Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic's Got Talent Audtions All Go
The auditions for this years Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic's Got Talent are underway and already there is a step up on last years talent offerings. Dancers, marching girls, duets, solo artists, bands, trampoline acrobats and other acts are lining up for their chance to be part of the entertainment at ... Continue... ANZ CHAMPIONSHIP – RULE MODIFICATIONS FOR 2010 SEASON
The third season of the ANZ Championship kicks off on 20 March,in Auckland. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic will be travelling to Melbourne to play the Melbourne Vixens in Hisense Arena on Monday March 22nd at 7:05pm.
Before the main season commences, the NSW Swifts and Ascot Park Hotel Southern Ste... Continue... People Enjoying the Player Comments on Website
Mirage Design in Tauranga were impressed with the way each team member offered answers to a variety of questions to provide fans with a video clip on the website. "We only had to do one take with each player and the team management which was pretty good and some of them were quite amusing," said Dav... Continue... Coach Becomes Buzzy Bee At Training
Noeline Taurua's approach to training this week caught her players by surprise. Turning up in fancy dress as a bee was designed to let the team know that they needed to become like bees getting on with their roles in the team and working hard. 'Be' is part of the Team Vision for the season and with ... Continue... Peta Arrives To Join The Team For Retreat
A four and a half hour flight from Adelaide and a three hour car ride to the Mount and Peta Scholz and her two youngsters Matilda and Poppy along with mother in law Maria were at their new home for the next 6 months in Mount Maunganui. The four were greeted by the sparkling lights of a cruise ship a... Continue... Schoolgirl signs on with Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
The signing of Tauranga schoolgirl Amy Christophers has completed the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s playing roster for the 2010 ANZ Championship netball competition.
With squads needing to be finalised by October 31, in-circle defender Christophers was the surprise final name to be rubber-stamped... Continue... Aussie Scholz teams up with Magic
Press Release October 28, 2009
Former Australian international Peta Scholz will make a return to top level netball with Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic in next year’s ANZ Championship.
Strong performances for the composite World 7, who played three tests against the Silver Ferns in August, was en... Continue... Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Name 10
Ten players have been named to date for the 2010 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Team. Like the other 4 New Zealand Franchises the final make up is dependent on the approval of an ineligible player by Netball New Zealand. The side has held onto three key Silver Ferns - Laura Langman, Irene van Dyk and C... Continue... Brown steps into familiar territory with Magic
Press Release September 2, 2009
There will be a sense of déjà vu for Jodi Brown when she links with the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic for the 2010 ANZ Championship netball season.
Old playing partnerships will be renewed when the former Silver Ferns shooter dons the Magic colours alongside Ire... Continue... Magic retain strong core for 2010
Press Release September 1, 2009
The retention of key players, spearheaded by a trio of Silver Ferns, has ensured Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic a strong mix for the 2010 ANZ Championship netball competition.
Shooter Irene van Dyk, midcourter Laura Langman and defender Casey Williams give the Mag... Continue... Thunderbirds end Magic's season
A well-oiled Adelaide Thunderbirds strode into the final of the ANZ Championship competition with a comprehensive 51-37 dismantling of Colourplus Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic in the Preliminary Final in Hamilton on Sunday.
Despite a better performance from the home team on this occasion, the Thund... Continue... Magic can do it, says van Dyk
Press Release July 16, 2009
Despite the uncertainty surrounding their playing roster, Irene van Dyk is confident the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic can deliver a winning result in Sunday’s ANZ Championship netball preliminary final.
The unavailability of pregnant defender Leana de Bruin, doubt ov... Continue... Taurua reappointed Magic coach
Press Release July 15, 2009
Noeline Taurua has ended mounting speculation about her future by re-signing as Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic netball coach for the 2010 season.
After guiding the Magic to the finals play-offs in the opening two years of the ANZ Championship, Taurua’s reappointment re... Continue... Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic's Got Talent Bonus
Leilani Taula the Tauranga Intermediate Year 8 student who was one of the winners of the early season search for entertainers for Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic home games has been invited to audition for Christmas in the Park in Auckland. This news has generated a great deal of excitement among the th... Continue... Vixens too good for Magic
The Melbourne Vixens will host the ANZ Championship grand final after completing a clinical 58-43 win over Colourplus Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic in the major semifinal on Sunday.
On home ground, the in-form Vixens showed no mercy to the Magic, who were forced into the match without injury-strick... Continue... Tough ask for Magic in Melbourne
Press Release July 9, 2009
Last week’s meltdown has not done the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic any favours ahead of Sunday’s major semifinal against the Melbourne Vixens in the ANZ Championship netball competition.
The comprehensive 19-goal loss to Adelaide Thunderbirds not only cost Magic any ... Continue... Rampant Thunderbirds dash Magic’s hopes
The Adelaide Thunderbirds produced the perfect result ahead of the ANZ Championship play-offs with a decisive 54-35 win over Colourplus Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic in Adelaide on Sunday.
The pressure was all on the Magic, who needed a convincing win to seal the minor premiership and a home semi-f... Continue... Top spot on the line for Magic
Press Release July 2, 2009
Sitting pretty a few days ago, Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic have subsequently slipped into a pressure-cooker situation heading into the final round of the ANZ Championship netball competition.
A couple of surprise results in the latest round have conspired to heap a ... Continue... Magic break Kiwi hoodoo
Colourplus Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic broke a long-standing record with their 49-38 ANZ Championship win over the West Coast Fever in Perth on Sunday.
Decked out in a new-look predominantly yellow strip, the Magic became the first New Zealand team to win on Australian soil. The visitors retained... Continue... Win in Perth vital for Magic
Press Release June 24, 2009
Gaining a positive result in Perth looms as the biggest hurdle standing between the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic and a home semifinal in the ANZ Championship netball competition.
With just two rounds of the regular season remaining, Sunday’s clash against West Coast... Continue... Magic win torrid clash
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic survived a torrid onslaught before snatching a 50-46 win over the Canterbury Tactix in ANZ Championship netball action in Rotorua on Monday night.
The seventh-placed Tactix pushed the table-topping Magic all the way with a tenacious effort driven by strong court de... Continue... Magic look to sign off at home in style
Press Release June 18, 2009
A dominant showing in their last home game of the regular season is vital to the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s run home in the ANZ Championship netball competition.
The Magic face a potentially tricky match-up against the Canterbury Tactix in Rotorua on Monday and... Continue... Magic outclass Pulse
Colourplus Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic notched their biggest result of the ANZ Championship with a telling 67-35 win against the Central Pulse in Wellington on Sunday.
It was not the perfect performance but with one eye on goal percentages ahead of the play-offs, the Magic were keen to sink as ma... Continue... Best yet to come, says Williams
Press Release June 11, 2009
Having laid one ghost to rest, the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic face another test of their ANZ Championship netball identity against the Central Pulse, in Wellington, on Sunday.
The Magic left no doubts of their potency with a compelling performance to send the high... Continue... Magic back on top
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic climbed to the top of the ANZ Championship netball table with a powerful 55-48 win over the Melbourne Vixens in Tauranga on Monday night.
Built on the back of an outstanding defensive effort and quality shooting, the relentless Magic eventually took control as they... Continue... Vixens set to test Magic’s credentials
Press Release June 5, 2009
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s play-off credentials will go on the line in Monday’s top-of-the-table ANZ Championship netball clash in Tauranga.
Yet to fire on all cylinders, the second-placed Colourplus Magic have the chance to shed the lingering doubts about th... Continue... Van Dyk honoured for services to netball (Feature)
Press Release June 1, 2009
As another birthday looms for Irene van Dyk, it seems even Mother Time cannot diminish the influence she still commands on the netball court.
Midway through the season and fast approaching 37 years of age, little has changed for the willowy Waikato/Bay of Plenty Ma... Continue... Talented Solia still finding her Magic feet
Press Release May 27, 2009
Long past the first flush of youth, a move to the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic has nonetheless given Francis Solia the feeling her netball career is only just starting.
The seamless transition, expected by many, from being an ever-consistent performer in struggling t... Continue... Magic stun Steel
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic proved their credentials as the best New Zealand netball franchise in the ANZ Championship with a compelling 48-39 win against the Southern Steel in Invercargill tonight.
Shrugging off some recent patchy form, Colourplus Magic dominated most facets with some stunni... Continue... Patience the Magic key, says Taurua
Press Release May 21, 2009
Patience is not a virtue readily associated with the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic but one which has a growing significance in the run to the ANZ Championship netball play-offs.
The old Magic dynamism has been seen sparingly in recent outings but coach Noeline Taurua ... Continue... Flat Magic too good for Mystics
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic continued their dominance over the Northern Mystics with a less than memorable 50-35 win in ANZ Championship netball action in Rotorua on Monday night.
The Magic maintained second spot on the table and would have just been grateful to pocket the two points from a m... Continue... Magic coach turns to positives
Press Release May 14, 2009
A disciple of dissecting match statistics, Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic netball coach Noeline Taurua is set to change tack for upcoming ANZ Championship matches.
With Colourplus Magic yet to show a consistent return on their potential, Taurua has decided to cut bac... Continue... Magic power away from Pulse
Two blistering quarters set Colourplus Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic up for a convincing 59-36 win over the Central Pulse in the ANZ Championship netball match in Hamilton on Saturday.
The Magic showed glimpses of their quality with some irrepressible play in the second and final quarters to keep t... Continue... Magic at the crossroads, says Gunson
Press Release May 7, 2009
Astute netball judge Lyn Gunson believes the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic need to re-invent themselves if they are to stay in the race for the ANZ Championship title.
Trying to dig themselves out of a slump following an unexpected ambush by the Queensland Firebirds an... Continue... Magic sneak home against Tactix
Colourplus Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic had to dig deep before repelling a tenacious Canterbury Tactix 50-48 in fifth round ANZ Championship netball action in Christchurch on Saturday.
Losing in overtime in the last round, the Tactix once again came within a whisker of upsetting one of the more fa... Continue... Magic aghast at missed huddle reaction
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Midcourt maestro Laura Langman is aghast at the reaction across the Tasman after her Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic team missed the traditional post-match huddle following their loss to the Queensland Firebirds in Sunday's trans-Tasman netball league clash.
The Magic had been tippe... Continue... Magic look for redemption
Press Release April 29, 2009
The nature of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s response to last week’s upset loss could well determine their future course in the ANZ Championship netball competition.
More than happy with the team’s progress over the first three rounds, Colourplus Magic coach No... Continue... Firebirds stun Magic
Shooting sensation Romelda Aiken overcame a nervous start to steer the Queensland Firebirds to a stunning 53-42 upset ANZ Championship win over the Colourplus Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic in Brisbane on Sunday.
Aiken was well supported by an industrious team effort in which committed defensive pre... Continue... Langman sparks Magic attack
Press Release April 22, 2009
Earmarked for netball greatness, Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic midcourter Laura Langman looks in a hurry to get there after reigniting her ANZ Championship credentials.
Heroics at both ends of the court from Irene van Dyk and Casey Williams in the opening rounds have... Continue... Magic clip Swifts wings
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic erased some demons with a crushing 63-45 win over the NSW Swifts in third round ANZ Championship netball action in Hamilton on Monday night.
In the showdown of the round between last year’s grand finalists, the Colourplus Magic completely outplayed the reigning cha... Continue... Magic ponder Williams’ bib
Press Release April 16, 2009
Where to play crack defender Casey Williams has been key to the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s planning ahead of Monday’s ANZ Championship netball clash against the NSW Swifts.
The standout goalkeeper of the inaugural trans-Tasman competition, Williams’ has continu... Continue... Van Dyk perfect in Magic win
On the back of a perfect return from Irene van Dyk, the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic surged to a battling 54-47 win over the Southern Steel in ANZ Championship netball action in Tauranga on Saturday.
The veteran shooter was all poise in slotting 38 goals from 38 attempts to record her third perfec... Continue... Changes in the wind for Magic
Press Release April 8, 2009
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic look set to ignore the old adage of never changing a winning combination for their second round ANZ Championship netball match.
Handsome 13-goal winners in their campaign opener against the Northern Mystics and with talent to burn, C... Continue... Magic show no mercy
There was a strong indication of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s intent for the new season as they swept past the Northern Mystics 51-38 in their ANZ Championship netball opener tonight.
Well known for their flair, the Colourplus Magic are looking to eliminate sloppy and soft passages of play w... Continue... Magic keen to show their smarts
Press Release April 2, 2009
Playing a smarter brand of netball is the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s intent for the second edition of the ANZ Championship, starting with their season-opener against the Mystics on Monday.
Valuable off-season acquisitions have added to Colourplus Magic’s already... Continue... Old hands at the helm for Magic
Press Release March 28, 2009
Experience prevailed over a host of options when Irene van Dyk and Joline Henry were named co-captains today of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic netball team for the ANZ Championship.
Laura Langman and Casey Williams, Silver Ferns co-captains for last year’s serie... Continue... WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY LAUNCH A NEW SPONSOR FROM TAURANGA
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Franchise is delighted to be able to announce a new commercial partner for the 2009 ANZ Championship in Tauranga. With two home games at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre The Sebel Trinity Wharf Tauranga saw this as a great opportunity to become involved with the Waikato B... Continue... The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Captain will be announced at Season Launch
The Season Launch at the Sebel Trinity Wharf on the last Friday of the month will see the captain of the Colourplus Waikato Bay of Plenty named for the 2009 season. There has been much debate about who the captain would be given the large number of capable leaders within the team.
The Season Laun... Continue... Final Game of Waipa Weekend Had Moments of Magic
The Colourplus Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic got out of the blocks quickly but then allowed the LG Northern Mystics to come back at them and close the gap. However, there was no doubt that the fire power on the home sides bench was going to help them at some stage. The 53 to 37 win was not a convincin... Continue... Canterbury Tactix defeat Central Pulse 53 to 41
... Continue... Lois Muir Netball Waikato 44 NZ Under 21's Group 56
The match was a good battle and showed just how much the NZ under 21's had improved over the weekend. Like the Central Pulse the Under 21's played three games on the middle day of Waipa Weekend but the NZ Under 21's are to be applauded for the way they have managed the 9 players over the 3 days. NZ ... Continue... Central Pulse 64 NZ Under 21's 47
... Continue... LG Northern Mystics defeated Canterbury Tactix 57 to 46
... Continue... Waikato Bay of Plenty Find Central Pulse Hard to Shake
This was an excellent match for a large and vocal crowd who were stunned at the end of the first quarter that saw Pulse ahead by 4 goals at 16 to 12. The second quarter saw the home side step up accuracy levels and so finished at half time one goal ahead of Pulse on 27 to 26. The Pulse defense of Cu... Continue... Tactix defeat NZ Under 21 70 to 47
... Continue... CENTRAL PULSE START WELL
The Northern Mystics took a while to stamp their mark on the game against Central Pulse who played a strong first half to keep within 6 goals of their Auckland counterparts at 23 to 18. The third quarter proved to be a nightmare for the Wellington team allowing Mystics an 8 goal advantage. The final... Continue... NZ Under 21's Learn From Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
The halftime score at 38 to 9 was not an accurate reflection of the way the youngsters played against such a formidable foe. Jodi Beaumont worked hard in the defensive circle against Irene van Dyk.63 to 20 was the final score. Frances Solia is growing with every game for the Waikato Bay of Plenty Ma... Continue... LG Northern Mystics Perform Well Without Leaders
The final match of the evening at Waipa Weekend saw the Mystics work an array of combinations against the NZ Under 21 squad players who were not playing in the ANZ Championship Teams. An 8 goal lead at the first quarter saw the second quarter blow out even further for the NZ Under 21's against the T... Continue... Colourplus Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Up Second
A reasonable crowd turned up in Te Awamutu to see the Colourplus Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic test themselves against the Canterbury Tactix. Halftime saw Tactix leading 26 to 21. Noeline Taurua was not afraid to play a different team each quarter to test her player and teams resolve however, this did... Continue... Waipa Weekend Gets Underway For Central Pulse
The Central Pulse were first up for the weekend and played a match against the Netball Bay of Plenty side having their first real chance to test themselves prior to the Lois Muir Challenge beginning in Wellington next weekend. Both sides took a while to settle into the match and the 10 lead to the P... Continue... Magic look to step up the pace
Press Release March 17, 2009
Court strategy is the main focus for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic heading into their second warm-up netball tournament ahead of next month’s ANZ Championship.
Four of the New Zealand franchises – Colourplus Magic, Central Pulse, Canterbury Tactix and Northern M... Continue... |
