WCAC Newsletter #209, 08-02-19
JUNIORS TRAINING THIS SATURDAY
Youngsters who train in the under 11s, under 13s, and under 15s group at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track should note that this Saturday morning’s training session has been cancelled due to a cross country fixture on the site being organised by the Club.
Youngsters are being invited to take part in the free-of-charge cross country event, with registration from 9.15am and the first race starting at 10am. Please come along and take part.
HILL TRAINING INVITE
Tim Durrant is inviting junior and senior club members to join him for a hill training session this Sunday at Castle Park, Frodsham, betweenΒ 10amΒ and 12 noon.
If you are wanting to take part just turn up and meet in the large car park at Castle Park.
EPSV TRACKSIDE CLUBHOUSE LATEST
The Club is in talks with the Council to try and construct a Clubhouse at the same time as toilets and changing rooms currently being built on the Ellesmere Port Sports Village site.
This move has been sparked after The Ursula Keyes Charitable Trust announced they were awarding the sum of Β£30,000 to the Club provided the total cost of the project is available from other sources.
The Council are expected to reveal the cost of a Clubhouse within the next few days and the Club Committee will then discuss the next steps at their next meeting on Tuesday night.
MEMORABLE AWARDS EVENING!
Feedback has been very positive about last Saturday night’s Club Awards Evening held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester. Many thanks to Mark Duffey for co-ordinating the event and to everyone for supporting the memorable evening attended by our guest of honour, two-time Olympian, Rebecca Romero, who provided an inspirational speech. Photos from the evening taken by Neil Cartwright can be found at this link.
THIS WEEKEND
The Essar West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series Third Round will be held this Saturday at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am start).
The Manchester Area Cross Country League will be held at Kenworthy Woods this Saturday.
A Sale Harriers Indoor Open Track and Field Meeting will be held on SundayΒ at Sportcity, Manchester (10am start).
And the Liverpool and District Cross Country Championships will be held this Sunday at Clarke Gardens, Allerton, Liverpool.
Best wishes to all our athletes and officials.
IT’S GOOD TO TALK
Members and parents are reminded to look at the following links for updates about any Club training sessions being cancelled due to adverse weather conditions:
FACEBOOK: West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Running Running, west cheshire ac jnr to u20 middle distance group
WEBSITE: www.westcheshireac.co.uk
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/westcheshireac
SUPPORT NEEDED FOR SCHOOLS FIXTURES
The Club has been asked to help out at theΒ Ellesmere Port and Neston Primary Schools Sportshall Athletics Competition, at EPSV on Thursday, February 14, (11am set up for Competition start at 12-3pm).
And help is needed at the Chester Primary Schools Cross Country Championships on Friday, March 15, (1pm set up for 4pm start. If you can help at any of the events please contact Dennis at: [email protected]
NORTHERN ROAD RELAYS INVITE
Ellie Robinson is co-ordinating Club entries for this year’sΒ North of England 12 and 6 Stage Road Relays being held at Birkenhead Park on March 24.
The Club needs 12 for a men’s team (12 noon start), and 6 for a ladies team (12.15pm start). The legs are a mixture of short and long legs, from 4k up to 8k.
There will also be 5k races for Under 15s and Under U17s for individual and team championship races commencing at 11am with registration from 9.30am. Anyone interested in competing should let Ellie know ASAP.
ROAD RUNNING ROAD SHOW
England Athletics is hosting a series of events for club runners, coaches, leaders and club officers to find out more about England Athleticsβ work with road running-based clubs and share your own thoughts and ideas with senior members of England Athletics staff. One of the road shows will be held at Crown Plaza Liverpool John Lennon Airport, L24 8QD, onΒ Monday, February 11, atΒ Crown Plaza Liverpool John Lennon Airport, L24 8QD. More details here.
REGIONAL COACHING INVITE
On Sunday March 3, England Athletics will be holding Regional Technical Days with athletes able to attend for sessions focussed on speed, endurance, jumps or throws. The day is for athletes of all abilities, aged between 11 and 18, and their coaches. Further details can be found here
OPPORTUNITY TO TASTE JOB OF AN ATHLETICS OFFICIAL
England Athletics are launching a new project aimed at giving people first-hand experience officiating at one of their National Championship events. The project is open to anyone who is interested in officiating, and would like to give it a try, shadowing an experienced official at an EA championship event in a variety of disciplines and events. Further details can be found here.
ESSAR CHESTER SPRING FIVE RACE ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Entries are now being accepted for this year’s Essar Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race being held from Cheshire Sports Club, Upton, Chester, being held on Wednesday, 10th April. Details here.
OPPORTUNITIES TO TRAIN AS AN ATHLETICS ANNOUNCER
Are you an Athletics fan thinking of embarking on a career in Media or journalism?Β Do you sometimes listen to the PA announcers at track and road events and think βI could do thatβ?Β Are you a club member looking to enhance and widen your relationship with the sport? Then look at this link.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
All parents of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect their sons and daughters from the track – not from the car park. The Club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.
CLUB KIT
Anyone wanting to purchase club vests (Β£17) and/or hoodies (Β£12) is reminded that parentsΒ Vikki Brett and Joanne Lark will sellΒ club kit at the EPSV Track Office AFTER Tuesday night training sessions.
Payment can be made by cash or by cheque (made payable to West Cheshire AC).
URGENTΒ HELP NEEDED
The ClubΒ needs urgent help, support, and assistance from parents during Tuesday evening training sessions at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track (6.30pm-8pm).
The club currently has a waiting list for under 11s, and this situation can only be resolved by asking parents to volunteer on a rota basis at Tuesday night training sessions.
PARENTS who can help should contact Dennis Wall on 07968643038 or email: [email protected]
INVITE TO OBTAIN TRACK AND FIELD CERTIFICATE
All Club members are being invited to support our club by completing the Track & Field Online Management Course to help West Cheshire AC look after the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track. Further details can be found here.
PHYSIO SUPPORT
Club member Heather McLintock is a qualified physiotherapist andΒ 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 PRESS REPORT
This week’s press report is at this link.
FIXTURES
Saturday, February 9:Β Essar West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Races, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (Registration from 9.15am, Start at 10am)
Saturday, February 9: Manchester Area Cross Country League, Kenworthy Woods, Wythenshawe, (12 noon)
Saturday and Sunday, February 9 and 10: British Indoor Track and Field Championships (Birmingham)
Sunday, February 10: Sale Harriers Indoor Open Track and Field Meeting will be held on Sunday at Sportcity, Manchester (10am start)
Sunday, February 10:Β Liverpool and District Cross Country Championships, at Clarke Gardens, Allerton, Liverpool, (11am start)
Sunday, February 10: Nick Beer 10k Road Race, Llandudno, (12 noon start)
Thursday, February 14:Β Ellesmere Port and Neston Primary Schools Sportshall Athletics Competition, at EPSV (12-3pm)
Saturday, February 16: Parbold Hill Race, (2pm)
Saturday, February 16: Muller Indoor Grand Prix Athletics Meeting (Birmingham)
Sunday, February 17: Sale Harriers Indoor Open Meeting, Sportcity, Manchester (10am)
Sunday, February 17: Village Bakery Half Marathon, Wrexham (11am)
Saturday, February 23: English National Cross Country Championships, Leeds (11am)
Saturday, February 23: Welsh National Cross Country Championships, Llanelli
Saturday, February 23: Rhyl 10 miles Road Race (10am)
Sunday, February 24: England Indoor Track & Field Championships, (Sheffield)
