Youth teams shine for Crusaders
BASKETBALL – For the Central Coast Crusaders, another challenge was presented by the Sutherland Sharks and Blacktown Storm, one that the Youth Men and Women teams were able to overcome…
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Archie wins inaugural Toby Martin Award
The inaugural Toby Martin Award, an award that recognises the perseverance, courage and strength of young Toby Martin, who passed away following his battle with leukaemia, has been given to…
Gosford-Woy Woy Tens set up showdown with Trojans
RUGBY UNION – In the Women Tens Rugby conference, Gosford-Woy Woy have won two games in a row to establish themselves as third on the table and one point below…
Shoosh
Sporting clubs across the Peninsula participated in a ‘Shoosh for Kids’ campaign last month to help raise awareness about poor spectator behaviour at community sport matches. The program, which ran…
Mariners stuck in Jet-stream
FOOTBALL – The Central Coast Mariners suffered a home ground loss at Central Coast Stadium to their F3 rivals, the Newcastle Jets, on the evening of Tuesday, June 1. After…
Roosters retain undefeated status
RUGBY LEAGUE – The Central Coast Roosters have come away with a Round 12 win against the Cronulla Sharks in the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership on May 29. It was…
Mariners win final away game
FOOTBALL – For the Central Coast Mariners, a 2 – 1 win over Macarthur at Campbelltown Stadium has brought them back up to third place on the A League ladder…
Jess Grimwood joins AIS Accelerate program
SURFING – Bateau Bay resident and surfer, Jess Grimwood, is a participant in a new AIS program designed to help women in sport gain new skills and new opportunities. The…
Upgrade works at Kanwal Oval completed
Central Coast Council has completed upgrade works at Kanwal Oval, improving the lighting system, drainage and irrigation for local sporting clubs and residents. “The completion of this project for the…
Northern clubs dominate Pennants Finals
LAWN BOWLS – The last of the Central Coast Zone Pennants finals were played over the weekend from May 29 – 30, wherein two grades were won by northern clubs….
Mariners outmuscled
FOOTBALL – The Central Coast Mariners have suffered another home venue loss at Central Coast Stadium to their F3 rivals, the Newcastle Jets, on the evening of Tuesday, June 1….
Around the Grounds | May 2021
In May, the winter sport season continued on the Central Coast. Meanwhile, local athletes competed in a number of individual sporting competitions. This month, Around the Grounds focuses on one…
Avoca Sharks (really) on top
RUGBY UNION – It was four out of four wins for the Avoca Sharks on Saturday, May 22, at Heazlett Park, solidifying their number one position in three out of…
VAR denies Mariners 97th minute equaliser
FOOTBALL – In a season defining match at AAMI Park on Saturday evening, Melbourne City beat the Central Coast Mariners 1 – 0 to clinch the 2020/21 A-League Premiers Plate….
Sports clubs hit by financial stress
Sporting clubs across the coast already reeling from the loss of sponsorship from local businesses and increased cleaning costs due to Covid-19 rules are now facing a proposed increase of…
Tongyik to play for Socceroos?
FOOTBALL – The Central Coast Mariners’ game against Macarthur FC on Thursday evening will be the last regular season match for the team’s starting centre back, Ruon Tongyik, who is…
Ice Dogs win season opener
ICE HOCKEY – In the first home game for the Sydney Ice Dogs at their new home venue, the Erina Ice Arena, the team has recorded its first win in…
Final away win for Mariners
FOOTBALL – For the Central Coast Mariners, a 2 – 1 defeat over Macarther at Campbelltown Stadium has propped them back up to third place on the A League ladder…
Northern Clubs take out Zone flags
LAWN BOWLS – The Zone Pennants finals in Grades Six and Seven were played on Sunday, May 23, with both wins going the way of Northern Central Coast clubs. The…
Ten sports organisations to share $13,000 in sports grants
The golf practice area at Toukley Golf Club will be upgraded, thanks to a $13,360 grant through the State Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. Wyong MP, David Harris, announced 10…