Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Lawn Bowls, 2002 — SignDNA - Deaf National Archive New Zealand

Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Lawn Bowls, 2002

NORTHERN SPORTS TEAM; Lawn Bowls Team 2002; New Zealand Deaf Games – Wellington. 1^st Canterbury, 2^nd Northern A, 3^rd Otago, 4^th Central, 5^th Northern B. John Peterson, David Ward, Craig McKeogh, Pat Tristram, Rae McKie, Ngaire Doherty, June Whiting. Absent: Kevin Pivac, Owen Gibbons.

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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.

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.

Craig McKeogh

David Ward

John Peterson

June Whiting

Kevin Pivac

Ngaire Doherty

Owen Gibbons

Pat Tristram

Rae McKie (Oxspring)

Rae McKie (Oxspring)

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