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ArishMell · 70-79, M
Yes, though in football and possibly cricket, not in non-team activities such as in the gym.
(The lessons were called PE, not "gym", because they covered a range of team and non-team work.)
I think the teachers did try to ensure it was not the same boys picking the same teams each time, for fairness, but there were always a few of us as the last ones were picked because we had to be!
I was never much good at either types, didn't enjoy them, have never had any interest in the competitive sports since; either as player or spectator. I became interested in non-competitive outdoor-pursuits instead, mainly walking.
(The lessons were called PE, not "gym", because they covered a range of team and non-team work.)
I think the teachers did try to ensure it was not the same boys picking the same teams each time, for fairness, but there were always a few of us as the last ones were picked because we had to be!
I was never much good at either types, didn't enjoy them, have never had any interest in the competitive sports since; either as player or spectator. I became interested in non-competitive outdoor-pursuits instead, mainly walking.