WCAC Newsletter #228, 21-06-19

THIS WEEKEND

West Cheshire AC will be involved in this Saturday’s Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League Fixture at Bebington Oval; the England Athletics Under 20 and Senior Track and Field Championships at Bedford on Saturday and Sunday; and the North West Round of the English Schools Combined Events Championships at Crewe on Saturday and Sunday. Best wishes to everyone involved!

MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW OVERDUE

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]

WHY NOT BECOME AN OFFICIAL?

West Cheshire AC is keen to help any parents of members wanting to become qualified officials. The Club will pay for parents of members wanting to attend an officials course.

Please email Dennis if you are interested at [email protected]

Further details about officiating can be found here.

BACK-UP TO BECOME OUR NEXT CLUB COACHES

Any parents of West Cheshire AC members wanting to become qualified coaches will be fully supported by the Club who will pay for coaching courses.

Please email Dennis if you are interested at [email protected]

Further details about coaching can be found here.

NORTHERN TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS – 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.

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 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 – 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 (£17) and/or hoodies (£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

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

Sunday, June 23: Hollins Green 5k Road Race

Monday, June 24: Cheshire Schools Year 7 (Minors) Track and Field Championships, at Victoria Park, Warrington

Wednesday, June 26: Wirral Seaside 5k Run, at Leasowe.

Saturday, June 29: Wepre parkrun – WCAC Summer Off-road League Race.

Sunday, June 30: Under 17s and Under 20s Youth Development Track and Field League Round Three, at Stanley Park, Blackpool.

Monday, July 1: Chester Primary Schools Track and Field Championships at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (Field Events: 12-3pm; Track Events: 5-7pm).

Wednesday, July 3: Trajan Cheshire v Merseyside Schools Year 7 Track and Field Match, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

Thursday, July 4: West Cheshire AC Schools Track and Field Cup, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (4pm start).

Thursday, July 4: Waverton Fun Run (7pm start).

Saturday, July 6: Cheshire Track and Field League Round Two, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (11.15am start).

Sunday, July 7: Northern Under 15s and Under 17s Inter Counties Track and Field Championships, at Middlesbrough.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 11, 12 and 13: English Schools Track and Field Championships, at Birmingham.