WCAC Newsletter #230, 05-07-19

THIS WEEKEND
West Cheshire AC members are being urged to represent their club at this Saturday’s Cheshire Track and Field League match at Ellesmere Port Sports Village which kicks off with a 3,000m race at 11.45am.

EVERYONE WILL BE USING THE FIELD FOR CAR PARKING VIA THE EPSV STAFF CAR PARK ENTRANCE – NOT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OFF THE ROUNDABOUT.

Eight West Cheshire AC members – Jodi Bemand, Fatoumatta Bojang, Stephanie Jones, Uzezi Onomerike, Carys Roberts, Charlie Hyde, Matthew Webb, and Jamie Richardson, will represent Cheshire this Sunday at Middlesbrough in the Northern Inter Counties Championships.

And the latest Club Summer Off Road League Fixture takes place at Langley Fete this Sunday (2.30pm start).

Best wishes to everyone involved!

TRACKSIDE BUILDING UPDATE
The Ellesmere Port Sports Village Trackside Community Room, Toilets and Changing Rooms are scheduled to be finished on Friday, July 12.

The Council have asked the Club what we want to do to mark the official opening of the Trackside Buildings, so an open meeting will be held for members and parents to discuss ideas at 6pm on Monday, July 15, in the EPSV Community Room. Please make a note in your diaries.

MANY THANKS
The Club would like to thank all those who helped out at Monday’s Chester Primary School Athletics Competition, Wednesday’s Cheshire v Merseyside Year 7 Schools Championships, and Thursday’s West Cheshire AC Schools Track and Field Cup Match which all proved a big success.

CONGRATULATIONS!
TEN West Cheshire AC members will compete for their county at the English Schools Track and Field Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium on Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13.

Representing Merseyside will be Lara Battersby, Imogen Pughe and Isla Shillington.

And representing Cheshire will be: Stephanie Jones, Fatoumatta Bojang, Ewan Bradley, George Hyde, Carys Roberts, Evie Tipping and Emma Howe.

Best wishes from everyone at West Cheshire AC.

CLASS ACTS
Congratulations to West Cheshire AC youngsters Lewis Parsons, Flora Plass, Jessica Lark, Luke Parker, Aimee Phillips, Alex Rutherford, Sara Pearson and Reece Munro who represented their county at this week’s Cheshire v Merseyside Year 7 Track and Field Fixture held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

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).

PARENTS who can help should contact Dennis Wall on 07968643038 or email:[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.

BECOME ONE OF OUR 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.

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, 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.

Sunday, July 7: Langley Fete Race (West Cheshire AC Off Road Summer League), 2.30pm start.

Wednesday, July 10: Wirral AC Endurance 10k Track Race, at Bebington Oval (7.45pm start).

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

Sunday, July 14: Deva Divas Triathlon, The Meadows, Chester (8.30am start).

Saturday, July 20: Under 13s and Under 15s Youth Development Track and Field League Plate Final, at Sheffield.

Sunday, July 21: Northern Track and Field League Round Three, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.