WCAC News #440, 01-09-23
CONGRATULATIONS!
Well done to Jessica Lark and Harriet Wheeler who won gold medals at the England Athletics Track and Field Age Group Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.
WELL DONE!
Congratulations to Noah Woolgar and Nia Manson who won their age group titles at Monday’s Cilcain Mountain Race, and to Lewis Morris who clocked a new under 15 boys 5k Club Record at Kingsley. This week’s club press report can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk
SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING IS ON
Please note that club junior run-jump-throw training on Saturday Morning (2nd September) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village is taking place.
AUTUMN ROAD RELAYS INVITATION
Itβs 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).
CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE AT EPSV THIS SUNDAY
Please contact Dennis Wall ASAP if you are wanting to compete or help/officiate in the final round of the Cheshire Track & Field League this 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, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, and Senior and Veteran Men and Women), and it will be great to see a good turn out from club members.
If you need any further details please donβt hesitate to contact Dennis on 07968 643038 or email:Β [email protected]
HELP NEEDED FOR THURSTASTON RACE
West Cheshire AC have the responsibility of marking the course and providing 6 Marshals for the second Multi-terrain race at Thurstaston Country Park, on Tuesday 12th September.
Please email Mike Lamb ASAP if you are available at: [email protected]
ASSISTANT CLUB COACHING COURSE AT DEESIDE
Welsh Athletics is organising an Assistant Club Coaching Course at Deeside College, Connah’s Quay, on Saturday 23rd September.
Details and he booking link are here. West Cheshire AC will reimburse club members for the course cost – please contact [email protected]Β for this.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
The Club is preparing to organise the Guilden Sutton 10K on Sunday 17th September. If you can help make the fixture a big success please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]
THE WEEK AHEAD
Sunday, September 3 – Cheshire Track & Field League Round Four, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (11.45am start).
Tuesday, September 5 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round One at Royden Park (7pm start). Entry link: https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com/Royden-Park-2023
Good luck to all our athletes and officials!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Many happy returns to the following club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Colin Hunt, Claire Harris, Imogen Pughe, Sharon Stoll, Fergus Garland, Bertie Howard, Darcy Nevett, Harriet Buckley, Benjamin Cerexhe.
And next week: Miles Thompson, Amanda Newall, Rob Little, Alan Littler, Victor Oyesola, Dan Walker, Daisy Caldwell, Mae Grant, Kadie Gledhill, Daniel Galante, Pippa Tierney, Jack Arnold.
ONLINE CLUB KIT SHOP
The Club now has an Online Club Shop selling a range of items. Please take at look here, using WCAC2023 as the password.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
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 Road Race;
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;
Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24 – Final Fling Throws Competition at Wrexham;
Sunday September 24 – Northern Road Relays Championships at Birkenhead Park;
Sunday, September 24 – Farndon 10k Road Race;
Tuesday, September 26 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Four at Arrowe Park (6.30pm start).
