HomeImagesTeam Photo: Northern Sports Team 2002, Winners of the Aotearoa Turi Shield

Team Photo: Northern Sports Team 2002, Winners of the Aotearoa Turi Shield

NORTHERN SPORTS TEAM – 2002; WINNERS OF THE AOTEAROA TURI SHIELD; NEW ZEALAND DEAF GAMES – WELLINGTON. Aotearoa Turi Shield: NORTHERN 37, CANTERBURY 27, CENTRAL 26, OTAGO 6. Back Row: Karla Smith, Sally Anne Hona, Lorraine Butler, Susie Ovens, Teresa Babich, Beryl Homes, Colleen Norris Roger Sheffield, Carol Brady, Peter Homes. 4th Row: Brett Harborne, Daniel Harborne, Daniel Greenwood, Brian Hewison, Michael Tudman, Basil Kroon, Ron Neeley, Norman Norris, John Gilmour, Phillip O’Neil. 3rd Row: Sonia Pivac, Victoria Skorikova, Rebecca Anderson, Susan Thomas, Hayley Jackson, Tessa Nicholson, Amanda Angely, Amanda Everitt, Sue Nicholson, Sandahl Wihongi. 2nd Row: Pat Tristram, June Whiting, Ngaire Doherty, Rae McKie, John Peterson, David Ward, Craig McKeogh. Front Row: David Seaward, Shirley Downie, Simon Matthews, Susan Fairley, Peter Downie, Donna Walker, Peter Thompson, Peter Smeros.

  • Deaf Clubs
  • Deaf Sports
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:
Auckland Deaf Society
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 2002-P001-ADS
Note:
This item has been compressed and/or edited.