"I have played in many sports teams over the years but have never seen such a supportive and caring team. Not only did they play the game extremely well, there wasn't one negative comment that came from the girls the entire game. They played their hearts out and the game ended at 1 - 1 resulting in a penalty shoot out. I felt so nervous for my daughter as she was goalie and there was so much more added pressure now. Every single girl walked up to her from the team and patted her on the back saying it didn't matter what the result was, and that they were proud of her. She went out to the goal alone but knowing she had the full backing of her team no matter what. My heart was full.

 Standing back and watching the dynamic of these girls was truly impressive. They even have a Whakatane High School girl in the team who travelled with me last night. She said she has been made to feel so welcome and never wants to leave the team."

Parent of a current student.