"The Colgate's a year ago I think we came away with maybe three medals so we thought double that but we went to 12 individual and three relays so that was huge," she said.
"Everyone is amped and pumped by the results. But we were also noted at the Colgate's not only for our performance but also for our good attitude which was really cool. We were good winners."
So what has caused such a dramatic turnaround in performance and numbers participating at Bellevue?
The post-Rio Olympic surge in popularity of many sports including athletics was a factor, as was holding weekly club nights at the excellent facilities at Tauranga Domain and having several good coaches.
Tuiraviravi said their club structure was another key factor.
"I know that from feedback we have been given. I know we provide a really good evening structure where we are splitting kids off into age and gender with a team leader, so they are getting age specific coaching and attention which is huge.
"We also go very inclusive so if little Johnny takes half a minute to do 100 metres that's fine. We are not going to exclude anyone because of ability. You can come in and have an awesome evening because you just want to be here or you can come here and discover your passion.
"We have a few that will end up with athletics being their chosen sport which will hopefully take them onto worlds and wherever."
