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8 Ball Pool Shirt: Northern Deaf Eight Ball Pool

The dark blue shirt was the playing shirt of the Northern Zone Deaf 8 Ball Pool Club, to wear during NZ Deaf Game competitions – 2006 in Dunedin, 2007 in Auckland, 2008 in Palmerston North and 2009 in Christchurch. The logo was designed by Shaun Fahey.

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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: Michelle Kruger

From Newcomer to NZ Deaf Games Winner

After moving from South Africa to New Zealand, Michelle was eager to meet new people and join a community. The Auckland Deaf Society’s 8 Ball Pool Club turned out to be the perfect place to start. What began with learning the basics soon became a fun and social challenge. She bought her own cues, built her skills, and went on to compete in the NZ Deaf Games as part of the Northern Zone Deaf 8 Ball Pool team. Despite her early inexperience, Michelle steadily improved and proudly came home with the NZ Deaf Games’ top trophy.
NZSL story – Taonga source: Shirley Bregmen

Honouring Her Mother: Shirley on the Bregmen 8 Ball Trophies

Shirley talks about the ‘Bregmen Memorial Trophy: Eight Balls Championship’ and the ‘Bregmen Trophy: 8 Ball Pool, Auckland Deaf Society vs R.S.A.’ – two meaningful trophies donated to the Auckland Deaf Society by her father in memory of her mother. Her father, who was Vice President of the Mt Wellington R.S.A. Club, wanted to honour her legacy and create a lasting connection between the two communities.
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: Terry Kane

ADS 8 Ball Memories: Terry Kane’s Time at the Table

At the old Auckland Deaf Society Clubroom in Balmoral, there was two pool tables. At that time, Terry Kane was the Chairperson of the ADS 8 Ball Pool Club. There were lots of matches between the Auckland and Hamilton Deaf teams where there were trips to Waikato and back. Around 2011 Christchurch also came and played in Hamilton. Terry Kane won singles 2011, and doubles 2009. He says he didnt have much time to mow the lawns with his focus on sports!
Shaun Fahey
Shaun Fahey

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Taonga source:
Auckland Deaf Society
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 266-O-ADS
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