Older Girls' Tournament

Gisborne claimed second place in the annual Y.M.C.A. Older Girls' Tournament which was held in the Y.M.C.A. stadium, Childers Road, during the recent school holidays.

Twelve teams from throughout the Dominion took part in the event, which consisted of competition in different activities, including gymnastics, volley ball, indoor basketball, table tennis, and speech making. The overall winners were North Shore, of Auckland.

Gisborne's Marjorie Buscke performing on the balancing beam, watched by her sister, Shona. Marjorie was awarded the second highest points for this event, and highest points in the uneven bars section.

Marion Todd on the balancing beam

Three of the gymnastics judges were, from left: George Briggs, Wellington (National secretary Y.M.C.A.), Des Berry, and Brian Johnstone.

Gisborne competitors Susan Hicks and Theresa Ashwell practise for the gymnastics section

Pat Coupe competing on the uneven bars

Gisborne won the basketball section. Marion Evans is pictured shooting a goal while her opponent, Barbara Tatton, of Masterton, flies past in spectacular fashion.

The Gisborne A team. From left, standing: Shirley Kay, Shona Buscke, Marjorie Buscke, and Diane Brooking (manageress). Sitting: Pat Coupe, Marion Evans, (captain), and Marion Todd.

Team captain Marion Evans playing table tennis

The Gisborne B Team. From left, standing: Carol Jarvie, Sue Champion, Carol Gibson, and Bill Painter (manager). Sitting: Pam Imrie (captain), Theresa Ashwell, and Susan Hicks.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 112 : October 3, 1963

Older Girls' Tournament