WCAC Newsletter #262, 28-02-20
NORTHERN ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS AND JUNIOR 5k CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ellie Robinson has kindly agreed to organise Club entries for the Northern Senior Men’s 12 Stage and Senior Women’s 6 Stage Road Relay Championships and Under 15s and Under 17s 5km Road Race Championships being held at Birkenhead Park on Sunday, March 22.
The Club needs 12 for a menβs 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.
Details can be found here.
Any Club member wanting to take part should email Ellie ASAP at: [email protected]
REGIONAL ATHLETE AND COACH INVITE
On Thursday, March 5,
England Athletics will be holding a Regional Endurance Coach and Athlete
Training Workshop (6pm-8.30pm), at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Track. The
day is for athletes of all abilities, aged between 11 and 18, and their coaches.
To book follow this
link.
CLUB TRACK AND FIELD TRIALS
Club members are being urged to sign up for the annual Club Track and Field Trials being held at the EPSV Track on Saturday March 28, and Thursday, April 2. Members need to sign the signing up sheets ASAP on the A-Board in the Trackside Community Room.
NEW CLUB TRAINING GROUP
Tim Durrant and Georgina Moulton are starting an Under 11s Middle Distance Training Group at the EPSV Athletics Track every Thursday between 6.30-8pm, starting on Thursday 5th March. If you are interested in attending please come along.
YOUNG ATHLETES OVER THE BALES RACES
West Cheshire AC youngsters who are Under 9, Under 11, or Under 13 and wanting to compete in Sale Harriers Young Athletes Cross Country Over The Bales Races at Crossford Bridge Athletics Track, off Dane Road, Sale, on Sunday, 15th March, can enter online here.
SPIKES FOR SALE
Any Club members wanting to buy discount priced 6mm spikes for track shoes (Β£1.60 for a set of 12 spikes), should see Tim Durrant at Club track training sessions.
WHY NOT BECOME AN ATHLETICS OFFICIAL?
Level 1 officials courses for field judges, track judges, and timekeepers are being held at Macclesfield on Saturday, March 28, If you would like to attend any course on this day which is ideally timed just before the outdoor track and field season, please contact Dennis with your receipt after booking your place at the following link.
EPSV TRACK CLOSURE
Delamination work on the EPSV Track is scheduled to take place from Monday 16th March by White Line before the new season gets underway. The EPSV Track will be out of bounds during this work which is scheduled to take 10 days to complete with drying and curing times, but the work is weather dependent which could affect the exact starting date.
CLUB TREASURER VACANCY
Our club treasurer, Lisa Davies, is stepping down in September and the Club is searching for her replacement. The Club ideally needs someone who can work alongside Lisa until she steps away from the role. Please contact Dennis Wall if you are interested by emailing: [email protected]
HELPERS NEEDED FOR CHESTER JUNIOR PARK RUN
Club member Mark Gallagher is working on setting up a 2km Junior parkrun at the Countess of Chester Country park every Sunday morning (9am start) from April for 4-14 year olds. Further details can be found here.
BE SEEN AND BE SAFE
All Club members training at night on routes that involve crossing roads and where there is traffic are reminded to wear bright and reflective clothing. Please be safe.
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.
All youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hats, gloves, as well as a bottle of water.
CLUB KIT
Anyone wanting to purchase club vests and/or hoodies 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]
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.
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.
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
WEEKLY PRESS REPORT This weekβs Club press report can be found here.
2020 TRACK & FIELD FIXTURES UPDATE
Club Trials Part One β Saturday 28th March at Ellesmere Port (10am-12 noon)
Club Trials Part Two β Thursday 2nd April at Ellesmere Port (6-8pm)
Youth Development League U13s/U15s North Premier West Division:
Round One β Saturday 16th May at Preston
Round Two β Saturday 6th June at Ellesmere Port
Round Three β Saturday 18th July at Bebington Oval
Regional Match β Saturday 8th August at Middlesbrough or Trafford
Youth Development League U17s/U20s North Premier West Division:
Round One β Sunday 26th April at Ellesmere Port
Round Two β Sunday 24th May at Leigh Sports Village
Round Three β Sunday 21st June at Blackpool
Northern League Division One:
Round One β Saturday 2nd May at Blackburn
Round Two β Sunday 7th June at Trafford
Round Three β Sunday 12th July at Preston
Round Four β Saturday 1st August at Ellesmere Port
Cheshire League:
Round One β Sunday 19th April at Wrexham
Round Two β Sunday 5th July at Stockport
Round Three β Sunday 2nd August at East Cheshire
Round Four β 12th or 13th September at Ellesmere Port
Ellesmere Port Schools Year 5/6 Quad Kids Competition β Thursday 30th April at Ellesmere Port
English Schools Track and Field Cup County Round β Wednesday 6th May (12 noon start) at Ellesmere Port
Cheshire AA Track & Field Championships β Saturday and Sunday, 30th and 31st May at Ellesmere Port
English Schools Track and Field Cup Regional B Final South β Wednesday, 3rd June (11am start) at Ellesmere Port
West Cheshire AC Schools Track & Field Cup β Wednesday 10th June (4pm start) at Ellesmere Port
Year 7 Cheshire v Merseyside Schools Match β Monday, 6th July (5pm start) at Ellesmere Port
Chester Primary Schools Track & Field Championships β Monday, 13th July (Field AM, Track PM) at Ellesmere Port
West Cheshire AC Club Championships β Saturday 5th September at Ellesmere Port