Players and teams star in season awards
AFL – Players and teams from across the Central Coast have been recognised for their efforts on the AFL field at Hunter Central Coast AFL’s Elliot Davey Awards. Starting off…
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Help to get community sports clubs back on their feet
Community sports clubs are facing serious concerns around financial instability, declining participation and declining volunteering according to research from the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF). The ASF conducted a second national…
Callaghan second highest scorer after seven heats at Huntington
SURFING – Avoca Beach surfer Macy Callaghan looked strong following the Round of 64 in the 2021 Challenger Series at Huntington Beach, Los Angeles. The sun shines on the Californian…
Regional sport funds used to upgrade indoor stadium
BASKETBALL – Players, coaches and spectators at Terrigal’s Breakers Indoor Sport Stadium will soon benefit from new facilities, with the NSW Government announcing a $271,544 grant on September 9. Parliamentary…
Football’s back, but where?
FOOTBALL – With this week’s announcement of the A-League 2021-22 fixtures, Central Coast Mariners have confirmed that they are yet to finalise a venue hire agreement with Central Coast Stadium….
Still time to register for fourth annual memory walk
The countdown is on for the 2021 Grant McBride Virtual Memory Walk and Jog with just three more sleeps to go. This year’s event will be held on September 25…
Every dollar raised from trek helps veterans
A virtual trek will be held from October 16 to December 4 to support veterans facing financial hardship as well as encouraging families in lockdown to get outside and be…
Mountain bike alliance demands infrastructure from Council
The Central Coast MTB Trail Alliance is calling on Central Coast Council to make positive steps to provide sustainable off-road cycling infrastructure in the region in the wake of an…
Medal bonus a long time coming
PARALYMPICS – Member for Gosford and former Paralympian, Liesl Tesch, has welcomed a Federal government decision that Paralympians medal winners will now receive the same financial reward as fellow Olympians….
Talent search to create pathway for regional players
AFL – A new partnership between the QBE Sydney Swans Academy and the NSW Regional Academies of Sport could open a pathway for Central Coast players to progress to the…
Don ecstatic over life honour
SURF LIFE SAVING – Shelly Beach SLSC Lifesaver Don Van Keimpema has been honoured with a Surf Life Saving Australia Life Membership on September 8 to recognise his countless hours…
One more trophy for Tom
SAILING – Australia’s well decorated sports sailor and Gosford Sailing Club alumnus, Tom Slingsby, has successfully defended his 2019 title at the 2021 Moth World Championship with a dominant performance…
Kyah and Ellie in at start of three big years
FOOTBALL – Kyah Simon of Tacoma has been selected for a 25-player Matildas squad in a friendly match against the Republic of Ireland on September 22, a match that will…
Harrod’s life work honoured
A Umina lifesaver has been honoured with Surf Life Saving Australia Life Membership following his extensive contributions to the surf lifesaving movement. Umina Surf Lifesaving Club member, Brett Harrod, was…
Women’s football finally gets its day
FOOTBALL – Central Coast Mariners have finally been tasked to develop a new female team for the nation’s highest level of professional football as the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) confirmed…
Littlehales gets fastest finish but misses medal
PARALYMPICS – Dylan Littlehales from Wamberal has just missed out on achieving an Olympic medal by finishing fourth place in the final of the Men’s Kayak Single 200m – KL3….
Round 2 of sports funding program opens
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch is encouraging the region’s sporting organisations to apply for funding under Round 2 of the Greater Cities and Regional Sport Facility Fund….
Another international signing for Mariners
FOOTBALL – The Mariners squad is to be joined by another international signing ahead of the 2021/22 A-League season, with French attacking player Béni N’Kololo signed on a two year…
French attacker brings power and speed
FOOTBALL – Central Coast Mariners have signed French attacking player Bèni Nkololo on a deal that will see him call Central Coast home for two years. Nkololo has played in…
Local lifesavers clean up at awards
The region’s volunteer lifesavers have cleaned up at the NSW Awards of Excellence – taking home seven of the state’s top honours. It comes Surf Life Saving Central Coast prepares…