Category: Central Coast Sport
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CENTRAL COAST RUGBY BOARD CANCELS 2021 SEASON
The rest of the Central Coast Rugby Union season has been scrapped – as the state-wide lockdown drags on. It’s a blow for local clubs – but focus is now shifting to retaining players for next year.
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UMINA HELP COAST CREATE HISTORY
The Central Coast has cleaned up at Surf Lifesaving New South Wales’ Presentation – with locals securing seven awards on the night. Among them, Umina Beach has carved up its own part of history – becoming the first club to claim both Volunteer and Lifesaver of the Year.
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PARALYMPIAN, LIESL TESCH, ADMIRES HER FORMER BASKETBALL TEAM IN TOKYO
She’s arguably the Central Coast’s most accomplished sportswoman – claiming five medals across seven Paralympic games. Now, former Glider, Liesl Tesch has been admiring the Aussie basketball team’s hard work in Tokyo.
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McDERMOTT SOARS IN SWITZERLAND
Olympic silver medallist Nicola McDermott was back in action for the first time since the Tokyo Games, finishing third in the Diamond League in Switzerland. There’s little rest for the 24 year-old field athlete, competing in Paris this weekend.
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AUSTRALIA FINISHES ON TOP IN MARATHON RUN
The first “1,000 Miles to Light” has wrapped up – with the 10-day marathon run organised by the Copacabana’s, Pat Farmer. The event was restricted to only two teams – with Australia taking the win.
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CENTRAL COAST JUNIOR TO FEATURE IN SUPER NETBALL GRAND FINAL
Central Coast Heart’s netball season has been abandoned, due to the lockdown restrictions. The girls were close to making the grand final, climbing to third on the ladder before the announcement.
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NATHAN HOME AFTER OLYMPICS DEBUT
Faith Nathan is back in Sydney, after making her Olympic Games debut in the Rugby Sevens. After finishing fifth, the 21-year-old is hungrier than ever to triumph on the world stage.
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STELLA SELECTED IN NSW SQUAD
Chittaway Bay triathlete Stella Norris has been named in the New South Wales Emerging Talent Squad. The 15-year-old is also focused on re-qualifying for the World Duathlon and Biathlon Championships.
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TERRIGAL-AVOCA SAD TO SEE THE END OF 2021 AFL SEASON
Terrigal-Avoca is coming to terms with a cancelled season – as the undefeated Panthers are kicked out of the Black Diamond Cup. Team leaders are now focusing on retaining valuable players, so they can reclaim the top spot next season.
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UFC ANNOUNCES JAMIE MULLARKEY’S NEXT FIGHT
A Central Coast fighter is Vegas-bound, after the UFC announced its newest round. Jamie Mullarkey will be taking on America’s Devonte Smith in October.