Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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RUGBY 1979 was another successful season for Saltus. The Senior XV played six league games and were drawn level on points with M.S.A. So, it was a repeat of the previous year, with Saltus and M.S.A. in a playoff for the League title. Now c ' mon lads! I could do better than that — even on crutches! Graham Jack proudly receives the Whitney 7-a-side trophy on behalf of the victorious senior team. Bad weather at the end of the Easter Term prevented any playoff in that term and the game was re-scheduled for the first week of the Summer Term. M.S.A. were well prepared for the game, having had a full three weeks of school-time before the game. Saltus, with only a few days to prepare (due to the two-week vacation), were not much of a match for the well-drilled and determined M.S.A. team — coached by Geoff Bentley — and went down 26-3. Nevertheless, Saltus showed admirable spirit and never gave up. Results for the Senior XVs total seven league games show five wins and two losses: V. Roger B. Chaffee 16-15, 36-0; v. Warwick Academy 20-0, 14-7; v. M.S.A. 0-14, 9-4, 3-26. We ' ll have to do better than this, you know . . . Future seasons look -very promising for Saltus, as some talented players are coming up into the 13-16 years age range. The Junior teams continued to impress with their lively, enthusiastic approach to the game. The ' A ' team stayed undefeated and retained the League, while the ' B ' team continued to impress, despite the lack of competition. We have some excellent ball handlers in these groups as well as very strong runners in Dickinson, Joblin and Scaff. The Annual Seven-a-Side Tournament at Whitney proved that Saltus is still the top school by winning two out of three age-groups. The Under-15 team looked very good and played with real determination in the final. The Senior team were once again faced with M.S.A. in the final, but this time came through victorious. The Under- 13 team, I thought, showed the greatest effort and enthusiasm, both in training and on the field. Unfortunately, at this age, size is an important factor and the Saltus team was mostly overcome by the size and power of their opponents, teams which relied on one or two of their big runners to win the game. Stuart Joblin ' s height and strength fell greatly to the advantage of his team on many occasions during the season. Congratulations to all those who took part in this year ' s competitions; next season should prove to be another successful season as we have a lot of talent at Junior and Intermediate levels. Brian Toms. Rowan McKittrick had an outstanding season as scrum-half. Wayne Campbell played a large part in helping the seniors capture the crown at the Whitney Sevens. 5« II The Senior Rugby 7-a-side team — coached by Mr. B. Toms, not in picture, (back row) (l-r): G. Redford, H. Jorstad, B. Patterson, G. Jack, B. Leitch; (front row): R. McKittrick, W. Campbell. Tired — but happy — winners.

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GOLF Undoubtedly, this has been a most successful year at Saltus for Junior Golf. Interest in the sport has grown steadily as a result of the boys ' participation in the many tournaments organised by the B.G.A. and the added incentive of a Merit Awards Scheme which was introduced this year. At last we have boys who are keen enough to practise regularly, thereby upgrading their standards to take advantage of the opportunities now offered to them in the Golf Development Programme. Because of %3S The Bermuda Junior Goif Squad: David Swift, Brian Rosorea, Brian Morris, James Mason, Jonathan Ingham and Timmy Brewer. their enthusiasm and noted improvement this year, six Saltus boys were chosen to participate in a special coaching scheme to prepare them for future international tournaments. Of course, it will be several years before their standards will match those of competitors in the U.S.A. and Canada, but with so many Junior School boys now actively involved in the programme, the future of golf development at Saltus looks promising. The Merit Awards Scheme is in four stages and a player must pass all tests at the first level before being allowed to progress to the next one. Each stage is designed to encourage golfers to practise skills and increase their knowledge of the rules. Boys who are unsuccessful in certain skills tests are re-tested after a minimum period of six weeks, during which time they must practise in order to master the skill in which their performance is weak. When players have successfully completed the initial tests for the Green Badge, they are then encouraged to prepare themselves for the Yellow and Red Badges. To obtain these they must play regularly in tournaments, practise skills to reduce their club handicaps and pass further written tests to show their knowledge of the rules of the game. In the final tests for the prestigious Blue Badge, players must display a high degree of competence as well as acquire a handicap of 12 or less. Once a boy has in his possession a Blue Badge, he is then eligible to represent the B.G.A in international tournaments. Although in time the scheme will produce golfers who will achieve this high standard, its main purpose is to encourage every golfer, whatever his natural ability or level of skill, to improve. As a result of this, golfers will derive increased enjoyment of the game, which is surely the main purpose of any sporting activity. GREEN BADGE - STAGE I: Tests for the Green Badge were conducted at Saltus and Horizons Golf Course during the Easter holidays and many of our boys deserve praise for their fine performances. Ian Bickley was awarded the Green Badge and Certificate of Merit for the distinction of passing all tests the first time — a fine achievement considering the difficulty of some skills. The following boys were successful in the second series of tests for the Green Badge — held at Saltus, Monday, June 11th: Andrew Babensee, Steven Babensee, Timmy Brewer, Stephen Cullimore, Jonathan Ingham, David Kendall, Karim Lalami, James Mason, David Mocklow, Brian Morris, Mark Osborne, Brian Rosorea, David Swift, Jose Prado and Sacha Fecchio. The Saltus Golf Club Ian Bickley — First time winner of the Green Badge and Merit Award. Six schools participated in the Inter- Schools Pairs Cup Competition which was held at Port Royal, on Saturday 23rd July, and was won by Ian Bickley and Benson Leitch with a net 60. The low gross section was won by Mark Osborne and David Mocklow on 80. Individual winner in the net division with a 69 was Brian Rosorea. In the section for golfers attending Brian Rosorea — who was selected to represent the B.G.A. in San Diego in August. Primary Schools, Saltus were again successful, when Timmy Brewer and James Mason shared the low gross prize on 94, a truly commendable performance. Stephen Cullimore — Cutting the new putting green.