:Irene van Dyk

{{Short description|New Zealand and South Africa netball international}}

{{Infobox netball biography

| name = Irene van Dyk

| honorific-suffix = {{post-nominals|country=NZL|MNZM|size=100%}}

| image = Irene van Dyk (cropped).jpg

| caption = 28 April 2010: Irene van Dyk at her investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

| fullname = Irene van Dyk

| maidenname = Viljoen

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1972|06|21|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa

| height = {{convert|1.90|m|ftin|abbr=on}}

| school =

| university = Rand Afrikaans University

| relatives =

| positions = GS, GA

| clubyears1 = 2000-2002

| clubteam1 = Capital Shakers

| clubyears2 = 2003-2013

| clubteam2 = Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic

| clubyears3 = 2014-2015

| clubteam3 = Central Pulse

| nationalyears1 = 1994-1999

| nationalteam1 = South Africa

| nationalcaps1 = 72

| nationalyears2 = 2000-2014

| nationalteam2 = New Zealand

| nationalcaps2 = 145

| medaltemplates =

{{MedalCountry|{{nb|South Africa}} }}

{{MedalCountry|{{nb|New Zealand}} }}

}}

Irene van Dyk {{post-nominals|country=NZL|MNZM|size=85%}} (née Viljoen; born 21 June 1972) is a former netball international who represented both New Zealand and South Africa. Between 2000 and 2014 she made 145 senior appearances for New Zealand. She was a member of the New Zealand teams that won the 2003 World Netball Championships and the 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games titles. Between 1994 and 1999 she made 72 senior appearances for South Africa. She was member of the South Africa team that were silver medallists at the 1995 World Netball Championships. She captained South Africa at the 1999 World Netball Championships. During her international netball career, she scored 5917 goals from 6572 attempts at 90%. Van Dyk remains the world's most capped netball international. She was the 2003 New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year. Between 2003 and 2013, van Dyk played for Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic. In 2005 and 2006, she was a member of the Magic team that won two successive National Bank Cup titles and in 2012, she was a member of the Magic team that won the ANZ Championship. In 2009, van Dyk was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to netball. In 2022, she was included on a list of the 25 best players to feature in netball leagues in New Zealand since 1998. In 2024 she was inducted into the Netball New Zealand Hall of Fame.

Early life and family

Irene van Dyk is the daughter of Herman and Irene Viljoen.{{cite web|url=https://www.nowtolove.co.nz/celebrity/celeb-news/irene-van-dyk-christmas-without-my-mum-2585/|title=Irene van Dyk: ‘Christmas without my mum’|publisher=www.nowtolove.co.nz|date=23 December 2012|access-date=10 May 2025}} She was born in Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa.{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/silver-ferns/the-stuff-of-champions-irene-van-dyk/LBWZHBIBY6AA5X27VWRVWQQ3UA/|title=The stuff of champions: Irene van Dyk|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=23 October 2012|access-date=10 May 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/women-in-sport-the-girl-from-vereeniging-who-became-a-global-netball-icon/|title=Women in Sport: The girl from Vereeniging who became a global netball icon|publisher=www.citizen.co.za|date=12 April 2020|access-date=11 May 2025}} Her mother played korfball for South Africa and her father was an umpire. She is the youngest of four siblings and grew up on a farm in Meyerton, Gauteng. In her youth she showed potential as a track and field athlete. Between 1988 and 1990 she represented her province in the 400m and 100m hurdles at the South African Athletics Championships.{{cite web|url=https://balanceisbetter.org.nz/qa-with-balance-is-better-champion-irene-van-dyk/|title=Q&A with Balance is Better Champion, Irene van Dyk|publisher=balanceisbetter.org.nz|access-date=25 April 2025}} Her father died in 1992 during a routine appendix operation. Her mother passed away in July 2012 after a long battle with cancer.{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/7291386/Irene-van-Dyk-played-despite-mothers-death|title=Irene van Dyk played despite mother's death|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=17 July 2012|access-date=10 May 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-van-dyk-stars-after-mother-dies|title=Netball: Van Dyk stars after mother dies|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|date=17 July 2012|access-date=10 May 2025}} In 1994, she married Christie van Dyk. Christie and Irene met at university. Together the couple have one child, a daughter named Bianca (born c. 1998).{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/silver-ferns/netball-van-dyk-prepares-to-rewrite-record-books/A6SBVLG5U6E7POSOLYDI2G3CA4/|title=Netball: Van Dyk prepares to rewrite record books|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=27 October 2005|access-date=25 April 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nowtolove.co.nz/celebrity/celeb-news/irene-van-dyk-ill-never-give-up-2470/|title=Irene van Dyk: ‘I’ll never give up’|publisher=www.nowtolove.co.nz|date=19 July 2012|access-date=10 May 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/wellbeing/parenting/133175255/silver-ferns-legend-irene-van-dyk-wanted-six-kids--but-she-would-never-give-up-the-bib|title=Silver Ferns legend Irene van Dyk wanted six kids - but she would never give up the bib|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=25 October 2023|access-date=25 April 2025}} In 2000, after moving to New Zealand, van Dyk began working as a schoolteacher at

Fergusson Intermediate.{{cite web|url=https://uhcl.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/17893|title=Fergusson Intermediate; netballer Irene van Dyk welcomed to the staff by kapa haka group|publisher=uhcl.recollect.co.nz|date=16 February 2000|access-date=11 May 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://uhcl.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/24211|title=Irene van Dyk|publisher=uhcl.recollect.co.nz|date= |access-date=10 May 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-husbands-abuse-therapy-for-van-dyk/P42TWXB5NCAIQ3MR4BTGPA5QRM/|title=Netball: Husband's abuse therapy for van Dyk|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=9 November 2000|access-date=11 May 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2461488/Straightshooter-plays-by-the-rules|title=Straightshooter plays by the rules|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=15 June 2009|access-date=5 June 2014}}

Playing career

=Early career=

In South Africa, van Dyk played for Rand Afrikaans University and Gauteng.{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-van-dyks-defection-shocks-new-south-african-coach/QROU2NAKX6CA2JS5LC25GFFB4I/|title=Netball: Van Dyk's defection shocks new South African coach|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=30 June 2000|access-date=25 April 2025}}

=Capital Shakers=

While playing for South Africa at the 1999 World Netball Championships, van Dyk was invited to play for six months with Capital Shakers. She also received an offer to play for Queensland Firebirds.{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/300880193/the-rare-reason-netball-great-irene-van-dyk-rejected-australia-to-move-to-new-zealand|title=The rare reason netball great Irene van Dyk rejected Australia to move to New Zealand|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=17 May 2023|access-date=25 April 2025}}{{cite web|author=Brendon Egan|url=https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350261669/where-are-they-now-silver-ferns-great-irene-van-dyk|title=Where are they now?: Silver Ferns great Irene van Dyk|publisher=www.thepost.co.nz|date=4 May 2024|access-date=25 April 2025}} Between 2000 and 2002, van Dyk played for Shakers in the Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup league. She was a prominent member of the Shakers team that were semi-finalists three years in succession. They finished third in 2000 and fourth in 2001 and 2002.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-shakers-put-gag-on-their-star-sa-shooter/PNVHPUW2PF4OLDO6LFYIC436EQ/|title=Netball: Shakers put gag on their star SA shooter|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date= |access-date=4 June 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-van-dyk-sought-ridiculous-sum-to-return-to-capital/4KVFHLIRIXW6LKTV7636WOVPOY/?c_id=69&objectid=10380393|title=Netball: Van Dyk sought ridiculous sum to return to capital|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=5 May 2006|access-date=4 June 2023}} In 2000, van Dyk scored 367 goals from 396 attempts at 93% as Shakers reached their first semi-final.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-upset-defeat-seen-as-blessing-in-disguise/4ZIBPBQFZW4YNDBYP5NAWNIZYE/|title=Netball: Upset defeat seen as blessing in disguise|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=27 May 2000|access-date=4 June 2023}} However, they subsequently lost 50–35 to Canterbury Flames.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-flames-on-form-davu-ignites-team-to-victory/Z5Y5D4TBZ56JN4OZRVKK2NVUWA/|title=Netball: Flames' on-form Davu ignites team to victory|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 May 2000|access-date=4 June 2023}} On 22 April 2001, an outstanding goal scoring performance from van Dyk saw Shakers defeated Southern Sting 51–48 in a Round 4 match. It ended a winning run of 18 matches over two years for Sting.{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-southern-sting-suffer-first-loss-in-two-years/K73RHHBDJMCZOAYGMENLYKGLVU/|title=Netball: Southern Sting suffer first loss in two years|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=22 April 2001|access-date=28 May 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-exuberant-shakers-overpower-champs/52WQCLBGLGQS4GZE244WHIJHZA/|title=Netball: Exuberant Shakers overpower champs|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=22 April 2001|access-date=28 May 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-coaches-exchange-of-words-adds-spice-to-semi/JRJIR2RZFFZHF27DXSN7UYBIM4/|title=Netball: Coaches' exchange of words adds spice to semi|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=18 May 2001|access-date=5 June 2023}} During the 2001 season, van Dyk had a 91% shooting success rate as she played a major role in leading Shakers to their second semi-final. However, they lost 60–49 to Sting.{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-sting-on-track-with-win-over-shakers/CD2G5TKTLG2VV5FCTQVXXI7O7E/|title=Netball: Sting on track with win over Shakers|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=18 May 2001|access-date=27 May 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2001-06-15-tug-of-war-over-van-dyk/|title=Tug of war over Van Dyk|work=Mail & Guardian|date=15 June 2001|access-date=4 June 2023}}

=Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic=

Between 2003 and 2013, van Dyk played for Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, initially in the National Bank Cup league and later in the ANZ Championship. She was a prominent member of a successful Magic team coached by Noeline Taurua.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-the-courts-are-now-in-session/H5ATAWES5B4GQYRYYRJVXGR3OU/|title=Netball: The courts are now in session|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=17 April 2004|access-date=26 May 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/72093/van-dyk-brings-up-century-for-magic|title=Van Dyk brings up century for Magic|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=4 April 2011|access-date=1 May 2025}}{{cite news|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-van-dyk-joins-central-pulse|title=Netball: Van Dyk joins Central Pulse|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|date=20 July 2013|access-date=1 May 2025}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-van-dyk-signs-with-central-pulse/4IX46J5TOCIP5GAGLKGRTFHQKY/|title=Netball: Van Dyk signs with Central Pulse|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=20 July 2013|access-date=1 May 2025}} In 2005 and 2006, she was a member of the Magic team that won two successive National Bank Cup titles.{{cite web|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/content/591256|title=Magic stun Sting for NBC crown|publisher=www.tvnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004071534/http://tvnz.co.nz/content/591256|date=10 June 2005|archive-date=4 October 2012|access-date=29 June 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/content/771039|title=Magic romp to famous win |publisher=www.tvnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004072156/https://www.tvnz.co.nz/content/771039|date=30 June 2006|archive-date=4 October 2012|access-date=29 June 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.photosport.nz/image/I0000nHvB1NtBUoY|title=Magic v Sting|publisher=www.photosport.nz|date=30 June 2006|access-date=6 July 2022}} During the 2007 and 2009 seasons, she co-captained Magic with Joline Henry.{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10432596|title=Netball: National Championship teams|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=4 April 2007|access-date=22 January 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-van-dyk-and-henry-named-magic-co-captain/I55LGLTL6JZTPPCMRAIICJR4Q4/|title=Netball: Van Dyk and Henry named Magic co-captain|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 March 2009|access-date=28 October 2021}} In 2008, she was a member of the Magic team that finished as ANZ Championship minor premiers and overall runners-up.{{cite web|url=https://www.anz-championship.com/teamstat_team_16624_comp_4999_orgid_2344.html|title=(2008) Team Statistics // Magic - ANZ Championship|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003185251/https://www.anz-championship.com/teamstat_team_16624_comp_4999_orgid_2344.html|archive-date=3 October 2021|access-date=4 October 2021}}{{cite web|url=http://anz-championship.com/game.asp?game=213584&comp=4999&orgid=2344|title=Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 56–57 New South Wales Swifts|publisher=anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014032331/http://anz-championship.com/game.asp?game=213584&comp=4999&orgid=2344|archive-date=14 October 2008|access-date=4 December 2020|date=13 July 2008}}{{cite news |title=Swifts down Magic in grand final thriller |publisher=www.abc.net.au|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/28/2317002.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080730033205/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/28/2317002.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 July 2008|date=28 July 2008|access-date=8 March 2009}}{{cite web|url=http://anz-championship.com/game.asp?game=213581&comp=4999&orgid=2344|title=New South Wales Swifts 65–56 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic|publisher=anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014032321/http://anz-championship.com/game.asp?game=213581&comp=4999&orgid=2344|archive-date=14 October 2008|access-date=4 December 2020|date=28 July 2008}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-magic-tumble-to-swifts-in-anz-championship-final/TIBVVA6TT2MU4FHAKAP2N2NZBA/|title=Netball: Magic tumble to Swifts in ANZ Championship final|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 July 2008|access-date=2 December 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/sport/no-magic-bullet-in-big-final/DIEWKB7DF7L3FLTXHYHUQBICDU/|title=No Magic bullet in big final|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 July 2008|access-date=2 December 2020}} In 2010 she helped Magic finish as runners up.{{cite web|url=https://womensportreport.com/adelaide-thunderbirds--52--defeated-bay/wn/635|title=Adelaide Thunderbirds (52) defeated Bay of Plenty Magic (42)|publisher=womensportreport.com|date=11 July 2010|access-date=16 October 2020}} In 2011, during a Round 8 match against Queensland Firebirds, van Dyk made her 100th senior appearance for Magic. She was the first Magic player to reach this tally.{{cite web|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/news/a/firebirds-remain-undefeated-after-top-of-the-table-battle/665|title=Firebirds remain undefeated after top of the table battle|publisher=anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501184158/http://www.anz-championship.com/news/a/firebirds-remain-undefeated-after-top-of-the-table-battle/665|archive-date=1 May 2012|access-date= |date=4 April 2011}} In 2012, she was a member of the Magic team that won the ANZ Championship.{{cite news|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/Features/ArtMID/1933/ArticleID/34/2012-In-Review---WaikatoBay-of-Plenty-Magic.html|title=2012 In Review - Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423193507/http://www.anz-championship.com/Features/ArtMID/1933/ArticleID/34/2012-In-Review---WaikatoBay-of-Plenty-Magic.html|archive-date=23 April 2021|date=21 August 2012|access-date=20 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://netballmagic.co.nz/magic/news/irene-van-dyks-memorable-magic-moments.html|title=Irene van Dyk's memorable Magic moments|publisher=netballmagic.co.nz|date= |access-date=25 April 2025}} During the season she turned 40.{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/7115963/Irene-van-Dyk-won-t-quit-despite-hitting-40|title=Irene van Dyk won't quit despite hitting 40|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=17 June 2012|access-date=5 June 2014}} Just hours before the preliminary final against Northern Mystics, van Dyk received the news that her mother had died. In the grand final Magic defeated Melbourne Vixens 41–38. Van Dyk scored 25 of her 26 attempts at 96%.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-magic-win-anz-championship/LENQU2BPDPXZPBTPNAQLS2EXEY/|title=Netball: Magic win ANZ Championship|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=22 July 2012|access-date=20 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/7326638/Waikato-Bay-of-Plenty-Magic-win-grand-final|title=Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic win grand final|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=23 July 2012}}{{cite news|url=https://www.womensportreport.com/it-s-a-kind-a-magic/wn/15316|title=It's a kind a Magic - 2012 ANZ Championship premiers|publisher=www.womensportreport.com|date=22 July 2012|access-date=20 March 2021}}

=Central Pulse=

In 2014 and 2015, van Dyk played for Central Pulse in the ANZ Championship.{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/8945978/Irene-van-Dyks-return-a-coup-for-Central-Pulse|title=Irene van Dyk's return a coup for Central Pulse|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=21 July 2013|access-date=1 May 2025}}{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/pulse/9778581/Van-Dyk-back-to-boost-Pulses-chances| title=Van Dyk back to boost Pulse's chances|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140306034336/http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/pulse/9778581/Van-Dyk-back-to-boost-Pulses-chances|archive-date=6 March 2014|date=1 March 2014|access-date=6 March 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/netball/irene-van-dyk-signs-on-for-another-season-at-central-pulse/news-story/c68ce0ad783388bf526436a07de3d7bd|title=Irene van Dyk signs on for another season at Central Pulse|publisher=www.news.com.au|date=16 August 2014|access-date=1 May 2025}}{{cite news|author=Brendon Egan|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/100212554/irene-van-dyk-helps-out-husband-managing-wellington-cricket-team|title=Irene van Dyk helps out husband, managing Wellington cricket team|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=28 December 2017|access-date=1 May 2025}} On 26 April 2014, van Dyk made her 100th ANZ Championship appearance in a Round 9 match against Melbourne Vixens.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/inner-circle-irene-van-dyk-hits-100/AS5K2446XOAXLCKZ3UYTCFP43A/|title=Inner Circle: Irene van Dyk hits 100|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=24 April 2014|access-date=27 April 2025}}{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-26/vixens-underscore-title-credentials/5413358|title=Melbourne Vixens beat Central Pulse in trans-Tasman netball clash|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=26 April 2014|access-date=1 May 2025}}

=International=

==South Africa==

Between 1994 and 1999, van Dyk made 72 senior appearances for South Africa. She was a prominent member of the South Africa team that were silver medallists at the 1995 World Netball Championships. During the tournament they defeated both England and New Zealand before losing in the final to Australia. In 1996, van Dyk was awarded the State President's Merit Award by President Nelson Mandela for her contributions. She also represented South Africa at the 1998 Commonwealth Games and captained South Africa at the 1999 World Netball Championships. She scored 1,121 goals for South Africa from 1,284 attempts at 87%.{{cite web|url=https://silverferns.co.nz/silver-ferns/news/latest-news/van-dyk-announces-retirement-from-international-netball.html|title=Van Dyk Announces Retirement from International Netball|publisher=silverferns.co.nz|date=5 June 2014|access-date=25 April 2025}}{{cite web|url=http://netball.sport/events-and-results/netball-world-cup/birmingham-1995|title=Birmingham 1995|work=International Netball Federation|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805021229/https://netball.sport/events-and-results/netball-world-cup/birmingham-1995/|archive-date=5 August 2020|access-date=20 August 2024}}{{cite web|url=http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_1995.html|title=Women Netball IX World Championship 1995|publisher=www.todor66.com|access-date=5 January 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.capetownetc.com/events/1995-proteas-netball-team-will-reunite-in-ct-to-support-spar-proteas/|title=1995 Proteas Netball team will reunite in CT to support Spar Proteas|publisher=www.capetownetc.com|date=4 August 2023|access-date=21 August 2024}}

==New Zealand==

After playing for Capital Shakers in the Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup league, van Dyk switched her international allegiances from South Africa to New Zealand. She had decided to make her move to New Zealand permanent and Netball South Africa told her they wouldn't pick her for South Africa. Between 2000 and 2014, van Dyk made 145 senior appearances for New Zealand. She represented New Zealand at the 2003, 2007 and 2011 World Netball Championships and at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games. She scored 4796 goals for New Zealand from 5288 attempts at 91%.{{Cite web|url=https://www.silverferns.co.nz/silver-ferns/history/centurions/irene-van-dyk.html|title=Irene van Dyk (nee Viljoen)|publisher=www.silverferns.co.nz|accessdate=9 April 2022}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11268194|title=Netball: Irene van Dyk retires from Silver Ferns|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=5 June 2014|access-date=5 June 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11268774|title=Goodnight, Irene, our brilliant star|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=6 June 2014|access-date=26 April 2025}} On 20 June 2000, van Dyk made her senior debut for New Zealand during an away series against Australia.{{Cite web|url=https://www.silverferns.co.nz/images/stories/documents/silver_ferns/Irene_van_Dyks_100_Tests_for_NZ.pdf|title=Irene van Dyk – 100 Tests for the Silver Ferns, 20 June 2000-23 September 2009|publisher=www.silverferns.co.nz|date=23 September 2009|access-date=27 April 2025}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mynetball.co.nz/silver-ferns/match-centre/fast5-ferns/2012/player-profiles/irene-van-dyk.html|title=Irene van Dyk|publisher=www.mynetball.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114052443/http://www.mynetball.co.nz/silver-ferns/match-centre/fast5-ferns/2012/player-profiles/irene-van-dyk.html|archive-date=14 January 2015|access-date=14 April 2025}} Ahead of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, Netball South Africa tried to block van Dyk from playing for New Zealand. However, they were overruled by the South African Commonwealth Games Association who granted her permission.{{cite web|url=https://iol.co.za/sport/2001-06-12-no-hard-feelings-if-sa-play-dirty-van-dyk/|title=No hard feelings if SA 'play dirty' - Van Dyk|publisher=iol.co.za|date=12 June 2001|access-date=10 May 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://iol.co.za/sport/2001-07-16-nsa-unhappy-with-ruling-on-van-dyk/|title=NSA unhappy with ruling on Van Dyk|publisher=iol.co.za|date=16 July 2001|access-date=10 May 2025}} She subsequently helped New Zealand finish as silver medallists at the Games.{{Cite web|url=http://m2002.thecgf.com/SPORTS/Netball/News/default.asp?id=1129&folder=Netball|title=Netball gold goes right to the wire|publisher=m2002.thecgf.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113014358/http://m2002.thecgf.com/SPORTS/Netball/News/default.asp?id=1129&folder=Netball|archive-date=13 November 2020|date=4 August 2002|accessdate=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/commonwealthgames2002/hi/other_sports/netball/newsid_2172000/2172129.stm|title=Aussies triumph in final drama|publisher=news.bbc.co.uk|date=4 August 2002|accessdate=8 July 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.silverferns.co.nz/images/silver-ferns/documents/Comm-Games-2014-MG_Final.pdf|title=Media Guide – 2014 New Zealand Netball Team – 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games|publisher=www.silverferns.co.nz|accessdate=14 March 2022}} She was a prominent member of the New Zealand team that were gold medallists at the 2003 World Netball Championships. In the final against Australia, she scored 41 goals from 43 attempts at 95%, as New Zealand won 49–47.{{cite web|url=http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_2003.html|title=Women Netball XI World Championship 2003|publisher=www.todor66.com|access-date=25 February 2020}}{{cite web|author=Brendon Egan|title=Famous Five: Salute to Silver Ferns' World Cup winning teams |url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-world-cup/114409763/famous-five-salute-to-silver-ferns-world-cup-winning-teams|publisher=stuff.co.nz|access-date=30 November 2021|date=22 July 2019}} At the 2003 Halberg Awards, van Dyk was named Sportswoman of the Year.{{cite web|url=https://www.halbergawards.co.nz/about/past-winners/2003|title=Halberg Awards – 2003|publisher=www.halbergawards.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406145058/https://www.halbergawards.co.nz/about/past-winners/2003|archive-date=6 April 2017|access-date=23 April 2022}}

On 29 October 2005, van Dyk made her 129th senior test appearance against Australia. This saw her overtake England's Kendra Slawinski as the world's most capped netball international. Incidentally, she scored 41 from 43 at 95% as New Zealand defeated Australia 61–36. At the time, the 26-goal margin became New Zealand's biggest win over Australia.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/commonwealth-games/netball-ferns-seek-flaw-in-diamond-dominance/CC7QRFOU5O7LRNVU2C5FU77YZY/|title=Netball: Ferns seek flaw in Diamond dominance|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 August 2010|access-date=28 April 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-shooting-star-poised-for-her-century/GBGLCF47YBAIGL65A4D5XJENKU/|title=Netball: Shooting star poised for her century|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=22 September 2009|access-date=11 March 2024}} She was member of the New Zealand team that were gold medallists at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. In the final against Australia, she scored 44 goals from 49 as New Zealand won 60–55.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/golden-ferns-down-aussies-in-netball-final/XDTSXEQK4BBFSKDNJUUODZJPAU/|title=Golden Ferns down Aussies in netball final|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=26 March 2006|accessdate=8 July 2021}} On 23 September 2009, van Dyk made her 100th senior test appearance for New Zealand in a 52–36 win over Australia. She marked the occasion by scoring 33 goals from 36 attempts at 92%.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/silver-ferns/netball-ferns-crown-van-dyks-milestone-test/YO47YIYKFYXG2OZGDKHKBFRW2U/|title=Netball: Ferns crown van Dyk's milestone test|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=23 September 2009|access-date=27 April 2025}}{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/23852/silver-ferns-salvage-some-pride-in-vn-dyk's-100th-test|title=Silver Ferns salvage some pride in vn Dyk's 100th test|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=23 September 2009|access-date=27 April 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/2896346/Happy-100th-for-Irene-van-Dyk|title=Happy 100th for Irene van Dyk|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=8 October 2009|access-date=27 April 2025}}

Van Dyk was chosen to lead the New Zealand team and carry the flag of New Zealand at the 2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/delhi-games-2010/58397/van-dyk-named-flag-bearer-for-nz-games-team|title=Van Dyk named flag-bearer for NZ Games team|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=3 October 2010|access-date=27 April 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/commonwealth-games/van-dyk-leads-nz-into-games-3816242|title=Van Dyk leads NZ into Games|publisher=www.tvnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101005065756/https://www.tvnz.co.nz/commonwealth-games/van-dyk-leads-nz-into-games-3816242|archive-date=5 October 2010|date=4 October 2010|access-date=6 October 2010}} On 5 October 2010, in a pool stage match against the Cook Islands, van Dyk made her 111th senior test appearance for New Zealand in a 87–24 win. This saw her overtake Lesley Rumball as New Zealand's most capped netball international.{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10678488 |title=Van Dyk centre of attention as Ferns cook up win|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=6 October 2010 |access-date=6 October 2010}} She went onto to help New Zealand win the 2010 Commonwealth Games title, scoring 25 from 29 at 86% in the final as they beat Australia 66–64.{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-10-14/diamonds-go-down-in-delhi-epic/2298388|title=Diamonds go down in Delhi epic|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=14 October 2010|accessdate=8 July 2021}}{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/commonwealth-games/news/article.cfm?c_id=508&objectid=10680690|title=Golden Ferns win thriller against Oz |publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=15 October 2010|access-date=2 November 2010}}

During the 2011 Taini Jamison Trophy Series, van Dyk made her 200th senior test appearance in a match against England.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/dana-johannsen-200th-test-milestone-for-unique-van-dyk/6D2R3WSF2AMFWTMSZJJNMDOUDQ/?c_id=1502993&objectid=10756811|title=Dana Johannsen: 200th test milestone for unique van Dyk|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=5 October 2011|access-date=11 March 2024}}{{Cite web|author=Brendon Egan|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/5746368/Netball-crowd-gives-veterans-rousing-tribute|title=Netball crowd gives veterans rousing tribute|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=7 October 2011|access-date=28 November 2023}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/newcomers-make-their-mark-in-silver-ferns-win|title=Newcomers make their mark in Silver Ferns win|publisher=netballnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502025842/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/newcomers-make-their-mark-in-silver-ferns-win|archive-date=2 May 2017|date=3 October 2011|access-date=3 September 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/5745860/Silver-Ferns-wrap-up-England-series-with-win|title=Silver Ferns wrap up England series with win|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=8 October 2011|access-date=28 November 2023}} She captained New Zealand at the 2011 World Netball Series.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mynetball.co.nz/news/1168-2011-nz-fastnet-ferns-team-confirmed.html |title=2011 NZ FastNet Ferns team confirmed|publisher=www.mynetball.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102220521/http://www.mynetball.co.nz/news/1168-2011-nz-fastnet-ferns-team-confirmed.html|archive-date=2 November 2011|date=2 November 2011|access-date=25 November 2011}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-england-fastnet-win-ends-nz-reign/6MTB3AS6C3UNJOUNK6HQDCEQ4A/|title=Netball: England Fastnet win ends NZ reign|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 November 2011|access-date=3 September 2023}} Van Dyk was also a member of the New Zealand team that won the 2012 Constellation Cup.{{Cite web|url=http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/7709954/Silver-Ferns-win-Constellation-Cup-series|title=Silver Ferns win Constellation Cup series|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=21 September 2012|access-date=9 July 2021}} In June 2014, van Dyk announced her retirement from international netball.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/news/12415/9339296/netball-irene-van-dyk-retires-from-silver-ferns|title=Netball: Irene van Dyk retires from Silver Ferns|publisher=www.skysports.com|date=5 June 2014|access-date=25 April 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/10122849/irene-van-dyk-retires-from-international-netball|title=Irene van Dyk retires from international netball|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=5 June 2014|access-date=25 April 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/irene-van-dyk-through-the-years/ETN4FUJJTW3FWIZA6ZVGLDXEXQ/|title=Irene van Dyk through the years|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=June 2014|access-date=25 April 2025}} She was selected to play for New Zealand at the 2014 Fast5 Netball World Series. However shortly before the tournament began, she had to withdraw from the squad because of injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-fast5-farewell-van-dyk|title=Netball: Fast5 farewell for van Dyk|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|access-date=11 April 2025|date=23 September 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-van-dyk-ruled-out-of-fast5/DGZ3567NYG7VVEGGJBDNGXDSAI/|title=Netball: Van Dyk ruled out of Fast5|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|access-date=11 April 2025|date=6 November 2014}} Van Dyk remains the world's most capped netball international.{{cite web|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/63821-most-international-netball-appearances|title=Most international netball appearances|publisher=www.guinnessworldrecords.com|access-date=24 August 2024}} In April 2022, she was one of 25 New Zealand internationals included on a list of the best players to feature in netball leagues in New Zealand since 1998.{{cite web|url=https://anzpremiership.co.nz/news/article/top-25-of-the-last-25-leave-a-lasting-imprint|title='Top 25 of the Last 25' leave a lasting imprint|publisher=anzpremiership.co.nz|date=1 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/top-25-of-the-last-25-leave-a-lasting-imprint|title='Top 25 of the Last 25' leave a lasting imprint|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220424184743/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/top-25-of-the-last-25-leave-a-lasting-imprint|archive-date=24 April 2022|date=1 April 2022|access-date=24 April 2022}}

Tournaments ! Place ! Team
class="wikitable collapsible" border="1"
1995 World Netball Championships	{{silver02}}	rowspan="3"\|{{nb\|South Africa}}
1998 Commonwealth Games	4th
1999 World Netball Championships{{cite web\|url=http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_1999.html\|title=Women Netball X World Championship 1999\|publisher=www.todor66.com\|access-date=5 January 2020}}	5th
2002 Commonwealth Games	{{silver02}}	rowspan="19"\|{{nb\|New Zealand}}
2003 World Netball Championships	{{gold01}}
2006 Commonwealth Games	{{gold01}}
2007 World Netball Championships{{cite web\|url=http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_2007.html\|title=Women Netball XII World Championship 2007 Auckland\|publisher=www.todor66.com\|access-date=25 February 2020}}	{{silver02}}
2008 Taini Jamison Trophy Series{{Cite web\|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-silver-ferns-blitz-england-seal-series\|title=Netball: Silver Ferns blitz England to seal series\|publisher=www.odt.co.nz\|date=19 October 2008\|accessdate=20 November 2023}}	{{gold01}}
2009 Taini Jamison Trophy Series{{cite web\|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-aitken-looks-long-term-after-shock-loss\|title=Netball: Aitken looks long-term after shock loss\|publisher=www.odt.co.nz\|date=25 August 2009\|access-date=23 September 2021\|archive-date=23 September 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923195213/https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-aitken-looks-long-term-after-shock-loss\|url-status=live}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-second-loss-sets-off-alarm-bells-for-ferns/CEZTF7OXR5MJ6MCAXLCZVIEEBQ/\|title=Netball: Second loss sets off alarm bells for Ferns\|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz\|date=26 August 2009\|access-date=23 September 2021\|archive-date=23 September 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923200755/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-second-loss-sets-off-alarm-bells-for-ferns/CEZTF7OXR5MJ6MCAXLCZVIEEBQ/\|url-status=live}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-gutsy-ferns-win-in-thriller/AQYEQJ7ELQOMZPMVWT5J6EOQP4/\|title=Netball: Gutsy Ferns win in thriller\|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz\|date=29 August 2009\|access-date=23 September 2021\|archive-date=23 September 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923195204/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-gutsy-ferns-win-in-thriller/AQYEQJ7ELQOMZPMVWT5J6EOQP4/\|url-status=live}}	{{silver02}}
2009 World Netball Series{{cite news\|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10602718\|title=Netball: Silver Ferns win World Series\|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz\|date=11 October 2009\|access-date=12 October 2009}}{{cite news\|url=https://www.express.co.uk/netball/133648/Silver-Ferns-win-World-Series\|title=Silver Ferns win World Series\|publisher=www.express.co.uk\|date=12 October 2009\|access-date=8 January 2023}}	{{gold01}}
2010 Constellation Cup{{Cite web\|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-09-05/diamonds-clinch-constellation-cup/2249144\|title=Diamonds clinch Constellation Cup\|publisher=www.abc.net.au\|date=5 September 2010\|accessdate=9 July 2021}}{{Cite web\|url=http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/4097905/Constellation-Cup-victory-for-Australia\|title=Constellation Cup victory for Australia\|publisher=stuff.co.nz\|date=21 September 2010\|accessdate=9 July 2021}}	{{silver02}}
2010 Taini Jamison Trophy Series{{cite web\|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-silver-ferns-slay-samoa-in-mismatch/UXQEELT5ART2UCYTA3G2V3Q6BI/\|title=Netball: Silver Ferns slay Samoa in mismatch\|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz\|date=7 August 2010\|access-date=25 November 2023}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-nz-cruise-to-comfortable-win/KY4AAPWUJUEYIFLMYWACELOEOU/\|title=Netball: NZ cruise to comfortable win\|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz\|date=18 August 2010\|access-date=26 November 2023}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-silver-ferns-breeze-past-jamaica/CGJ5DPLKEFPAHIPIIEGQIFP2CA/\|title=Netball: Silver Ferns breeze past Jamaica\|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz\|date=21 August 2010\|access-date=26 November 2023}}	{{gold01}}
2010 Commonwealth Games	{{gold01}}
2011 World Netball Championships{{cite web\|url=http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_2011.html\|title=Women Netball XIII World Championship 2011\|publisher=www.todor66.com\|access-date=5 January 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707133659/http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_2011.html\|archive-date=7 July 2020\|url-status=live}}{{cite web \|url=http://www.glamadelaide.com.au/main/australian-diamonds-win-2011-world-netball-championships/\|title=Australian Diamonds Win 2011 World Netball Championships\|publisher=glamadelaide.com.au\|date=11 July 2011\|access-date=31 January 2019}}	{{silver02}}
2011 Taini Jamison Trophy Series	{{gold01}}
2011 Constellation Cup{{Cite web\|url=http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/5878346/Australia-edge-Silver-Ferns-to-win-netball-series\|title=Australia edge Silver Ferns to win netball series\|publisher=stuff.co.nz\|date=30 October 2011\|accessdate=9 July 2021}}{{Cite web\|url=https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-30/diamonds-pip-silver-ferns-in-thriller/3609106?pfmredir=sm&pfm=sm\|title=Diamonds pip Silver Ferns in thriller\|publisher=www.abc.net.au\|date=30 October 2011\|accessdate=9 July 2021}}	{{silver02}}
2011 World Netball Series	{{silver02}}
2012 Netball Quad Series{{cite web\|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-01/diamonds-win-quad-series-despite-final-loss/4348432\|title=Diamonds lose last game but win Quad Series\|publisher=www.abc.net.au\|date=1 November 2012\|access-date=20 December 2024}}	{{silver02}}
2012 Constellation Cup	{{gold01}}
2012 Fast5 Netball World Series{{cite web\|url=https://www.majorevents.govt.nz/dmsdocument/4535-media-guide-fast5-netball-world-series\|title=Fast5 Netball World Series – Auckland NZ 2012 – Media guide \|publisher=www.majorevents.govt.nz\|date=11 November 2012\|access-date=3 July 2023}}{{cite news\|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/fast5-ferns-cement-no-1-seeding-for-semis\|title=Fast5 Ferns cement No 1 seeding for semis\|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170430160816/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/fast5-ferns-cement-no-1-seeding-for-semis\|archive-date=30 April 2017\|date=10 November 2012\|access-date=25 March 2021}}	{{gold01}}
2013 Constellation Cup{{cite news\|url=https://www.silverferns.co.nz/images/silver-ferns/documents/2013%20NNZ%20Annual%20Report.pdf\|title=2013 Netball New Zealand Annual Report\|publisher=www.silverferns.co.nz\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202102014/https://www.silverferns.co.nz/images/silver-ferns/documents/2013%20NNZ%20Annual%20Report.pdf\|archive-date=2 February 2018\|access-date=8 April 2021}}	{{silver02}}
2013 Taini Jamison Trophy Series	{{gold01}}

==MNZM==

File:Irene van Dyke MNZM investiture.jpg by the Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Anand Satyanand.]]

In the 2009 New Year Honours, van Dyk was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to netball. Together with Margaret Foster and Belinda Charteris, she was one of several New Zealand netball people to receive an honour.

Coaching career

Ahead of the 2015 Netball World Cup, van Dyk trained with Scotland. Van Dyk and the Scotland head coach, Gail Parata, where former teammates at Capital Shakers.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/netball/news/12415/9894641/irene-van-dyk-to-train-scotland-ahead-of-netball-world-cup|title=Irene Van Dyk to train Scotland ahead of Netball World Cup|publisher=www.skysports.com|date=1 July 2015|access-date=25 April 2025}} In 2017, van Dyk served as team manager with Wellington Blaze women's cricket team. At the time her husband, Christie, was the team coach. In 2019, van Dyk served as a specialist coach with Central Pulse.{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/385101/irene-van-dyk-playing-men-made-me-a-better-netballer|title=Irene van Dyk: "Playing men made me a better netballer."|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=19 March 2019|access-date=1 May 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/images/stories/zones/central/Documents_/2019/Central-Annual-Report-2019.pdf|title=Netball Central – Annual Report 2019|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|access-date=1 May 2022}} In 2022, van Dyk began working for Netball New Zealand.{{cite web|url=https://newsroom.co.nz/2022/06/10/irene-van-dyk-gives-rangatahi-a-voice/|title=Irene van Dyk gives rangatahi a voice|publisher=newsroom.co.nz|date=10 June 2022|access-date=25 April 2025}}

Honours

;New Zealand

World Netball Championships
Winners: 2003
Runners up: 2007, 2011
Commonwealth Games
Winners: 2006, 2010
Runners Up: 2002
Taini Jamison Trophy
Winners: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
Runners Up: 2009
Constellation Cup
Winners: 2012
Runners Up: 2010, 2011, 2013
Fast5 Netball World Series
Winners: 2009, 2012
Runners up: 2011
Netball Quad Series
Runners Up: 2012

;South Africa

World Netball Championships
Runners Up: 1995

;Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic

National Bank Cup
Winners: 2005, 2006
ANZ Championship
Winners: 2012
Runners Up: 2008, 2010
Minor premiers: 2008

;Individual Awards

class="wikitable collapsible" ! Year ! Award
1996	State President's Merit Award
2003	New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year
2009{{cite web \|url=https://dpmc.govt.nz/publications/queens-birthday-honours-list-2009 \|title=Queen's Birthday honours list 2009 \|date=1 June 2009 \|publisher=Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet \|access-date=30 March 2025}}	Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
2024{{cite news \|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/510089/netball-new-zealand-start-hall-of-fame \|title=Netball New Zealand start Hall of Fame\|date=24 February 2025 \|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz\|access-date=30 March 2025}}	Netball New Zealand Hall of Fame