People bathing in the Salt Lakes. Prince Rupert, BC.

Four images of women's intramural diving; two images of intramural swimming races; in the Qu'Appelle Hall pool.

Bio/Historical Note: The University of Saskatchewan’s first pool opened in 1916. Located in the basement of Qu'Appelle Hall, it was 18 feet wide, 45 feet long and around 8 feet deep with a spring board and changing rooms. Speed swimming, diving, water polo and recreational swimming soon became popular activities in the long Saskatchewan winters. The pool closed soon after the Physical Education pool opened in October 1964.

Senior women's swimming team pose in swim suits by the [Qu'Appelle Hall] pool. Back row: Grace Hardy, Betty Moore, Marion Proctor and Mary Boyd; Front row: Mary Varey and Pat Willis.

Bio/Historical Note: The University of Saskatchewan’s first pool opened in 1916. Located in the basement of Qu'Appelle Hall, it was 18 feet wide, 45 feet long and around 8 feet deep with a spring board and changing rooms. Speed swimming, diving, water polo and recreational swimming soon became popular activities in the long Saskatchewan winters. The pool closed soon after the Physical Education pool opened in October 1964.

Students sitting and standing in Qu'Appelle Hall gymnasium during a swimming and lifesaving class. Joe Griffiths, instructor, stands in back row centre.

Bio/Historical Note: The University Athletic Directorate recognized swimming as a separate branch of the athletics. The life-saving class was organized and conducted by Director Joe Griffiths and was a great success. This was the first class of its kind in Saskatoon.

Team members sitting and kneeling on the pool's diving board. Members: Marg Hardy, Helen Wood, Jean Wimmer, Pat Lawson, Margot Good, Peggy Wilton, Molly Dunn, Ruth Noble, Betty McGregor.