West Cheshire Athletic Club Newsletter

28th April 2017

We mentioned the first three items in last month’s newsletter, but they’re worth repeating, so please read!

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU
Marshals are needed for the Chester Half Marathon being held on Sunday 21st May.
Please let Ellie Robinson know if you’re able to join the club’s team on Sunday 21st May this year. We need approximately 27 people.
It’s always a fun morning watching the race and encouraging the runners. You’ll also receive a T-shirt and a goody bag as a thanks from the organisers (Active Leisure Events).
TIME TO STRENGTHEN OUR COACHING TEAM
The future of our club is reliant on our volunteer coaching staff – and it’s now time to seriously look at increasing the numbers of our qualified coaches.
If you’re a parent of an athlete, or know someone you think would fit the bill, please shout up. We need you to inspire, supporte and develop athletes across all events, ability levels, aspirations, and ages.
We’ll support you every inch of the way if you want to step onto the coaching pathway, and get yourself a coaching qualification
If you’re interested, please email Dennis

CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NOW DUE – FINAL REMINDER
If you’ve not paid, you’re not insured and won’t be allowed to train or compete. You should have had a link to renew your membership by email. Please let Debbie Baker know if you haven’t had this, or are not looking to renew your membership.

A SOLID START TO THE NEW SEASON
The club experienced a pleasing start to its track and field league campaign, which you can read about in the latest press report.
A few pics and results are below.

MATCH RESULT: 1 Sale Harriers 606.5 points; 2 Preston Harriers 487.5; 3 Leeds City 467; 4 West Cheshire 435; 5 Gateshead Harriers 356; 6 Liverpool Harriers 350.

ANDY HEADS CLUB CHARGE IN THE CAPITAL
Andy Carter celebrated a new personal best time of three hours six minutes 22 seconds at the London Marathon.
Carter was the first of six West Cheshire AC members who completed the 26.2 miles course in the capital, ahead of Ian Gloyne-Phillips (3:14:20), and Wullie McGarrell (3:17:08) who also both posted new personal bests.
Keely Smith, who warmed up for the marathon by contributing towards a women’s team victory for West Cheshire AC at the Essar Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race earlier this month, clocked 3:24:41 to better her previous best achieved at the recent Wrexham Marathon, ahead of Luke Ellis with a new personal best of 3:29:12, and Dave Bish (4:55:13).
Congratulations to sprinter Laura Turley clocked yet another personal best of 12.42 seconds in the 100m at Loughborough last weekend.
Well done both!

CALL FOR SENIORS WANTING TO COMPETE AT HOME MATCH
If you’re a senior athlete and would like to compete at the Cheshire Track and Field League match at Ellesmere Port on Sunday, 7 May, please email Debbie Baker at: debbaker@talktalk.net

TIME RUNNING OUT FOR COUNTY CHAMPS ENTRIES
Entries are now being taken for the Cheshire County AA Track and Field Championships being held at Warrington, on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15. You’ve got until 6th May to enter online. More details here

FIXTURES
Monday, 1 May : Trafford AC Open Medal Track and Field Meeting, (12 noon). Details
Wednesday, 3 May : Ysgol Dinas Bran Hill Race, (7.15pm).
Thursday, 4 May : West Cheshire AC Schools Track and Field Cup, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Track, (4pm start).
Saturday, 6 May : Northern Track & Field League Round One, at York. Details
Sunday, 7 May : Cheshire Track & Field League Round One, at Ellesmere Port. Details
Tuesday, 9 May : Thurstaston Multi-Terrain Challenge Race (7.15pm).
Saturday/Sunday,13 -14 May : Cheshire AA Track & Field Championships, at Warrington. Details:
Tuesday, 16 May: Chester Schools Year 7/8 Track & Field Championships, at Connahs Quay.
Tuesday, 16 May : Trafford Open Track & Field Meeting (Distance & Throws, 6pm start). Details:
Wednesday, May 17: ESAA Track & Field Schools Cup Round One, at Warrington.