Mariners’ performance against Adelaide left unrewarded
A strong Mariners’ performance was left unrewarded on Valentine’s Day, February 14, as Adelaide United scored twice late in the piece to claim all three points in Round 17 of…
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Gillett and Puata are the Coast’s Junior Lifesavers of the Year
North Avoca Surf Life Saving Club is celebrating the achievements of two of its young lifesavers after the club had a clean sweep at this year’s Newcastle Permanent Surf Life…
Aerial Abbey lands Bronze Medal
Somersby’s Abbey Wilcox mesmerised spectators with her bronze medal winning jump in the women’s aerial at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup event in Utah’s Deer Valley. Willcox landed the…
Berkeley Vale’s Isabelle Kelly joins Dragons for NRL Nines
Isabelle Kelly has announced that she will join St George Illawarra for this month’s NRL Nines. Kelly, who hails from Toowoon Bay and first played for Berkeley Vale in 2015,…
Mariners’ hopes slip-sliding away
It was a seven goal extravaganza between the Mariners and the Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Sunday, February 9. Unfortunately for the Mariners, it was Newcastle…
Avoca and North Shelly wildcarded into Australian Boardriders’ Battle
Two Central Coast clubs, featuring some of the most successful and rising surfing talent to ever come out of the Coast, have been wildcarded into the Nudie Australian Boardriders’ Battle…
Kyla to referee at National Youth Touch Football Championships
St Joseph’s Catholic College’s Kyla Tucker has been awarded the prestigious NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (NSWCCC) Blue Award. Tucker received her Blue Award for her commitment to touch football refereeing…
Magpies tighten grip on cricket’s minor premiership
The Lisarow-Ourimbah Magpies tightened their grip on the 2019/20 minor premiership downing Warnervale in emphatic fashion on Saturday, February 1. The Magpies posted a formidable 271 on Day 1, including…
Sportsground amenities building at Don Small Oval being built
Work is underway to rebuild the sportsground amenities building at Don Small Oval, Tacoma, which is expected to be ready for occupation by July. The new block replaces the original…
Carter Thompson to compete in the Asia Talent Cup
At the ripe age of 11, Charmhaven’s Carter Thompson is set to take on the most talented young motor bike riders in Asia. Carter is just one of two young…
Penalties, panenkas and pinballs perpetuate Mariners’ plummet
Two penalties, a late “pinball” goal, and a rare “panenka” provided great theatre for football fans at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday evening, February 2. Unfortunately for the locals, it…
Around the grounds sport report
Most sport cancelled due to torrential rain – Abbie Wilcox makes the podium in World Cup aerial skiing – The Southern Spirit Womens T20 team earns a partial reprieve –…
Kael Webster named in Australian U18 Hockey squad
A contingent of Central Coast Hockey Association (CCHA) players has returned from the National Indoor Hockey Festival with medals under their belts. The festival was held in Wollongong from January…
Skate, scooter and BMX competition has a new format
The Central Coast Series skate, scooter and BMX competition is back for another year, with a total prize pool over $10,000. Central Coast Council will host three heats at skate…
Lloyd Radcliffe ends his amateur career winning the 2020 NSW Cup
Kooindah Waters Golf Club member, Lloyd Radcliffe, has ended his amateur career in style, after taking out the 2020 NSW Cup. Radcliffe won the tournament following rounds of 75 and…
Southern Spirit T20 team await outcome of hearing
As reported last week, The Peninsula’s Southern Spirit Cricket Club has reportedly received what is possibly the largest fine to ever be issued in the history of the Central Coast…
First Australian pairing to reach the Men’s grand final since in 1998
The dream run of Wyong Tennis Club’s Max Purcell through the Australian Open Men’s Doubles Grand Slam has come to an end. Purcell, who hails from Terrigal, and his partner,…
Around the Grounds – weekend sport wrap
The weekend’s sports news from around the Central Coast: Bowls, Football, Hockey & Cricket. In a snappy audio/video format.
Southern Spirit fined $1000 for Pink Day fundraiser
The Peninsula’s cricket club, Southern Spirit, has been fined $1000 after its women’s team wore Hawaiian shirts in a game against Narara-Wyoming as part of a Pink Stumps Day in…
Lennox Chell has best result to date in World Surf League Qualifying Series
Avoca surfer, Lennox Chell, took out second place in the 2020 Carve Pro World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 1000, at Maroubra Beach on Sunday, February 2. Chell had…