Category: Central Coast Sport
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COVID-19: ACADEMY OF SPORT’S STARS ADAPT TO TRAINING
Work is underway to help the Central Coast’s up and coming athletes adapt to training amid the coronavirus pandemic. The region’s academy of sport taking its programs online although it remains hopeful some sports will be back on track within six months.
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SOME DOWN TIME FOR DYLAN
With the postponement of the Tokyo Paralympics, kayaker Dylan Littlehales has returned to the Central Coast. The 20 year-old is relieved a decision was finally made, and is confident he’ll be a strong medal contender in 2021.
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BRILLIANT BOWLES COMPLETES EVEREST
Seven years ago, Ross Bowles was diagnosed with brain cancer. Last weekend, incredibly, he completed The Everest – a gruelling cycling challenge on the Central Coast.
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KING SWAPS HIS RACE CAR FOR TCR E-SERIES
Springfield’s Luke King is used to being behind the wheel of a car, but he’s turning to simulation racing during the coronavirus pandemic. The 30-year-old will use it as a form of training, now that major events have been cancelled.
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COAST GYMS ADAPT TO CORONAVIRUS CHALLENGES
Central Coast gyms are adapting to a brave new world of fitness amid the coronavirus pandemic. In Gosford, one operator has moved its training and competitions online.
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FFA FOLLOWS SUIT AND SUSPENDS A-LEAGUE SEASON
It was only a matter of time and the footballing world knew last night’s game between and Jets and Melbourne City would be the A-League’s last. Like every other sporting code, the decision to suspend the season has left clubs shattered, and a handful of internationals a world away from their families.
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ARMSTRONG TO REPRESENT AUSTRALIA
Fletcher Armstrong has been selected in the Australian Junior team for the World Championships in Germany. The North Avoca teenager is waiting to hear whether the event will proceed, with an announcement expected in May.
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THE BAR RESET FOR HIGH JUMP STAR
It’s business as usual for Central Coast high jumper Nicola McDermott and her coach Matt Horsnell. The 23-year old has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and will continue her preparations despite the Games’ postponement.
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ROAD TO MOTO GP POSTPONED FOR CENTRAL COAST RIDER
Charmhaven’s Carter Thompson is one of two Australians competing in this year’s Asia Talent Cup. But like many sports around the world, the series has been thrown into uncertainty due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
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MARINERS MAKE IT 10 LOSSES BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
The defeat to Melbourne City was the 10th straight loss for the Mariners. It was also the first match the team has played behind closed doors under new coronavirus guidelines.