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FIFTY YEARS OF ATHLETICS
" place in the sun "—lodged an application with the
I.A.A.F. for independent membership. However, after
a most harmonious conference between representatives
of the two Associations, the formation • of an Inter-
national Board—to embrace the re-constituted North of Ire-
land A.A.A.-was suggested and subsequently unanimously
adopted by each of the three bodies without impairing
in any way the domestic autonomy of the respective
Associations. This resulted in the withdrawal of the
S.A.A.A. application for independent recognition by the
I.A.A.F., and, with a direct representation of three on
the newly-formed International Board, Scotland now has
a share in the promotion and control of International
athletics. The relationship between the three Associations
has now been cemented to an extent which augurs well
for the future.
Reference was made at the outset of this general review
to the necessity for confining the survey to that concerning
the activities of the S.A.A.A. rather than to attempt the
task of tracing the origins of amateurism in Scottish
athletics, yet even the present treatment of the subject
seems fragmentary and inadequate, and does but bare
justice to the memory of those pioneers who " builded
better than they knew."
With the passing years the administration of the
Association's affairs has become increasingly exacting in
its demands upon the time and energies of those who
undertake the responsibilities of office, and an unwearied
devotion and zealous guardianship of amateur athletic
interests has ever been a strong characteristic of the
Association's policy.
To the future generation of amateur athletes—for
whom the foundations have been so well and truly laid—
there is great inspiration in both the deeds and service
herein recorded, and probably at no time in the history of
the Scottish Amateur Athletic Association has it approached
more closely to the ideals of its founders, or has its ad-
ministrators viewed with greater confidence and pride the
qualities of those who are the immediate heirs and successors.
FIFTY YEARS OF ATHLETICS
" place in the sun "—lodged an application with the
I.A.A.F. for independent membership. However, after
a most harmonious conference between representatives
of the two Associations, the formation • of an Inter-
national Board—to embrace the re-constituted North of Ire-
land A.A.A.-was suggested and subsequently unanimously
adopted by each of the three bodies without impairing
in any way the domestic autonomy of the respective
Associations. This resulted in the withdrawal of the
S.A.A.A. application for independent recognition by the
I.A.A.F., and, with a direct representation of three on
the newly-formed International Board, Scotland now has
a share in the promotion and control of International
athletics. The relationship between the three Associations
has now been cemented to an extent which augurs well
for the future.
Reference was made at the outset of this general review
to the necessity for confining the survey to that concerning
the activities of the S.A.A.A. rather than to attempt the
task of tracing the origins of amateurism in Scottish
athletics, yet even the present treatment of the subject
seems fragmentary and inadequate, and does but bare
justice to the memory of those pioneers who " builded
better than they knew."
With the passing years the administration of the
Association's affairs has become increasingly exacting in
its demands upon the time and energies of those who
undertake the responsibilities of office, and an unwearied
devotion and zealous guardianship of amateur athletic
interests has ever been a strong characteristic of the
Association's policy.
To the future generation of amateur athletes—for
whom the foundations have been so well and truly laid—
there is great inspiration in both the deeds and service
herein recorded, and probably at no time in the history of
the Scottish Amateur Athletic Association has it approached
more closely to the ideals of its founders, or has its ad-
ministrators viewed with greater confidence and pride the
qualities of those who are the immediate heirs and successors.
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| Permanent URL | https://digital.nls.uk/231656661 |
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| Description | An historical record of the Scottish Amateur Athletic Association, 1883-1933. |
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| Shelfmark | N3.205.3986L |
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| Description | More than 230 sports publications from the National Library of Scotland's collections. Featured sports include football, rugby, golf, shinty, athletics, bowls, cricket and hockey. Among the material from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are match programmes, club histories, and handbooks. From the late 20th century are promotional materials to encourage greater diversity in sport. Most items cover sports activities in Scotland. There are also publications relating to the Olympics and international matches. |
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