Chris Bishop stands down as senior coach
After nine years at the helm, premiership winning Coach, Chris Bishop, has stood down as senior coach of Terrigal Avoca AFL club. Bishop cited increasing personal commitments as well as…
Sport
Sports organisations receive grants
A number of sporting projects across the Central Coast have received over $50,000 in funding as part of the 2016/17 Local Sports Grant Program. Among the recipients are the Central…
Queen’s Baton Relay participants sought
Local legends are being called on to carry the Queen’s Baton across the Coast as it prepares to host the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR). The eyes of the Commonwealth will…
Mark Skuse appointed as senior coach at Terrigal Avoca
A new coach and some returning talent have Terrigal Avoca AFL club eyeing a successful season. Terrigal Avoca have appointed experienced midfielder, Mr Mark Skuse, as senior coach after Mr…
Beaches closed for three days
Some beaches across the Coast have been closed for the third day running thanks to forecasted wet and wild conditions. As of March 8, North Avoca, Avoca, Copacabana, Macmasters, Killcare,…
Umina launches new surf boat
Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club launched its new surf boat on Wednesday, March 1. The new boat was dedicated to the Coffey family. Ms Meagan Langford, a member of…
Roosters succeed in Cup fixtures
The Central Coast Roosters recorded gritty victories in both grades against North Sydney on Saturday, February 25, to maintain their perfect start to this season’s junior representative rugby league program….
New San Remo BMX facility to receive $640,000 upgrade
The Wyong region is set to receive a $640,000 grant out of a possible $9 million that was available as part of the NSW State Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The…
Academy netball program launched
The Central Coast Academy of Sport Greater Bank Netball Program was launched on January 22. Meeting at Central Coast Grammar School, the Netballers and their families were briefed on what…
NRL players deliver messages about respect and belonging
Students at Valley View Public School received a visit from members of the Sydney Roosters NRL club on Friday, February 17. Jake Friend and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves from the Sydney Roosters…
Mariner’s loss to Victory was no disgrace
The Central Coast Mariners were unable to make it to four wins in a row, following a defeat by Melbourne Victory in Gosford on Sunday, February 19. Hot off the…
Sport program starts at an early age
The Stage 1 students at Valley View Public School have already started their sport program developing physical skills. Both boys and girls worked together in sporting teams. Valley View Public…
Coast teams and players in fine form
The Central Coast’s junior representative rugby league players have kicked off their seasons in fine form as the NSW Rugby League-run competitions for the Harold Matthews and SG Ball Cups…
Avoca mates clash at Pro
Teammates are set to become rivals as pro surfers and Avoca locals Wade Carmichael and Ace Buchan gear up for an all-out battle in the 2017 Maitland and Port Stephens…
Bato Yard hosts the King of Concrete skate series
The Central Coast’s largest skate board riding facility, Bato Yard, hosted the King of Concrete skate series for bowl riders on February 11. The competition saw the best riders from…
Academy of Sport has promised 2017 will be a year of unmatched significance
The Central Coast Academy of Sport has promised 2017 will be a year of unmatched significance for the Academy, with new programs on the horizon, and old favourites returning as…
Mariners surprise win over Western Sydney Wanders
The Central Coast Mariners have secured their third consecutive win under Paul Okon thanks to a classy second half brace by Roy O’Donovan away from home against the Western Sydney…
Gosford hosts close National Youth League grand final
Melbourne City FC were crowned the National Youth League 2017 Champions after a thrilling 3 to 2 win over defending champions Sydney FC in the season decider at Central Coast…
CycloX event to take place at Holgate
The Central Coast Cycling Club’s first CycloX event for 2017 will take place at Matcham Valley Pony Club, Holgate, on February 10. The event consists of two laps around a…
James Koch was the man of the moment at lifeguard challenge
The best of Central Coast Council’s lifeguard service battled it out on Terrigal Beach in January for top honours in Central Coast Council’s new look lifeguard challenge. The annual challenge…