Dark green shirt with MDC in white letters. The top was also used for athletic competitions at the Sports Convention and for cheerleading during Sport Convention competitions (NZ Deaf Games). This was at a time when Manawatu Deaf Society was called Manawatu Deaf Club.

Members can be seen wearing this top at the Sports Convention during Labour Weekend in Christchurch 1979. Photo 1: Back Row: Marilyn Welham, Suzanne Hanson, Debra Austin (nee Adam), Susan Beamsley (nee Watson). Front Row: Sharron Leeson (nee Amner), Shona Beamsley (nee Simpson). Photo 2: Back Row: Shona Beamsley (nee Simpson), Gloria Fage, Suzanne Hanson, Sharron Leeson (nee Amner) Front Row: Debra Austin (nee Adam), Susan Beamsley (nee Watson), Jackie Davidson (nee Koat), Dorothy Jones.