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school hours. Members of the Walthamstow Schools Athletic,
Cricket and Football, and Swimming Associations continue to
uphold this splendid tradition for 'service' and are making full use
of the extra facilities and equipment now provided by the Education
Committee at the Salisbury Hall and Billet Road Playing Fields.
To us, one of the most pleasing features of this work is that the
element of competition is strictly controlled and is not allowed to
destroy the vitally important recreative spirit which should permeate
all games and healthy exercise.
"The selection and coaching of athletics for children is at
present receiving much attention. The attainment of skill and
success in these activities can form a valuable objective focus of
interest in the systematic gymnastic training. We consider that
the 'standard tests' so successfully organised by the Schools Athletic
Association do serve this useful purpose, and we have pleasure in
recording the following details of the valuable scheme supplied by
the Hon. Secretary of the Association:—
Standard Tests for Children (11—14- Years).
1st Sta.ge Boys. 1st Stage Girls.
100 Yards 15 sees. 100 Yards 15 sees.
High Jump 3ft. 5in. High Jump 3ft. 5in.
Long Jump l1ft. Broad Jump 5ft. 6in.
Hurdles (2ft.) 15 sees. Hurdles (2ft.) 15 sees.
(75 yds.) Netball Shooting 3 out of 7
Throwing Football 27ft. (preliminary
1 free throw)
2nd Stage Boys. 2nd Stage Girls.
100 Yards 14 sees. 100 Yards 14 sees.
High Jump 3ft. 8in. High Jump 3ft. 8in.
Long Jump 12ft. Broad Jump 5ft. 9in.
Hurdles (2ft. 6in.) 15 sees. Hurdles (2ft. 6in.) 15 sees.
Throwing Football 32ft. Netball Shooting 4 out of 7
(preliminary
1 free throw)
' 'A minimum of three successes from each group of five tests
must be gained to win a first or second class certificate, and all
successes are entered on the certificate.
"Number of children examined in 1938:—
1st stage boys 550. Certificates gained 430. 78% successes
2nd stage boys 232. ,, ,, 184. 79% ,,
1st stage girls 681. ,, ,, 360. 53% ,,
2nd stage girls 245. ,, ,, 160. 66% ,,
Totals 1,708 ,, ,, 1,134. 66% ,,