It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of two of our long serving patrons this year.

Mr John Davies
Mr John Davies died in July 2003. John was a great supporter of the New Zealand Masters Games, especially during its establishment. During this period he was a Trustee on the Sports City Trust which organized the New Zealand Masters Games in Wanganui. John was a great athlete, coach and administrator who became President of the NZ Olympic Committee. John is survived by his wife Patsy, to whom we extend our deepest sympathies.

Mr Arthur Lydiard
Mr Arthur Lydiard died recently aged 86 whilst on a lecture tour in America. Mr Lydiard has had a tremendous influence on training techniques since the 1950’s, their success being testified by the gold medals won by Mr Peter Snell and Sir Murray Halberg at the 1960 Olympic Games. His techniques were respected throughout the world by coaches and athletes in many different sports. Arthur was a legend and an inspiration to us all. Our deepest sympathies also go to his wife Joelyne, who competed in athletes at the 2003 NZ Masters Games in Wanganui.