MAGIC IN THE MAKING PURPOSE
- Pathways ID and create a list for NNZ National Development Camp (NDC) with appropriate players to represent our zone
- To give an opportunity to view Year 13 players that have potential to trial for SHNL
- To create a depth chart with accurate information on players in our pathway
- To develop and grow the depth and breadth of talent in our zone
MAGIC IN THE MAKING PROCESS
- Centre Pathways Spotter Identify and profile players, provide list to Zone Player Pathway Lead (PPL)
Development by Centres running their own Representative programs and Player Development Programs (PDP)
- PPL and Zone Pathway spotters attend various tournaments to identify and profile players
- 105-110 players invited to a Waibop Magic in the Making Development session (1 of 3 offered at volunteer centres) plus 5 reserves at each
- Three Magic in the Making (MIM) Development sessions held with athlete education, fitness testing, specialist coaching and game play offered.
- Up to 30 players invited to MIM Advance camp for further athlete education, fitness testing, specialist coaching and fast five game play.
- Nominations sent into NNZ for National Development Camp (NDC) and/or players invited to SHNL trainings/trials