Coach Richard Milner is surrounded by members of the YMP women’s hockey team after winning a seven-a-side tournament in Rotorua in 1977. YMP Hockey Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with three major events including an official dinner on July 15. Co-organiser Lynne Holmberg was able to name most of these players but a few drew a blank. Back row (from left) are Lynne Tupara (now Holmberg), unknown, unknown. Second row: Nancy Farr, Lynne Maynard, Mate Maynard (above coach), Tawa Paenga, Carol Milner, Bobby Whaitiri. Third row: Lil Moeau, coach Milner, unknown, Margaret Scratchley. Front: Lynne Milner, Anne Witters. Herald file picture
The call has gone out for members of the past and present to celebrate YMP Hockey Club’s 100th anniversary.
The club — which started out as Manutuke following a meeting in May of 1923 before changing to YMP when it merged with YMP rugby club — has three major events
Max Hammond's try was a highlight but the honours went to the hosts.