Taking a break from the sporting challenges of the NZ Deaf Sports Convention in Wellington 1954, athletes and spectators take a day out for some sporting activities of their own, including sack races and 3-legged races! After viewing the Wellington Harbour, the group takes a trip to Wellington Zoo.
Note: This film is poor quality, including frame shrinkage, scratching, and colour variations, all due to ageing.
| Donated by | Owen Gibbons |
| Produced by | Owen Gibbons |
| Original format | 5" 8mm |
| Reference number | OG04-01-SPO54 |
| Sponsored by | Christine Brennan |
1958
Deaf Aucklanders make their way down to Wellington in a van for the Labour Weekend sports. Stopping on the way, they prepare for a day of sports and socialising.
1971
The Manawatu Deaf Club Athletic Team practice with coach Keith Gordon. This footage covers the athletic training session.
1953
The 1953 New New Zealand Deaf Sports Convention is held in Christchurch, with sports, fun, and day trips.
1952
During one of the first New Zealand Deaf Sports Convention in Auckland 1952, a group of Deaf take a day trip to Orewa.
1973
Three national records were equalled or passed at the national Deaf Sports Convention meeting held at Mt Smart yesterday (women's 400m, men's shotput, men's 100m relay)
1969
1964-65
1971
