Downhill Extension Trail officially opened
The Central Coast Mountain Bike Club (CCMTB) has officially opened its new Downhill Extension Trail. Members and special guests gathered at Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park on June 19 for the…
Sport
Ten round season announced for Junior Rugby League
Central Coast Division Junior Rugby League (CCDJRL) has confirmed that their season will kick off from July 18. CCDJRL President, Ben Spackman, confirmed the restart date as well as the…
Rugby Union waive fees for 2020
Central Coast Rugby Union has released the draw for their modified 2020 season, with some blockbuster matches scheduled for the opening round. As reported in last edition, the season will…
Schools returning to normal … slowly
Schools around the Coast have welcomed a further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions around school based activities. On June 12, the NSW Government announced a staged resumption of school activities, including…
Local surfer’s encounter with great white
A local surf skier has described his recent run in with a possible great white shark as a near death experience. Trent Martin was paddling around 500m offshore at MacMasters…
Mariners will be ready for A-League reboot
The Central Coast Mariners say they are primed and ready for the return of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season, set to resume from July 16. Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirmed…
AFL competitions will start on July 18
The AFL Hunter Central Coast Board has confirmed starting dates for the 2020 senior AFL season. A 12 Round home and away season for the senior competition will kick off…
Rugby Union to kick off
With both senior and junior sport now greenlighted to proceed from July 1, Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) is gearing up for a season like none other. CCRU President, Larry…
Roosters expect to field three teams this season
Woy Woy Roosters are expecting to be able to field three rugby league teams for the 2020 season when it commences on July 19. “The executive has worked on a…
Panthers junior AFL players excited to get back on the paddock
The AFL Hunter Central Coast Junior season will officially kick off over the weekend of July 17-19. AFL Hunter Central Coast Board Chairman, David Flynn, confirmed the start date following…
Codes collaborate for community sports agreement
Major State Sporting Organisations in NSW have come together to provide a collaborative agreement for community sport across the state. The agreement comes with the welcome news from the NSW…
Netball association frustrated by lack of clear guidelines
Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association, which covers six club netball teams on the Peninsula, is frustrated by lack of Government guidelines for netball games. Association president Ms Lisa Coakley said…
Warriors’ halves set up hard-fought victory
The Central Coast’s NZ Warriors endured in Friday night try frenzy (June 12) with an upset 37-26 win over the North Queensland Cowboys at Central Coast Stadium. The win was…
Umina SLSC take out seven Awards of Excellence
The best and brightest among the Coast’s dedicated surf lifesaving movement were honoured over the long weekend when Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) held their 2019-20 Awards of Excellence….
New digital scoreboard for Woy Woy Oval
While sportsgrounds and sport facilities have been closed in line with COVID-19 restrictions, Central Coast Council has completed the installation of a new multi-purpose digital scoreboard at Woy Woy Oval….
Mini Bombers excited at getting back on the paddock
The AFL Hunter Central Coast Junior season will officially kick off over the weekend of July 17-19. AFL Hunter Central Coast Board Chairman, David Flynn, confirmed the start date following…
New $4.2M training track at Wyong Race Club will be a gamechanger
Wyong Race Club has completed its polytrack project and with that, they added another piece to the puzzle in becoming the regional centre of excellence for horse training in NSW….
Shelly Beach SLSC has best night ever at Awards of Excellence
The best and brightest among the Coast’s dedicated surf lifesaving movement were honoured over the long weekend when Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) held their 2019-20 Awards of Excellence….
Local sporting clubs share in $39,000
Eight local sport clubs will share in $39,000 from the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program, according to an announcement by Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for…
Penalties and fumbles bring Warriors back to earth
The Coast’s adopted NRL team, the New Zealand Warriors, will be looking for redemption at their upcoming clash at Central Coast Stadium against the North Queensland Cowboys, following their 26-nil…