1959-60
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SWIMMING
less of technical style. This standard should be reached in ten
visits to
a
swimming bath.
3. The grant may NOT be expended on recreational swimming.
Application
4. The grant is applicable to all non-swimmers, men, women
and boys of all Arms and Corps for organised instruction under
competent instructors.
5. Command P.T. Schools NOT in reach of W.D. swimming
baths may use the grant to train N.C.O.'s to become swimming
instructors.
Swimming Baths
6. Swimming training will be given in W.D. baths where
available and in those conditions the grant will NOT apply.
7. Where no W.D. swimming bath or free natural facilities exist
within three miles of the unit, civilian swimming baths may be used.
Use of
Grant
8. When civilian swimming baths are used the grant may be
expended on the payment of entrance fees at a rate NOT exceeding
6d. a head. Where facilities cannot be obtained at this rate cases
may be referred to the Command Secretary who may authorise an
entry fee NOT exceeding 8d. per head.
9. Where it is possible to obtain the baths by contract at a
cheaper rate (e.g. by hiring the baths for an hour) this may be done.
Bills, however, must be supported by a certificate, from the Com-
manding Officer of the unit, stating the numbers who have been
under instruction and showing that the total cost does not exceed
6d. a head per lesson. Consideration should be given to the use of
season tickets if this will result in economy.
Limitation on Distance
Io.
Expenditure from this grant will NOT be authorised if the
swimming bath is more than zo miles from the unit.
ii.
Travel to swimming baths will be considered to be normal
duty travel.
THE ORGANISATION OF A SWIMMING MEETING
Committee
Form a small Committee. It must be remembered that the
Honorary Secretary will have to do practically all the work in the
organisation of the meeting, but a great deal of help can be obtained
by choosing the right people.
The Committee must decide:
1. Date and Place of Meeting
Allow plenty of time and take care it does not clash with other
sporting events.
SWIMMING
less of technical style. This standard should be reached in ten
visits to
a
swimming bath.
3. The grant may NOT be expended on recreational swimming.
Application
4. The grant is applicable to all non-swimmers, men, women
and boys of all Arms and Corps for organised instruction under
competent instructors.
5. Command P.T. Schools NOT in reach of W.D. swimming
baths may use the grant to train N.C.O.'s to become swimming
instructors.
Swimming Baths
6. Swimming training will be given in W.D. baths where
available and in those conditions the grant will NOT apply.
7. Where no W.D. swimming bath or free natural facilities exist
within three miles of the unit, civilian swimming baths may be used.
Use of
Grant
8. When civilian swimming baths are used the grant may be
expended on the payment of entrance fees at a rate NOT exceeding
6d. a head. Where facilities cannot be obtained at this rate cases
may be referred to the Command Secretary who may authorise an
entry fee NOT exceeding 8d. per head.
9. Where it is possible to obtain the baths by contract at a
cheaper rate (e.g. by hiring the baths for an hour) this may be done.
Bills, however, must be supported by a certificate, from the Com-
manding Officer of the unit, stating the numbers who have been
under instruction and showing that the total cost does not exceed
6d. a head per lesson. Consideration should be given to the use of
season tickets if this will result in economy.
Limitation on Distance
Io.
Expenditure from this grant will NOT be authorised if the
swimming bath is more than zo miles from the unit.
ii.
Travel to swimming baths will be considered to be normal
duty travel.
THE ORGANISATION OF A SWIMMING MEETING
Committee
Form a small Committee. It must be remembered that the
Honorary Secretary will have to do practically all the work in the
organisation of the meeting, but a great deal of help can be obtained
by choosing the right people.
The Committee must decide:
1. Date and Place of Meeting
Allow plenty of time and take care it does not clash with other
sporting events.
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| Description | 'Games and Sports in the Army' was an annual publication produced by the British War Office between the 1930s and 1960s. This included the Second World War. It outlines the rules and regulations for games and sports played by members of the armed forces. It features names and photographs of team members, and examples of contemporary advertising. |
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| Shelfmark | GWB.52 |