Spectacular Basketball

Gisborne attenders at the New Zealand first and third grade championships held at Victoria Park were treated to some spectacular basketball.

Canterbury's final games against Auckland and Hutt Valley provided some thrilling moments, and the North v South game, which was a very fitting finale to the series, was fast and furious.

Canterbury and South Island captain, Joan Harnett, is pictured as she shoots for goal during the tournament.

Winners of the first grade competition and New Zealand Cup were Canterbury with 19 points. From left, in front, are Shirley Langrope, Sue Jones, Margaret Simeonidis, Sandra Norman, and, at back, Christine Cottrell, Clare Holland, Joan Harnett, Liz Rowley and Joy Brownie.

Brenda Walker, for South Island, prepares to pass the ball

Sandra Norman intercepts for Canterbury

A Hutt Valley player arrives too late to stop a pass to Canterbury's Christine Cottrill

Sandra Norman shot some brilliant goals during the basketball series

The South Island team was, from left, Brenda Walker, Margaret Simeonidis, Lyn McDonald, Joan Harnett, Shirley Langrope, Christine Cottrell and Sandra Norman.

With nine consecutive wins, Canterbury Country waltzed away with the third grade title. From left, in front, Glenyce Cossar, Valerie Mugford, Joy Smith, Annette Drummond, and, at back, Maria Evans (capt.), Judith Fleming, Jillian Ross, Barbara Morgan and Mary Nolan.

Lyn McDonald (South) takes possession of the ball in front of Olwyn McKay (North) in the final game of the tournament.

Tension of the game is shown in the face of Margaret Simeonidis (South) as she attempts to stop a throw at North's net.

The Poverty Bay team was, from left, Vivienne Lloyd (capt.), Myrna Huriwai, Lois Smith, Valda Watson, Rosemary Owen, Maureen Walsh, Judy Grey, Yvonne Paenga, Margaret Te Puni and Nan Doherty.

Mr W. J. Cameron did a great job on the gate during the tournament.

The referees headed the parade of players through town.

Marion Lewes, Poverty Bay coach.

Mesdames J. McCann (president N.Z. Basketball Assoc.), C. Williamson (P.B. president), and M. Jenden (N.Z. Assoc. secretary).

A New Zealand Badge, the highest award for refereeing in the country, was awarded to Mrs A. Taylor (left) of Hamilton. Presenting the badge is Mrs D. M. Knuckey, N.Z. Referees' pres.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 171 : September 11, 1968

Spectacular Basketball