N.Z. Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Bernie Clews Trophy: Outstanding Men's Basketball Player — SignDNA - Deaf National Archive New Zealand

N.Z. Deaf Amateur Sports Association, Bernie Clews Trophy: Outstanding Men’s Basketball Player

1984 – T. Parnell (Hawkes Bay); 1985 – M.G. Clausen (Chch); 1986 – T. McGill (Chch); 1987 – T. McGill (Chch); 1989 – R. Freemantle (Hawkes Bay); 1990 – T. McGill (Chch); 1991 – M. Abela (Chch); 1992 – D. Magon (Wellington); 1993 – F. Ualesi (Akd); 1995 – D. Magon (Wellington); 1996 – S.J. Harvey (Wellington); 1998 – Hoia Tatana (P.Nth); 2000 – Trent Bell (Canterbury); 2001 – F. Ualesi (Akd); 2002 – Clive Morgan (Wellington); 2003 – Ross Freemantle; 2005 – Ross Freemantle; 2006 – Ben Webb; 2007 – Ashley Bensley (Canterbury); 2008 – Ross Freemantle (Manawatu); 2009 – Matthew Findsen; 2010 – Fetuao Ualesi.

Photo shows Trent Bell, the 2000 winner from Canterbury with the trophy in Palmerston North at the 41st NZ Deaf Games.

NZSL story – Taonga source: Shona McGhie

From Supporter to Secretary: Shona McGhie’s NZDSA Story

Shona McGhie shares how she became involved with the NZ Deaf Sports Association after attending the 1981 World Deaf Games in Köln as a supporter. Excited by the atmosphere, she was invited by Norman to observe an NZDSA executive meeting – just as they were searching for a new secretary, with Margaret Coutts joining the organising committee for the upcoming 1989 Games. Although nervous, Shona accepted the challenge. It was a full-on time, working with green-and-black screen computers, fax machines, and letters – well before the digital age. With the 1989 World Deaf Games on the horizon, it was a particularly busy era, but one Shona embraced with dedication until stepping down in 1996.

NZSL story – Taonga source: Shona McGhie

Wearing Two Hats: Shona on Leading NZ Deaf Sports

Shona McGhie talks about her dual role in the 1980s-90s as Secretary of the NZ Deaf Sports Association and as the NZ Deaf Games Administrator. In her administrative capacity, she was responsible for ensuring the host city met all requirements to run the Sports Convention games smoothly. Her duties included organising meetings, AGMs, and coordinating with delegates – focusing on teams, rules, and bylaws to define everyone’s role. She served as administrator for three years, mastering the art of wearing two hats to keep Deaf sports in NZ on track.

Ashley Bensley

Ben Webb

Bernie Clews

Clive Morgan

Douglas Magon

Fetuao Ualesi

Hoia Tatana

Malcolm Clausen

Malcolm Clausen

Martin Abela

Matthew Findsen

Matthew Findsen

Ross Freemantle

Ross Freemantle

Steven Harvey

Tony McGill

Trent Bell

Troy Parnell

Relevant Links

Taonga source:

Auckland Deaf Society

Reference number:

SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 053-O-ADS

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