Category: Central Coast Sport
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CENTRAL COAST 2020 SEASON UPDATES
RUGBY LEAGUE Local rugby league will be back on July 19. All senior teams are set to return to training from July 1, after 10 weeks away. A nine round season will be followed by three weeks of semi-finals, with the decider to be held on the October long weekend. The Wyong Roos have withdrawn…
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SMALL CROWDS RETURN TO NRL GAMES
Warriors halfback Blake Green has been reunited with his family on the Central Coast. He says it’s been a huge morale boost as they prepare to face the Cowboys tomorrow night.
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WARRIORS READY FOR COWBOYS SHOWDOWN
Returning to rugby league and Central Coast Stadium is set to host the first NRL match with a capped crowd – tomorrow night it’s the Sea Eagles and the Broncos, then the Gosford-based Warriors host the Cowboys. The Friday night showdown will be a momentous occasion for two Warriors in particular.
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NICOLA MCDERMOTT IN THE RUNNING FOR “ATHLETE OF THE YEAR”
Central Coast high jumper Nicola McDermott is in the running for “Athlete of the Year”, at the Athletics Australia Awards tonight. The Commonwealth Games bronze medallist had a phenomenal domestic season – becoming the national high jump champion. She also cleared 1.96 metres multiple times, which earned her a spot in the Aussie team for…
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SLS CENTRAL COAST’S AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE HELD ONLINE
To Surf Life Saving now – and the Central Coast’s annual Awards of Excellence were held online overnight. Dozens of the region’s best lifesavers were recognised for their bravery and dedication.
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CENTRAL COAST RUNNER BREAKS GREAT NORTH WALK RECORD
Grant Brisbin admits COVID-19 was a driving factor in his quest to conquer the Great North Walk record from Newcastle to Circular Quay. With races cancelled, he channelled his energy into breaking the Fastest Known Time.
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HORSNELL A COACH OF YEAR FINALIST
The Central Coast’s Matt Horsnell is in the running for Coach of the Year at the Athletics Australia Awards. He’s guided High Jumper Nicola McDermott to a bronze at the Commonwealth Games, as well as qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.
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JOCKEY JENNY DUGGAN RECOVERING AFTER HORRIFIC FALL
A horrific fall at the Scone Cup Carnival last month, left Gosford Jenny Duggan battered and bruised. Despite the close call she says she’ll be “back in the saddle” as soon as she can be.
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WARRIORS FIRED UP AHEAD OF PENRITH CLASH
The Gosford-based Warriors remain confident ahead of Friday night’s clash with the Panthers… But the coach says Penrith will have a point to prove after not putting away an injury-riddle Knights outfit.
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WHAT’S HELPING THIS ULTRAMARATHON RUNNER STAY FOCUSED
The brainchild of renowned track and field administrator Margaret Beardslee, The Yellow Dot Challenge has been embraced by Central Coast athletes. Ultramarathon runner Melissa Robertson is one of them. She says the online running club has helped her stay focused during the pandemic.