Bowling club gets back to business
An Ettalong club has handed down its yearly review after staff met at the club’s weekly morning bowls on December 9. After the major rolling back of COVID-19 restrictions in…
Sport
Third State Cup
A Peninsula touch team has been heralded as a “three-peat” side after winning its third consecutive State Cup final on December 6. Peninsula Touch Association’s Mixed Masters side claimed the…
Smith takes out Single Ski
Surf Life Saving – Round three of the Envirobank Super Teams Series concluded at Umina Beach on December 5, with Peninsula local Jemma Smith winning the Female Single Ski. The…
Marc Sheather drafted by Sydney Swans
AFL – The Coast’s own Marc Sheather is officially a Sydney Swan. The utility allrounder from Forresters Beach signed with the club after being drafted as a Category B Rookie…
Umina bowler Glen Simington takes the trophy
A Umina club has awarded its coveted Bowler of the Year award to a dedicated competitor at their recent presentation event. After securing 155 points in the season, Glen (Simo)…
Central Coast Pro Returns to Avoca
SURFING – Avoca Beach will play host to a world-class surfing competition next year, with the Vissla Central Coast Pro set to be held from 2 to 7 March 2021….
Joel Vaughan makes the final of event seven of the Australian Open of Surfing Series
Surfing – Bateau Bay surfer, Joel Vaughan, has placed second in the Men’s Division of the Far South Coast Open. Event seven on the 2020 Australian Open of Surfing Series,…
Stadium maximum capacity increased to 9,820
Central Coast Council has advised that as a result of the easing of restrictions, Central Coast Stadium will increase its maximum capacity to 9,820, just under 50 per cent. This…
Narara and Terrigal-Matcham to meet in the One Day final
Cricket – Finalists have been confirmed for Central Coast Cricket Association’s One Day Competition, following an exciting weekend of cricket. Rounds 8 and 9 were played in warm conditions, with…
Mark Ella is now a NSW Hall of Champions Legend
Rugby Union – Tumbi Umbi’s Mark Ella has been elevated to Legend status in the NSW Hall of Champions for his outstanding career and lifelong contribution to Australian Rugby Union….
Wyong, Northern Power and Lisarow-Ourimbah White claimed the points in Round 5
Cricket – Wyong, Northern Power and Lisarow-Ourimbah White claimed the points in Round 5 of Central Coast Cricket Association’s Women’s A Grade Competition. Lisarow-Ourimbah White put in a professional batting…
Key adjustments announced for FFA Cup
Football – Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced that the FFA Cup will return to the national football calendar in 2021 with some key adjustments intended to improve and enhance…
Academy of Sport Awards presented
Some of the Coast’s best and brightest athletes, coaches and officials have been recognised for their dedication, perseverance and achievements in the face of COVID-19, following the 2020 VIATEK Central…
Mariners’ new strip unveiled
Football – The Central Coast Mariners have launched the club’s striking A-League 20/21 jersey range with Umbro Australia. Featuring the home, away, alternate and goalkeeper strips, the new range features…
Cooper reigns supreme in GTC Club Championships
Tennis – Jono Cooper once again showed his power and class to take out the Open Men’s Single final of the Gosford Tennis Club (GTC) 2020 Open Club Championships in…
Stella and Alexander are Academy Athletes of the Year
The Central Coast Academy of Sport has announced Stella Norris (Triathlon) and Alexander Jones (Hockey) as the female and male Athlete of the Year respectively. Stella’s first year in triathlon…
Kincumber Avoca pick up their first win of the season
Cricket – It was another low scoring affair in Round 7 of the Central Coast Cricket Association’s First Grade competition. At Harry Moore Oval, Northern Power ended Lisarow Ourimbah’s winning…
Race Day helped raise awareness of domestic and family violence
Wyong Race Club has partnered with Tuggerah Lakes Police to help raise awareness of domestic and family violence. With several domestic and family violence awareness events cancelled this year due…
New coaching team for Lions senior men’s side
Southern & Ettalong United Football Club has bolstered its coaching stocks with recent appointments to its senior men’s side. Dale Eggleton, Andrew Ollier and Mark Webb were appointed as the…
Lake Munmorah win inaugural lawn bowls tournament
LAWN BOWLS – Keen lawn bowlers from six of Ingenia Lifestyle communities came together at Lake Munmorah for some healthy competition in an inter-community bowls tournament. The inaugural tournament hosted…