Woy Woy junior plays 200th rugby game
Woy Woy Junior Rugby Union Club member, Jack Morrison, is set to play his 200th game this Saturday, July 30. Vice President, Reuben Muldrock, said Jack was a valuable player…
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Running group celebrates milestones
The Woy Woy Runners just celebrated its first birthday and the milestone of reaching 100 members. Founded by Ken Lau in 2021, the group can be seen running from Point…
Avoca grommy crowned NSW champion
An Avoca Beach local has been crowned champion in the Under 12’s NSW Grommet State Titles at Maroubra Beach on July 25, with her wave choice and ability to perform…
Junior Surfer finds results in State titles
Surfing Central Coast junior surfers, Hugh Vaughan and Clae Grubisa earned medals at the Surfing NSW State title events last week (July 18-19) at Sandon Point Beach, Illawarra. First in…
Pool rescue championships set for Peninsula Leisure Centre
Almost 250 athletes from 25 surf life saving clubs across the state will tussle for top honours at the NSW Pool Rescue Championships at Woy Woy Peninsula Leisure Centre this…
International ice hockey giants skate into Erina
The Australian International Ice Hockey Cup came to a conclusion at the Erina Ice Arena last weekend with a decisive four-game win for Canada over their Swedish rivals. The cup…
Birighitti departs
FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have confirmed the sale of goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti to Dundee United FC in the Scottish Premiership for an undisclosed fee, Tuesday July 19. To the…
Important win for Avoca Beach
RUGBY Avoca Beach advanced to the second spot on the points score tally after an important 24-5 victory over Hornsby on July 16 in the Central Coast Rugby Union competition….
Second place for Avoca surfer at Skullcandy
Avoca surfer Lennox Chell narrowly missed out on taking out the Pro Junior Boys title at the 2022 Skullcandy Oz Grom Open, coming a close second to Long Reef’s Kobi…
Killarney Vale Bombers celebrate 40-year flag
Killarney Vale Aussie Rules Club will celebrate its 40-year premiership reunion on Saturday, July 23 with a home game at the Tumbi Umbi ground against Terrigal Avoca. The club formed…
Molly Picklum wins all-Central Coast final in Challenger Series
SURFING Central Coast surfer, Molly Picklum has won her first Challenger Series event of the year in the Ballito Pro, South Africa, overcoming fellow Coastie, Macy Callaghan in the final…
Kariong tighten grip on Premier 1 ladder
Soggy conditions on June 9 saw three Premier 1 matches played back to back at Woongarrah Oval, resulting in wins for Terrigal, Avoca Beach and competition leaders Kariong. The first…
Community sport award for Council
Central Coast Council has won the Sport NSW Local Council of the Year Community Sports Award, which recognises contributions to the community in sport and active recreation. The Awards celebrate…
Jai Opetaia is Cruiserweight World Champion
BOXING In a brutal 12-round joust between defending champion, Mairis Briedis, and mandatory challenger from Watanobbi, Jai Opetaia, the latter prevailed to claim the belt and become Australia’s only current…
New international striker to boost Mariners attack
FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have confirmed their first international signing ahead of the 2022/23 season in the form of Ghanaian striker, Paul Ayongo. With four years of experience in…
Razorbacks down The Lakes in muddy clash
Despite continuing wet weather, Round 12 of Central Coast rugby union went ahead on July 2, with the Razorbacks managing to down The Lakes 31-7 in the match of the…
Long service award for top Coast sports volunteer
Tony Rudd of Lisarow was one of 19 sports volunteers state-wide who received a Distinguished Long Service Award at the 2022 NSW Community Sports Awards recently. The Awards recognised outstanding…
Council adopts draft tennis plan
Central Coast Council has adopted the Draft Central Coast Tennis Facility Action Plan, which outlines the strategic direction for development and sustainable management of tennis facilities across the region. The…
Bowlers raise more than $1,000 for kids in need
Members of the Pearl Beach Bowlers joined with the Ettalong Bowling Club bowlers on June 26 to raise more than $1,000 for Central Coast Kids in Need. “The sun shone,…
Three Central Coast athletes compete in Australian Ninja Warrior
NINJA WARRIOR Three athletes from the Central Coast have joined the ranks of the Australian Ninja Warriors, competing in Season Six of the spectator sport now showing on Channel 9…