Hockey Fixtures

beaten in an exciting final event, the relay, and thus lost the match by one point, 29-30. St. Peter's swimmers broke three School records—an indication of the stimulus that competition gives. At Bootham School, away, on 3rd July, we were completely outclassed and were beaten 43-9. Starting, turning, and style accounted partly for their superiority, but it was obvious in addition that they had made good use of their bath, a heated and covered one, and they showed themselves a far more experienced team.

The following swam for the School :—W. Gibson (Capt.), C. D. Ibberson, J. S. Ibberson, R. M. Wheeler, R. A. Hodgson, P. L. Bellwood, R. Baxter, R. S. Rochfort-Hyde, G. P. Robinson.

Life-saving has been satisfactory despite the cold : candidates grew faint or were crippled with cramp after half an hour in the water and this lowered the standard; only two failed, however. "Award of Merit" candidates should take care in future years to get plenty of practice for the 24 lengths in clothes—practice and training cut down the risk of cramp. In addition, they should ensure that they know exactly what they have to do before taking the examination; it is cruel to yourself and other candidates to stand, blue with cold, and hold things up while you argue the toss with an examiner far better informed than yourself. Life-savers should remember that the various awards are designed to test endurance as well as performance in the water; that only a minute is allowed between each item; and that an examiner is more likely to disqualify you than be sympathetic, if you complain that you are cold : you can train yourself to stand it by practice, and you are supposed to have done so.

It is hoped that the York Cup will be on one of our shelves before the season is out, though that probably depends on our obtaining one or two "Distinction Awards" next term.

The following awards were obtained :-

Bar to Award of Merit ... 4 Award of Merit ... 9 Bar to Bronze Cross 3 Bronze Cross ... 8 Instructor's Certificate ... 1 Bar to Bronze Medallion ... 2 Bronze Medallion 18

Mrs. W. Gibson, whose name is internationally famous in swimming and life-saving circles, has been running a course for the "Diploma Award", the Royal Life-Saving Society's highest award. Five boys have attended and have had the extreme good fortune to get a great deal of first-rate private tuition from Mrs. Gibson. Their swimming has noticeably improved. We should all like to thank Mrs. Gibson for her constant advice, encouragement and assistance. A.D.H.