Berry (ladies’ physical director), Nightingale, Est court-, Paterson, Smith. Gough, and Neale. ■ ! It was decided that all present- form Provincial Committee to conduct ladies’ basket ball in Nelson: that all mutches he played oh Monday) evenings. commencing at 7 p.m.; that all new Incoming teams eject- two representatives on the committee; that the subscription be 3s per member for the season; the ladiesrt gym. members’ subscription to be Is'6d. ; The following Avere elected a Match Committee: Misses Berry, Nightingale, Paterson,.-Gough, and Neale. Miss Berry 'elected hop.' secretary and treasurTvco matches will be played each Monday of ten minute spells, and it was resolved that the captains of teams not engaged in matches be referees for the game. . ' Teams of nine ladies may be entered by -applying to the hon. secretary or liny member ,of the Committee before Saturday next. The following is the draw for next Monday':—7 p.m.. Y.M.C.A. Ladies’ Gym. A v. Y.M.C.A. Ladies’ Gym. B. 7.25, School Teachers v. Nelson Ladies’ Hockey Club. 7.45 Practice game for ne w t eams.

MEN’S BASKET BALL

Following are the draws for to-night : 7 p.m.. Teachers v. Cadets. 7.25, Wakat-u A v. Kiwi. 7.50, Athletic v. Y.M.C.A. A. 8.35. Old Bovs v. Wa.katu B. 9, Thistle v. Y.M.C.A. B. A’Well-contested and enjoyable carue between ‘Technical School A apd TechniCal School B was played in the lunch hour to-day, the; former winning by 5 noiiits to 2, with no, score at- half-time. The winners play Central School on Monday at 12.30, $