Central Coast Sport Awards 2022

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