Awards
Awards
Awards have been handed out for sporting excellence at Mount Allison since 1887 when medals were given in men's gymnastics. Sixteen years later, Mount Allison began competing for its first intercollegiate trophies in track and field and rugby football. In 1910, women at Mount Allison began competing for their first interclass cup in basketball.
Awarding prizes in sports coincided with an increase in the level of competition among athletes. Prior to the 1880s, team sports, such as cricket, handball and baseball, were generally played for recreation, health benefits, and socializing among peers. However, after the 1880s, it is likely that prizes would not have been awarded if competition was not already strong, and that competition became keener because of the prizes.
Unfortunately, Mount Allison University does not have currently in its possession any medals or trophies that were competed for prior to 1919. But the Archives has many pictures of teams with their trophies, and scores of printed documents illustrating the importance to the athletes of claiming prizes in their chosen sport. These photographs and documents illustrate the importance trophies and prizes had to the development of sports at Mount Allison.
Collection of silverware, ca. 1922
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