28 July 2017
EMMA NAILS BRONZE MEDAL IN THE BAHAMAS
Our very own Emma Howe has nailed a podium place at the Youth Commonwealth Games.
She represented England in The Bahamas and launched the javelin to a mark of 47.04m for a bronze medal.
Emma, who is ranked number one in the UK for the javelin in her under 17 age group, continued her memorable campaign by securing third spot behind eventual winner, Josephine Lalam, of Uganda (51.89m), and runner-up Ellie Bowyer, of Australia (50.64m).
Well done Emma!
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ALICE BLASTS PATH TO VICTORY
Alice McMahon celebrated a winning time of 12.23 seconds at the Loughborough International Meeting on Saturday, beating second placed Patricia Taea from the Cook Islands who clocked 12.24 seconds.
Alice who posted a qualifying time for the World Athletics Trials in Birmingham earlier this month, also ran 12.22 seconds in another race at Loughborough behind Jamaican Natasha Morrison, and former GB international Jodie Williams.
RESULTS
JOSEPH BREAKS SUB-TWO MINUTE BARRIER
Joseph Morrison secured his first-ever sub-two minute 800m time at Tuesday night’s Trafford AC Grand Prix Meeting, clocking a personal best of 1:59.69.
He was joined at the event by Ethan Ackroyd who clocked 9:31.39 in his 3000m race.
RESULTS
COUNTY OFFICIALS TASTE LONDON STADIUM ACTION
Congratulations to Alan Morris, Sheila Whitta and Margaret Brooks who were three of six Cheshire officials who officiated at the World Para Athletics Championships in the London Stadium.
CHESHIRE LEAGUE IS THIS SUNDAY…
Don’t forget it’s the third round of the Cheshire Track and Field League at Warrington’s Victoria Park, (12 noon start) this Sunday, with track and field events for all age groups.
If you’re involved in the opening events, please arrive at Warrington for 11am.
Please contact Dennis Wall at home on 0151 201 1254 (evenings) or email: [email protected] if you’d like more info.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEX STANIFORTH!
Club member and Everest adventurer Alex Staniforth has completed an unforgettable and humbling journey to all 100 county high points in 72 days, over 5,000 miles by bike, foot and kayak, and 380,000ft of height gain.
He was joined by hundreds of other people on the trip, and over Β£20,000 has been raised for YoungMinds which make a huge difference for so many young lives affected by mental illness.
Alex said: “One thing for certain is we live in an amazing country with great people and I cannot thank you all enough for the generosity in every corner of the UK, supporting me through the highs and lows, both physically and mentally.”
If you haven’t already donated, the donating link is: justgiving.com/climbtheuk
HELPERS NEEDED FOR ESSAR GUILDEN SUTTON SIX RACE
Members, parents and friends of the club are all being urged to help make this year’s Guilden Sutton Six Road Race another big success story.
If you’re available to volunteer at the eventΒ on Sunday, 17 September, (11am start), please email Dennis Wall ASAP at: [email protected]
THIRD SPOT AND SAFETY FOR YDL SQUAD
The club finished third at Whitehaven in the final round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League North West One Division on Sunday.
Special thanks go to Zac Barnsley and James McMahon for their commitment over the years as they competed their final YDL appearance. We’ll miss you guys.
MATCH RESULT: 1 Wigan & District Harriers 628 points; 2 Wirral 536; 3 West Cheshire 417.5; 4 Crewe & Nantwich 309; 5 Border Harriers 275.5; 6 Team North Cumbria 109; 7 Bolton United Harriers 23.
RESULTS
ROAD RELAYS INVITE β GET INVOLVED!
The North West Counties Road Relays (incorporating the Cheshire Championships) is being held this yearΒ at Blackpool on Saturday, 9 September. (For those of you who took part last September, this is the equivalent of the relays held in Delamere Forest).
We can enter as many teams as we like covering all age groups from under 11s upwards. You must be a fully paid up first claim member, wear your club vest, and be eligible by birth or residence for Cheshire.
We really need to get an idea of who wants to race so that we can sort out our teams now. Please let Ellie Robinson know ASAP if you want to take part by emailing: [email protected].
Deadline for entries is 31 August.
TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER…
We’ll be combining our home Cheshire Track & Field League Match on Sunday, 3 September with an Officiating Taster Session as part of the Team Personal Best initiative.
Please come down between 10am and 11.30am on the day and have a go at field judging, track judging, timekeeping, and marksmanship with the help of our experienced officials.
You’ll then have the chance to be a helper during the meeting alongside the track and field judges.
Contact Alan Morris ASAP at: [email protected] if you’re interested.
FIXTURES
Saturday and Sunday, 29 & 30 July: England Athletics and CAU Inter County Championships (Bedford). Details
Sunday, 30 July: Cheshire Track and Field League Round Three, Warrington (12 noon). Details
Sunday, 30 July : Helena Tipping 10k Road Race (11am). Details
Wednesday, 2 August: The Ponderosa Fell Race, (7pm start). Details
Wednesday, 2 August: The Pie & Peas 5 Miles Race (7.30pm). Details
Wednesday, 2 August: Wirral Track Endurance Series 5,000m race (7.45pm). Details
Thursday, 3 August: Deestriders Off Road Grand Prix Race, Shotton (7.30pm). Details
Saturday, 5 August: Northern Track & Field League Final Round, Rotherham. Details
Saturday,12 August: Les Baldwin Memorial Wrexham Games Open Track and Field Meeting (11am). Details
Sunday, 13 August: Terry Davies Memorial Warrington AC Open Track and Field Meeting (11.30am). Details
Tuesday, 15 August: Trafford AC Grand Prix Meeting (Distance/Throws). 6pm. Details