Here are just a few of the messages we received after AVIS Magic players have been out supporting netball development in the community as part of our NDO programme:

"What an epic day at Ōtorohanga Netball Centre! Our futureFerns were treated to something truly special today, with two incredible guests helping to run the programme — Claire O’Brien and Oceane Maihi! Their energy, skills, and passion lit up the courts and inspired our young players to dream big and play hard. A huge THANK YOU to Claire and Oceane for making today great, and for the lollipops! Ōtorohanga Netball Centre

"A huge thank you to everyone who turned up and supported our Term 1 2025 futureFERNS programme! We loved seeing our tamariki grow in confidence and skills each week. We were especially lucky to finish off with Saviour Tui and Ameliaranne Ekenasio joining us for our last session, what an inspiration for our young players!" Netball Whakatane Centre

"Claire and Saviour brought an incredible energy to the school. They were amazing with the students, engaging and fun, creating a positive a positive environment. The players connected well with the students, which made the sessions enjoyable and kept everyone engaged throughout. Their skill-based activities were suited to the students’ level, offering valuable learning opportunities that helped build confidence and improve their skills. It was a fantastic experience that left the girls motivated and excited about netball." Tauranga Intermediate School. 

"Centre Day was awesome, and Ameliaranne and Oceane were amazing." Hamilton City Netball Centre

NDO Visits - March-May 2025:

• Matamata Netball Centre - futureFRENS programme programme
• Tauranga Netball Centre - Specialist skills sessions with Secondary School and Rep players
• Rotorua Netball Centre - Representative Trialist Programme
• Te Awamutu Netball Centre - Pre Season Tournament
• Whakatane Netball Centre -  Finals night of futureFERNS programme
• Hauraki Plains Netball Centre - Centre Re-Opening Day
• Rotorua Netball Centre - Year 7 & 8 Development Programme
• Tokoroa Netball Centre - Festival of Sports Day with Positive Vibes Only
• Waihi Netball Centre - Player Development Programme and futureFRENS programme
• Tauranga Intermediate School - Year 7 & 8 players skills session plus NetballSmart
• Mt Maunganui College/Tauranga Netball Centre - Team skills session
• Otorohanga Netball Centre - futureFRENS programme and Secondary School player session
• Hamilton City Netball Centre - Centre Day for Representative Players and Coaches
• Te Puke Netball Centre - futureFERNS Programme visit

Thank you to Trust Waikato for their support of WBOP Zone NDOs in the Community.

Article added: Sunday 25 May 2025