WCAC News #592 6-11-2026
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to the following club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Tim Durrant, Alan Morris, Sarah Hibbert, Christine Snowden, Luke Ellis, Adam Harris, Thomas Molloy, Mollie Garratt, Jayden Johnson, Abigail Morait, Freya Whittaker, Felicity Snowden, Finley Edwards, Saskia Keresturova.
SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING CANCELLED
Please note that the run-jump-throw training session tomorrow (Saturday, 7th November), between 10am and 12 noon, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track is not taking place.
SUPPORT URGENTLY NEEDED!
Volunteers are urgently needed on Boxing Day to help make the Chester Round The Walls Race a success. If you are available to help please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]
PLAY A PART IN DRIVING YOUR CLUB FORWARD…
Are you interested in athletics and would you like to help shape your club for the future? West Cheshire AC is looking for new Committee members, and this is the ideal opportunity for you to have your input and help bring new initiatives and drive the club forward. In particular we are looking for a Chairperson to take over from November 2026, but new candidates for all roles are always welcome. The About Us page of the club website gives a breakdown of current club committee members and their roles. So if you want to find out more, please drop us a line on: [email protected] and let us know if you have a specific area of interest or expertise you feel would be useful or if you simply want to join the Committee.
The Club AGM will be held in the EPSV Trackside Room on Tuesday, 24th November, at 7.45pm.
SEFTON PARK CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE…
Entries close on November 21, for the British Cross Challenge Races, being held at Sefton Park, Liverpool, on Saturday, November 28. The Online entry link is: https://www.britishathletics.
NORTHERN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entries close on December 18 for the Northern Indoor Seniors, Under 20s and Under 18s Track and Field Championships being held at Sheffield on January 9 and 10. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.
AND entries close on January 15 for the Northern Indoor Under 14s and Under 16s Track and Field Championships being held at Sheffield on January 31. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.
THE WEEK AHEAD…
Saturday, November 7: Halewood 5k Road Race: https://www.knowsley-harriers.
Sunday, November 8: British Athletics Cross Challenge Series Round One, at Llandaff Fields, Cardiff: https://www.britishathletics.
Sunday, November 8: Run Tatton Half Marathon: https://www.runtatton.com/
Saturday, November 14: Manchester Area Cross Country League, at Sherdley Park, St Helens: https://maccl.co.uk/project/
Good luck to all West Cheshire AC athletes and officials!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Well done to all our club members who competed at recent fixtures.
Read more at: https://www.westcheshireac.co.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO URGENTLY HELP YOUR CLUB
Volunteers are always needed to assist with club track training sessions on Tuesdays (from 6pm) and Thursdays (from 6.30pm). Please help if you can!
Helpers are also urgently needed from 5.50pm on Tuesdays and 6.20pm on Thursdays to register everyone on the tablet who attends EPSV training sessions.
NORTHERN INDOOR OPEN MEETING
Entries close on November 13 for the first Northern Indoor Track and Field Open Meeting being held on November 21, at Sheffield. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.
NORTHERN 10 MILES ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entries close on November 8 for the Brampton-Carlisle 10 Miles Race which incorporates the Northern Road Race Championships taking place on November 15. The online entry link is: https://www.borderharriers.co.
NORTHERN TRACK & FIELD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entries close on December 18 for the Northern Indoor Seniors, Under 20s and Under 18s Track and Field Championships being held at Sheffield on January 9 and 10. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.
And entries close on January 15 for the Northern Indoor Under 14s and Under 16s Track and Field Championships being held at Sheffield on January 31. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.
MANCHESTER INDOOR OPEN TRACK AND FIELD MEETINGS
Entries are now open for the Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Meetings being held on Sundays, January 24, February 7, February 28, and March 28. Further details: https://www.
SOAR VESTS FOR SALE
There are just 2 menβs Soar race vests left in stock. One size Medium (37-39β) and one size XL (41-43β). The cost is Β£75 (usually Β£85) and free shipping. If anyone is interested please contact Sarah Hibbert at: treasurerwestcheshireac@gmail.
DATES FOR THE DIARY…
Active Leisure Events fixtures for 2026/27 are:
Sunday, 28th February 2027 – Wrexham Half Marathon
Sunday, 14th March 2027 – Chester 10k
Sunday, 16th May 2027 – Chester Half Marathon
Sunday, 19th September 2027 – Wrexham 10k
PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
We welcome contributions to your club newsletter from club members. They can be 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 with any news at: [email protected]
