WCAC Newsletter #223, 17-05-19
MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW OVER-DUE
Club memberships are now over due. Anyone not renewing their membership will no longer be able to train at the EPSV Track until they do renew their membership.
Anyone not wishing to renew their membership should email Club Membership Secretary, Debbie Baker ASAP at: [email protected]
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday sees our Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League team competing at Wavertree Athletics Centre, Wellington Road, Liverpool, L15 4JN.
Sunday sees our Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors compete at the first round of their Northern Track and Field League Division One campaign at Witton Park Arena, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TP, where car parking costs Β£1.50.
And Sunday also sees members competing, officiating and helping at the Chester Half Marathon.
Best wishes to every member for the weekend!
THANK YOU!
The Club would like to convey it’s grateful thanks to Mr and Mrs Clague for their generous financial donation. It is much appreciated.
CHESHIRE TRACK RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Any member wanting to compete in the Cheshire Track Relay Championships at Crewe on Sunday, 2nd June should contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS!
Jill and Eddie Gore were deservedly presented with the John Young Award for their contribution to athletics in Cheshire and at West Cheshire AC on Sunday at the Cheshire Track and Field Championships.
NORTHERN TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS β ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
Entries are now being accepted for the Northern Track and Field Age Group Championships for Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors, at the following link:
The Under 20 and Senior Championships closing date is 13th May; while
the Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s Closing date is 26th July.
Further details here.
ITβS 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 Road 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 β 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 weekβs press report can be found here.
FIXTURES
Friday, May 17: Christleton 5k Road Race (7.15pm)
Saturday, May 18: Youth Development Track and Field League U13/U15 Round Two, at Wavertree
Sunday, May 19: Northern Track and Field League Division One, at Blackburn (11.30am)
Sunday, May 19: Chester Half Marathon (9am start)
Wednesday, May 22: Chester and District Schools Year 7 and 8 Track and Field Championships, at Deeside Stadium, Connah’s Quay.
Sunday, May 26: Youth Development Track and Field League U17/U20 Round Two, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village
Monday, May 27: Trafford AC Open Medal Meeting
Wednesday, May 29: Wirral Seaside 5k
Thursday, May 30: Birchwood 5k
Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2: Northern Under 20 and Senior Track and Field Championships, at Manchester
Wednesday, June 5: Birkenhead Park 5 Miles Road Race
Thursday, June 6: Bowdon 5k
Saturday, June 8: Cheshire Schools Track and Field Championships, at Victoria Park, Warrington
Monday, June 10: Ellesmere Port, Neston and Helsby Quad Kids Competition, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (11am-3pm).
Saturday, June 15: Inter Counties Schools Mason Trophy Match, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
Sunday, June 16: Northern Track and Field League Round Two, at Wigan
Thursday, June 20: Chester and District Schools Year 9, 10 and 11 Track and Field Championships, at Deeside Stadium, Connah’s Quay.
Saturday, June 22:
Youth Development Track and Field League U13/U15 Round Three, at Bebington Oval
Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23: English Schools Combined Events Regional Round at Crewe
Monday, June 24: Cheshire Schools Year 7 (Minors) Track and Field Championships, at Victoria Park, Warrington