Nine out of 10 clubs have women’s teams
CRICKET – Australian Cricket has released the fourth edition of the Press for Progress report and it is heavily supported by Cricket NSW’s powerful commitment to growing the involvement of…
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Academy celebrates athletes and hopes for live finale
The VIATEK Central Coast Academy of Sport Athlete Celebration was hosted on the Academy’s social media sites on Wednesday, September 29, with COVID-19 restrictions forcing the activity online. With athletes…
Terrigal Avoca’s Jack Grimmond wins best and fairest
AFL – Players and teams from across the Central Coast have been recognised for their efforts on the AFL field at Hunter Central Coast AFL’s 2021 Elliot Davey Awards. Although…
Golfers still enjoying the green
GOLF – Whilst COVID has shut down most sports for the season, avid golfers still have a chance to tee up on the green as many Central Coast golf courses…
Support to balance sport with education
Coast athletes are being encouraged to balance education and career pathways with their sporting ambitions as the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) launches a $200,000 education scholarships program. The AIS…
Request for cut to ground fees refused by Council
Central Coast Council ignored a request for an across the board cut in ground fees when it made its decision on sporting refunds at its September 28 meeting. Instead it…
State celebrates 100 years of women’s football
FOOTBALL – Women’s football in NSW celebrates an extraordinary achievement today, marking the centenary of the first match played in Australia. Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward, said NSW has a…
Peninsula pool remains closed
SWIMMING – Gosford and Wyong outdoor Olympic Pools reopened on Monday, September 27, with COVID health restrictions in place but the Peninsula Leisure Centre will remain closed for the time…
Feels great to be back on the beach
SURF LIFE SAVING – Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club (KSLSC) celebrated the launch of the surfing season last weekend. Club president, Craig Sheppard, said it was a terrific start to the…
Warriors invite others to enjoy bowls
LAWN BOWLS – Members of the Pearl Beach ‘Warriors’ Bowling Group have participated in a COVID Cup Challenge to help shake off the lockdown blues. According to Pearl Beach Progress…
Outdoor pools re-open with limits
Wyong Olympic Pool reopened on Monday, September 27, with COVID health restrictions in place. The pool is open on weekdays from 6am to 6pm and on weekends from 8am to…
Players and teams star in season awards
AFL – Players and teams from across the Central Coast have been recognised for their efforts on the AFL field at Hunter Central Coast AFL’s Elliot Davey Awards. Starting off…
Help to get community sports clubs back on their feet
Community sports clubs are facing serious concerns around financial instability, declining participation and declining volunteering according to research from the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF). The ASF conducted a second national…
Callaghan second highest scorer after seven heats at Huntington
SURFING – Avoca Beach surfer Macy Callaghan looked strong following the Round of 64 in the 2021 Challenger Series at Huntington Beach, Los Angeles. The sun shines on the Californian…
Regional sport funds used to upgrade indoor stadium
BASKETBALL – Players, coaches and spectators at Terrigal’s Breakers Indoor Sport Stadium will soon benefit from new facilities, with the NSW Government announcing a $271,544 grant on September 9. Parliamentary…
Football’s back, but where?
FOOTBALL – With this week’s announcement of the A-League 2021-22 fixtures, Central Coast Mariners have confirmed that they are yet to finalise a venue hire agreement with Central Coast Stadium….
Still time to register for fourth annual memory walk
The countdown is on for the 2021 Grant McBride Virtual Memory Walk and Jog with just three more sleeps to go. This year’s event will be held on September 25…
Every dollar raised from trek helps veterans
A virtual trek will be held from October 16 to December 4 to support veterans facing financial hardship as well as encouraging families in lockdown to get outside and be…
Mountain bike alliance demands infrastructure from Council
The Central Coast MTB Trail Alliance is calling on Central Coast Council to make positive steps to provide sustainable off-road cycling infrastructure in the region in the wake of an…
Medal bonus a long time coming
PARALYMPICS – Member for Gosford and former Paralympian, Liesl Tesch, has welcomed a Federal government decision that Paralympians medal winners will now receive the same financial reward as fellow Olympians….