WCAC Newsletter #216, 29-03-19
THIS WEEKEND
The latest round of the Borders Road Running League takes place this Sunday (11am start), hosted by Buckley Runners on a new, accurately measured 5 mile course on the open roads in the Hope/Kinnerton area.
Car Parking, toilets and limited changing facilities are at Hope Leisure Centre. Access is off Fagl Lane, Hope. Further details can be found here.
MONDAY NIGHT TRAINING
Members who are in the under 15 age group and above (not Under 11s). are reminded that high jump and long jump training sessions will be held at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track from Monday, 1st April, from 6.30pm. The cost is Β£2.50.
There will also be hurdles training and middle distance running sessions taking place on Mondays from 6.30pm. The cost is Β£2.50.
CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS – ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
Entries are now being accepted for the Cheshire AA Track & Field Championships being held at Victoria Park, Warrington, on May 11 and 12. Details can be found here.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REMINDER
As of April 1st 2019, annual membership fees are to increase by Β£4 per member, and fees for the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (non-under 11s) and Saturday sessions at Ellesmere Port Sports Village are to increase by 50p, making fees as of April 1st 2019 as follows:
EPSV track/ indoor facilities fees: Β£1.50 per session.
Annual membership fees (due April 1st 2019):
- First claim members Β£45.00.
- Second family member and subsequent family member Β£40.00 each.
- Student (at university) members Β£35.00.
- Second claim members Β£22.00.
- Eight year olds Β£32.00 (No EA fee).
- Competing coaches Β£17.00
- Non-Competing active coach / Official Β£0.00.
All fees above include the England Athletics (EA) registration fee of Β£15.00.
All new competing members must also purchase a WCAC vest, cost Β£17.00.
We appreciate that having to bring more coins to the track may be inconvenient, so we are investigating ways in which this can be made easier, such as online payments.
Emails have been sent to all club members during March, with a link to the Nifty Entries page from where membership fees (due on April 1st) can be paid.
If anyone is not wanting to renew they should email Membership secretary, Debbie Baker at: [email protected]
HELPERS NEEDED FOR ROAD RACES
Marshals are needed to help ensure the Essar Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race and Chester Half Marathon prove a success.
The Club is hosting the Essar Chester Spring 5 Race from Cheshire Sports Club, Upton, Chester, on Wednesday, 10th April, while the Chester Half Marathon is taking place on Sunday 19th May. If you are able to help out please email Dennis at: [email protected]
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Early Season Open Track & Field Meetings – see “FIXTURES” below.
The Cheshire Track Relay Championships will be held at Crewe on Sunday, June 2.
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
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£15) is reminded that parents Vikki Brett and Joanne Lark will sell 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).
URGENT HELP NEEDED
The Club 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 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 PRESS REPORT
This week’s press report can be found here.
FIXTURES
Sunday, March 31: Borders Road Running League, at Buckley (11am)
Sunday, April 7: Deeside AAC Open (closing date is 1st April).
Sunday, April 7: Trafford AC Open (U11, U13, U15, enter on day) from 12 noon.
Sunday, April 7: Greater Manchester Marathon.
Wednesday, April 10: Essar Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race. (7pm start).
Saturday, April 13: Liverpool Jumps and Throws Meeting.
Saturday, April 13: Macclesfield Harriers & AC Open (U11 upwards, from 12 noon).
Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14: UK Sportshall Athletics Finals, SportCity, Manchester.
Sunday, April 14: Mersey Tunnel 10k Road Race.
Sunday, April 14: Whitley 10k Road Race.
Sunday, April 14: Wigan Harriers & AC Open (enter in advance or on day, from 11am).
Sunday, April 14: Wirral AC Open (U11 upwards, from 10.30am, enter in advance or on day).
Good Friday, April 19: Salford 10k Road Race.
Sunday, April 21: Hale Five Miles Road Race.
Sunday, April 21: Air Products 10k Road Race.
Monday, April 22: Trafford AC Open.
Wednesday, April 24: Borders Road Running League Round Seven, at Prestatyn. (7.30pm start).
Friday, April 26: Mid Cheshire 5k Road Race, at Kingsley (7.15pm).
Saturday, April 27: Youth Development U13/U15 Track & Field League Round One, at SportCity, Manchester.
Sunday, April 28: London Marathon.
