Category: Central Coast Sport
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FINALLY FOOTBALL RETURNS FOR MARINERS
For Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel, with the A-League competition to resume July 16. And while budgets have been slashed in all sporting codes, he says the yellow and navy are used to running on the smell of an oily rag.
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NICOLA INSPIRED BY AWARD WINNER
She might not have taken out Female of the Year at the Athletics Australia Awards, but for high jump star Nicola McDermott, it was a huge honour to be recognised. The 23 year-old taking inspiration from the winner – javelin World Champion Kelsey-Lee Barber.
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RUGBY UNION SEASON DRAW FINALISED
Central Coast Rugby Union has finalised the season draw ahead of the competitions restart, next month. Clubs will have just two weeks of contact training before they’re back on the field.
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WYONG ROOS RENEGE AND CONFIRM SPOT IN LOCAL COMP
There’s been a major backflip from the Wyong Roos who confirmed they will be competing in the upcoming season. The club had initially withdrawn, citing financial trouble. But Roos say they will be able to afford the fixture, by putting a freeze on players wages. Senior players will return to training from July 1. (VISION…
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REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR BOUDDI COASTAL RUN
Running became a key challenge for those looking to up their fitness during isolation – now registrations have opened, for a Central Coast event to help us keep the momentum. Up to 1,000 athletes from around the state are expected to try out the Bouddi Coastal Run.
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MARINERS RETURN TO TRAINING
The Mariners haven’t wasted any time getting stuck into training, after all players tested negative to coronavirus. Coach Alen Stajcic says the shutdown has given him time to reflect.
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MARINERS TESTED FOR COVID-19 AHEAD OF SEASON RESTART
Returning to the A-League and the Mariners also returned to their Tuggerah headquarters today, ahead of the season restart on July 16. The entire club was tested for coronavirus, and if everyone comes back all-clear – the side will return to the training later this week. (VISION ONLY)
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JEM GOING FOR GOLD
After finishing runner-up in the closest Coolangatta Gold in history, Jemma Smith is aiming to go one better in 2020. She’s even teamed up with ocean paddling legend Dean Gardiner, in her quest to win the iconic race.
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GOSFORD NETBALL PLANS FOR AUGUST RETURN
While many Central Coast sporting codes are raring to go on July 1, netballers still have many obstacles to get back on court. The Gosford association says it’s struggling to keep up with changing rules to be able to play, but is working towards an August start for its near 2,500 members.
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VAUGHAN QUALIFIES FOR PUNTORAMA
It’s a surfing event like no other – no competition vests, 30 minute time limit, priority or judges. It’s called Puntorama and will be held in Newcastle next week, featuring North Shelly star Joel Vaughan.