N.Z. TEAM.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 98, 27 April 1937, Page 17

N.Z. TEAM.

PROBABLY 60 MEMBERS HOW COST WILL BE MET NATIONAL SUB-MANAGERS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Monday. Th* chairman of the Zealand ' Irn.pi, and British Empire Games .Wiat on, Mr. H. McCormick, stated to-day that present indications pointed to X.-w Zealand sending a team of approximately 60 competitors to the Empire li.imee in Sydney next February. Oμ this basis national associations would he asked to contribute £20 towards Hie expenses of each of their nominee, the balance of the expense to be borne by the Olympic Association. "In addition to competitors," eaid Mr. Mc-Cornvck, "we propose to send a manager, and (if neceseavy) a chaperon, and their ?xpensee will be met by the Olympic Association. We are suggesting to national associations that they appoint, at their own expense, sub-managere for their own section of the team, and also any masseurs or trainers that they desire should accompany their nominees.

"The amount that national associations will be aeked to contribute towards the expenses ef each of their nominees hinges on the numerical strength of the team." The Olympic Association is required to advise the Australian authorities by May 31 of eporte in which New Zealand intends to be represented. It has been decided to write stating that Xew Zealand expects to be taking part in all sports on the programme namely, athletics (track and field), cycling, boxinpr, rowing, sculling. Hwimming, diving, wrestling and lawn bowle.

It was announced to-day that a contribution of £50 ie to be made by the New Zealand Olympic and British Empire Gamee Association to the King George V. memorial fund. Arrangements of Events. Programme of competitions at the Britieh Empire Ganieie, as announced by the organising council: — Saturday, February s.—Grand opening ceremony, track and field athletics (afternoon), swimming (evening).

Monday, February 7.—Boxing and wrestling (evening). Tuesday, February B.—Cycling (evenins). Wednesday, February 9.—Diving and rowing (afternoon), swimming (evening). Thursday, February 10.—Track and field athletic* (afternoon), boxing and wrestling (evening). ; Friday, February 11.—Swimming (evening). Saturday, February 12.—Track and field athletics (afternoon), cycling (evening).

CANADIAN TEAM

VISIT TO THIS COUNTRY. (By Telegraph.—rre*e Association.) WELLINGTON, Monday. It is understood that there are good prospects of the Canadian team which wi4 ba visiting Australia for the British Empire Gamee next February being available for a tour of New Zealand after the Games. The question of issuing »si invitation to the Canadians to make cz'-fe a tour was raised at a meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Olympic and British Empire Games Association. It was decided to seek the -views of affiliated national associations. .' - -'- - •