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.