Stimulating Interest

The encouragement and participation, and the stimulation of interest in local sports and cultural activities were the objectives of the coaching visit to Gisborne by the Rothmans Sports and Cultural Foundation from April 8 to 13. Chairman Col. Frank Rennie and Sports Director Peter Snell spearheaded the very successful visit which entailed a programme of hard work for the sports and cultural coaches, numbering 21 in all. Sessions for various schools were held during the day, with evening coaching being conducted for sports clubs and cultural organisations. An evening reception was held at the Sandown Hotel at the start of the visit to enable local club representatives to meet the coaches.

Among those involved were, from left, in front, Raymond Hawthorne (drama), Len Doran (music), Gloria Field (cultural studio, Wellington), Peter Snell (director), Bryan Wilson (athletics), Marlene Williard (formerly Mathews, athletics), Eddie Ng (badminton), and Bill Dyson and Steven McKean (basketball). Back row: Martin Horton and Bert Sutcliffe (cricket), Marian Smith (netball), Pat Walsh (rugby), Barry Truman (soccer), Leith Shand (tennis), Don and Mrs Brewer (softball) and John Flett (bowls).

To mark the week-long visit, Rothmans presented a handsome volume, "Adventure In Art," as a gift to the city. Col. Rennie (left) presents the book which will go to the library, to Cr. Seton Clare.

Early morning jogging along Midway Beach was attended by many, with groups being sent off according to previous participation.

Peter Snell explains the benefits of jogging to newcomers to the idea.

Martin Norton demonstrates batting technique to Rod Campbell of the Boys' High School, where the sporting pics were taken

Athletic coach Bryan Wilson gets a selected class going on sprinting.

Bryan explains the correct use of the arms during running

Hockey coach Ernie Barnes explains infield moves to some of the boys. Eddie is the national coach from Christchurch.

Backhand control is shown on the tennis court by Wanganui professional Leith Shand.

Control of the basketball featured in coach Bill Dyson's lessons.

Continuity of motion and ease of lobbing the ball into the ring were other features of Bill Dyson's coaching.

Marian Smith gave invaluable pointers to both participants and class during this netball session with St Mary's College.

Drama coach Raymond Hawthorne explained much in the way of stage technique and character projection at the sessions held in the Operatic Rooms.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 226 : April 24, 1973

Stimulating Interest