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…
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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…
Major boost for Coast surf clubs
Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club will receive $500,000 to help with its $1.3M upgrade through the NSW Government’s 2021/22 Surf Club Facility Program. Also included in the latest round of…
Mariners set to enter A-League Women
FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have been granted entry into the A-League Women competition with a provisional licence granted by the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) set to begin for the…
Four represent Central Coast at state bodyboard titles
A contingent of four from the Central Coast represented the region at the NSW Bodyboard Titles held at Newcastle Beach over the weekend with over 80 competitors vying for a…
Terrigal defeats Avoca to take top spot on ladder
The rugby match of the day at Heazlett Park on June 25 saw Terrigal defeat Avoca Beach 32-15, despite the Sharks’ home advantage. The seaside derby attracted a big crowd…
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…
Sam Silvera returns to Mariners
FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have re-signed attacker Sam Silvera after two years away, with other key players from last season also confirmed to stay. Since making his professional debut…
IRB premiership to be decided at Ocean Beach
The final of the Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Premiership will be settled at Ocean Beach this weekend, June 25-26, as Kiama Downs and Caves Beach battle it out…