Between 2000 and 2002, Shakers were semi-finalists three years in succession. They finished third in 2000 and fourth in 2001 and 2002.[4][5] Between 2000 and 2002, Irene van Dyk played for Shakers.[6][7] In 2000, van Dyk's scored 367 goals from 396 attempts with a 93% shooting success rate as she helped a Shakers team coached by Lois Muir and captained by Noeline Taurua reach their first semi-final.[8] However, they subsequently lost 50–35 to Canterbury Flames.[9] In 2001, with a team coached by Tanya Dearns, captained by Gail Parata and featuring Debbie Matoe, Frances Solia, Jodi Te Huna and van Dyk, Shakers defeated Southern Sting 51–48 in a Round 4 match. It ended a winning run of 18 matches over two years for Sting.[10][11][12][13][14] 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.[13][15][16] In 2002, Shakers qualified for their third semi-final. However, they were once again defeated by Sting, losing 68–49.[17][18]