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Team Photo: Wellington Deaf Basketball Team, New Zealand Deaf Games 1991

WELLINGTON DEAF BASKETBALL TEAM 1991. Only Black Singlets: New Zealand Deaf Games 1991. Final: Christchurch 79 – Wellington 62. Most Improved Player: BILL TINDALL. Player of the Year: TONY KUKLINSKI. Back row: G. BUCKLEY B. TINDALL R. POINTON E. HOKIANGA T. KUKLINSKI. Front row: C. ROSS (Team Manager) C. MORGAN (Vice Captain) D. MAGON (Captain). Absent:  T. COHEN, G. PHINNERY.

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NZSL story – Taonga source: Tony Walton

Where NZSL Thrives: The Power of Deaf Sport Gatherings

Tony Walton reflects on the importance of the NZ Deaf Games, once called the Sports Convention, held every Labour Weekend. It was more than just sport. It brought Deaf people together to socialise and sign in NZSL. Local delegates organised the event, while NZDSA awarded the Player of the Year and Aotearoa Turi Shield. A proposal to make the Games biennial was first rejected but later accepted. Looking back, Tony wishes it had stayed annual.
NZSL story – Taonga source: Shona McGhie

Wearing Two Hats: Shona on Leading NZ Deaf Sports

Shona McGhie shares her experience in the 1980s and 90s juggling two roles. She was both Secretary of the NZ Deaf Sports Association and Administrator of the NZ Deaf Games. As Administrator, she ensured the host city met all requirements to run the Sports Convention smoothly. She organised meetings, AGMs, and worked closely with delegates on teams, rules, and bylaws. Shona held the role for three years, helping keep Deaf sport in New Zealand running strong.
Taonga source:
Clive Morgan
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 1991-P001-CM
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