WCAC News #427, 01-06-23

LEASE RENEW YOUR CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Calling all athletes! Please renew your membership. If you have not rejoined you will not be selected to compete in upcoming competitions, as only current members details are shared with team managers. 

If you are having difficulty renewing, please contact Jane Pughe at: [email protected]

NORTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS…

10,000m Championships, at Leigh, on July 7th: Prospectus: www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info4870.pdf
U13s, U15s, U17s Championships, at Middlesbrough, on August 12th & 13th: Prospectus: www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info4849.pdf
Entry for all events via: www.race-results.co.uk 

THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 3rd June – Club Training at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track (10am-12 noon).

Saturday 3rd June – Under 13s & Under 15s Youth Development Track & Field League Round Two, at Stanley Park, Blackpool.

Saturday and Sunday 3rd & 4th June – Northern Seniors & Under 20s Track and Field Championships, at SportCity, Manchester.

Good luck to all our athletes and officials!

CLUB TREASURER VACANCY

Our Club Treasurer, Darren Shillington, is stepping down from his post at the Club’s next AGM, so the Club requires someone to replace him. If you are interested and would like more details, please email Darren at: [email protected]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Many happy returns to the following club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:

Clive Giddis, Angela Tegg, Liz Renondeau, Bethany Sheppard, Julian Tegg, Amelia Snowden, Mia Johnson, Amelia Mortimer.

And next week: Nia Manson, Phil Howe, Lewis Tandy, Yasmin Smith, Tilly Paterson, Isabelle Heverin, Charlie Buck, Oliver Dowell, Izzy Adams.

CONGRATULATIONS HARRIET AND JESSICA!

Harriet Wheeler won on her debut appearance for England at the Loughborough International, and Jessica Lark is now the 10th fastest in the world for her age in the 1500m after her brilliant run at a British Masters Club event.

And Club members achieved personal bests and Club records at the weekend. Please see this link for a full report: https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/news/

GOOD LUCK TRACI!

Best wishes to Traci Shipley who is representing Great Britain this Saturday in the European Triathlon Championships being held in Madrid, Spain.

BEST WISHES HENRY, EMILIA AND JODI!

Congratulations and best wishes to Henry Robinson, Emilia Pyper and Jodi Bemand, who have been selected to represent Cheshire in the Inter Counties Fell running championships, on Saturday 24th June, at Church Stretton.

There is still availability for one girl in both the u17 & u19 races. Please contact Team Manager [email protected] if you are interested.

WELL DONE WULLIE, JON AND DANNY!

Wullie McGarrell (2:58), Jon Park (2:59), and Danny Paddock (3:07) all represented West Cheshire AC at last weekend’s Edinburgh Marathon.

DEESTRIDERS OFF ROAD GRAND PRIX SERIES

Deestriders are organising their off road grand prix series of races at Shotton on Thursdays, 6th July, and 3rd August, and on Friday 1st September. Email your name, address, date of birth, EA number, and email address to: [email protected]

TATTENHALL TOUGH TEAM RACE

Entries are now open for the annual Tattenhall Tough Team Race being held on the evening of Friday 23 June. The race is for teams of three –
female, male or mixed – and is about 9 miles long with a mixture of roads and trails. Full details are at: https://tattenhallrunners.niftyentries.com/Tough-Team-2023

WENLOCK OLYMPIAN GAMES

A full day of athletics with events for all age groups including a multi-terrain 7 miles race on Sunday 2nd July, from Much Wenlock Leisure Centre. TF13 6NB. Entry details on: Opentrack.run