Jemma takes leader role
Umina surf club member Jemma Smith has spoken about the Central Coast’s performance during the 2017 Interbranch Championships. The Coast team finished the two-day competition with 976 points trailing Sydney…
Sport
Grant delayed by inability to complete a lease
The latest community organisation to find itself stuck in funding limbo due to inaction by Central Coast Council, is the Charmhaven Tennis Centre. Spokesperson for the Centre, Mr Brett Beven,…
Central Coast Academy of Sport now looks after over 250 elite athletes
The 2017 sporting year has lived up to expectations for the Central Coast Academy of Sport. The uptake of new sports into the Academy’s offerings has set new standards, since…
VAR controversy spoils Mariners’ home game against Wanderers
Video-Assistant Referee (VAR) controversy was the major talking point after the clash between the Central Coast Mariners and the Western Sydney Wanderers, on Saturday, December 16, where the visitors emerged…
Mariners’ Youth team lose to Sydney FC in a tight battle
The Central Coast Mariners’ Youth team ended a tough battle with a 1-0 loss to Sydney FC, courtesy of a goal to, Jeremy Cox, in the 65th minute. It was…
Wade Carmichael qualifies for World Championship Tour
Avoca’s Wade Carmichael has qualified for the 2018 World Surf League’s (WSL) Championship Tour. The qualification is the realisation of a decade long dream for Carmichael, on the back of…
Gosford included in Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay
The Central Coast is set to showcase its unique culture and landscape on the world stage as Gosford plays host to the 2018 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay on February…
Mariners keen to record another home win
Unable to claim their third victory in a row against Melbourne City FC on Sunday, December 10, the Central Coast Mariners will be hoping for a win in front of…
Gold awards in Duke of Edinburgh scheme
Two Umina Surf Life Saving Club members have achieved gold awards in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The gold award status takes 12 months of commitment to earn. Savannah Patterson…
Zara is rookie of the month
Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club member Zara Smithers has won the Rookie of the Month award for November 2017. Ocean Beach SLSC nominated Smithers for her commitment to her…
Academy’s top athletes receive awards
Tyler Gunn was crowned Male Athlete of the Year and, Brooklyn O’Mara, Female Athlete of the Year, at the Viatek Central Coast Academy of Sport Awards Night at Mingara Recreation…
Speedway Kart Club achieves ten national podium places
Central Coast Speedway Kart Club has recently produced outstanding results at National level. The Central Coast Speedway Kart Club (CCSKC), based at Gosford Showground, had 23 members compete in the…
Mariners in top four after win at home
The Central Coast Mariners have ascended to forth team on the A-League ladder after a thrilling 1,0 win against Perth Glory on Sunday evening. The Mariners played their hearts out…
Grant received to help repair cricket nets at Adcock Park
Brisbane Water Cricket Club will receive funding of more than $14,000 under the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Program, to help repair the cricket nets at Garnet Adcock Memorial Park, West…
Legends of League tournament attracts over 8,000 fans
More than 8,000 fans turned out to support the Legends of League tournament and to raise money for the Mark Hughes Foundation, at Central Coast Stadium, on November 18. A…
Mariners receive many accolades
Following their success in Round 8 of the 2017-18 A-League, Central Coast Mariners are hoping for a big and loud home crowd when they play Perth Glory at Central Coast…
New equipment brings pool to Olympic standard
New starting blocks and an electronic timing system have been installed at the council’s Woy Woy pool making it the only aquatic centre on the Central Coast or Newcastle to…
Umina boxer set for the Commonwealth Games
Umina PCYC boxer Anja Stridsman is set to represent Australia at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April 2018. Strdisman won a Gold medal at the Australian Amateur Boxing Titles…
Senior players fail to gain mariners’ youth league win
The first round of the Foxtel Youth League has seen the Central Coast Mariners play out a 1-1 draw against F3 rivals, Newcastle Jets. The Mariners had in their team,…
Jointly funded Mingara Recreation Centre upgrades completed
Upgrades to the Mingara Recreation Centre have been completed including the construction of a new spectator seating area, designed to seat at least 6,000 people and includes a shade and…