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SCHOLASTIC SURFERS
A select group of Gisborne surfers are in preparation for the Scholastic Surf Champs to be held in Westport early in April. Sonia Stevenson is coaching the team with swimming, running, weights and surfing sessions to maximize their potential.
NOVICE JET SKI CHAMP
Duane Barber with a lot of help from CGM Motorcycles, Gisborne Engineering, Bel Ray and Barber Distributors (his sponsors) was able to take out the National Jet Ski Title in the Novice Class riding his new Kawasaki 750 Sxi. Duane competed in only 4 of the 5 events (due to work commitments) He placed 3rd in Rd 2 (his 1st race) in Hawkes Bay, 1st at The Mount, 3rd in Wellington and 2nd in Rd 5 in Auckland. He is looking forward to the NZ Championships to be held at Mercer, Auckland at Easter.
Dane Simpson (left), Damion Gunness, Mare Hodges - presenting a generous donation from the Albion Hotel Complex, Jarod Ferris, Sonia Stevenson - YMCA Health & Fitness Manager, Toleda Murray, Ben Galbraith, Nicky Plumpton, Daniel Crichton, Holly Quinn, Hamish Simpson, Kate Hathaway, Tom McFarlane & Ainsley Gunness. Absent: Thomas Poulsen, Jay Quinn & Blair Stewart.
Duane with his new Kawasaki 750 Sxi, his National Trophy and Peter Graham (right) and Paul Corrin of CGM Motorcycles.
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TE TAIRAWHITI TOUCH REPS
Te Tairawhiti Men's and Women's Over 35 Touch Teams that travelled to Invercargill to compete in the Master's Touch Tournament:
MCDONALDS YOUNG WRITER OF THE MONTH
The December winner of the McDonalds Young Writer of the Month was Krystle Kelly of Gisborne Intermediate with Don Carlton local McDonalds owner/operator.
NATIONAL TOUCH SQUAD
Two Te Tairawhiti ladies were selected for the N Z Masters Mixed Touch Team when they attended the National Touch Masters Tournament in Invercargill. Final selection of the Team will be announced at the end of the season. If selected they will be playing in the World Cup in Australia during the 1996-97 season.
Back: Waata Shepard (left), Trevor Westrupp, Des Reedy, George Thatcher and Len Sadlier. Middle: Ron Hinaki, Riki Gear, Des Barbara and Alby Smith. Front: Missy Hinaki (Manager), Lance Rickard, Ronald-James Hinaki, Jerry Taylor and Alf Horomia (Coach)
Back: Tyke Nikora (left), Colin Tuura, Maxine Pahina and Michelle Mita. Middle: Eddie Robinson (Fill in Coach), Patricia Mackey, Samantha Nepe, Hine Hindmarsh and Anna Wilson. Front: Mihi Aston, Tina Te Maro, Violet Tuapawa, Chairman Charmain Pahura and Anne Gear.
Violet Tuapawa (left) and Tina Te Maro.
, Damion Gunness, Mare Hodges - presenting a generous donation from the Albion Hotel Complex, Jarod Ferris, Sonia Stevenson - YMCA Health & Fitness Manager, Toleda Murray, Ben Galbraith, Nicky Plumpton, Daniel Crichton, Holly Quinn, Hamish Simpson, Kate Hathaway, Tom McFarlane & Ainsley Gunness. Absent: Thomas Poulsen, Jay Quinn & Blair Stewart.
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 and Paul Corrin of CGM Motorcycles.
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