Objects of Substance- 1957 Athletics Program

rotate through the member schools. The ballgames judges were Physical Education students from the University of Queensland and the program cost one shilling. The 2023 athletes experience a much-changed competition, as one would expect after six decades. Under the control of the QGSSSA Executive Officer, Amy Anderton, they competed in 129 events across a full weekday. They will probably have no idea what ballgames are. [In fact, ballgames became a separate competition in 1971 which then ceased to exist in 1996.] Both track and field events were held with age divisions ranging from 12 years and under to 17 years and over; six field events for the 13 to 17 age groups were held [four field events for the 12 and under age group]; two divisions of circular, not shuttle, relays in all age groups; four multi class events held; hurdles for 13 years to 17 years were run; sprint distances are over 100 to 400 metres for all age groups with the exception of the 12 and under group; middle and long distance races are included; points are awarded to all competitors; and we competed for two trophies, the Stephens Cup and the Dell Mellefont Percentage Trophy with an overall pennant for the aggregate winner and individual age division pennants. Greater gender equity prevails with the state athletics officials and, although the announcer is not from 4KQ, the Girls Grammar Director of Health and Physical Education, Stephen Fogarty, is well practised and knowledgeable in this role.

2022 17 B Division relay: Annie Liu passing to Elodie Anthony.

The Directors of Sport and Physical Educators of the QGSSSA schools over the years have always tried to enhance every athlete’s experience by providing relevant, challenging, and inclusive competition, and cutting-edge coaching. It is also interesting to note other changes throughout the history of the