On Auckland’s west coast beach, Auckland Deaf basketball men train for the New Zealand Deaf Sports Convention in Wellington 1972. They are given a tough training session by their coach, as they had been out drinking late the night before. Training later moves into the gym.
| Donated by | Pam and Doug Croskery |
| Original format | 400ft 8mm |
| Reference number | PC16-01-SPO72 |
1977
Christchurch Deaf Club Basketball ‘Deaf Boys’ Picnic at Spencer Park, Sunday 13th March 1977.
1979
The Australian and New Zealand Deaf men play basketball at the Trans-Tasman Games, held at Lincoln College, Canterbury in January 1979.
2000
John McRae is filmed at his home in Napier where he lived with his wife Verna. John explains some highlights from his life story including his experiences at school, travelling the world for Deaf sports, and his involvement in the Deaf community. The video includes his commentary of various photos and objects in their house.
1975
The Christchurch Deaf Club basketball team travels to Westport during Queen’s Birthday weekend 1975 to participate in the Matai Invitation Tournament. Games are played at the Westport Community Hall. Footage covers players travelling to the West Coast via cars, with a few stops on the way, and a compulsory stop at the pub!
1963
1997
