Auckland Deaf Society’s annual picnic at Long Bay where members compete in the 100m sprint (and fake starts!) for the coveted Allen Trophy and the boys show off their bodybuilding moves. The annual infamous tug-o-war for both men’s and women’s, and the Oliver Trophy for Step Distance are also covered.
| Donated by | Richard Hay |
| Reference number | RH03-01-CE89 |
1977
Christchurch Deaf Club Basketball ‘Deaf Boys’ Picnic at Spencer Park, Sunday 13th March 1977.
1979
The Christchurch Deaf Club members have a picnic at Diamond Harbour, with traditional sports and activities.
1951
Auckland Deaf community hold their annual picnic at Duders Beach, 1951.
1991
Footage of the 1991 Christchurch Deaf Society's picnic day held at Spencer Park. On a progressively windy day the local Deaf community gathered to enjoy traditional Deaf community games including tug-of-war, egg throwing, welly throwing, and some less common games such as a dress-up relay.
1964
