the central coast academy of sport is a local initiative aimed at providing opportunities
for athletes, coaches and administrators, from all sports
on the central coast of new south wales. the central coast
academy of sport is a Not for Profit Organisation aimed at
supporting, and improving the prowess, of those involved
in sport.
GOLF
The Central Coast Academy of Sport Srixon Golf squad traveled to Castle Hill recently for an Inter-Academy Challenge against the Western Sydney Academy of Sport. The annual challenge, now in its second year, was contested by 10 athletes from each Academy at the prestigious Castle Hill Golf and Country Club.
NETBALL
Stacey Markham is preparing to wear the green and gold for the second time in two years when she takes to the court for the Australian Indigenous Netball team next month. Markham was named in the national squad after she impressed as captain of the NSW Indigenous team recently.
TENNIS
The CCAS 2008 Tennis program commenced on Wednesday 27 February at Peninsula Leisure Centre with an orientation function followed by a range of sport science testing conducted by staff and students of The University of Newcastles Central Coast campus.
FEATURED BUSINESS PARTNER
GREATER BUILDING SOCIETY
In 2005, the Greater celebrated our 60th birthday. We opened our doors in 1945 and since then have grown to become one of the largest Building Societies in Australia.
SPORT SPONSORS
GREATER BUILDING SOCIETY
The Greater Building Society opened its doors in 1945 and since then have grown to become one of the largest Building Societies in Australia with over a quarter of a million members and 65 branches throughout NSW and South East Queensland.
JOIN US
There are many reasons why should you join the Central Coast Academy of Sport. The CCAS are currently introducing an Affiliate Program. To find out more please contact the administration of the Academy. Just click on the link below to find out how we can help you if you help us. You can also view our new Television commercial for our Business Partners.
DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION SPORTS DINNER GIGANTIC SUCCESS!
The inaugural Donnica Clarke Foundation sports dinner was held at Mingara Recreation Club, at Tumbi Umbi, on April 12. It was the major fundraiser to establish the financial reserves to meet the aims of the foundation. Special guests included Alison Broadbent, and John Hutchinson from the Mariners and representatives from the Manly Sea Eagles. The dinner was an outstanding success with over four hundred people attending the gala night. At last count the night had raised an amount exceeding $80,000 towards the training and education of young talented athletes from the CentralCoast. Many thanks are extended to all who attended and participated in the raising of theses funds.
INSPIRATIONAL
CHILD SKATING TOWARDS OLYMPICS
Central Coast Academy of Sport Short Track Speed Skating star Krysia Child is hoping a change of scenery will book her a place in the 2010 Australian Winter Olympic Team.
Child, 22, a former five time Australian champion figure skater relocated from Brisbane to the Central Coast in November last year to train at Erina Ice World such is the value of its ice.
