1963 - Easter - Birkenhead Institute Old Boys

A closer match developed in the Senior Chess game against Atkin,where the House eventually won 4-3 after a hard struggle. Hayman andScarisbrick in particular have played consistently well throughout theseries.When the Arctic conditions finally disappear, the House will beputting at stake the Cross-Country Shield and the Athletics Cup. Regulartraining facilities at the field are available and these should be utilised tothe greatest possible extent.P. KEVAN.SPORTGAMES SPRING TERM 1963.HE second half of our rugby season was completely wiped out owingT to the severe weather. Thick ice and snow covered the fieldthroughout January and February and keeping warm was almost asdifficult as keeping fit. After a little thought it was decided to use theCross Country Courses whenever possible and to go for walks throughStoreton Woods. The former was often impossible and on many daysboys ran round the school field and played touch rugby in the snow.The rambles were very popular and Storeton Woods provided somethrilling experiences including slides down the 'Ninety-Niner' either onfoot or on seat. Eventually a party was organised to go sledging inVictoria Park but this was frustrated by a heavy snow storm. Not wishingto be deprived of our fun the school yard become the Cresta Run andthe residents of Hollybank Road were entertained by numerous brightlydressedcharacters flying through the school gates on sledges. Despite thefact that the winter sports were enjoyed by all it is hoped that the rugbyprogramme will be completed next season and that the staff will be ableto give their annual lesson, in the finer arts of Rugby Union, to theFirst XV.J.D.H.SECOND XV.SHOULD like to take this opportunity of thanking all members ofIthe 2nd XV for their support during the season even though it wasregrettably short. Although the team did not have a very successful season,as many players had to compensate the 1st XV which suffered severelyfrom injury, I am sure I can speak for the whole team when I say thateverybody enjoyed himself and played extremely good rugby, evenin the face of opposition from schools many times larger than our own.Thank you.D. FORSHA W (Capt.) VIS.