Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1973

AUCKLAND DEAF SOCIETY (INC.) Sport Representatives – N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention – Auckland, October 1973. WINNERS OF JOHN RAE CUP Men’s Table Tennis, CUNIFFE CUP (Basketball, BOB SCOTT MEMORIAL SHIELD (Badminton), JEROME PLATE (Indoor Bowls), 9th NZ OPEN MEN’S TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP (A. W. Steel Memorial Cup), AOTEAROA TURI SHIELDS (Total points 16). MEN’S INDOOR BASKETBALL: Won 2, For 101, Against 64. INDOOR BOWLS: Won 13, For 91, Against 60. BADMINTON: Won 2, For 254, Against 240. TABLE TENNIS: Won 38, Points 1,814.

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NZSL story – Taonga source: Shona McGhie

Thrown Into It: Shona Becomes ADS Badminton Club Secretary

Shona McGhie never planned on taking a leadership role, but that’s exactly what happened soon after she joined the Auckland Deaf Society. Having previously been involved with the Christchurch Deaf Club, she moved to Auckland after an overseas holiday, drawn by its vibrant Deaf community. Not long after reconnecting with her love for badminton, she attended the club’s AGM just to show support – only to be unexpectedly voted in as secretary on the spot! Stepping into the role straight away, Shona went on to serve five dedicated years with the ADS Badminton Club.