Junior Basketball Champs

The annual presentation of trophies to the champion teams in the Y.M.C.A. junior basketball competitions had a special significance this year. Kelvin Gay, chairman of the Y.M.C.A. Friday night basketball committee, since its inception 21 years ago, retired from the position. During those 21 years many of the young players introduced to basketball in the Friday night competition have risen to provincial and national level. The president of the Nelson Y.M.C.A., Graeme Todd, paid tribute to Mr Gay's service and a presentation was made from the players. (Note: All teams are named from the right).

Many young basketballers have started in the Friday night competition. Here, a new player, Chris Pugh, is shown thanking Kelvin Gay for his devotion to the sport. At the left is Y.M.C.A. president Graeme Todd and next to Mr Gay is Mrs Todd

A grade champs Artic Raiders: Gerald Ross, David Rennison, Gareth Hare and Gary Barkle. Absent: Peter Campbell and Murray Paterson

Sparklers, handicap winners: Paula Patu (captain), Karen Gibbons, Linda Johnson and Robin Harte. Absent: Diane Mitchell and C. Harwood

Super Stars, C grade and Barker trophy: Neida Clinton, Josephine Cairns (captain), Sarah Cotton, Selina Keenan, Noeline Braden and Jeanette Sannazzard. Coach: Mr B. Cotton

Shrimps, B grade: Dirke Botje, Tony Scott, Doug Sharland, Darren Akehurst (captain), Neil Crampton and Alistair Jerratt

Crackerjacks, A grade: Catherine Carey, Joanna Merritt, Edna Van Rooden, Linda Connor and Elizabeth Kilpatrick

Woodchucks, B grade handicap: Joyce Greening, Paula Webby, Raewyn Condell, Sarah Elton, Vicki Condell (captain) and Sandra Glen

Untouchables, Barker trophy: David Guthardt (captain), John Webby, Terry Bennett, Kenneth Horlor and Chris Devereux

Slackers, C grade: Chris Pugh (captain), S. Dayman, P. Dickson, K. Napier, A. Clinton and C. Crampton

Itsy Bitsy, Janie Bennett shield: Julie Connor (captain), Susanne Harte, Christine Burn, Paula Hogg, Susan Simpson and Mandy King

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The Nelson Photo News

No 144 : October 14, 1972

Junior Basketball Champs