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 (6:15β7:30PM). 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, Β£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.Β ‘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!Β
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 Β£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.
- WCAC News #520 9-5-25 - 9th May 2025
