Category: Central Coast Sport
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NATIONAL ICE HOCKEY RETURNS TO CENTRAL COAST
It’s been nine years since the Central Coast has been the home to a national ice hockey team – but Erina’s rink will soon host high-end players. The Ice Dogs are relocating from Sydney – bringing elite competition back to the local arena.
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DAVID & GOLIATH BATTLE ENDS IN DRAW
To the A League, and the Mariners have settled for a draw with Sydney FC in Gosford overnight. The Central Coast failed to get the three points, despite posting a two-nil lead early in the piece.
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GUNN HOPING TO SECURE TICKET TO TOKYO
Tyler Gunn has had a taste of wearing green and gold once before… and he’s hoping his latest outing will be his ticket to Tokyo. The 400-metre runner had success at the Australian Olympic Trials – coming away with gold in the open men’s relay.
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FUTURE LOOKING STRONG FOR ORACLE CREW AHEAD OF SAIL GP OPENER
Point Frederick’s Tom Slingsby is gearing up for competition in the second round of the SailGP. The Australian Team Skipper is in Bermuda with his team mates and has already had some testing times during practice.
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DE SILVA 50-50 CHANCE OF PLAYING IN STAJCIC’S 50TH GAME
The second-placed Mariners will be aiming to win back their top spot on the A-League ladder when they clash with a fourth-placed Sydney FC tomorrow. The Mariners have won one game out of the last six, while the visitors are unbeaten in eight of their last nine games.
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JEMMA SMITH FOLLOWS IN MOTHER’S FOOTSTEPS
A Central Coast family has walked away with three big awards at the Aussie Surf Life Saving Championships in Queensland. Umina’s Jemma Smith has taken out the country’s top honour – whilst her mother and younger sister also received gold medals.
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TOUGH GAMES OF LEAGUE FOR ROUND FOUR
To rugby league and the Central Coast is gearing up for some tough games in round four. This weekend will test Erina’s winning streak – playing on Woy Woy’s turf.
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KARIONG COUGARS FIND GROOVE IN NEW DIVISION
The Kariong Cougars are yet to win a game of football this season, but the coach is happy with how the boys are adapting ahead of round three. It’s the first time Kariong has been in the Premier League, stepping up from Division One.
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AVOCA ATHLETES DOMINATE AUSSIE MASTERS
Three Avoca athletes have dominated the Australian masters on the Sunshine Coast this week. Lachlan Tame, Pete Mitchell and Riley Fitzsimmons finishing on top in the open ski relay final, defending their title (VISION ONLY)
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NICOLA McDERMOTT’S FEARLESS HEART GETS HER TO TOKYO
Nicola McDermott is now known as the first Australian woman to break high jump’s 2-metre barrier. The champion athlete is back home on the Central Coast and says her biggest challenge was getting over the notion of fear.