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…
Sport
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…
Surf clubs win major state awards
Northern Clubs have taken out two major awards at Surf Life Saving NSW’s Awards of Excellence, announced virtually on August 28. Ken Sellers of The Entrance SLSC was named Official…
Marchant makes it to top 36
PARALYMPICS – ARCHERY The Tokyo Games have been concluded for Wallarah resident, Peter Marchant, after reaching up to the final 36 competitors in the Men’s Individual Compound – Open archery…
Women golfers raise $25,000 for Lifeline
GOLF – The Central Coast Womens Golf Association (CCWGA) has raised a whopping $25,000 for Lifeline over the past 12 months. The 10 golf clubs on the Central Coast are…
Locals expected to star in para-archery and canoe events
Two Central Coast residents are among Australia’s largest-ever team for an overseas Paralympic Games which started in Tokyo with the opening ceremony on Tuesday, August 23. The Australian team is…
Good sports a chance for local clubs to shine
Nominations are now open for the Good Sports Awards, offering local clubs a chance to gain national recognition for building a healthy and inclusive sporting environment as well as cash…
Coast’s surf talent on display in Mexico
SURFING – The Central Coast’s surfing talent has been on display at Barra De La Cruz in Mexico for the World Surf League’s (WSL) Corona Open Mexico, from Tuesday to…
$1,500 rebate for greyhound racers whose businesses are impacted by COVID
Good news for greyhound racers on the Central Coast is that greyhound racing registration fees for owners who operate as a small business will now be included in the NSW…