Men's

A younger team than last year, but one not lacking in talent The following thirteen play era have been selected to represent VUC:—

Robbie McArthur, was If Wellington Colt last year. This is his third tournament Mike O'Connor has represented N.Z. Secondary Schools (three years), Wanganui and Wellington at hockey. Keith Beresford was an emergency for NZU team last year. Ray Hambly is a very reliable full-back playing in his first tournament.

Wilf Haskell played tor CUO last year. This year he is the Wellington representative centre forward. Graham Latimer is playing very well this year. Barry Cathre, a law student, who usually plays at centre-half. Don Mathleson is the probable centre-forward. This will be his third tournament

Murray Humphries, last year's goalie, is now playing in the halves. Lionel Stewart is a first year student who is playing good hockey. Keith Dreyer plays equally well in either the full-Deck or half-back positions. Gavin Browne is a speedy left winger. Kirk Taylor is a very reliable goal-keeper.

Comprising five of last year's tournament team—Beresford, McArthur, Humphries, Cathro and Mathieson—this should be a sounder team than the one which was beaten by Otago in the final last year.

Women's

The 1956 team this year will consist of mainly ex-secondary school and junior grade representatives who will be playing in their first winter tournament Those who have gained first year honours are: Rae Goodwin, an ex OU Crepresentative, 1954-55. Joan Burnett, who was a Manawatu junior rep. in 1964. Mary Lyons, who was in the Varsity B team last year. Natalie Griffin, Betsy Andrews, Barbara Saunders and Sally Gentry have all represented Wellington secondary schools. These players are all newcomers who have shown great improvement and should be playing good hockey by tournament.

The more experienced players are: Captain, Cherry Pointon, the Vice-captain Ruth Kingsford. Judith Orwin the Club Contain, and Goalie Anne McIlraith, all of whom have played senior representative hockey. These players are the stronghold of the team and under their guidance the more inexperienced players should hold their own against strong opposition.

The two reserves this years are:—Jane Buckley and Margaret Matthewson, who will be new-comers, and the experience they will gain at the tournament should prove most valuable for following years.