By Ian Stockwell

Otago, with wins in the women's outdoor basketball, judo, cross-country, badminton, table tennis and a first equal in the women's hockey, totalled 62 points to retain the Tournament Shield.

Auckland was second with 48, followed by Canterbury on 42. Victoria, after wins in fencing and golf, finished fourth with 35 points.

Massey was the only other team to score, registering nine points, with Waikato and Lincoln again sharing that symbol of sporting inadequacy, the Wooden Spoon.

One unfortunate feature was the fact that of the 25 tournament trophies, only eight were available for presentation, the others not being found.

It seems a great pity that rugby cannot be included in Winter Tournament.

Undoubtedly a large number of students do play this sport and it is, after all, the game for which we are renowned internationally.

It was unfortunate that the universities skiing competition clashed with the National Championships at Coronet Peak. Otago, as a result, was unable to send a fully representative team as their best racers were competing at the Nationals.

Vic had its greatest success of Winter Tournament in the Drinking Horn.

Ably led by the President for 1969. the Vic men showed devastating prowess in winning the teams' event and providing five of the six fastest individuals.