Kinesiology 2263F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Minto Cup, Montreal Aaa, Montreal Lacrosse Club
1 Mar 2017
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1843: most important part was having a good time at the half-way points and taverns following the tramps. Made it specifically for canadians nation building . Vigorous promoter of the sport: canada"s first lacrosse organization, founded by several members of the montreal snow shoe club. Penny-farthing, 1874: large front wheel, small back wheel, exceptionally dangerous, uncomfortable. Went through cobblestone streets: very difficult to go up hill, very difficult to get on, would need to be very athletic just to ride one. Originally made up of the following sports clubs: montreal snow shoe club, montreal bicycle club, montreal lacrosse club. Brought order to all the clubs in montreal. The promotion of physical and mental culture among, and the providing of rational amusements and recreation for, its members . Responsible for the education of sport to the mind and body. Increasing emphasis on outcomes: concerns about dishonest practices. Rational approach being corrupted: amateur vs. professional, amateur ideal: british-based value system.
