WCAC News #436, 04-08-23

UPCOMING NORTHERN LEAGUE FIXTURE
The final fixture of the 2023 Northern Track & Field League West Premier Division is due to take place at Trafford on Saturday 19th August. The club currently lies second in the table, just one point off the top spot, meaning the club can still be crowned champions and qualify for the Northern League finals on 9th September. Second year Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors should contact team managers Alan Littler, Dave McKay and Jenny Manning with their availability ASAP to ensure your club has a strong and successful end to the season.

SIGN UP FOR TRACK OFFICIALS COURSE @ EPSV

West Cheshire AC is hosting a Level One Track Officials Course on Tuesday 8th August in the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Trackside Room from 6pm. 

The course is ideal for parents wanting to become graded officials to help the Club and the sport.

The booking link is here. Please book onto the course ASAP so the numbers show on the system. For those who are West Cheshire AC members, the club will reimburse for the course cost – please contact club treasurer Sarah on: [email protected] for this.

AUTUMN ROAD RELAYS INVITATION

It’s autumn road relay season again. These are always great fun team events. Ellie Robinson will be doing the team entries, and the club is paying entry fees. Please let Ellie know your availability by August 31st at the latest. This year, you have two opportunities to race:

Saturday September 9th: Cheshire Champs, at Heaton Park for (you must have Cheshire eligibility by birth or residence for this one):

Sunday September 24th: Northern Athletics Champs, at Birkenhead Park (no Cheshire eligibility requirement).

GOOD LUCK HARRIET!

Everyone at West Cheshire AC passes on their best wishes to Harriet Wheeler who will be representing England on Wednesday 9th August in Trinidad & Tobago at the Youth Commonwealth Games.

WELL DONE JESS, JAMIE AND NANCY!

Congratulations to Jessica Lark, Jamie Richardson and Nancy Farmer for posting new personal bests.

This week’s press report can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE @ EPSV, ON SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER

Please contact Dennis Wall ASAP if you are wanting to compete or help/officiate in the final round of the Cheshire Track & Field League on Sunday, 3rd September, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (11:45am start).

The Cheshire League caters for anyone aged 9 years old and above in every age group (Under 11s to Seniors and Veterans), and it will be great to see a good turn out from club members.

A check-list of items to bring with you should include: club vest – money to buy food and drink – packed lunch – warm clothing – waterproof clothing – spikes and/or running shoes.

If you need any further details please don’t hesitate to contact Dennis on 07968 643038 or email: [email protected]

ASSISTANT CLUB COACHING COURSE @ DEESIDE

Welsh Athletics is organising an Assistant Club Coaching Course at Deeside College, Connah’s Quay, on Saturday 23rd September. 

The course is perfect for anyone who currently volunteers at the Club and who wants to become a graded coach to help the Club. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Coaching Assistant, how it differs from the Leader and Athletics Coach courses and its position within the Coach Development Pathway. The basics of movement (biomechanics) will be taught and an introduction to the athletics events will be covered. Identifying the principles that underpin and improve performance as well as applying an athlete-centred approach to delivery are among the many areas covered during this course.

The booking link is: https://www.welshathletics.org/en/event/coaching-assistant-waca23-3deeside

For those who are West Cheshire AC members, the club will reimburse for the course cost – please contact Darren on: [email protected] for this.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6 – England Athletics Under 15s and Under 17s Combined Events Championships at SportCity, Manchester

Sunday, August 6 – Trafford AC Open Track and Field Meeting

Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13 – Northern Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s Track and Field Championships being held at Middlesbrough

Tuesday, August 15 – Trafford AC Grand Prix Track and Field Meeting

Wednesday, August 16 – Ellesmere Port 5km Road Race

Saturday, August 19 – Northern Track and Field League, at Trafford

Sunday, August 20 – Birchwood 10k Road Race

Friday, August 25 – Mid Cheshire 5km Road Race at Kingsley

Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27 – England Athletics Under 15s and Under 17s Championships, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. Entries close at midnight on Sunday 13th August.

Monday, August 28 – Trafford AC Open Track and Field Medal Meeting

Monday, August 28 – Moel Famau Fell Race, at Cilcain

Sunday, September 3 – Cheshire Track and Field League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village

Tuesday, September 5 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round One at Royden Park (7pm start)

Saturday, September 9 – Northern Track & Field League Grand Regional Final, at Doncaster;

Saturday, September 9 – North West Road Relay Championships at Heaton Park, Manchester

Saturday, September 9 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 girls, Under 15 boys, Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors at Trafford; Sunday, September 10 – Sandstone Trail Races

Sunday, September 10 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 boys and Under 15 girls and Open Medal Meeting at Trafford

Tuesday, September 12 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Two at Thurstaston (7pm start)

Sunday, September 17 – Guilden Sutton 10k

Sunday, September 17 – Warrington Open Track and Field Meeting

Tuesday, September 19 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Three at Harrison Drive (6:30pm start)

Saturday, September 23 – Trafford AC Medal Meeting

Sunday September 24 – Northern Road Relays Championships at Birkenhead Park

Sunday, September 24 – Farndon 10k

Tuesday, September 26 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Four at Arrowe Park (6:30pm start).