Usain Bolt wants to play for the Mariners
The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, could be appearing at Gosford’s Central Coast Stadium, not as a sprinter, but as a professional footballer for the Central Coast Mariners. The 11-times…
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Outrigger club members depart for Tahiti
Members of the Central Coast Outriggers Canoe Club departed for Tahiti on July 15 to participate in the Club World Championships at the Va’a World Sprints. Club president Ms Virginia…
Students to represent region in NSW Championships
Eight exceptional athletes fromGorokan High School will represent the Greater Sydney region in the NSW Championships, after qualifying for their sporting events at the Sydney North Carnival. Keegan Phillips will…
2018/19 Mariners update
The Central Coast Mariners’ preseason preparations are well underway, with Head Coach, Mike Mulvey, at the helm. There’s been plenty of movement on the transfer front, so let’s take a…
Open Girls Volleyball Team reaches semi-finals
Gorokan High School’s Open Girls Volleyball Team has been knocked out of the Sydney North Volleyball Knockout Competition. The Gorokan team had a stellar run through the competition, notching up…
Sports Council queries hugely increased hire costs
A review of community sports hire, including oval/field hire fees, conducted by the Central Coast Sports Council Inc, has revealed a huge increase in ground hire fees between May 2016…
W-League will not include a Central Coast Mariners’ women’s side
The Football Federation of Australia (FFA) has confirmed that it will not expand the W-League in the 2018-19 season to include a Central Coast Mariners’ women’s side, and has implied…
Lachlan Wales snapped up by Melbourne City
Lachie Wales, former Terrigal High School student, Umina local, and a rising star at the Central Coast Mariners, has signed with Melbourne City Football Club. Melbourne City FC announced the…
Banjo’s Skatepark officially opened
Banjo’s Skatepark was officially opened to the public by the Pilon family on June 23. It was a special day for the Pilon family and a motley crew of Banjo’s…
Bay2bay charity run winners
Reece Edwards and Celia Sullohern have won the men’s and women’s sections respectively in the 2018 Bay2Bay Run held on June 17. Jack Colreavy and Claire Ashworth came second and…
Sporting groups invited to have their say on grassroots sport planning
Sporting groups have been invited to have their say on the planning of grassroots sport, by Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald. Central Coast community members and…
Judo Academy competed in National Championships
The determined group of Kido Judoka, from the Kido Mingara Judo Academy, competed in the 2018 Judo National Championships at the Gold Coast. Daniel Villani won a gold medal in…
Bradley Woodward to represent Australia at Lifesaving World Champs
Shelly Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s, Bradley Woodward, will represent Australia at the 2018 Lifesaving World Championships (LWC). Woodward was selected in the 36 competitor squad which will represent both…
Mariners’ Digital Football League launched
The Central Coast Mariners and Digital Sporting Group (DSG) have teamed up to launch the Central Coast Mariners’ Digital Football League, a landmark competition where competitors have the chance to…
Gosford Kariong Open Grade lose to third place Tigers
Under the stewardship of newly appointed coach, Mr Shaun ‘Bellamy’ Martin, the Gosford Kariong Open Grade team turned on the razzle dazzle early to lead at the break, before ultimately…
2018 Bay2Bay Running Festival held
The 2018 Bay2Bay Running Festival, was held on June 17. The event featured a 12km fun run and a 21km half marathon, both starting from Fishermans’ Wharf on the Woy…
FFA refusal of a Mariners’ W-League team defies its own policy
The Football Federation of Australia (FFA) has indicated it will not support a Central Coast Mariners’ bid to be re-introduced to the W-League, Australia’s national professional women’s football competition, in…
Volunteering medal presented to two surf club members
Two Umina Surf Life Saving Club members have received Tide CharT awards from Volunteering Central Coast. Kai Darwin won the Young Volunteer of the Year Award. “Kai has won Umina…
Umina wins first tennis competition
The Umina Tennis Club has won the inaugural Central Coast Inter-Club Tennis Competition. “The tournament saw a number of clubs enjoying an afternoon of competitive tennis followed by a barbecue,”…
Umina surf club named Club of the Year
Umina Surf Lifesaving Club has been named the Central Coast Club of the Year in the region’s presentation night awards on June 9. Umina also picked up first place in…