Ninja Dylan heads to World Titles
NINJA WARRIORS – Dylan James of Berkley Vale is one of 10 Central Coast “ninja warriors” to have qualified for the USA World Titles next year after achieving success at…
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Mariners play a very Merry Christmas
FOOTBALL – In the week leading up to Christmas, the Mariners have gifted the Central Coast two wins in two games and eight unanswered goals, first defeating Western Sydney Wanderers…
Funding gets mums and kids on board
SURFING – Central Coast Surf Academy recently received $2,500 to help encourage women and girls into surfing as part of a new focus on equality in the sport. Head coach…
Mariners into FFA Cup semi-finals
FOOTBALL – The Central Coast Mariners have catapulted themselves into the FFA Cup semi finals with a commanding nil – six victory against a gallant APIA Leichhardt FC at Leichhardt…
Mariners wander past Western Sydney in Gosford
FOOTBALL – Saturday, December 18. A second win in a row was secured by the Central Coast Mariners, confidently defeating the Western Sydney Wanderers, 2-0, at Central Coast Stadium. It…
Club will continue to require full vaccination
SAILING – Gosford Sailing Club will continue to admit only fully vaccinated patrons beyond the December 15 relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. The club said in a statement this week that…
Local Ninjas take on the world
NINJA WARRIOR – Ten Central Coast “ninja warriors” have qualified for the USA World Titles next year after achieving success at the Australian NNL (National Ninja League) World Qualifier held…
Fourth for Formston at Pismo
PARA SURFING – The 2021 ISA World Para Surfing Championship went ahead at Pismo Beach, California from December 6 to 11, with Wamberal’s Matt Formston and Umina’s Jack Jackson both…
Clean sheet for home win against Sydney FC
FOOTBALL – It was an exceptional return to football at Central Coast Stadium for the Mariners, defeating rivals Sydney FC, 2-0, on Sunday for the first home game win of…
Bootle remembered and Nippers test skills
SURF LIFE SAVING – Central Coast Nippers descended on Terrigal Beach on December 5 for their first Newcastle Permanent Junior Carnival of the season. This carnival was the first since…
Caruso strong in goals but no second goal for McCarthy
FOOTBALL – A 1-0 loss and frustration met the Central Coast Mariners at Penrith Stadium on Sunday, December 5, against their undominant hosts, Macarthur FC. The single goal was inadvertently…
Mariners first home game will be an antidote for players and fans
FOOTBALL – The Central Coast Mariners return to their home stadium in Gosford on Sunday evening, in what is bound to be a relief for both fans and players. Last…
Women’s 35s win final of masters carnival
HOCKEY – Local teams placed first and second in the 2021 Masters Carnival at Central Coast Hockey Park in Wyong from December 3 to 5. A total of 26 teams…
Sailability to return in January
SAILING – Sailability Gosford will return to Brisbane Water in January after COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown put a pause to regular sailing sessions. President Randel La borde is encouraging disabled…
Molly’s Hawaiian heartbreak
SURFING – The 2021 Challenger Series has reached a conclusion in Hawaii without Championship Tour (CT) qualification for Avoca Beach’s Macy Callaghan and Wade Carmichael, nor for Shelly Beach’s Molly…
Great day for kids in need
BOWLS – Every third Sunday of each month, Ettalong Bowling Club hosts a charity bowls event, raising money for Central Coast Kids in Need. The November event was attended by…
Junior lifesavers of the century
SURF LIFESAVING – Heralding Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s 100th year in operation, Zara Tucker and William (Billy) Hawksley have been selected as the Junior Life Saver of the…
World title shot looms for Jai
BOXING – Jai Opetaia, the Coast’s undefeated cruiserweight fighter, kept alive his dream of a world title shot with a successful return to the ring – defeating Daniel Russell in…
Young Rush lineup should be proud
CRICKET – Central Coast Rush has suffered a nine-wicket loss to Northern Bolters in a rain interrupted Round One of Cricket NSW Female Regional Bash clash at Tuggerah on December…
Thriller at Duffys Rd sees Wyong remain top of table
CRICKET – Round Five of the Central Coast Cricket Association Men’s First Grade resulted in wins for Wyong, Kincumber Avoca, Narara Wyoming, Northern Power and Southern Spirit also securing wins….