Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
{{short description|New Zealand netball team}}
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{{Infobox netball team
|team name = Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
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|founded = 1998
|location = Hamilton
|regions = Waikato
Bay of Plenty
|venue = Globox Arena
|coach = Mary-Jane Araroa
|captain = Ameliaranne Ekenasio
|premierships = 3 (2005, 2006, 2012)
|league = ANZ Premiership
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Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic are a New Zealand netball team based in Hamilton. The team were formed in 1998, following the merger of Waikato Wildcats and Bay of Plenty Magic. In 1997, Wildcats and Magic had been founder members of the Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup league. Between 1999 and 2007, the new team continued to play in the league. Magic are the only team from the Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup era to have retained their original name. Between 2008 and 2016, they played in the ANZ Championship. Since 2017, Magic have represented Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty in the ANZ Premiership. Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty is the governing body that represents the North Island regions of Waikato and Bay of Plenty. During the National Bank Cup era, Magic were premiers in 2005 and 2006. During the ANZ Championship era, Magic were the most successful New Zealand team. In 2008 they were minor premiers and they were grand finalists in 2008 and 2010 before winning the overall title in 2012. They were the only New Zealand team to win the ANZ Championship.
History
=Formation=
In 1998 Waikato Wildcats, featuring Jenny-May Coffin, and Bay of Plenty Magic, with Lyn Gunson as head coach, became founder members of the Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup league. In 1999 these two teams merged to become Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic. Gunson became the new team's first coach. Amigene Metcalfe, Tania Nicholson and Cushla Lichtwark were all members of the team's first squad.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballmagic.co.nz/history.html|title=A brief history of the franchise (1998–2013)|publisher=www.netballmagic.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208052049/https://www.netballmagic.co.nz/history.html|archive-date=8 February 2013|access-date=29 June 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=1465|title=Netball: Tall timber boost for Cometz side|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=30 June 2000|access-date=6 May 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-memories-of-a-monumental-decade/CWH7MFHNCVFSU4SX4CMHHWPQYM/|title=Netball: Memories of a monumental decade|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=22 June 2007|access-date=1 July 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-magic-crossroads|title=Netball: Magic at crossroads|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|access-date=5 May 2020|date=8 May 2009}}{{cite news|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/300308098/home-is-where-the-heart-is-for-magic-heritage-netballer-amigene-metcalfe|title=Home is where the heart is, for Magic heritage netballer Amigene Metcalfe|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=17 May 2021|access-date=1 July 2022}}{{cite news|url=http://anzpremiership.co.nz/news/article/celebrating-25-years-of-elite-netball|title=Celebrating 25 years of elite netball|publisher=anzpremiership.co.nz|date=16 February 2022|access-date=14 June 2022}}
=Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup=
Between 1999 and 2007, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic played in the Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup league. During this era, they were coached by three future New Zealand national netball team head coaches – Lyn Gunson, Ruth Aitken and Noeline Taurua.{{cite web|url=https://www.silverferns.co.nz/silver-ferns/history/coaches.html?view=history&layout=coaches&team-key=silver-ferns|title=Coaches – Our Silver Ferns coaches|publisher=www.silverferns.co.nz|access-date=17 April 2022}} In 2005 and 2006, with a team coached by Taurua and featuring Amigene Metcalfe, Irene van Dyk, Casey Williams, Laura Langman and Joline Henry, Magic won two successive National Bank Cup titles. On both occasions they defeated Southern Sting in the grand final.{{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.photosport.nz/image/I0000vcbXD7A1d2s|title=Waikato Magic 65-39 Southern Sting|publisher=www.photosport.nz|date=10 June 2005|access-date=6 July 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.teawamutu.nz/news/2005/06/14-sports.shtml|title=Triple treat for sports fans|publisher=www.teawamutu.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208023644/https://www.teawamutu.nz/news/2005/06/14-sports.shtml|date=14 June 2005|archive-date=8 February 2016|access-date=6 July 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}}{{cite web|url=https://www.teawamutu.nz/news/2006/07/04-magic.shtml|title=Magic netball dynasty|publisher=www.teawamutu.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208025209/https://www.teawamutu.nz/news/2006/07/04-magic.shtml|date=4 July 2006|archive-date=8 February 2016|access-date=6 July 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/new-zealand-netball-marks-25-years-as-the-magic-looks-back-to-beginning/Y7PSHRSDLGBQUU2KVXUJ4IYNW4/|title=New Zealand Netball marks 25 years as the Magic looks back to beginning|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=31 March 2022|access-date=8 July 2022}} Magic are the only team from the Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup era to have retained their original name.
;Statistics
| class="wikitable collapsible"
! Season ! Position ! Won ! Drawn ! Lost | ||||
| 1999 | 9th | |||
| 2000 | 7th | |||
| 2001 | 3rd | |||
| 2002 | 7th | |||
| 2003 | 3rd | |||
| 2004 | 3rd | |||
| style="background-color:#{{ANZC team colours|Magic|3}}; color:white;"
|2005 | 1st | |||
| style="background-color:#{{ANZC team colours|Magic|3}}; color:white;"
|2006 | 1st | |||
| 2007 | 3rd |
{{legend2|#{{ANZC team colours|Magic|3}}|Winners|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
=ANZ Championship=
Between 2008 and 2016, Magic played in the ANZ Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.anzpremiership.co.nz/Images/Assets/12762/1/anzp-media-guide-2017.pdf|title=ANZ Premiership Netball 2017 Media Guide|publisher=www.anzpremiership.co.nz|date=26 March 2017|access-date=30 April 2017|archive-date=9 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409071006/https://www.anzpremiership.co.nz/Images/Assets/12762/1/anzp-media-guide-2017.pdf|url-status=dead}} Magic were the most successful New Zealand team during ANZ Championship era.{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/zela/article/2016/08/03/thanks-memories-anz-championship|title=Thanks for the memories, ANZ Championship|publisher=www.sbs.com.au|date=3 August 2016|access-date=4 June 2021}}{{cite web|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/news/a/in-the-spotlight_-first-windows-waikato/bay-of-plenty-magic/714.html|title=In the Spotlight: First Windows Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629011147/http://www.anz-championship.com/news/a/in-the-spotlight_-first-windows-waikato/bay-of-plenty-magic/714.html|archive-date=29 June 2021|date=4 May 2011|access-date=22 June 2021}} With a team coached by Noeline Taurua, captained by Amigene Metcalfe and featuring Irene van Dyk, Magic finished the 2008 season as minor premiers and overall runners-up. During the regular season Magic won 10 of their 13 matches and finished above eventual champions New South Wales Swifts. Magic subsequently lost to Swifts in the major semi–final, defeated Adelaide Thunderbirds in the preliminary final before losing the grand final to Swifts.{{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 web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/thunderbirds-are-gone-magic-qualify-for-final-20080722-gdsn4a.html|title=Thunderbirds are gone, Magic qualify for final|publisher=www.smh.com.au|date=22 July 2008|access-date=17 February 2021}}{{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 2009 Magic were regular season runners up.{{cite web|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/matches/ladder_yr_2009.html|title=ANZ Championship - 2009 Season Ladder|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|access-date=20 February 2021}} In 2010, Magic were grand finalists once again. They finished the regular season third behind Swifts and Thunderbirds. They subsequently defeated Southern Steel in the minor semi-final and Swifts in the preliminary final but lost to Thunderbirds in the grand final.{{Cite web|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/matches/ladder_yr_2010.html|title=ANZ Championship - 2010 Season Ladder|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627235647/http://www.anz-championship.com/matches/ladder_yr_2010.html|archive-date=27 June 2021|access-date=28 February 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/37877/magic-make-anz-grand-final|title=Magic make ANZ grand final|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=5 July 2010|access-date=6 December 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/07/11/2950416.htm|title=Thunderbirds claim victory|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=11 July 2010|access-date=16 October 2020}}{{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}}{{cite web|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/matches/past-season_yr_2010.html|title=ANZ Championship - 2010 Season Fixture|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025191438/http://www.anz-championship.com/matches/past-season_yr_2010.html|archive-date=25 October 2021|access-date=23 February 2021}} In 2011 they were again regular season runners up.{{cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-magic-clinch-second-place|title=Netball: Magic clinch second place|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|date=3 May 2011|access-date=20 June 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/magic-defeat-pulse-in-round-12|title=Magic defeat Pulse in Round 12|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|date=3 May 2011|access-date=20 June 2021}}
In 2012, with a team coached by Taurua, captained by Laura Langman and featuring Leana de Bruin, Irene van Dyk, Julianna Naoupu and Casey Williams, Magic eventually won the premiership. Magic lost their first four matches. However, they subsequently won 12 matches in a row to finish third during the regular season and champions overall. In the minor semi-final they defeated Thunderbirds and in the preliminary final they defeated Northern Mystics after extra time. In the grand final they defeated Melbourne Vixens 41–38. As a result, they became the first, and only, New Zealand team to win the Championship. They were also the first and only team to start the season with four defeats and win the title and the first and only team to finish third in the regular season and win the title.{{Cite web|url=https://netball.com.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/Annual-Report-2012.pdf|title=Netball Australia Annual Report 2012 |publisher=netball.com.au|access-date=30 September 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/netball-wp-assets/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2013/09/06163159/Annual-Report-2012_Online.pdf|title=2012 Annual Report – Netball Victoria – Melbourne Vixens|publisher=Netball Victoria|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112130347/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/netball-wp-assets/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2013/09/06163159/Annual-Report-2012_Online.pdf|archive-date=12 January 2021|access-date=22 August 2020}}{{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|title=Netball: At last! Magic claim win for NZ|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10821445|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|access-date=23 July 2012|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}}{{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 news|url=https://supernetball.com.au/news/lightning-defy-weight-history-premiership-tilt|title=Lightning To Defy Weight Of History In Premiership Tilt|publisher=supernetball.com.au|date=21 August 2018|access-date=20 March 2021}}
In July 2013, Julie Fitzgerald was appointed head coach of Magic.{{cite web|url=http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/8882926/Julie-Fitzgerald-named-as-new-Magic-coach|title=Julie Fitzgerald named as new Magic coach|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=5 July 2013|access-date=21 September 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/timely-change-for-new-magic-coach|title=Timely Change for new Magic Coach|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|date=16 December 2013|access-date=23 September 2021}} Between 2014 and 2016, she guided Magic to the ANZ Championship Finals Series every season.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/fitzgerald-to-step-down-as-magic-coach|title=Fitzgerald to step down as Magic coach|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|date=3 August 2016|access-date=21 September 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/nz-loses-another-coach-australia|title=NZ loses another coach to Australia|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|date=4 August 2016|access-date=21 September 2021}} In both 2015 and 2016, she guided Magic to the New Zealand Conference titles.{{cite web|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/78296788/waikatobop-magic-coach-julie-fitzgerald-believes-young-players-are-ready-to-deliver|title=Waikato-BOP Magic coach Julie Fitzgerald believes young players are ready to deliver|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=3 April 2016|access-date=22 September 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/82722971/julie-fitzgerald-leaves-waikatobop-magic-to-head-up-new-franchise-in-sydney|title=Julie Fitzgerald leaves Waikato-BOP Magic to head up new franchise in Sydney|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=2 August 2016|access-date=22 September 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/275743/magic-win-nz-netball-conference|title=Magic win NZ netball conference|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=9 June 2015|access-date=14 May 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/82185227/fast-finishing-southern-steel-fall-short-as-magic-claim-new-zealand-transtasman-netball-conference|title=Fast finishing Southern Steel fall short as Magic claim New Zealand trans-Tasman netball conference|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=17 July 2016|access-date=11 June 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/magic-crowned-nz-conference-champions|title=Magic crowned NZ Conference Champions|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|date=18 July 2016|access-date=11 June 2021}}
;Regular season statistics
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= ANZ Premiership =
Since 2017, Magic have played in the ANZ Premiership.{{cite news|url=https://anzpremiership.co.nz/teams/team/wbop-magic|title=Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic|publisher=anzpremiership.co.nz|access-date=28 June 2022}}
;Regular season statistics
Grand finals
| class="wikitable collapsible"
! Season ! Winners ! Score ! Runners Up ! Venue | ||||
| 2005{{cite news|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/94060731/stadium-southlands-impressive-netball-finals-history|title=Stadium Southland's impressive netball finals history|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=26 June 2017|access-date=15 June 2022}} | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 65–39 | Southern Sting | Stadium Southland |
| 2006 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 67–43 | Southern Sting | Mystery Creek Events Centre |
| class="wikitable collapsible"
! Season ! Winners ! Score ! Runners Up ! Venue | ||||
| 2008 | New South Wales Swifts | 65–56 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Acer Arena |
| 2010 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 52–42 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Adelaide Entertainment Centre |
| 2012 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 41–38 | {{ANZC team|Vixens}} | Hisense Arena |
Home venues
Since 2012, Magic's main home venue has been Claudelands Arena, now known as the Globox Arena. They also play home matches at Tauranga's ASB Baypark Stadium and Rotorua's Energy Events Centre.{{cite web|url=http://anzpremiership.co.nz/Images/Assets/156137/1/2022%20ANZP%20MEDIA%20GUIDE.pdf|title=ANZ Premiership 2022 Media Guide|publisher=anzpremiership.co.nz|access-date=14 August 2022|archive-date=29 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529134032/http://anzpremiership.co.nz/Images/Assets/156137/1/2022%20ANZP%20MEDIA%20GUIDE.pdf|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.waikatoindependent.co.nz/2011/05/crowd-celebrates-waikato-bay-of-plenty-magics-final-game-at-mystery-creek/1053/|title=Crowd celebrates Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic's final game at Mystery Creek|publisher=www.waikatoindependent.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212060731/http://www.waikatoindependent.co.nz/2011/05/crowd-celebrates-waikato-bay-of-plenty-magics-final-game-at-mystery-creek/1053/|archive-date=12 February 2013|date=16 May 2011|access-date=8 July 2022}} Between 1998 and 2011, Mystery Creek Events Centre served as Magic's main Hamilton home venue.{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10328643|title=Magic lose their home advantage as stadium is rejected|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=2 June 2005|access-date=14 June 2009}}{{cite web |url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1103/S00679/end-of-netball-era-frees-support-funds-for-events.htm?from-mobile=bottom-link-01|title=End of Netball era frees support funds for events|publisher=www.scoop.co.nz|date=17 March 2011|access-date=8 July 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/sport/5003594/Netball-fans-dig-deep-to-score-Magic-tickets|title=Netball fans dig deep to score Magic tickets|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=14 May 2011|access-date=8 July 2022}} During this era they also played their Tauranga matches at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre.{{cite web|url=http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/magic-heading-for-tauranga-in-stadiums-finale/1034429/|title=Magic heading for Tauranga in stadium's finale|publisher=www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308084334/http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/magic-heading-for-tauranga-in-stadiums-finale/1034429/|date=18 November 2010|archive-date=8 March 2012|access-date=2 July 2022}}{{cite news|url=http://i.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/2484690/A-Magic-leap-to-top-spot |title=A Magic leap to top spot|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=18 June 2009|access-date=2 July 2022}}
| class="wikitable collapsible"
! ! Years | |
| Claudelands Arena/Globox Arena | 2012– |
| ASB Baypark Stadium | 2012– |
| Energy Events Centre | |
| Mystery Creek Events Centre | 1998–2011 |
| Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre | 200x–2011 |
Notable players
=2024 squad=
{{Netball roster header |year=2024 |team=Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic}}{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Reeghan de Bono|pos=WD, C |dob={{Birth date and age|2002|04|23|df=y}}|height=1.82}}{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Georgie Edgecombe|pos=C,WA,WD |dob={{Birth date and age|2001|04|10|df=y}}|height=1.77}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Ameliaranne Ekenasio |pos=GA, GS |dob={{Birth date and age|1991|01|11|df=y}}|height=1.86|capt=yes}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=AUS |name=Claire O'Brien|pos=WA, C |dob={{birth date and age|1997|03|11|df=yes}}|height=1.73}}{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Oceane Maihi|pos=GD,GK,WD |dob={{birth date and age|1995|12|23|df=yes}}|height=1.83}}{{Netball roster player |nat=SAM |name=Saviour Tui|pos=GS,GA |dob={{birth date and age|2001|10|17|df=yes}}|height=1.87}}{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Erena Mikaere|pos=GK, GD, WD |dob={{birth date and age|1988|07|09|df=yes}}|height=1.92|vc=yes}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Georgia Takarangi|pos=GD,GK |dob={{birth date and age|1994|10|30|df=yes}}|height=1.83}}{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL|name=Ivana Rowland|pos=GA, GS|dob={{Birth date and age|1998|02|16|df=y}}|height=1.81}}{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL|name=Ali Wilshier|pos=C, WA|dob={{Birth date and age|1999|04|29|df=y}}|height=1.64}}{{Netball roster footer
| head_coach = Mary-Jane Araroa
| asst_coach = Rebecca Gabel
| url_team = https://www.netballmagic.co.nz/magic/team.html
| updated = 5 August 2023
}}
=Internationals=
;{{nb|New Zealand}}
;{{nb|New Zealand|name=New Zealand Fast5}}
;{{nb|Australia}}
;{{nb|England}}
;{{nb|Samoa}}
;{{nb|South Africa}}
- Leana de Bruin
- Lenize Potgieter
- Irene van Dyk
- Liezel Wium
=Captains=
=Award winners=
==ANZ Championship awards==
;Notes
- {{note|1|1}} Laura Langman and Temepara George shared the 2013 award.
- {{note|2|2}} Joanne Harten and Kimberlee Green shared the 2014 award.
;ANZ Championship Grand Final MVP
| class="wikitable collapsible"
! Season ! Player | |
| 2012 | Leana de Bruin |
;ANZ Championship Best New Talent
| class="wikitable collapsible"
! Season ! Player | |
| 2012 | Julianna Naoupu |
Coaches
=Head coaches=
{{small|Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.netballmagic.co.nz/2007_coaches.php|title=Coaches|publisher=www.netballmagic.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219114558/https://www.netballmagic.co.nz/2007_coaches.php|archive-date=19 February 2012|access-date=29 June 2022}}}}
=Assistant coaches=
Main sponsors
Reserve teams
;National Bank Cup era
During the National Bank Cup era, Magic also had a development team. Its head coaches included Hikitia Gallagher and Rhonda Wilcox while Hayley Stockman was a former player.
;National Netball League
Since 2016, Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty have entered a team in the National Netball League. In 2018 and 2019 Waikato Bay of Plenty were NNL grand finalists. However, on both occasions they lost to Central Zone/Central Manawa.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballwbop.co.nz/zones/waikato-bay-of-plenty/high-performance/national-netball-league.html|title=National Netball League|publisher=www.netballwbop.co.nz|access-date=3 May 2022}}
Honours
{{Commons category|Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic}}
- National Bank Cup
- Winners: 2005, 2006
- ANZ Championship
- Winners: 2012
- Runners Up: 2008, 2010
- Minor premiers: 2008
- ANZ Championship – New Zealand Conference
- Winners: 2015, 2016
References
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External links
- [https://www.netballmagic.co.nz/ Official website]
- [https://en-gb.facebook.com/WBOPMagic/ Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic on Facebook]
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{{ANZ Championship}}
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