OTAGO SKI CLUB

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22659, 26 August 1935, Page 11

OTAGO SKI CLUB

CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING The Otago Ski Club held its annual championships at the Rock and Pillar Range yesterday, • On Saturday the weather was not at all promising, a blizzard raging at the base hut all night, but Sunday broke fine and clear, although snow covered the flats. An early start was made up the hill, and when a good snowfield was reached the conditions were found to be perfect, with dry, powdered snow to a depth cl two feet and only a light breeze. A stiff course was set for the Slaborn Championship, and, running well, Lloyd Divers took first place from his younger brother, Arnold Divers, who, though only a junior member, put up a very creditable performance. R. Grant was third.

The course for the Downhill Championship was set down a rough and tricky gully, which called for great control. In a very exciting and fast race C. E. Smith won from Lloyd Divers, with R. Grant third. The Ladies’ Downhill Race resulted in a win for Miss Daphne Samson, with Miss D. Green a close second. Mr B. R. Hill was starter and timekeeper. During the week-end a considerable amount of work was done at the hut, the large living room being completely floored. The work was done by club members.