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The Mystics Men have once again proven their class, completing a dominant 3–0 clean sweep over the Stars Men to retain the Te Taonga Manu Taki trophy for the second consecutive year.
From the 7th to the 10th of July, the U18s Championships delivered four action-packed days of intense competition, skilful play, and inspiring sportsmanship. Some of the region’s best young netball talent came together to compete, demonstrating not only their abilities on the court but also remarkable hard work and determination.
With some of the biggest tournaments like AIMS and UNISS on the horizon, it’s time to think beyond game plans and focus on what keeps teams healthy, connected, and performing at their best. Tournaments are a big physical and emotional load, so preparation is key.
On Sunday 13th July, the Centre Connect Hui brought together centre leaders, coaches, and community champions from across the Netball Northern Zone for a powerful day of reflection, growth, and action.
On Thursday, 10 July, the Mangawhai netball courts were alive with energy as 138 Tamariki and 10 dedicated coaches took part in the highly anticipated Mystics Masterclass Coaching Clinic, delivered by none other than netball legends Tia and Rob.
On Monday 16th June, Mangere Otahuhu Netball Centre was buzzing as eight passionate coaches came together for a fun and inspiring session with Brian Keepa, Coach Development Officer at Netball Northern. These coaches are all working towards their Community Coaching Award 2 (CCA2), and this time the focus was on the art of shooting.
At Netball Northern, we're proud to stand behind Love Their Game; a Kaupapa led by Aktive Sport and Recreation Auckland, embraced by sports across our Zone. At its heart, Love Their Game is all about creating positive, enjoyable sports experiences for everyone involved players, coaches, umpires, whānau, and fans alike.