Sport

Griffins first through to two-day final

The Kincumber-Avoca Griffins have secured a spot in the 2020 Final of the Coast’s first grade two-day cricket competition with a resounding win over minor premiers, Lisarow Ourimbah, at Bill…


Double Gold for Jemma Smith

Umina’s Ironwoman, Jemma Smith, has taken out two gold medals at the 2020 NSW Surf Lifesaving Championships at Blacksmiths Beach, Swansea, this weekend (7-8 March). Jemma Smith powered through the…




Goodman retains unbeaten fight record

Umina PCYC boxer Sam Goodman has retained his unbeaten professional fight record after his latest bout in the Fight at the Fratz Pro Am Show at Wollongong on March 7….



Umina wins medals in Masters championships

Umina Surf Club lifesavers have returned from the recent Surf Life Saving NSW’s Masters State Championships with a number of medals. Overall Umina placed 11th. William Cook was the first…


Inflatable Challenge action

The annual Copacabana Inflatable Challenge was held in sunny conditions on February 29. Around a couple dozen locals took to the 1m swells at Copacabana Beach, armed with nothing but…


Sports report Around the Grounds

The Weekend’s sports report ‘Around the Grounds’ covers: Country Women’s Rugy 7s, Canoe Sprints, Central Coast Mariners, local cricket and sports cancelations due to rain and COVID-19. Country Womens Rugby…



Mariners woes continue in eerie quiet

In an eerily quiet match played before just of 4,000 spectators at the 52,000 seat Suncorp Stadium, the Brisbane Roar handed the Mariners their ninth consecutive loss on Friday night…



Strong start for Crusaders

The Central Coast Crusaders got their 2020 Waratah Basketball League season off to a strong start with comfortable wins in both the women’s and men’s matches against the Bankstown Bruins,…


Where to from here?

The Central Coast Mariners suffered their eighth successive loss on Sunday (March 8), losing 1-3 to Wellington Phoenix at Central Coast Stadium. Chris Arnold and Liberato Cacace The return of…


Nippers win medals at state championships

Surf Life Saving NSW’s 2020 Age Championships have been completed with many Nippers from Central Coast based surf clubs returning with state medals. The Championships were hosted by Swansea Belmont…



Mariners looking long term

Central Coast Mariners’ Head Coach, Alen Stajcic, had words of reassurance for the faithful ahead of his one year anniversary at the beleaguered club. “Everyone needs to know that we’re…


Triumphant Trio

Gosford High School’s senior girl’s triathlon team have taken out the NSW All-School Triathlon Championships at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. Competing against some high rated opposition, the trio of…