Central Coast Bears, 2013.

[Red&BlackBear]

For the lady Bears: The Firefighters Calendar NSW are big fans of the Central Coast Bears & support their bid for inclusion in the 2013 NRL competition. http://www.facebook.com/centralcoastbears?ref=ts

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Wyong is Bearing up


SUPPORT: David Fairleigh has been involved with the bid for 18 months.

BY PAUL CALLAGHAN
19 May, 2011 12:00 AM


WYONG Shire Council is the latest major local organisation to publicly support the Central Coast Bears bid to be included in the National Rugby League competition and Bears franchise spokesman David Fairleigh has welcomed its support.

But, like many thousands of rugby league fans in the Gosford-Wyong-Morisset area, the former Australian and State of Origin player is anxious for a decision.


"The NRL has been very open with our bid team but naturally we're hoping that once the new league commission has been formed it will decide promptly on the successful bidder," he said.


The council recently decided to provide in kind support to the Bears bid.
Fairleigh said the council shared the Bears vision and realised the positive impact a Central Cloast NRL team would have for the region.


"We're hoping to get some good news about our bid by mid-year," he said.
"I've been directly involved with the bid for 18 months and our team has worked very hard to convince the NRL that the Central Coast should be the next region represented in the NRL competition.


"The Bears have 7000 financial members, we've done the spadework and the NRL has acknowledged that the Central Coast deserves its own team.'
Fairleigh, who is the Head of Football Operations for the Bears and the prospective inaugural coach of the proposed team, grew up in the Gosford area.


He went on to become a Kangaroo tourist in 1994 and that year was also named the Rothmans Medallist as the NRL's best-and-fairest player.


As a local resident he regrets the elite player drain from the Central Coast to other NRL clubs.
A locally-based team would provide a pathway for promising players to represent their own area.


Other candidates vieing for a licence to play in the NRL are Brisbane (a second team), Central Queensland, Perth, Wellington and Papua New Guinea.


Fairleigh said the NRL may decide to name two new NRL teams to match the number of AFL teams, so another game could be provided for coverage.


The successful expansion team, or teams, are expected to be introduced to the competition in 2013 or 2014.


http://www.lakesmail.com.au/news/local/sport/waterskiing/wyong-is-bearing-up/2168633.aspx

 

[Beowulf]

http://thebigtip.com.au/league/why-nrl-need-central-coast-bears

With the Independent Commission surely only weeks away and a decision on expansion needed within months, one team has already ticked all the boxes.


The Central Coast Bears comprise a catchment area of over 1.1 million people, 23 junior teams and perhaps most importantly for sustainability, the third largest corporate region in Australia....one that currently has no NRL side in its district. By any criteria, they will add value to the competition and have minimal impact on current teams. The benefits of the Bears are manyfold, but include the following:


1. Reward a heartland area. The third largest junior league region in NSW (behind Newcastle and Penrith only), with no local pathway to the NRL. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions of NSW with a young family demographic, while the norther suburbs of Sydney represent one of Australia's richest demogrgraphic - both regions are a sponsors dream


2. Added TV rights value. David Gallop concedes at least 40,000 supporters of NRL walked away when teh BEars were removed from the competition. Bringing back the Bears INSTANTLY generates increased TV ratings/revenues and Foxtel subscriptions, unlike other regions which would require growth over time. As a Foundation Club, the Bears have 103 years of history and multi-generationa lsupport that sees fans scattered across the country, with a large proportion as reflected in memberships coming from Queensland - half the Bears players I recall in the 90's came from the Sunshine State.


3. Zero risk. The Bears bring security no other franchise can offer - over 100 years experience running a Club that was financially succesful until the ill-fated move to Gosford in 1999. The CentralCoast have more sponsors already than some existing NRL clubs, and are being approached directly by companies wishing to buy into such a great ‘feel good’ story. Interest is coming from all the key commercial centres including Gosford and the 'golden triangle' of Nth Sydney-Chatswood-Nth Ryde. Financial memberships are already at a higher level (6,800) than most NRL teams were at a comparative stage last season, proving without doubt that this franchise will be well supported.


4. Accessible stadiums. A massive factor supporting the Bears bid is the proximity to Gosford Station of Bluetongue Stadium, purpose built for the Bears, with the words "BEAR" emblazoned on the stadium seats. Add to that the proposed heritage round game against Manly every year at North Sydney Oval, and Rugby League fans on the Central Coast and northern Sydney will at last have a team they can easily access. This factor has also been noted by David Gallop.


4. Low costs. With airfares and accommodation requirements minimal for most current NRL teams, away team costs are minimal; plus the CentralCoast will bring an away army of an estimated 5,000+ Central Coast/North Shore supporters to all Sydney and Newcastle away games, increasing crowd attendances and revenues for Sydney clubs. Manly, Newcaslte and the Roosters in particular will benefit from increased gate attendances. Joint marketing with the Mariners will also produce savings and enhance exposure, with the possibilty of year round sporting memberships to Bluetongue.


5. Merchandise. As a Foundation Club wearing the popular red and black colours, the Bears have a huge head start on other franchises who will be uncertain as to the popularity/potential of their colours/logo.


6. Readiness. The Bears are ready now. They have ticked every requirement put to them by the NRL, with interest. All that is left to do now is continue to increase memberships until a green light is given. The clubs infrastructure is all in place – stadiums, management, staff recruitment plan, coach, merchandise.


7. Opposition code threats. Only this week in local North Shore papers, Private School Knox has joined the list of local schools fielding AFL junior teams in a combined northern Sydney/Central Coast program. The Swans have an Academy on the Central Coast and the GWS Giants franchise will be encroaching into the Hills District of the North Sydney District Rugby League. I saw it first hand at Greenway Park, Cherrybrook last Saturday, where crowds/participants were larger at the adjoining AFL ground than at the Rugby League ground where Hills Hawks & Pennant Hills were playing Willoughby Roos at an under 6 and under 8 level. Only an NRL presence in the NSDRL area will preserve a Rugby League profile for the region in the future.


8. Player attraction. With a well respected coach in place already and $3.5 million pledged by the O'Farrell Government for training/office facilities, players will be confident about deciding to live and train at one of the most attractively located & professional franchises in Australia. This means the Club won't have to pay 'overs' to attract talent.


9. Justice. The game owes the Bears. Everyone knows it. The Bears haven't sat down with their hand out however, but have got their heads down and worked, bloody hard, to give the NRL a legitimate reason to bring them back. A handful of staff and around 20 volunteers have created enough noise to be heard. What is particularly heartening is the support from fans across all teams, including traditional rivals, Manly. Here come the Bears.

 

[Red&BlackBear]

The next Central Coast Bears membership drive is on @

SUNDAY 22nd MAY
EVENT: Westfield Hornsby Membership Drive
TIME: From 9am

Membership drive continues today.

 

[mightybears]

Go the bears

 

[Red&BlackBear]

 

[Red&BlackBear]

The Central Coast Bears membership drives continue this weekend.. news on their locations to be posted in abit.

 

[Red&BlackBear]

The next Central Coast Bears membership drives are on @

SATURDAY 4th JUNE
EVENT: North Sydney Bears vs. Auckland Vulcans
VENUE & TIME: North Sydney Oval from 3pm

SATURDAY 11th JUNE
EVENT: Erina Fair Membership Drive
TIME: From 9am

 

[dangerousdave]

Really we need 4 expansion spots not 2.
I know they worry about watering down the talent pool but Perth and Adelaide (if they could even get a bid together) are the places the league needs to go. Then a CC team and new SE Queensland team are the obvious ways to consolidate support in traditional league land with respect to regionally specific population growth

 

[mave]

http://thebigtip.com.au/league/why-nrl-need-central-coast-bears

What is particularly heartening is the support from fans across all teams, including traditional rivals, Manly. [/QUOTE]


Although you wouldn't know it the way some of you co*ksmokers carry on.

 

[Red&BlackBear]

http://north-shore-times.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/bears-prepare-to-down-jets/


Bears prepare to down Jets

24 May 11 @ 08:58am by Torin Chen

North Sydney Bears hooker Beau Falloon. Picture: JOE MURPHY




NORTH Sydney Bears head into this weekend’s Frank Hyde Shield match against Newtown Jets full of confidence after crushing Central Coast by 32 points in the NSW Cup on Saturday.


In a one-sided affair at Newcastle’s Harker Oval, the Bears ran riot, emerging winners eight tries to two.


Fullback Josh Mansour bagged a double while halfback Malcolm Webster recorded 12 points from four goals and one try.
The sixth-placed Bears play the Jets at Henson Park, Marrickville on Saturday at 3pm.

NORTH SYDNEY (J Mansour 2, G Nichols, B Leslie, B Judd, A Namoa, D Webster, J Hawkins tries; M Webster 4, J Florimo goals) 42 d CENTRAL COAST 10

 

[Red&BlackBear]

http://www.star1045.com.au/article.aspx?id=108504



Central Coast sporting teams will be locked in competition over May 28 and 29, as they partake in the
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[FONT=Arial,Arial][FONT=Arial,Arial]The Battle of the Sporting Codes [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Arial][FONT=Arial,Arial]will be held over the annual Red Shield Appeal doorknock weekend from May 28 and 29. Anyone wishing to participate in the weekend can register their interest by contacting The Salvation Army Central Coast on 4325 5614. Donations to the Salvation Army can be made via the website www.salvos.org.au. [/FONT][/FONT]

SOURCED: Battle of the sporting codes to raise money for The Salvos Media Release

The Central Coast Mariners, the Central Coast Bears, Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club and the Erina Eagles are just a few of the teams that will be vying to raise the largest amount of money for Central Coast Red Shield Appeal.


"The competition is a fun, light-hearted opportunity for sporting organisations around the Central Coast to show their support for The Salvation Army," said Derek Taylor, Red Shield Appeal Committee Member.


On May 28 and 29, there will be two roadside collection points where various sporting teams will be stationed, one near the Scout Hall on Terrigal Drive and the other positioned westbound on Avoca Drive, Kincumber.


Central Coast residents can show support for their favourite sporting code by contributing to their preferred team’s donation bucket.


"If you want your team to gain the honour of becoming the Coast’s favourite sporting code, give generously when you see them on the roadside over the doorknock weekend," said Derek.


Among those stepping out to represent their local team will be Mariners stars, Matt Simon, Ollie Bozanic, John Hutchinson along with a host of their grand final team mates as well as Greg Florimo and David Fairleigh from the Central Coast Bears.


"These teams are all very busy and it is fantastic that they are giving up their valuable time to participate in this great cause," continued Derek.


"We encourage other sporting organisations to join in on the competition and you can register your team’s interest in participating in the collections by contacting The Salvation Army Central Coast on 4325 5614," he added.

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Really we need 4 expansion spots not 2.
I know they worry about watering down the talent pool but Perth and Adelaide (if they could even get a bid together) are the places the league needs to go. Then a CC team and new SE Queensland team are the obvious ways to consolidate support in traditional league land with respect to regionally specific population growth

I still believe 4 teams over a scattered time frame is the way to go.

2013 - W.A. Reds & Central Coast Bears

2015 - Ipswich

2017-2020 - Central Queensland or New Zealand 2 or both should an existing team fall.

 

[Beowulf]

I still believe 4 teams over a scattered time frame is the way to go.

2013 - W.A. Reds & Central Coast Bears

2015 - Ipswich

2017-2020 - Central Queensland or New Zealand 2 or both should an existing team fall.

Agree 100% with that plan. All these areas should have teams w/in 10-12 years hopefully....

 

[Beowulf]

There will be some Bears making noise in the audience on "The League Lounge", Sunday at 8.30pm on Fox Sports 2HD and Fox Sports 2. Brandy is a huge supporter of the bid and Gus from MMM is a guest who is also onside.

Note also Jay on Masterchef can be seen on the show wearing his CC Bears jersey when filmed in the house.....

Bears everywhere!

 

[Boofhead]

There will be some Bears making noise in the audience on "The League Lounge", Sunday at 8.30pm on Fox Sports 2HD and Fox Sports 2. Brandy is a huge supporter of the bid and Gus from MMM is a guest who is also onside.

Note also Jay on Masterchef can be seen on the show wearing his CC Bears jersey when filmed in the house.....

Bears everywhere!

Except in the NRL...

 

[Beowulf]

Except in the NRL...

It's not 2013...yet.

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Central Coast Bears


Hi Bears fans,

There will be a Free bus to Panthers vs Rabbitohs for Monday Night Football. The NRL have put on a free bus for anyone going to the game. It departs Central Coast Leagues Club at 5pm and returns after the game. Simply follow this link to book your seat.


All aboard the Express Bus services to Centrebet Stadium for Monday Night Football!
Penrith take on South Sydney in a very important clash for both teams and your team needs you.


These buses will be leaving from Redfern, North Richmond, Wallacia, Glenbrook, St Clair and the Central Coast.
Also on the night there will be a Family Meal deal - $20 will get you 4 pies, 4 chips and 4 drinks (softdrink/water/juice)
See you at the game!

https://secure.ticketdesq.com/book/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&TicketDesqID=246&OrgID=4260

 

[Red&BlackBear]

The Bears are at Shell Service Station at Kariong supporting the Salvation Army.

 

[Beowulf]

Fans of the Bears were in the audience of "The League Lounge", Fox's Footy Show on Sunday nt 8.30pm....plenty of Bear mentions on air and James Matheson wore a Bear head for the last few minutes of the show. He's a Manly fan but was genuinely interested...