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…
Sport
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….
New members welcome to join outriggers
OUTRIGGING – The Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club (CCOCC) is currently recruiting new members to join its crew. Crews currently depart from Woy Woy and Patonga midweek and during the…
Mariners beat Wolves to make it to FFA quarter finals
FOOTBALL – There were challenges aplenty this week for the Central Coast Mariners in Wollongong, losing in the A-League on Saturday but making good with advancement to the quarter finals…
Standoff over tennis club retaining walls
TENNIS – Gosford Tennis Club is calling for immediate repairs to retaining walls behind two courts and has expressed its frustration in an open letter to Central Coast Council posted…
Coast riders fought hard in regional qualifier
SURFING – The Australian Boardriders Battle Central NSW regional qualifier was well performed by North Shelly and Avoca boardriding clubs, the former making it as far as the Semi-Finals. In…
Warnervale survives washout to take first win
CRICKET – The deluge which hit the Central Coast between November 23 and 27 saw all but one Central Coast Cricket Association First Grade match washed out. With the first…
Tsekenis debut a positive from loss
FOOTBALL – The Central Coast Mariners suffered their first competitive defeat this season in their A-League Round Two match against Wellington Phoenix, losing 2-1 in Wollongong. Played at the Wollongong…
Gardner puts Coast training to good use
MOTORSPORT – The 2021 Moto2 World Championships were concluded in Valencia on November 14 and won by Australian, Remy Gardner, making good on training in his youth with the Central…