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Salient. Victoria University of Wellington Students' Newspaper. Vol. 32, No. 24. October 2, 1969

Ski Champs — John Armstrong excels

Ski Champs

John Armstrong excels

The North Island ski championships were held at Mt. Ruapehu recently. The torrential rain on the Saturday prevented any racing and most competitors adjourned to the hot pools and pubs at Tokaanu.

The giant slalom was held in the Te Heu Heu Valley early Sunday morning. The weather had improved considerably and most racers went off in perfect conditions.

Victoria had several people racing and in the men's, John Armstrong came third, Bob Ongley 26th and Phil Jones 27th.

The slalom began at 3 p.m. the same day in the valley and was only a short 30 seconds each run.

Several competitors were disqualified, notably D. Johns, and John Armstrong came fifth in this event.

When the points were tallied up at the end, it was found that John Armstrong took the combined title and was North Island Champion for 1969.

Liz Pike also competed in the championships and Ann Armstrong came fourth overall.

N.Z. Champs

The New Zealand championships followed during the next week, but were hampered by mist and falling snow the whole time.

The events were dominated by Womersley and Gardner of the New Zealand Olympic team who took most of the first and second placings during the champs.

Margot Blakely of Auckland had three first placings to become women's champion for the third time.

In spite of the weather, all events were held, even a jump. Phil Jones of Vic came 29th in the giant slalom and the only other Vic skier, John Armstrong finished sixth in the overall combined title.

Skiing Movies

On Thursday, 2 October, from noon until 2 p.m. there will be a scries of ski movies screened in the Memorial Theatre. Admission is free and open to all.

• John Armstrong on his second run in the North Island slalom championship.

• John Armstrong on his second run in the North Island slalom championship.