Press Report: Harriet in International Call-up

by Dennis Wall

HARRIET WHEELER will represent England on Sunday at Loughborough.
The West Cheshire Athletic Club member will participate in the javelin at the Ron Pickering Memorial International against teams from Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Loughborough Students.
Harriet warmed up for her international appearance at the weekend with a winning throw in the under 20 women’s javelin competition at Leigh Sports Village in the second round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League.
Harriet was joined in the winners circle at Leigh by club mates Arwen Thorne, Dun Xue, Niamh Le’Gall, Nancy Farmer, Kara Stoll, Nathan Owen, Seb Whiteley, Beth Manson, Sidney Shorrock, and Satine Wearden.
Arwen celebrated a hat-trick of individual victories in the under 17 women’s 80m hurdles (13.4 seconds), High Jump (1-50m), and javelin, and combined with Beth Manson, Erin Barnard and Esme Graham to post a winning time of 3:04.1 in the under 17 women’s 4x300m relay.
Dun hit a winning put of 10.22m in the under 20 men’s shot, while Niamh grabbed a double success story in the under 20 women’s 200m (24.8 seconds) and 400m (58.4).
Nancy rounded the under 20 women’s 800m in a winning time of 2:29.0, while Kara powered her way to victory in the under 20 women’s hammer with 42.74m.
Nathan blasted his way to victory in the under 17 men’s 200m (24.2), while Seb nailed a winning put of 13.02m in the under 17 men’s shot, and Beth registered a winning time of 43.5 seconds in the under 17 women’s 300m.
Sidney powered her way to success with 13.86m in the under 17 women’s shot, while Satine posted a winning throw of 41.48m in the under 17 women’s hammer.
And the quartet of Evan Miller, Dan Walker, Lewis Morris and Josh Stirling combined for victory with 3:49.9 in the under 17 men’s 4x400m relay.
Holly Bosworth won the under 20 women’s B 200m (25.5), B 400m (59.7) and B javelin, while James Rawson scored success in the under 20 men’s B discus (17.43m and B hammer (16.88m.
Evan celebrated victories in the under 17 men’s B 100m (12.3) and B javelin, while Lewis Morris rounded the under 17 men’s B 800m for victory.
Alba March grabbed glory in the under 17 women’s B 100m (12.6) and B 200m (26.6), while Esme Graham won the under 17 women’s B shot (6.52m).
Other important point-scoring members of the West Cheshire AC team included Alessio Solinas, Ellis Williams, Joseph Donnelly, Will Rawson, and Macey Jones.
MATCH RESULT: 1 Blackburn Harriers & AC 566 points; 2 West Cheshire AC 502; 3 Leigh Harriers & AC 444; 4 Sale Harriers Manchester 323; 5 Lancaster & Morecambe AC 299; 6 Border & Seaton 217; 7 Team North Cumbria 137.
The next round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League will be held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, July 6.
JESSICA LARK was in record-breaking form on Saturday at Bury in a British Milers Club Grand Prix and World Athletics Challenger Meeting.
Jessica won and took the under 20 women’s and women’s club record for the 1500m down to 4:11.36, while club mate Joseph Morrison clocked 1:48.72 to equal his 800m club record.
STEVE FERNYHOUGH won the Sandstone Trail Ultra 34 miles Race in a time of 4 hours 59 minutes.
JOY HICKMAN and Ellie Robinson produced age group club records at Saturday’s Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix fixture held at Macclesfield.
Joy set over-60 women’s records in the 3,000m (13:02.00) and 800m (3:15.22), while Ellie Robinson sliced ½ second off her over 50 women’s 400m time to post 2:57.52, after improving her 800m time to 2:41.4 at Blackburn in the previous week’s Northern Premier West Division fixture at Blackburn where Dun Xue (under 20) and Sidney Shorrock (under 17) threw senior weights in hammer and shot and improved their distances to 35.99m (7.26kg) and 14.73m (4kg) respectively to improve the previous marks held by George Hyde and Emily Ball who both hold the outright club records for shot.
WEST CHESHIRE AC members produced personal bests at Macclesfield on Saturday in the latest round of the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix.
Debra Erskine nailed a new over 60 women’s javelin best of 25.03m, while Leon Betteridge delivered new bests in the under 13 boys 200m (31.99), 800m (2:33.76), and javelin (15.19m).
Atharva Ganesh posted 33.71 in the under 13 boys 200m and 2:56.02 in the 800m, and hit 14.41m in the javelin, while Amber Cogan celebrated 31.11 in the under 13 girls 200m and 8.69m in the javelin.
Felicity Snowden achieved 32.66 in the under 13 girls 200m and 2:53.52 in the 800m, while Amelia Clarke delivered 32.57 in the under 13 girls 200m, cleared 1-20m in the high jump, and hit 10.21m in the javelin.
Aoife Roberts clocked 43.87 in the under 15 girls 300m and 2:30.92 in the 800m, while Amelia Snowden posted 43.91 in the under 15 girls 300m.
Matt Gutteridge posted 58.59 in the men’s 400m alongside Dun Xue who clocked 62.51 and also achieved a new javelin best of 30.76m.
George Grimsditch rounded the under 15 boys 800m in 2:25.60, while Rose Sheppard clocked 2:38.00 in her under 15 girls 800m, and Rosie Grimsditch clocked 2:48.98 in the under 13 girls 800m, while Saskia Keresturova posted 2:52.74 in the 800m.
Freya Whittaker cleared a new under 13 girls high jump best of 1-35m, while Amelia Owen long jumped 3.55m in the under 15 girls event, and Arwen Thorne achieved a new under 17 women’s long jump best of 4.83m.
The third round of the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix will be held at Warrington on Saturday, June 21.
LEWIS MORRIS was first home for West Cheshire AC at Friday night’s Mid Cheshire Spring 5km Road Race held at Kingsley.
Lewis clocked 14:56, ahead of club mates Sam Oliver (15:45), Scott Wells (16:31), Steve Fernyhough (16:46), Jack Gannon (16:56), Steve King (17:06), Neil Hershaw (18:05), Nancy Farmer (18:07), Jodi Bemand (18:57), Hayley Holland (19:53), and Debra Bemand (23:17).
FIXTURES this weekend include the second round of the Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League, at Blackburn, on Sunday.
ENTRIES are now open for the Northern Athletics Senior and Under 20 Track and Field Championships, at Derby, on June 28 and 29. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/…/details/about…
ENTRIES are now open for the North Cheshire 5k Grand prix:
Thursday, May 29, at Birchwood Park at 7:30pm for the Rob Mcharry Memorial 5k; Thursday June 5, at Dunham Massey at 7:15pm; Thursday, June 12, at Dunham Massey at 7:30pm for the Birchwood Brook 5k.

Press Report: Team Effort at Blackburn

by Dennis Wall

THE quartet of Holly Bosworth, Beth Manson, Niamh Le’Gall, and Eleanor Wheeler grabbed glory in Blackburn on Saturday.

The West Cheshire Athletic Club members teamed up for top spot with a time of four minutes 3.8 seconds in the women’s 4x400m relay to conclude the opening round of the Northern Track and Field League West Premier Division.

Niamh had earlier pocketed maximum points from a 200m success with a time of 24.9 seconds, and Beth won the B 100m with a time of 13.4 seconds.

Arwen Thorne powered her way to victory with 34.68m in the women’s javelin and added success in the B long jump.

Alan Littler and Joseph Donnelly claimed a double success story in the men’s high jump with clearances of 1-73m and 1-55m respectively, and Dave McKay nailed a winning throw of 45.47m in the men’s javelin alongside B winner, James Rawson, while Paul Morrison posted 2:02.5 for top spot in the men’s B 800m, and Emma Nutt rounded the women’s B 3000m in a winning time of 11:25.9.

Other important West Cheshire AC point scorers included Nathan Brassington, Matt Gutteridge, Daniel Walker, Christian Holcombe, Dun Xue, Alba March, Cosette Wearden, Ellie Robinson, Emilia Pyper, Joy Hickman, Liliana Boelger, Danielle Erskine, Anita Boreham, Sidney Shorrock, Kara Stoll, and Megan Kettle.

MATCH RESULT: 1 Blackburn Harriers & AC 432 points; 2 Sale Harriers Manchester 344; 3 West Cheshire AC 340.5; 4 Southport Waterloo AC 283.5; 5 Team Isle of Man 270.5; 6 Trafford AC 233.5.

The next round will be held at Trafford, on Sunday, June 22.

LEWIS MORRIS, Leon Betteridge and Joy Hickman produced West Cheshire AC age group records on Friday night at the Christleton 5km Road Race.

Lewis clocked a new 17 men’s record of 15:34, while Leon posted 17:58 for a new under 13 boys record, and Joy registered a new over 60 ladies’ record of 21:27.

The trio were joined at the event by other West Cheshire finishers Sam Oliver (15:54), Scott Wells (16:23), Ben Newall (16:57), Max Henderson (17:41), Connor Lee (18:11), Finlay Stewart (18:19), Neil Hershaw (18:16), Jeff Gifford (18:59), Mark Davies (19:26), Dylan Gledhill (19:48), Sidney Carr (19:48), Amelia Snowden (20:06), Emma Nutt (20:01), Poppy McKenna (20:12), Nia Manson (20:22), Richard Hayes (20:28), Carolyn Pollard (21:18), Joy Hickman (21:27), Stephen Ball (22:03), Andy Carter (22:32), Neil Field (22:54), and Debra Bemand (23:33).

Martin Clark (Bury AC) won the race in 14:57, and Emily Haggard Kearney (Warriors) was first lady in 15:33.

MATTHEW DOUGLASS posted 1:14:37 for 11th place at the Chester Half Marathon on Sunday.

He was joined at the event by West Cheshire AC team mates Michael Young (39th in 1:18:56), Steve King (103rd in 1:24:23), Keely Smith (eighth lady in 1:26:49), Andrew Clague (1:30:42), Luke Ellis (1:34:48), Ellis Hancock (1:36:28), Paul Cain (1:37:23), Sonia McNichol (1:38:42), Andrew Barratt (1:39:57), Carolyn Pollard (1:39:36), Ian Pritchard (1:40:02), Steve Hillier (1:39:22), Clare Mallon (1:45:26), Brian Cremin (1:45:39), Dave Barratt (1:44:56), Amy Mills (1:52:42), Phil Gent (1:51:29), Darren Shillington (1:52:26), Andy Carter (1:55:04), Peter Kerestur (1:53:19), Stephen Ball (1:59:17), and Jake Hidden Deveson (2:21:41).

Corrin Leeming (Western AC Isle of Man) won the race in 1:07:21, and Melissah Gibson (Ealing Eagles Running Club) was first lady in 1:15:49.

FIXTURES this weekend include the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix Second Round, at Macclesfield, on Saturday; the second round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League, at Leigh, on Sunday; the Mynydd Myfyr 6.5km Hill Run, on Sunday; and the Northern Inter Counties Track and Field Championships, at York, on Monday.

ONLINE entries are now being accepted for the Northern Athletics Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Track and Field Championships being held at Liverpool, on June 7 and 8. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/…/details/about…

ENTRIES are now open for the Northern Athletics Senior and Under 20 Track and Field Championships, at Derby, on June 28 and 29. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/…/details/about… 

ENTRIES are now open for the 4 races in the North Cheshire 5k Grand prix:

Thursday, May 22, at Dunham Massey at 7:15pm; Thursday, May 29, at Birchwood Park at 7:30pm for the Rob Mcharry Memorial 5k; Thursday June 5, at Dunham Massey at 7:15pm; Thursday, June 12, at Dunham Massey at 7:30pm for the Birchwood Brook 5k.

The price for the series gives four races for the price of three. There is a link to BookitZone from this website: https://spectrumstriders.org.uk/north-cheshire-5k-grand-prix/

ENTRIES are now open for the Thurstaston 6 miles Multi Terrain Race being held on Tuesday, June 3, comprising road, beach, path and track. The online entry link is: https://www.niftyentries.com/Thurstaston-Multi-Terrain?fbclid=IwY2xjawKLBQ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3AR4ZSnFlx-uNizISOePVsf7VqDHYbXsDgdC6VXQlGEui3r4Bnabx4IydPw6sYA_aem_ZqQqDRg_6J-2Phcq5nIvbg

THE TATTENHALL Tough Team Nine Miles Race will be held on Friday, June 20, (7.15pm start), with entries for the race (ie: teams of three) now open at: https://tattenhallrunners.niftyentries.com/  

DEESTRIDERS RUNNING CLUB are organising a series of off road four miles multi terrain races from Rowleys Drive, Shotton, CH5 1PY, on Thursdays, June 5 (7.30pm start), July 3 (7.30pm start), Thursday, August 7 (7.30pm start), and Friday, September 6 (7pm start). Entries at: deestridersrunningclub.net

THE Junior Inter Counties Fell Running Championships take place in Lancaster, on Saturday, June 21. Those interested in running should email Nick Bishop at: [email protected] 

HELSBY Running Club is hosting a track night open to both its members and members of other clubs on Friday, June 6, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (6pm start). The entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=26342&fbclid=IwY2xjawI27IZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWPSYlcPisK-J2Kn2qFrOBDmZ9ARs8nB5sUVXbJY-2b7di6_GF7FBMLQ_w_aem_a6tQFC-mls0aMZME3fxmKg

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

Press Report: Medals Galore at County Champs

by Dennis Wall

WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club members have pocketed a fistful of medals, records, and personal bests at three championships.

Mia Johnson (12.62 seconds and 42.87 seconds) and Macey Jones (13.06 seconds and 26.80 seconds) delivered under 15 and under 17 titles respectively from their 100m and 200m races at the North Wales Regional Track and Field Championships staged at Bangor.

Christian Holcombe secured the Senior Men’s triple jump title at the Merseyside Championships with a new masters club record of 12.09m into a -0.2 wind.

And purple-vested club members delivered 83 medals (34 gold, 27 silver, and 22 bronze) at the two-day Cheshire Track and Field Championships held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

Celebrating title-winning performances were Heidi Anstey, under 11 girls 75m (11.10 seconds); Alba March, under 17 women’s 100m (12.55); Tristan Lee, under 13 boys 200m (27.80); Lewis Parsons, under 20 men’s 200m (23.26); Holly Bosworth, under 20 women’s 200m (25.55) and 400m (60.49); Louis Grimes, under 15 boys 200m (40.37); Amelia Snowden, under 15 girls 300m (45.39); Nathan Brassington, under 20 men’s 400m (52.19) and shot (12.25m), Alan Littler, senior men’s 400m (55.11) and high jump (1-75m); Abby Gamble, under 11 girls 600m (1:57.97) and long jump (3.55m); Lucas Sawyer, under 13 boys 800m (2:21.72), and club record 1500m (4:47.00); Nia Manson, under 15 girls 1500m and Marie Birkenhead One Mile Cup (5:01.21); Poppy McKenna, under 13 girls 70m hurdles (12.02) and high jump (1-30m); Evie Jane Smith, under 15 girls high jump (1-51m); Seb Whiteley, under 17 men’s shot (12.93m); Dave McKay, senior men’s shot (11.27m), hammer (44.02m) and javelin (46.19m); Sidney Shorrock, under 17 women’s shot (14.53m); Dun Xue, under 20 men’s discus (34.20m) and club record hammer (40.09m); Violet Thorne, under 15 girls discus (25.40m) and hammer (25.55m); Satine Wearden, under 17 women’s hammer (38.96m); Megan Kettle, senior women’s hammer (33.32m); Dylan Gledhill, under 15 boys javelin (35.62m); Saskia Keresturova, under 13 girls javelin (16.83m); and Harriet Wheeler, under 20 women’s javelin (46.01m).

West Cheshire’s silver medallists were Louisa Cogan, under 11 girls 75m (11.72); Tristan Lee, under 13 boys 100m (13.28); Lewis Parsons, Under 20 men’s 100m (11.39); Lucy Caldwell, under 15 girls 100m (13.37); Amelia Snowden, under 15 girls 200m (27.86); Alba March, under 17 women’s 200m (25.95); Dylan Gledhill, under 15 boys 200m (41.70) and discus (22.09m); Amelia Owen, under 15 girls 300m (47.83) and discus (15.76m); Paul Morrison, senior men’s 800m (2:04.13); Nia Manson, under 15 girls 800m (2:23.72); Poppy McKenna, under 13 girls 1200m (4:06.53); Lewis Morris, under 17 men’s 1500m (4:20.58) and 3000m (9:11.21); Cosette Wearden, under 20 women’s 1500m (4:59.17); Emilia Pyper, under 17 women’s 1500m (5:25.45); Isaac Thompson, under 13 boys 75m hurdles (15.60); Mollie Garratt, under 15 girls 75m hurdles (12.97); Joseph Donnelly, under 17 men’s high jump (1-55m); Zahra Pope, under 15 girls high jump (1-20m); Danielle Erskine, senior women’s triple jump (10.31m); Rosie Broome,  under 13 girls shot (6.06m); Dave McKay, senior men’s discus (32.71m); 

Amelia Owen – under 15 girls discus (15.76m); Kara Stoll, under 20 women’s discus (22.43m); and Sharon Stoll, senior women’s hammer (20.98m).

And West Cheshire’s bronze medallists included Sam Cooper, under 15 boys 100m (13.06); Nathan Owen, under 17 men’s 100m (11.62) and 200m (23.97); Immy Fives, under 17 women’s 100m (12.83) and 200m (26.12); Sofia Fowler, under 13 girls 100m (20.86); John Velasquez, under 15 boys 200m (41.80); Max Molloy, under 11 boys 600m (2:00.88); Heidi Anstey, under 11 girls 600m (2:02.47); Alan Littler, senior men’s 800m (2:09.55); Eleanor Wheeler, under 17 women’s 800m (2:34.00); Leon Betteridge, under 13 boys 1500m (4:55.60); Vera Vatan, under 13 girls 70m hurdles (13.55); Sidney Carr, under 15 boys high jump (1-30m) and shot (5.17m); Nathan Brassington, under 20 men’s high jump (1-70m); Felicity Snowden, under 13 girls high jump (1-15m); Louisa Cogan, under 11 girls long jump (3.20m); Poppy McKenna, under 13 girls long jump (3.88m); Amelia Clarke, under 13 girls shot (4.61m); Sharon Stoll, senior women’s discus (16.50m); and Luke Gardner, under 13 boys javelin (21.25m).

FIXTURES this weekend include the Christleton 5k Road Race on Friday; the first round of the Northern Track and Field League on Saturday at Blackburn; and the Chester Half Marathon on Sunday.

ONLINE entries are now being accepted for the Northern Athletics Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Track and Field Championships being held at Liverpool, on June 7 and 8. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/…/details/about…

ENTRIES are now open for the Northern Athletics Senior and Under 20 Track and Field Championships, at Derby, on June 28 and 29. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/…/details/about… 

THE TATTENHALL Tough Team Nine Miles Race will be held on Friday, June 20, (7.15pm start), with entries for the race (ie: teams of three) now open at: https://tattenhallrunners.niftyentries.com/  

DEESTRIDERS RUNNING CLUB are organising a series of off road four miles multi terrain races from Rowleys Drive, Shotton, CH5 1PY, on Thursdays, June 5 (7.30pm start), July 3 (7.30pm start), Thursday, August 7 (7.30pm start), and Friday, September 6 (7pm start). Entries at: deestridersrunningclub.net

THE Mynydd Myfyr Hill Run takes place on Sunday, May 25, (11am start), a run of approximately 6.5 Kilometres (4 miles) of mixed terrain on trail paths, through farmland and wooded areas and country lanes including climbs totalling around 150 metres. Entry on the day only, £7. 

THE Junior Inter Counties Fell Running Championships take place in Lancaster, on Saturday, June 21. Those interested in running should email Nick Bishop at: [email protected] 

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

WCAC News #520 9-5-25

EPSV TRACK TRAINING

Please note that Saturday morning training at EPSV is cancelled this Saturday, (May 10).

The run-jump-throw training group supervised by Dennis, Jane and Joanne, is also cancelled this Saturday (May 10), and every Saturday morning until Saturday, May 31, due to competitions.

WEEKEND FIXTURES…

Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11 – Cheshire AA Track and Field Championships, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10.15am start both days): https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=26219

Good luck to all West Cheshire AC athletes and officials!

NUTRITION TALK

The Club will be hosting a Nutrition Talk on Tuesday, May 13th, in the EPSV Trackside Room (6:15–7:30PM). There are still a few spaces left.

This session will focus on nutrition tips specifically for Under 15 athletes and parents too. To reserve your spot, please contact Victor as soon as possible.

NORTHERN LEAGUE MATCH ONE…

The club will be travelling to Blackburn for the opening round of the Northern League West Premier Division on Saturday, May 17. This league caters for U17 and upwards. If you haven’t already expressed your interest in competing, please contact team managers Alan Littler, Dave McKay and Jenny Manning.

CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD GRAND PRIX MATCH TWO…

ENTRIES close on 21st May for Match 2 of the Cheshire Track & Field Grand Prix being held at Macclesfield, on Saturday, May 24. There are events for all age groups, from under 11s up to veterans. The entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=26691&fbclid=IwY2xjawKLCf9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3AR4zNcQOTvJGaRZaw5G2nv1mCcdPmuM3vi8wDit5URanxy8mLajRNeT6ZKjZ_g_aem_NKwEbNYBvHCV4Vy9ZXbNEA

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE RELAYS

Many congratulations to our club members who took part in the end of season Borders Road Running League Relays at Prestatyn on Wednesday evening. Photos taken by John Parlevliet can be found here: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMrtYyM4AM2beCm2UEwopnI0auxkga3IvwHrvwnPw7YnJWjKxGGJvs7egx54s60Ug?pli=1&key=RExLeW5qVkNZUDRjMWJ4dGpSYzcwSjRrVGRUbEl3

WELL DONE JOE!

Joe Morrison posted 4:03.6 on a blustery bank holiday Monday evening. He was hampered on the 3rd lap by a slowing injured runner which cost him a chance at the 4 minute barrier. This mile performance was 21 seconds better than his 2019 time at Warrington.

TOP CLASS!

Jodi Bemand set a club senior women’s 2,000m steeplechase time of 7:46.65 in a qualifying heat at the British Universities and Colleges Championships held at Manchester, alongside Imogen Pughe who ran in the 800m heats, and Favour Akpan who qualified for the triple jump final with 11.63m on Saturday, and returned on Monday to finish 8th with 12.01m. but wind was +2.1 (legal on the day 11.66m).

At Stretford, Debra Erskine improved her club v60 3kg Hammer to 24.75m.

Congratulations to all club members who took part in various fixtures during the last week.

This week’s Club Press Report can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk/news/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Elwyn Sharps, Wycombe King, Callum Hershaw, Sam Hollins, Ursula Archer, Emilia Hughes, Max Molloy.

PLEASE RENEW YOUR CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Our Club Membership Secretary, Jane Pughe, has emailed a reminder to club members about renewing their membership.

If you haven’t yet renewed to your amazing award-winning organisation, please do so ASAP.

And please remember that you can play your part as a member of our fabulous squad of voluntary helpers, coaches and officials who all help to make our club tick.

The following link also details the benefits of being a member of an England Athletics affiliated club: https://www.englandathletics.org/take-part/athlete-registration/benefits/

NORTHERN TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS DETAILS…

ONLINE entries are now being accepted for the Northern Athletics Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Track and Field Championships being held at Liverpool, on June 7 and 8. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/…/details/about…

AND ENTRIES are now open for the Northern Athletics Senior and Under 20 Track and Field Championships, at Derby, on June 28 and 29. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/…/details/about… 

CHRISTLETON 5km ROAD RACE…

THE CHRISTLETON 5k Road Race will be held on Friday, May 16, and entries are being accepted at: https://chestertri.niftyentries.com/Christleton-5k-2025

NORTH CHESHIRE 5k GRAND PRIX RACES…

ENTRIES are now open for the 4 races in the North Cheshire 5k Grand prix:

Thursday 22nd May at Dunham Massey at 7:15pm; Thursday 29th May at Birchwood Park at 7:30pm for the Rob Mcharry Memorial 5k; Thursday 5th June at Dunham Massey at 7:15pm; Thursday 12th June at Dunham Massey at 7:30pm for the Birchwood Brook 5k.

The price for the series gives you 4 races for the price of three. There is a link to BookitZone from this website: https://spectrumstriders.org.uk/north-cheshire-5k-grand-prix/

THURSTASTON MULTI TERRAIN CHALLENGE…

ENTRIES are now open for the 6 mile multi terrain race being held on Tuesday 3rd June, organised by a committee formed from local UKA clubs which has been held for the past 20+ years comprising road, beach, path and track. The online entry link is: https://www.niftyentries.com/Thurstaston-Multi-Terrain?fbclid=IwY2xjawKLBQ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3AR4ZSnFlx-uNizISOePVsf7VqDHYbXsDgdC6VXQlGEui3r4Bnabx4IydPw6sYA_aem_ZqQqDRg_6J-2Phcq5nIvbg

TATTENHALL TOUGH TEAM RACE…

THE TATTENHALL Tough Team Nine Miles Race will be held on Friday, June 20, (7.15pm start), with entries for the race (ie: teams of three) now open at: https://tattenhallrunners.niftyentries.com/  

DEESTRIDERS OFF ROAD GRAND PRIX…

DEESTRIDERS RUNNING CLUB are organising a series of off road four miles multi terrain races from Rowleys Drive, Shotton, CH5 1PY, on Thursdays, June 5 (7.30pm start), July 3 (7.30pm start), Thursday, August 7 (7.30pm start), and Friday, September 6 (7pm start). Entries at: deestridersrunningclub.net

MYNYDD MYFYR HILL RUN…

THE Mynydd Myfyr Hill Run will be held on Sunday 25th May, (11am start).
The race is a great introduction to off-road running and racing. Approximately 6.5 Kilometres (4 miles) of mixed terrain on trail paths, through farmland and wooded areas and country lanes including climbs totalling around 150 metres. Entry on the day only, £7. FRA rules apply.

FELL RUNNING NEWS

The Junior Inter Counties Fell Running Championships take place in Lancaster, on Saturday 21st June. Those interested in running should email Nick Bishop at: [email protected] 

SUMMER FIXTURES CARDS

This Summer’s Club Fixtures Cards are now available to collect from the Track Container Office at Club Training Sessions.

CLUB KIT

Woollen Club Bobble Hats and Purple Club hoodies are available to buy at the Track Office Container after training.

Meanwhile, Club members can also access an Online Club Shop selling a range of items. Please look at this link using WCAC2023 as the password.

CHILD SAFETY AT CLUB TRAINING SESSIONS

Can parents of club members aged 15 years old and younger please make sure you and your child go to the EPSV Track Office to sign in before club track training sessions and that your youngster goes to their coach when they arrive to ensure the safety of all youngsters on the site.

All youngsters should arrive with warm clothing, waterproofs and a bottle of water.

Can parents please write the name of their youngster on any clothing they wear at the EPSV track so that any training tops or coats are identified if left at the site.

And all parents/guardians of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect them from the track, not from the car park. The club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.

REMOVING 1M RUNNING SHOES FROM LANDFILL

There are in the region of 18 billion pairs of running shoes sold in the world every year. That’s the equivalent to 2 pairs of running shoes per person on earth. Yet, there are millions who have no shoes and suffer terribly from sole diseases. ‘Jog on Again’ believe some 30+ million pairs of shoes end up in landfill every year and many of these shoes have a lot of life left in them! 

The Club would like to do our bit and help ‘Jog on Again’ get those shoes out to those who need them in over 15 destinations around the world.

So, look in that cupboard, garage, under the bed. They may be old to you, but you can give them another chance with someone else.

There will be a collection box at the track for you to donate old trainers or spikes – no need to clean them up, we’ll take them just as they are!  Of course if anyone in the club feels they could make use of shoes someone else has donated, then feel free to help yourself from the collection box – you are still doing your bit to help save them from landfill. Thank you for your support.

TRACK SPIKES FOR SALE

Members wanting track spikes for their shoes can purchase packets of 12 for £2 from the Club Container Office at Club Training Sessions.

UP & RUNNING SHOP OFFERS

Up & Running Shop, Bridge Street Row, Chester, is offering discount to Club Members, so please visit their store or go online: www.upandrunning.co.uk

PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
We welcome contributions to your club newsletter from club members, be they about events that you have taken part in, impending marriages, additions to the family, or anything club-related that other members may be interested in. Feel free to contact Dennis Wall with any news.

Press Report: Mia Double Helps Club to Second Spot

by Dennis Wall

MIA JOHNSON celebrated a double success story for West Cheshire Athletic Club on Saturday.

The talented sprinter equalled the club 200m record of 25.6 seconds for victory in the under 15 girls A race at the opening round of the Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League.

And Mia also delivered a thrilling 300m win in a time of 42.5 seconds at Blackburn’s Witton Park Arena.

Mia was joined in the winners’ circle by Dylan Gledhill, Poppy McKenna, Tristan Lee, Lucas Sawyer, Sidney Carr, Aoife Roberts, Harriet Beattie, Amelia Owen, Nia Manson, Isaac Thompson, Rosie Broome, Freya Whittaker, and Felicity Snowden.

Dylan and Poppy also registered double successes to impress for their purple-vested club.

Dylan launched the under 15 boys javelin to a winning mark and new personal best of 40.62m and spun the discus to 19.51m, while Poppy clocked 12.1 seconds for victory in the under 13 girls 70m hurdles, and cleared a personal best of 1-40m in the high jump.

Tristan Lee posted 20.3 seconds to win the under 13 boys 150m, while Lucas rounded the under 13 boys 800m in a winning time of 2:25.2.

Sidney claimed victories in the under 15 boys B 1500m (5:13.3) and B discus (16.01m), while Aoife won the under 15 girls B 800m in 2:31.0, and Harriet impressed in the under 15 girls B 1500m (5:17.0).

Amelia Owen hit 6.57m for success in the under 15 girls B shot, while Nia won the under 15 girls B discus (11.97m), and Isaac negotiated the under 13 boys B 75m hurdles for victory.

Rosie claimed top spot in the under 13 girls B 70m hurdles with 13.6 seconds, while Freya cleared 1-35m for success in the under 13 girls B high jump, and Felicity hit a winning put of 4.56m in the under 13 girls B shot.

Other important West Cheshire AC point scorers included Kade Harris, George Grimsditch, Louis Grimes, Finlay Stewart, Max Henderson, Lucy Caldwell, Maya Jennings, Amelia Snowden, Rose Sheppard, Evie Whittaker, Luke Gardner, Jack McWilliams, Atharva Ganesh, Leon Betteridge, Morgan Edwards, Sofia Fowler, Saskia Keresturova, Camilla Shenton, Heidi Wetherall, Rosie Grimsditch, Florence Hain, and Amber Cogan.

MATCH RESULT: 1 Blackburn Harriers & AC 494 points; 2 West Cheshire AC 477; 3 Bolton United Harriers & AC 423.5; 4 Crewe & Nantwich AC 377.5; 5 Southport Waterloo AC 365.5; 6 Deeside AAC 354.5. 

The second round will be held at Blackburn on Sunday, June 1.

HEIDI ANSTEY grabbed glory at Sunday’s Warrington AC Hurdles Festival and Junior Open Meeting.

The West Cheshire AC youngster won the under 11 girls 75m in 11.00 seconds, finished fourth in the 600m (2:06.66), and long jumped 3.20m for fifth spot.

Club mate Isla Lambert clocked 18.37 seconds for third place in the under 13 girls 70m hurdles, long jumped 2.66m and hit 10.18m in the javelin, while her brother, Logan, hit 7.06m in the under 9s soft javelin and posted 14.91 seconds in the 75m, and Max Molloy rounded the under 11 boys 600m in 2:00.36 and long jumped 3.33m.

POPPY McKENNA clocked a new personal best at Monday’s Trafford AC Medal Meeting. 

Poppy won the under 13 girls 70m hurdles in a new best of 12.09 seconds, cleared a winning height of 1-32m in the high jump, and clocked 2:37.12 for second spot in the 800m.

Holly Bosworth posted a new under 20 women’s 200m personal best of 25.70 seconds, while Lewis Parsons clocked a new under 20 men’s 400m personal best of 51.21 seconds.

Violet Thorne won her under 15 girls 75m hurdles race in a new personal best of 13.34 seconds and hit 8.12m in the shot put, while her younger sister, Merryn, posted a new under 13 girls 70m hurdles personal best of 16.52 and hit 9.72m in the discus.

Dylan Gledhill spun the under 15 boys discus to a new personal best of 20.04m and hit 34.19m in the javelin, while Arwen Thorne clocked a new under 17 women’s 200m personal best of 28.45 and clocked 13.04 in the 80m hurdles.

Isla Lambert clocked a new under 13 girls 70m hurdles personal best of 18.33 and spun the discus to a new best of 13.48m.

FIXTURES this weekend include the Cheshire County Track and Field Championships, at Ellesmere Port, on Saturday and Sunday, (May 10 and 11).

ONLINE entries are now being accepted for the Northern Athletics Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Track and Field Championships being held at Liverpool, on June 7 and 8. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/…/details/about…

ENTRIES are now open for the Northern Athletics Senior and Under 20 Track and Field Championships, at Derby, on June 28 and 29. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/…/details/about… 

THE CHRISTLETON 5k Road Race will be held on Friday, May 16, and entries are being accepted at: https://chestertri.niftyentries.com/Christleton-5k-2025

THE TATTENHALL Tough Team Nine Miles Race will be held on Friday, June 20, (7.15pm start), with entries for the race (ie: teams of three) now open at: https://tattenhallrunners.niftyentries.com/  

DEESTRIDERS RUNNING CLUB are organising a series of off road four miles multi terrain races from Rowleys Drive, Shotton, CH5 1PY, on Thursdays, June 5 (7.30pm start), July 3 (7.30pm start), Thursday, August 7 (7.30pm start), and Friday, September 6 (7pm start). Entries at: deestridersrunningclub.net

OSWESTRY OLYMPIANS are organising the Chirk Castle Relays on Thursday, May 8, (7pm start). Entry and details at https://nor01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avtiming.com%2Fchirk-castle&data=05%7C02%7C%7C10497b9485734dad314408dd75e4e0f5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638796348064223636%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8MYdZFebCckUSHDpRm9bMGAwFXWTOTC3vHPRdwtmpxk%3D&reserved=0
And the Mynydd Myfyr Hill Run takes place on Sunday, May 25, (11am start), a run of approximately 6.5 Kilometres (4 miles) of mixed terrain on trail paths, through farmland and wooded areas and country lanes including climbs totalling around 150 metres. Entry on the day only, £7. 

THE Junior Inter Counties Fell Running Championships take place in Lancaster, on Saturday, June 21. Those interested in running should email Nick Bishop at: [email protected] 

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

WCAC Endurance League

No change in the female top three, as Claire H continues to lead Emma and Anest. Michael still leads the men’s competition, with Mark moving into second place ahead of Paul.
See the Races page for full tables. Please address any queries to [email protected].

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