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…
Sport
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…
Walking footballers do Coast proud
Four members of the newly formed Central Coast Ancient Mariners Walking Football Squad did the region proud when they competed with the Australian Exiles contingent at the prestigious International Super…
Ocean swimmers brave the cold
Three years ago, Nada Pantle decided to look for like-minded people who love ocean swimming and started a private Facebook group – with original membership of just five, the Terrigal…
Nail-biter ends in 17 all draw for Terrigal and Kariong
A nail-biting match of the day in the Central Coast Rugby competition at The Haven Oval on June 18 saw Terrigal and Kariong play out a 17 all draw. The…
Greyhound e-tracking system a sham: Boyd
Central Coast local and Greens NSW Upper House MP Abigail Boyd has criticised the NSW Government’s whole of life e-tracking system for greyhounds, labelling it a sham. CCN reported last…
End of an era as Woy Woy Bowling Club closes
It was the end of an era on June 18 when members of Woy Woy Bowling Club held a gala day to celebrate almost 90 years of operation as it…
E-tracking system for greyhounds now underway
A world first whole of life e-tracking system to monitor the location and welfare of all greyhounds registered in NSW first mooted in March is now underway. Minister for Racing,…
Garry Clarke named Surf Lifesaver of the Year
Avoca Beach club president, Garry Clarke, has taken out the Surf Lifesaver of the Year award at the Surf Life Saving Central Coast Awards of Excellence. With 24 categories and…
More exits and first new entries for Mariners squad
FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have confirmed their first two new signings as well as the departure of centre back, Kye Rowles to the Heart of Midlothian FC in the…
Caldwell Cup returns to the Coast
After 15 years and two hard-fought days of rugby, the Caldwell Cup will return to the Central Coast after it won the NSW Country Senior Championships on Sunday June 12. The…
Ocean swim abandoned after three attempts
Central Coast-based ocean swimmers attempting a marathon 23km swim from Terrigal to Umina Beach have been forced to abandon the project following three failed attempts, but might try again in…
Mariners play key role in Australia’s recent wins
FOOTBALL Australian green and gold have made forward strides in both the U23 and Senior teams with no small thanks to Mariners yellow and blue, late Tuesday night and early…
Academy of sport welcomes placement students
The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has welcomed five “placement” students, who are undertaking the University of Newcastle (UoN) Exercise and Sports Science Degree, to its office. CCAS Programs…
New Mariners Director promises to keep club on Central Coast
FOOTBALL New Central Coast Mariners Board member, Richard Peil, has promised to keep the club on the Central Coast but is still awaiting approval to confirm his role as Chairman….
Trojans send a statement
Reigning Premiers, the Terrigal Trojans, sent a statement to other teams in the CCRU with a resounding 61-5 win over Warnervale in the match of the round at The Haven…
Kincumber Dolphin to represent Australia
SWIMMING 17 year old Daniel McLoughlin from the Kincumber Pacific Dolphins Swim Club has been selected for the Australian team to compete in the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships…
Central Coast rugby heads for NSW Championships
The Central Coast will once again compete at the NSW Country Championships this year, to be held at Tamworth over the long weekend on June 11-12. Central Coast Rugby Unions…