Central Coast Sport

Terrene Black has returned to the Central Coast briefly following her fourth place at the Pacific Paddle Games. She’ll return to California in the next fortnight – for one of her biggest challenges – The Red Bull Heavy Water Event in San Francisco.  

The Sydney Bluesox hit the Central Coast today, putting on a coaching clinic for their youngest fans. And for several players, it was a homecoming.  

Australian golfer Jan Stephenson is set to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Although she grew up in Balmain…the 66-year-old has been a life member of the Shelly Beach Golf Club. She learned to play the sport at the former Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club, spending most weekends there. Her impressive career includes 16 L-P-G-A Tour titles. (VISION ONLY)

It’s a landmark day for aussie rules in the Hunter. NBN News can reveal that 20 out of the 21 local clubs have signed on to the new league, run by the sport’s governing body, and that the final club has expressed its intention to do so. “We’re exceptionally excited, we know it’s a legacy moment for football, and we’re very thankful that clubs have supported this new concept.” Said Simon Smyth, from AFL NSW/ACT. The AFL has also appointed three board members who will decide the structure of the new competition – more will join them following an election in a few weeks time.

Usain Bolt will face Sydney South West’s All Stars in Friday night’s trial – that he believes, will be do-or-die for his football career. Bolt says, based on his performance at Campbelltown Stadium, the Mariners will be making a decision on whether or not to sign him.

It’s not exactly what Central Coast Mariners fans want to hear, two weeks out from the start of the A-League season. But coach Mike Mulvey says he’s been having trouble sleeping over the depth in this year’s squad…saying choosing the starting 11 has been “a bit of a nightmare.”  

Terrigal’s Zak Van Dartel has finished second in the Open – Short Course category, in the legendary Coolangatta Gold. The 21 kilometre event opened with the ski leg, followed by swim and board, then a five and a half kilometre run to the finish. The 20 year-old will now focus on the Ocean Six Series commencing at Queenscliff next week. (Audio in parts)

Central Coast Lifeguard Terrene Black has competed in the Pacific Paddle Games in California. The Molokai champion looked certain to finish on the podium, but fell late in the race and had to settle for fourth. (Image courtesy of Pacific Paddle Games)

Returning to motorsport now, and it’s been a tough weekend on the Mount Panorama circuit for Toyota 86 racer Luke King. The Central Coast championship contender fell 44 points behind the series leader.  

Another strong pre-season hit-out for the Mariners, but there was no appearance from Usain Bolt, he stayed on the bench. His team mates surprisingly conceded the opening goal against NPL side Wollongong. Before clicking into gear – Michael McGlinchey, Connor Pain and Matt Simon all finding the back of the net in the 3-1 win. (VISION ONLY)