Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 41 No. 9. April 24 1978
Easter Tournament
Easter Tournament
One of the main events in the sporting year is the Universities Easter Tournament. Although the Victoria Team did not do very well over all some notable performances were achieved within individual sports.
In this respect special commendation must go to the two men's Volleyball teams. Unfortunately the two Victoria teams drew each other in the semifinal round. In this way Vic. B was ousted by Vic. A, who went on to beat Auckland 3-0 in the final.
With very small numbers the athletics team put in an excellent performance. Although Victoria University is one of the top three athletics clubs in the country only a small percentage of its members are actually students. Consequently could only send a team of six to Christchurch. However quality won the battle over quantity and Victoria managed a very creditable 3rd place behind the strong Canterbury and Otago teams and drew with the 39 member Massey team (this year Massey didn't run in gumboots).
Special mention must go to first year student Don Rise borough who competed in no fewer than 14 events over the two days, winning three titles (Triple-jump, Discus & Hammer) and coming second in three events, (Shot, Javelin & High Jump). Also on the first day of the North vs. South contest he won two events and was placed second in four others. It should be mentioned that Don is well known as a decathlete and has culminated a successful season, in which he represented Wellington at the National Junior Decathlon Champs, being named in the NZ Universities Athletic team to tour Australia in May.
Bruce McKevitt | 1st 10,000 m 2nd 5,000 m |
David Thome | 4th 400 m |
Sally Shields | 1st High Jump, Long Jump 2nd High Jump 3rd Shot Put, Long Jump. |
The snooker team came third in their sport, the cricket and rowing teams fourth while the swimming team came in sixth overall. Congratulations to all who entered in the tournament. Good sport and good fellowship were enjoyed by all.
For those of you who are not interested in playing sport at this level, there is still ample opportunity for you to enjoy a sport on campus. There are over 32 different sports clubs at Victoria. For those who enjoy team sports there are many well established clubs that run social as well as serious teams. These include cricket, rugby, league, soccer, swimming and many others.
If you don't like the responsibility of a team then why not think about athletics or harriers. You can take your choice from badminton, hang-gliding, underwater diving, motor-cycle, squash, and many more. There is a sport for everyone at Victoria. Over the year the sports council hopes to make you familiar with all of them.
The clubs will make you welcome, but the first move is up to you.
Bill Day & Sally Shields