Sport Central Coast would like to congratulate the winners from our 2022 Central Coast Sports Awards.
The Central Coast Sports Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of our local athletes, teams, associations, and volunteers who work tirelessly to provide sport and active recreation opportunities across the Central Coast.
“It’s an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the wonderful sport and active recreation community of the Central Coast.”
Sport Central Coast Chairman – Simon Smyth
Sport Central Coast Chairman Simon Smyth believes the awards represent an opportunity to acknowledge the success and efforts of the Central Coast sporting community.
“The Sports Awards have become a revered annual event in our region. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the wonderful sport and active recreation community of the Central Coast and pay tribute to the successful and dedicated people who give so much to our community.”
2022 Central Coast Sports Awards Winners and Finalists
Sportsperson of the Year Winner – Jemma Smith
| Jemma | Smith | Surf Life Saving/Kayaking/Ocean Ski Racing |
| Garang | Kuol | Central Coast Sports College |
| Kallan | Strong | NSW Tenpin Bowling – Bateau Bay |
| Faith | Nathan | Australian Rugby |
| Bradley | Woodward | Swimming Australia |
| Ella | Beere | Surf Lifesaving Central Coast |
| Jake | Elliott | Erina Junior Rugby League |
| Tim | Oosterhoff | Killarney Vale Bombers |
Young Sportsperson of the Year Winner – Laura Cruickshank
| Nicole | Duncan | Central Coast Cycling Club |
| Liliya | Tatarinoff | Central Coast Cycling Club |
| Tanner | Mahon | CCSC |
| Ryan | Green | Surf Lifesaving Central Coast |
| Jake | Elliott | Erina Junior Rugby League |
| Zoe | Karipidis | Football NSW |
| Laura | Cruickshank | NSW weightlifting |
| Mia | Heran | BB Martial Arts |
Sportsperson with a Disability Winner – Kallan Strong
| Rae | Anderson | Snow & Football Australia |
| Kallan | Strong | Tenpin Bowling |
| Dylan | Littlehales | Paddle Australia |
Team of the Year – Central Coast Cycling Club Under 17 Women’s Team
| Killarney Vale Bombers – Men’s Cup (First Grade) |
| Central Coast Cycling Club Inc – Under 17 Women’s Team |
| Central Allstars – SASS Squad |
| The Lakes Surf Life Saving Central Coast – Masters Women’s |
| Southern Sky Synchronized – Mixed Age Team |
| Toukley RLFC Inc – Men’s First Grade |
| Central Coast Rugby Union – Senior Men’s XV |
| Kincumber Colts Junior Rugby League Club – Under 16 Girls League Tag |
Volunteer of the Year Winner – Julie Redfern
| Dean | Gillard | TWLRL |
| James | Stevens | Charmhaven Tennis Centre |
| Julie | Redfern | Surf Lifesaving Central Coast |
| Sharni | Cameron | Niagara Park Ourimbah Junior AFL Club |
| Kellie | Hassab | Central Coast Basketball |
| Damien | Ashby | The Entrance Bateau Bay Blues AFL Club |
Active Recreation Initiative / Event of the Year – Bay to Bay Running Festival
| Central Coast In House League – Central Coast Ice Hockey League |
| Bay to Bay Running Festival – Terrigal Trotters Inc. |
| Under-13 Boys State Hockey Championships – Central Coast Hockey |
Coach of the Year Winner – Mark Tatarinoff
| Corey | Shackleton | Killarney Vale Bombers |
| Gima | Crowdy | Central Coast Heart |
| Stephen | Tubnor | Northlakes Junior Rugby Union Club |
| Mark | Tatarinoff | Central Coast Cycling Club |
| Damien | Benson | Surf Lifesaving Central Coast |
| Jake | Fitzpatrick | Toukley RLFC Inc |
| Matt | Smith | Central Coast Waves Basketball |
| Peter | Dial | Toukley Hawks RLFC |
Community Sportsperson of the Year Winner – Tim Oosterhoff
| Jake | Fitzpatrick | Toukley RLFC Inc |
| Jake | Elliott | Erina Junior Rugby League |
| Tim | Oosterhoff | Central Coast Bombers |
Masters Sportsperson of the Year Winner – Suzanne Chandler
| Suzanne | Chandler | Central Coast Triathlon Club |
| Hayden | Smith | Surf Lifesaving Central Coast |
Young Coach or Official of the Year Winner – Connor Coates
| Ava | Green | Charmhaven Tennis Centre |
| Connor | Coates | Central Coast Waves Basketball |
| Jack | Watson | Central Coast Rugby League Referees Association |
Club or Association of the Year Winner – Toukley Hawks RLFC
| Northlakes Junior Rugby Union Club |
| Ocean Beach SLSC |
| Riding for the Disabled Central Coast |
| Umina SLSC |
| Central Allstars |
| Erina Junior Rugby League Football Club |
| Toukley RLFC Inc |
| Roundabout Circus |
