GIFT OF No. 121 Athletic Badge Test for Girls Copyright, 1915, Joseph Lee, Trustee for Playground and Recreation Association of America Reprinted from The Playground August, 1916 Kiaygri y ground a nd Recreation Association of America 1 Madison Avenue, New York City Price, Five Cents U OQ D ►J U 2 < 5 z CL D < The Athletic Badge Tests for Girls* The Playground and Recreation Association of America has adopted the following as standards which every normal girl ought to be able t6 attain: First Test All-up Indian Club Race 30 seconds or Potato Race 42 seconds Basket-ball Goal Throwing 2 goals, 6 trials Balancing 24 ft., 2 trials Second Test All-up Indian Club Race 28 seconds or Potato Race 39 seconds Basket-ball Goal Throwing 3 goals, 6 trials Balancing '(bean-bag or book on head) . . 24 ft., 2 trials Third Test Running and Catching 20 seconds Throwing for Distance, Basket-ball 42 ft., or Volley-ball 44 ft. \^olley-baIl Serving 3 in 5 trials The athletic sports of the girls in rural communities begin largely in the schools. There are 226,000 one-room rural schools in the United States and because of lack of gymnasium equipment and dressing-room facilities, events requiring bloomers and bathing suits are not advisable. There are many splendid events which can- not be used nationally. For instance, rowing, swimming and other water sports are as impossible in many sections of the prairie countries as are skating and skiing in the south. Archery, golf, field hockey, horseback riding and tennis have been found to be quite beyond the means at the disposal of the majority of school girls in both city and country. There are communities in which any form of dancing does not meet with approval. In view of these facts, the above events have been agreed upon as most suitable for use throughout the United States. * The revision of the badge tests for girls, with the addition of the third badge test, has been largely the work of Lee F. Hanmer, chairman of the special committee of the x\ssociation appointed to work out the tests. 360484 U < O 5 Rules for Tests There are no height, weight or age limits in the Athletic Badge Test for Girls. The following general rules shall govern the final tests : Unless otherwise stated in these rules, there shall be but one trial in each event. It is necessary to qualify in all three events in any class in order to win a badge. No girl is permitted to receive more than one badge in any one year. No girl is entitled to more than one first, second or third test badge even though a full year has elapsed since she last qualified for a badge. If a girl has already qualified for a third test or a second test badge, she may qualify for and receive a badge for the lower test provided a full year has elapsed. Directions for Events All-up Indian Club Race Draw two tangent circles, each three feet in diameter. In one of the circles place three one-pound Model BS Indian Clubs. At a point thirty feet distant from a line passed through the center of the circles, and parallel to it, draw a line to be used as a starting line. On the signal the girl runs from the starting line, transfers the three clubs, one after the other, to the vacant circle so that they remain standing, and runs back to the starting line. The girl makes three such trips finishing at the starting line. The girl is permitted to use but one hand in transferring the clubs. The surface within the circles should be smooth and level. A wide board may be used when the test is made out of doors. To qualify in this event for a first test badge a girl must make the three trips to the circles in thirty seconds. To qualify in this event for a second test badge a girl must make the three trips to the circles in twenty-eight seconds. Potato Race On a direct line draw four circles, each twelve inches in diameter and five vards aoart from center to center. Five yards back of the center of the first circle and at right angles to the direct hne, draw a line to be used as a starting line. This is also the finish line. On the first circle place a basket or other receptacle not over two feet in height and with an opening not exceeding one foot in diameter. On the signal the girl runs from the starting line, takes one potato from the basket and places it in the first vacant circle (the one nearest the basket), runs hack to the basket, passes be- tween it and the starting line, takes the second potato from the basket, places it in the second circle, returns to the basket, passes between it and the starting line, takes the third potato from the basket, places it in third circle and runs back to the starting line. From the starting line she runs to the first circle, picks up the potato and replaces it in the basket, passes between the basket and the starting line, runs to the second circle, picks up the potato, re- places it in the basket, passes between the basket and the starting line, runs to the third circle, picks up the potato, replaces it in the basket, and runs across the finish line. If a potato is dropped anywhere but in the circle where it should be placed or in the basket it must be picked up and prop- erly placed before another is touched. To qualify in the event for a first test badge a girl must cross the finish line within forty-two seconds from the time the signal to start is given. To qualify in this event for a second test badge a girl must cross the finish line within thirty-nine seconds from the time the signal to start is given. Wooden blocks may be substituted for potatoes. BASKET-BAI.L Goal Throwing The regular basket-ball goal may be used or a ring eighteen inches in diameter (inside). It should be placed ten feet above the ground and the inside rim. should extend six inches from the sur- face to which it is attached. From a point directly under the center of the goal draw a semi- circle with a radius of fifteen feet, for a throwing line. The girl may stand at any point outside of but touching the throwing line. The basket ball used shall be of standard size and weight. The goal may be made either by a clear throw or by bouncing against the back-board. To qualify in this event for a first test badge a girl must make two goals in six trials. To qualify in this event for a second test badge a girl must make three goals in six trials. Balancing A standard balance beam, twelve feet long and two inches wide, may be used, or a two by four-inch plank, set on the two-inch side. The length shall be twelve feet. There is no time limit in this event but there should be an en- deavor to meet the requirements promptly, without haste, and with perfect poise. In the first test the girl starts from the center of beam, walks forward to the end, without turning, walks backward to center; turns and walks forward to other end ; turns and walks forward to starting point. In the second test the girl starts from center of beam with a bean-bag or book balanced on her head and walks forward to the end; turns and walks forward the entire length oi the balance beam; without turning, walks backward to starting point. Two trials are allowed in each test. Running and Catching At a distance of thirty feet from the starting line and parallel to it, stretch a cord ten feet from the ground. On the signal the girl runs from the starting line, tosses a bas- ket-ball or a volley-ball over the cord, catches it, and runs back to the starting line. Three such trips are made, finishing at the start- ing line. In case of failure to catch the ball, it must be secured, tossed over the cord (either direction) and caught before continuing the run. The starting line and the cord should both be well away from any wall, backstop, or other object, so that neither the contestant nor the ball shall touch any obstruction during the run. To qualify for a badge in this event the three trips must be made in twenty seconds. Throwing for Distance A circle six feet in diameter shall be marked on the floor or ground. In throwing, contestants shall not touch outside the circle with any part of the body until after the ball has struck the ground. If any part of the body touches outside the circle, the distance made II shall not be recorded but the throw shall count as one trial. Three trials are allowed and the best throw shall be taken as the record. The throw is to be made with one hand, and the distance required to qualify is forty-two feet with a basket-ball or forty-four feet with a volley-ball. If this test is made out of doors, it should be done on a day when the wind does not blow. Volley-ball Serving A volley-ball net or piece of cord shall be stretched at a center height eight feet across the playing space. Twenty-four feet dis- tant a line shall be drawn on the floor or ground parallel to the net. The contestant with volley-ball in hand shall stand facing the net and toeing the line with either foot. She tosses the ball with one hand as in tennis and strikes it with the other hand over the net so that it shall fall within a square ten by ten feet. This square shall be marked on the floor or ground ten feet from the net and at right angles to it. Five trials are allowed to make three aces. If the contestant steps forward over the line before the ball strikes the ground, no score is allowed, but it counts as one trial. Badges * The following badges have been adopted for the three different classes : // The badge for the first test is distinguished by one star, the badge for the second test by two stars, the badge for the third test by three stars. All the badges are in bronze. The Association recommends that each girl passing the tests be allowed to pay for her own badge, just as a young woman at col- lege elected to Phi Beta Kappa pays for the key awarded. Prices The price, postpaid, either singlv or in quantity is twenty cents each. * Designed b> Mrs. Edith W. Burroughs, New York City, for the Playground and Re^eation Association of America, 1915. Copyright 1915, Joseph Lee, Trustee for Playground and Recreation Association of America. 13 Ordering Badges Public schools, private schools, playgrounds, evening recreation centers, settlements, church organizations, and other organizations of good standing in any city, town, village or rural community may use the tests adopted by the Association and certify on blanks fur- nished Ijy the Association, the names and addresses of giris passin^j the tests, ordering the number of badges of each kind required. It is not possible for the Association to send out sample badges. Tlie American Committee on Athletic Standards for Girls will pass on each hst certified. If such list is accepted by the committee, the badges ordered will be forwarded on receipt of the money for such badges. The Association will reserve the right to test girls whose names have been sent in if in the judgment of the Committee it seems desirable to do so. The Association will expect those cer- tifying these lists to exercise the greatest possible care. The object in passing on each list is so far as possible to make sure that badges shall go only to such girls as have passed the tests required. THE BADGE TEST What It Does Every girl ought to have poise and control over her body. Every girl ought to be able to attain a minimum physical stand- ard. Every girl passing the tests is authorized to wear this badge which stands for physical efficiency. Girls from every part of America will pass the same tests and wear the same badges. The girl who is physically efficient will be happier and more useful to society. It is hoped that once each year in each city there may be a meeting of the girls who have qualified in previous years to welcome those who have just qualified and that this meeting will be made a notable annual civic event. To raise the standard of physical efficiency among the girls of Atnerica is to give greater freedom, beauty, and power to the women of America. Presentation of Athletic Badges to Girls The Association suggests that the presentation of the badges be such as to deepen the sense of loyalty to their country in the minds of the girls receiving them, and also to impress members of T[ 15 their families and others who shall witness the ceremony. The following program is suggested : 1. Singing of Star Spangled Banner 2. Reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech by the Mayor or some other adult 3. The girls who have been previously awarded repeat to- gether the following declaration of allegiance : I will honor my country I will do my best to build up my country's free institutions I will not disgrace my city or my school I will try to keep myself strong for my country's service 4. The girls who are now to receive badges repeat the same declaration of allegiance to America 5. An address not to exceed five minutes on the subject, "For a Better America," to help deepen the feeling of patriotism 6. Award of the badges to those who have passed the first test, second test, third test 7. Singing of America — first stanza by those who have just been aw^arded the badges and those who have received them in previous years ; the remaining stanzas by all who have gathered together Wherever possible it w411 be found effective to arrange for a processional. If the aw^ard of the badges is out of doors, the presence of a band will help greatly. THIS BOOK IS DUE ON THE LAST DATE STAMPED BELOW AN INITIAL FINE OF 25 CENTS WILL BE ASSESSED FOR FAILURE TO RETURN THIS BOOK ON THE DATE DUE. THE PENALTY WILL INCREASE TO 50 CENTS ON THE FOURTH DAY AND TO $1.00 ON THE SEVENTH DAY OVERDUE. j 001 *« '^ ■ MAR 2 1 1935 m) 2 933 '"^ >8« JUL 22 1946 NOV 2 9 19^5 i ^aRDEC 29 LD 21-50m-8,-32 GENERAL LIBRARY - U.C. BERKELEY BD00'13tfi2t 3G048. NS3 UNIVERSITY OF CAUFORNIA UBRARY