WCAC News #420, 07-04-23
CAN YOU SPARE JUST ONE MORNING THIS YEAR TO HELP YOUR CLUB?
Can you spare a morning to help the club by volunteering as a marshal at the Chester Half Marathon this year on Sunday 21st May?
We need as many volunteers as possible for this event as it results in important support from the race organisers which is used towards equipment and facilities costs etc, helping us to keep subscriptions down.
Volunteers will be allocated to one of three zones which West Cheshire has responsibility for. Detailed arrangements will be confirmed closer to the time but individuals will be asked to help between approximately 08:15 and 12:30.
If you are able to bring friends or family to help too the extra hands would be hugely appreciated. Children are welcome but please let me know if you will have any under 16s with you so that we can allocate to suitable positions.
All volunteer marshals receive a full race goody bag, including technical t-shirt and light refreshments. Please email Ian at: [email protected] and include βChester Half 2023β in the subject line if you could help.
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN
Entries are now open for the Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race being organised by the Club at Cheshire County Sports Club, Upton, on Wednesday 12th April (7pm start). The online entry link is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/Chester-Spring-5-2023
ONLINE CLUB KIT SHOP
The Club now has an Online Club Shop selling a range of items. Please take at look at this link using WCAC2023 as the password:
INVITE TO BOOK ON A TIMEKEEPERS COURSE
The Club is hosting a Timekeepers Course in the EPSV Trackside Room on Thursday 27th April, between 6.30pm-9pm.
Please support the course and book at this link: https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/login?s_id=e828a58b9fff532906660905c056f804
CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE ROUND ONE @ EPSV ON SUNDAY 23RD APRIL
The Club is hosting the opening round of the Cheshire Track & Field League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday 23rd April and needs your support. There are events for all age groups, from under 11s through to veterans and the day starts at 11.45am with a 3,000m race. If you want to compete you need to email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]
Dennis would also be grateful if anyone is available to help set-up equipment from 9am, officiate/volunteer from 11.45am, and tidy away from 4.30pm.
CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS ONLINE ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN…
Entries are now open for the Cheshire Track & Field Championship being held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, 13th and 14th May. The closing date for entries is 7th May. You will need to create or sign in to an account with Roster Athletics to enter online. There will be no late entries or entries on the day. NO REFUNDS. Junior athletes (u13-u17s) can enter a maximum of 3 events in one day, U20s can enter a maximum of 5. Medals will be awarded to the first 3 in each age group. The online entry link can be found here: www.cheshireaa.com
THIS WEEKEND:
SATURDAY 8th APRIL – West Cheshire AC Training Sessions, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track (10am-12 noon).
SATURDAY 8th APRIL – Rivington Pike Fell Race (3pm start), at Crown Public House, Chorley New Rd, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7QJ: https://www.madbullevents.com/events-1/rivington-pike-fell-race-r-2023
SUNDAY 9th APRIL – Hale Village Five Miles Road Race (9.30am start), at Hale Village Hall, Hale Village, L24 4AX: https://intervalraces.niftyentries.com/Hale-Village-5-Mile-Race-2023
Good luck to all our athletes and officials!
TEAM MANAGERS NEEDED
The Club is looking for parents to team manage at our four fixtures in the Cheshire Track and Field League.
If you can help please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]
CLUB DISCOUNT AT UP & RUNNING STORE
Up and Running have an exciting opportunity for Club members to get an extra 10% off in their Bridge Street Row, Chester store on sale items if using the code: CLUBSALE10. All club members will also get 10% off full priced items in store using: CLUB10. Offer is available whilst stock lasts or until 23rd April 2023.
CLUB FIXTURES CARD
The Club Summer Fixtures Card is now available for you to pick up from the EPSV Track Office.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Club members achieved personal bests and medal performances at the EPSV Track on Sunday. Please see this link for a full report: https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/news/
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Many happy returns to the following club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Patrick O’Loughlin, Orlaith Hughes, Ruby Billington, Mia Ting, Polly Johnson, Eva Brooks.
And next week: Lisa Davies, Kyran Croft Ilich, Jacob Downe, Alfie Thompson, Ava Tinmouth, Annie Williams, Immogen Whiteway, Noah Woolgar, Phil Woodley.
OPEN TRACK & FIELD MEETINGS
As well as the Club’s 25th Anniversary Open Track & Field Meetings this month there are a number of other fixtures being organised. Here is a list with entry links, and entry forms can also be found on the Track Office Container Door:
Saturday 15th April – Liverpool Throws & Jumps Meeting: www.liverpoolthrowsjumps.co.uk
Saturday 15th April – Warrington AC Open Meeting: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/36682
Monday 24th April – Wirral AC Evening Open Meeting for U15s, U17s, U20s & Seniors: www.race-results.co.uk
Wednesday 26th April – Wirral AC Evening Open Meeting for U9s, U11s, U13s, and U15s: www.race-results.co.uk
