“SCOTLAND’S TURN”

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31830, 7 November 1968, Page 13

“SCOTLAND’S TURN”

The first news letter produced by the organisers of the ninth Commonwealth Games, to be held in Edinburgh in July, 1970, has arrived in Christchurch with the inscription, “Now—Scotland’s turn,” in bold red and blue lettering across the front cover. It was brought back from Mexico City by the vice-pre-sident of the Commonwealth Games Promotion (Canterbury), Mr R. S. Scott, for the consideration of members. The main stadium, known

as the Meadowhank Sports Centre, is described in the news letter. Main points of interest are that it will have a seating capacity for 30,000 in the main stadium and a “Tartan” running track, the same as used for the Olympic Games in Mexico. The swimming pool is nearing completion. The organisers hope to have it in use for more than a year before the games start. It is 66ft Bin wide—the widest in Europe—and 165 ft long. Spectator capacity is 2500. There

will be a separate diving pool

In the news letter the organisers uphold their promise of contributing 15 per cent of the travelling expenses of visiting teams. Official invitations to the member countries will be sent in January next year.

The opening ceremony will be on July 16 and the games will end nine days later. The only venue still undecided is that for cycling, but the news letter says that details about this should be available in the near future.