In Less than two weeks Victoria will see the departure of its usual large contingent of competitors and supporters for Dunedin, the scene of this year's Easter Tournament.

Most Summer sporting clubs have found time against them in organising. selecting and training their teams. Despite this, nearly all clubs within the space of orientation week had managed to begin team preparation. It is understandable that circumstances have prevented any deep analysis of our tournament prospects with so many teams still not finalised.

This sketchy preview contributed to by all clubs leaves much room for speculation, but does give at the same time an indication of what we can expect.

Whatever the outcome is to be, Salient takes this last chance of wishing all competitors a successful tournament.

• Volleyball

This Year the Volleyball Club is embarking on its second tournament representation. Keenness and enthusiasm have been shown by all members and morale is high after last year's tournament success.

The men's team will include no less than three of last year's representatives, who form the mainstay of the club's team. The women's team is not so well off with a need for more women members.

In spite of these shortages. Dan Mintz. the club secretary, is sure the teams will defend lost, year's success with credit. It is possible that we could see a win emerge from this competition—something which would confound the pessimistic members in our ranks.

• Tennis

Tennis in the university has both lost and gained good players this year. John Souter, for a long time an able member of the club, will not be available for Easter Tournament. However, victoria has gained a promising junior from the Hutt Valley, Ian Barren.

It is fortunate for the club that a large number of members who have had representative experience are available for tournament.

Others most likely to be in the team are John Hall, Bill Mansfield and Rob Armstrong, all of whom played last year and are of a high standard.

The women's team is not so well off and has been left weaker with the passing of a year.

The following players may constitute the tournament team: Joe Comeford, Pat Tipler and Jane Mowat.

John Souter anticipates some tough matches but is confident that teams will rise to the occasion in Vic's usual manner.

• Yachting

The Yacht Club is confident that it will be able to recover the prestige lost after its ignominious defeat at tournament in 1965.

With its increasing support arising from the considerable activity of the club committee, the Yacht Club is now approaching the stage where it can select a team from a field almost as large as other clubs. The affiliation with the Royal Port Nicholson Club has given adequate facilities for trials to determine who should represent Victoria at tournament.

The team this year will be larger than that of last year due to the fact that there are two classes of yachts competing at tournament (due to a motion of the Victoria University Yacht Club at tournament last year) — the Cherub and Moth.

• Rowing

Every Morning at six o'clock the rowers are practising. Far out on the harbour they train while the town sleeps.

It is a lonely existence. Rowers must drop out of the social race and parties become a forgotten pastime. This year has been unique for the club in that it is the first time crews are to be actually selected (early morning rows usually make people lose their enthusiasm for this great sport).

The crews this year will be of a generally higher standard with many rowers having rowed a full and active season with the town clubs. Teams have as yet not been selected, but old stalwarts such as John Gibbons, John Pope, Peter Wiera and Wickham Noakes will form the basis of a crew which could prove to be an all-time winner in our rowing history.

• Swimming

Victoria will again be sending a strong team to Easter Tournament. Last year Victoria came second overall in competitions, and strong hopes are held to carry off the trophy this year.

Although teams have not yet been announced, it is apparent that there is some fine talent available. The men's team will almost certainly be headed by NZ Universities' champions B. Crowder and J. Palmer, with one Wellington representative, D. Smith.

Last year Victoria won all the men's free-style events and looks. set to repeat the performance.

The women's team is fortunate in having a number of keen new members. Miss Evans, a newcomer from Hawkes Bay. shows considerable promise and looks sure to win a place in the team. Wellington representative Miss P. Brock is a certainty for the team and should help Vic's chances in the competitions.

The water polo team is an unknown quantify but should benefit from the water skills of B. Spear and B. Crowder.

All in all. the swimming team's chances look good and we could see a win result from the team's efforts.

• Cricket

The Victoria University cricket team is likely to be in a stronger position for Easter Tournament than last year's team. At least five members were in the NZ Universities team which recently toured Australia.

The team is fortunate in having both experienced batsmen and experienced bowlers, with many younger members showing promise. M. Bartle, having bowled in Wellington senior competition, is a useful asset to the team.

G. Gowland, a second-year student, and NZ Universities representative, shows much ability as a fast bowler.

The following are members of the club likely to be representing Vic at the tournament: A. Botting as wicketkeeper. G. Kember, G. Beban, K. Mitchell, N. Bridge, G. Gowland, M. Bartle, P. Tong, A. Morrison and C. Triggs.

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