Pitcher shines in UK race walking tour
Allanah Pitcher, 18, of Terrigal continues to build her international race walking resume, scoring two firsts and a second place in the recent Australian U23 European tour, held in the…
Sport report
Sharks withstand Wildcats to move to second spot
RUGBY The Avoca Beach Sharks withstood a spirited performance from the Warnervale Wildcats at Heazlett Park on Saturday (August 6) prevailing 31 points to 19. They did not have it…
More women take to sailing
More and more women are taking to the Brisbane Water as they participate in Gosford Sailing Club’s Adult Learn to Sail program. While sailing has long been seen as a…
Breakers sponsors 11 sporting clubs for 2022 season
Breakers Country Club will reinforce its support of sport in the region as the winter season ramps up, with a $125,000 sponsorship commitment from Mounties Group. As sponsor of more…
Academy of sport welcomes placement students
The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has welcomed five “placement” students, who are undertaking the University of Newcastle (UoN) Exercise and Sports Science Degree, to its office. CCAS Programs…
State championships for school touch football
Central Coast school students took part in the annual NSW Primary Schools Sports Association touch football competition at Tuggerah, which this year reached its 25-year milestone. Around 360 students, in…
Terrigal hang on in rugby match of day
Terrigal held on to defeat Avoca Beach 22-18 in the Central Coast Rugby Union match of the day at The Haven on May 7. The evening match was played before…
New life members for Surf Life Saving Central Coast
Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) has welcomed three new life members. SLSCC President, Matt Slattery, said Garry Clarke of Avoca Beach, Brett Beswick of Avoca Beach and Beris Meldrum…
The Lakes and Avoca Beach top rugby table
Round 4 of the 2022 Central Coast Rugby Union competition on April 30 saw wins for Avoca Beach over Ourimbah, The Lakes over Woy Woy, Kariong over Hornsby and Terrigal…
Ettalong Pelicans swimmers shine at Nationals
The Ettalong Pelicans enjoyed success at the Masters Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on April 20-24, finishing seventh. After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, the championships…
Regional touch footie comp at Tuggerah
After a difficult 12 months for sport due to COVID-19 lockdowns and severe weather events, the NSW Touch Association (NSWTA) will run the 2022 Junior Regionals at the Central Coast…
Rugby comp finally kicks off
After the first two rounds being postponed due to soggy ground conditions, Round Three of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition took place on Saturday, April 23, with wins to…
Central Coast rugby season hopefully to finally kick off on April 23
Central Coast Rugby Union hopes next Saturday, April 23, will be third time lucky as it plans to commence the 2022 season. After seeing the first two rounds postponed due…
Rugby season kicks off on April 9
After the scheduled opening round of the Central Coast Rugby Union 2022 competition was cancelled last week due to ground closures, organisers hope Round Two games will go ahead this…
Longboard challenge raises $3,500 for Lifeline
A charity longboard event held at Copacabana has raised $3,500 for Lifeline Central Coast. Hosted by the Central Coast Malibu Boardriders, the Central Coast Charity Longboard Challenge was held on…
Calls for more players to sign up for AFL2022
A number of local AFL clubs are at risk of folding unless more players register for the coming season. The Gosford Tigers was the latest club to issue a plea…
Central Coast Rugby Union salutes its female heroes
With International Women’s Day having been celebrated on March 8, Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) has paid tribute to the women on the Central Coast who are involved in the…
Coast athlete shines on world stage
Terrigal athlete Allanah Pitcher’s historic teams silver medal was the highlight for NSW at the 2022 World Race Walking Team Championships held in Oman over the weekend. NSW had three…
New cricket gear for Terrigal Matcham juniors
CRICKET Terrigal Matcham Cricket Club will soon be in possession of three new kits from Hart Sports Equipment thanks to $2,500 in funding from the Australian Sports Foundation’s (ASF) Active…
Visually impaired discover the joys of surfing
A little bit of rain wasn’t going to deter seven avid vision impaired surfers from taking part in a very special surfing day hosted at Avoca Beach on February 26…