sport
Warnervale Wildcats gain grant for girls and women programs
More than $8,000 in state funding will expand cricket pathways while other Central Coast teams post results across several codes.
How we reported this
The Warnervale Wildcats Cricket Club will receive more than $8,000 from the NSW Government Local Sport Grant to run its Inclusive Pathway Programs focused on performance, girls and women.
The announcement comes as multiple Central Coast sides record strong results in state and regional competition, underlining the steady activity that local venues and grounds must accommodate week to week.
Central Coast teams have featured in baseball, netball, football and rugby union events reported this week. These fixtures require reliable access to ovals, courts and training spaces that allow squads to prepare and host visitors without disruption.
Recent results across codes
The Central Coast Marlins finished runners-up at the 2026 NSW Women’s Country Baseball Championships after a campaign that tested depth and recovery between matches. Central Coast Football fielded four representative sides in the inaugural Association Championships and took the overall 2026 title on the strength of consistent performances. An under-12 netball team also secured a state victory, while rugby union sides on the coast prepare for finals in coming weeks.
Other activity included a successful SheSails Regatta, basketball and ice hockey matches, and continued baseball games that drew local crowds. A long-serving bowler marked 50 years at the same club, showing how established facilities support long-term participation.
Keeping venues ready
Programs such as the Wildcats’ pathways and the representative teams rely on courts, fields and clubrooms that stay bookable and maintained. When multiple codes run overlapping seasons, pressure on those spaces increases and clubs must coordinate schedules carefully.
With rugby union finals approaching and winter competitions still active, grounds staff and club volunteers will continue to manage wear on pitches and surfaces. Residents interested in junior or women’s sessions can check club websites or contact the relevant associations for current availability at local venues.