Skaters Shone in Sunny Weather

Visiting competitors in last year's Breweries Cups skating tournament in Nelson must have had some doubts about our reputed fine weater. Rain cancelled most events. This year was a vast improvement, with cloudless days aiding fine performances and smooth running of events.

The field in the final of the men's 5000 metres hurtle through a bend. The first skater home, Colin Harvey (left), was disqualified for touching a marker

H. Reynolds of Nelson competes in the figure skating

Starters in the final of the under-10 boys' 400 metres take off

Gracefully gliding across the rink are Sarah Richards, Caroline Duncan, Shona Higgins, Patricia Charles and Maxine Mooney, all of Nelson

Julie Bromell (Nelson) makes a graceful sight as she contests the freeskating

Wendy Denovan is hotly pursued by fellow Christchurch skater Lyndley Robertson in the 10-and-under 400 metres. They finished in the same order.

Another Nelson competitor in the freeskating was Sandra Hobbs

Geoff Brader (Masterton) was first in the 5000 metres after Colin Harvey (centre) of Christchurch was disqualified. Peter Maxwell was second

Place getters in the women's 800 metres: Beverley Rushton (Canterbury) second, Karen Treloar, first, and Linda Denovan of Christchurch, third.

Tenseness shows on the faces of the finalists in the girls' 10-and-under 400 metres as they await the starter's signal

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The Nelson Photo News

No 140 : June 24, 1972

Skaters Shone in Sunny Weather