WCAC Newsletter #190, 28-09-18
THIS WEEKEND
The first Cross Country meeting of the season takes place this Saturday (29th September), at Knights Grange, Winsford, with the opening round of the North Staffs League.
The Winsford course is less challenging than most of the other courses we face so, if youโre thinkingย of giving cross country a go, this is a good starting point.
More details can be found here.
SIGN UP TO BECOME A CLUB OFFICIAL
Parents and helpers at the club wanting to provide back-up to our graded officials are being asked to support an officials course being hosted at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, November 18.
Anyone wanting to be a field judge, track judge, timekeeper, or starter should book on the course here.
The club needs to strengthen it’s experienced unpaid volunteers and plan for the future if we want to remain in leagues and competitions.
VACANCIES ON THE CLUB COMMITTEE
Chairman, Andy Carter, and Cross Country Secretary, Peter Smith, have both confirmed they are standing down from their committee roles at the next AGM. The club would like to convey it’s thanks to them both for their time in office,
We now need to ensure the chairman and cross country secretary roles are filled, so if anyone is interested and wanting more details they should speak to Andy or Peter ASAP.
MANCHESTER CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE
Any club member wanting to compete in this season’s Manchester Cross Country League is reminded that they need to submit their name and England Athletics number to Peter Smith two weeks before the opening round on Saturday, October 13. Peter can be contacted at: [email protected]
SPORTSHALL LEAGUE TRAINING
Youngsters wanting to train for this season’s North West Sportshall Athletics League are being invited to attend the next training session at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Annexe (Old Sportshall) this Saturday. Please register at the track office first at 10am. Further details from Dennis Wall at: [email protected]
WINTER WORKSHOPS
Take a look at the following link for a number of forthcoming athlete and coaching workshops.
CLUB KIT
Parents Vikki Brett and Joanne Lark who look after club kit at the EPSV Track Office, have agreed to sell vests, crop tops and hoodies AFTER Tuesday night training sessions.
Payment can be made by cash or by cheque (made payable to West Cheshire AC).
PHYSIO SUPPORT
Club member Heather McLintock is a qualified physiotherapist and offers substantial discounted prices for West Cheshire AC members on production of their membership card. Heather can be contacted on 01244 381350 or 07885 462487.
WEEKLY ROUND-UP
This week’s club press report can be found here.
FIXTURES
Saturday, September 29: North Staffs Cross Country League Round One, at Winsford (12 noon).
Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30: Final Fling at Queensway Stadium, Wrexham (9.30am).
Sunday, September 30: Sandstone Trail Race (Duckington to Delamere). 10am start.
Wednesday, October 3: Ellesmere Port Primary Schools Cross Country Races, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. (3.30-5.30pm). Any help would be most welcome.
Saturday, October 6: North Wales Cross Country League Round One, at Baschurch, Shrewsbury.
Sunday, October 7: North West Sportshall Athletics League Round One, at Crewe.
Sunday, October 7: Chester Marathon, at Chester Racecourse (9am).
Saturday, October 13: Liverpool Cross Country League Round One, at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead (11am).
Saturday, October 13: Manchester Cross Country League Round One, at Wythenshawe Park, Sale (12.15pm).
Sunday, October 14: Borders Road Running League Round One, at New Brighton Promenade (11am).
Monday, October 15: Chester & District Schools Boys Cross Country Championships, at Bishop Heber (3pm).
Tuesday, October 16: Chester & District Girls Cross Country Championships, at Christleton High (3pm).
Saturday, October 20: Essar West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series Round One, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am).
Saturday, October 27: North Staffs Cross Country League Round Two, at Stafford Common (12 noon).
