8th December 2017

TRAINING CANCELLED ON SATURDAY
There’s no training for the under 11s, under 13s and under 15s at the track this Saturday. It’s not all bad news though as you can take part in the free-of-charge Essar West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Races instead.

Registration is from 9.15am with the first race at 10am.

AGM NEWS
Dan Gilroy was re-elected club president at Friday’s AGM, while Andy Carter was re-elected club chairman, Clare Mallon replaced Kay Hayes as club secretary, and Lisa Davies replaced Bob Benson as club treasurer.

Other committee members are: Dennis Wall (vice-chairman and Track and Field Officer), Peter Smith (Cross Country Officer), John Parlevliet (Road Race Officer), Debbie Baker (Membership Officer), and Eddie Gore (Facilities Officer).

Mike Lamb was elected as a life vice-president.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALICE AND LIAM
We’d all like to congratulate sprinters Alice McMahon and Liam Davoren who announced their engagement on Saturday. Looks like we might all need a new hat soon.

FANCY A NEW CLUB HOODY?
New hoodies are available at £12 each. If you’d like to order one, please let us know what size you need from the list below together with your payment in an envelope to the club office by next Tuesday (12th December).

Kids Large (32″) Age 9-11; Kids XLarge (34″) Age 12-13; Adult (36″) (Small); Adult (40″) (Medium). Because of  legislation, kids’ versions don’t have cords on the hoods.

The order will be placed on 13th December based on numbers received – you can’t reserve a hoodie without payment.

ESSAR CHESTER WALLS RACE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
We’ve reached the entry limit for this year’s Boxing Day fixture, so all club members, parents and friends are needed to help make this year’s Essar Chester Round The Walls Race another big success.

Please contact Dennis Wall if you’d like to help marshal the course at: [email protected] 

COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2018 Cheshire AA County Cross Country Championships will be held at Delamere Forest on Saturday 6th January. Details can be found here
If you want to compete, please email Dave Alexander with your name, date of birth, email address, and phone number.

We also need officials for the start and finish teams. If you’re available, please let Alan Morris know by 1st December. His email address is: [email protected]

WEEKLY NEWS ROUND-UP
Missed this week’s press report? Catch up here

FIXTURES
Saturday, 9 December: Essar West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am start). Details
Saturday, 9 December: Liverpool and District Cross Country League, at Beacon Park, Skelmersdale, (2pm start). Details
Saturday, 9 December: Welsh Inter-Regional Cross Country Championships, at Brecon.
Saturday, 16 December : North Staffs Cross Country League Round Four, at Staffordshire University, (12 noon start). Details
Sunday, 17 December: Sale Harriers Indoor Open Track and Field Meeting, Sportcity, (10am start). Details
Saturday, 23 December : West Cheshire AC Christmas Fun Morning, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Sportshall, (10am start).
Tuesday, 26 December: Essar Chester Round The Walls Race, at Chester Racecourse, (10.30am start).

3rd November 2017

OH WE DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE
Fancy a day at the beach? We’re having a training session this Sunday, (5th November), at Talacre, North Wales. Everyone’s welcome.

Please meet The Lighthouse Inn Car Park (CH8 9RD) for 10am. The car park charge is 20p for 2 hours and £2 for 4 hours or all day.

Directions: take the A548 coast road from Flint. Look out for signs for Talacre/Point of Ayr. At the roundabout take 2nd exit signposted ‘Beach’ – Station Road. Follow over the railway line and straight on. At Talacre Beach Holiday Home Park the road forks, take the right fork. Follow the road down to where it narrows with a superstore left / Toilets and amusements opposite. Signpost for Lighthouse Car park is 20 metres on. Turn right and into car park.

HELP URGENTLY NEEDED WITH YOUNGSTERS
We need your help!

Because of the number of Under 11s joining us recently, we’ve had to block new membership applications from this age group. The situation will be reviewed in Jan when we can hopefully return to normal.

In the meantime, we’re looking for parents of any U11s to help with training on Tuesdays on a rota basis.

If you can help, please see Dennis Wall before Tuesday training sessions or email: [email protected]

OFFICIALS COURSE
On Saturday 25th November, Macclesfield Harriers are hosting a Level 1 course for timekeepers and track and field judges at their track.

It starts at 10am with a health and safety course followed by the discipline specific modules. You can find out more and book on the England Athletics website.

AGM DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Please try to attend the club’s annual general meeting being held on Friday, 1st December, at the Pavilion, Cheshire County Sports Club, Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 2PB.

WEEKLY NEWS ROUND-UP
This week’s club press report can be found here

FIXTURES
Sunday, 5 November: Abergele Five Miles Road Race, incorporating North Wales Championship (12 noon start). Details

Saturday, 11 November: Manchester Area Cross Country League Round Two, at Boggart Hole Clough, Manchester (12 noon). Details

Sunday, 12 November: North West Sportshall League Round Two, at Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, (12.30pm).

Saturday, 18 November: North Staffs Cross Country League Round Three, at Stafford Common, (12 noon). Details

Sunday, 19 November: Conwy Half Marathon (10am). Details

Saturday, 25 November: Liverpool and District Cross Country League (2pm), and European Cross Country Trials, at Sefton Park, Liverpool (11am).

Saturday, 25 November: North Wales Cross Country League Round Three, at Treborth Playing Fields, Bangor University (2pm). Details

20 October 2017

HELP URGENTLY NEEDED WITH YOUNGSTERS
We need your help!

Because of the number of Under 11s joining us recently, we’ve had to block new membership applications from this age group. The situation will be reviewed in Jan when we can hopefully return to normal.

In the meantime, we’re looking for parents of any U11s to help with training on Tuesdays on a rota basis.

If you can help, please see Dennis Wall before Tuesday training sessions or email: [email protected]

OFFICIALS COURSE
On Saturday 25th November, Macclesfield Harriers are hosting a Level 1 course for timekeepers and track and field judges at their track.

It starts at 10am with a health and safety course followed by the discipline specific modules. You can find out more and book on the England Athletics website

ESSAR CHESTER WALLS RACE PREPARATIONS HAVE STARTED
Please help make this year’s Essar Chester Round The Walls Race a success. The popular Boxing Day fixture needs marshals around the course – if you can help please contact Dennis Wall at: [email protected]

COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2018 Cheshire AA County Cross Country Championships will be held at Delamere Forest on Saturday 6th January.

If you’d like to compete, please email Peter Smith at: [email protected] with your name, date of birth, email address and phone number.

We also need officials for the start and finish areas. Please let Alan Morris know by 1st December if you can help. His email address is: [email protected]

SEFTON PARK RACE ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Entries close on Friday, 17 November, for the British Cross Challenge Cross Country event at Sefton Park, Liverpool Saturday, 25 November. The fixture includes the British trials for the European Cross Country Championships.

INDOOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Check out the online entry details for the Northern Indoor Age Group Track and Field Championships being held at Sheffield in Jan and Feb.

WEEKLY NEWS ROUND-UP
Our latest press report can be found here

FIXTURES
Saturday, 21 October: North Wales Cross Country League Round Two, at St David’s College, Llandudno (2pm). Details

Sunday, 22 October: Flintshire 5km and 10km Road Races, at Mold Leisure Centre, Mold, (9.45am). Details

Saturday, 28 October: North Staffs Cross Country League Round Two, at Park Hall Country Park, Stoke on Trent (12 noon). Details

Saturday, 28 October: Liverpool and District Cross Country League Round One, at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead (2pm). Details

Saturday, 11 November: Manchester Area Cross Country League Round Two, at Boggart Hole Clough, Manchester (12 noon). Details

Sunday, 12 November: North West Sportshall League Round Two, at Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, (12.30pm).

Saturday, 18 November: North Staffs Cross Country League Round Three, at Stafford Common, (12 noon). Details

Sunday, 19 November: Conwy Half Marathon (10am). Details

Saturday, 25 November: Liverpool and District Cross Country League (2pm), and European Cross Country Trials, at Sefton Park, Liverpool (11am). Details

Saturday, 25 November: North Wales Cross Country League Round Three, at Treborth Playing Fields, Bangor University (2pm). Details

29 September 2017

CLUB OF THE YEAR!
Alan Littler, Ellen Molloy, Jenny Manning and Dennis Wall travelled to Wigan’s DW Stadium on Monday night to receive the England Athletics North West Club of the Year Award for the second successive year. Hope you all had a great night.

JENNY MEADOWS WORKSHOP
60 club members attended a fantastic workshop by GB international middle distance runner Jenny Meadows on Sunday.

BRILLIANT START
The Essar West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series got off to a brilliant start as 322 pupils rocked up on Saturday morning at our home track. The next round will be held on Saturday, 9 December.

REPRESENT YOUR CLUB
If you’re a club member aged 9 or above, why not come and take take part in the opening round of the North Staffs Cross Country League at Knights Grange, Winsford, this Saturday (12 noon first race). You’ll need the new club vests to compete. More details 

Club members aged 15 years or older are being invited to compete in the first round of the Border’s Road Running League at Capenhurst this Sunday (11am start). If you live in Chester and need a lift, meet at the Cheshire county sports club by 9:40am (for departure by 9:45am).
Details

SPORTSHALL ATHLETICS
Club members in school years 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 can compete in this winter’s North West Sportshall Athletics League Competition. Please pick up a letter at the track office if you’re interested.

GET UP AND RUNNING WITH IN-STORE DISCOUNTS

From Now until the start of December Up and Running in Chester is offering all club members 20% discount on all full-price items in-store, including footwear, clothing, accessories and nutrition There’s also 10% discount on full-price electronics.

Bring your UK Athletics card along to claim your discount

FIXTURES
Saturday, 30 September: North Staffs Cross Country League Round One, at Knights Grange, Winsford, (12 noon start). Details

Sunday, 1 October: Borders Road Running League Round One, at Capenhurst (11am start). Details

Saturday, 7 October: North Wales Cross Country League Round One, at Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham (2pm).

Sunday,8 October: North West Sportshall Athletics League Round One, (12 noon start).

Wednesday, 11 October: Ellesmere Port Primary Schools Cross Country Races, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (3.30pm start).

Thursday, 12 October: Ellesmere Port and Neston Secondary Schools District Cross Country Championships, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (3.30pm start).

Saturday, 14 October: Manchester Area Cross Country League Round One, at Heaton Park, (12 noon start).

Sunday, 15 October: Farndon 10k Road Race (10am start).

Saturday, 21 October: North Wales Cross Country League Round Two, at St David’s College, Llandudno (2pm).

Saturday, 28 October: North Staffs Cross Country League Round Two, at Park Hall Country Park, Stoke on Trent (12 noon).

Saturday, 28 October: Liverpool and District Cross Country League Round One, at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead (2pm).

WE’RE WINNERS AGAIN!

We’ve been named England Athletics North West Club of the Year for the second successive year.

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to all officials, coaches, athletes and parents for making this achievement possible.

The award ceremony will take place at the DW Stadium, Wigan, on Monday, 25 September.

CLUB INVITE FROM JENNY MEADOWS

Former GB international Jenny Meadows will be visiting the track on Sunday, 24 September between 10am-12 noon for some drills, training session, and a question and answer session. Please come along and support the event – don’t forget your camera (or phone for a few selfies).

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COUNTDOWN TO THIS SUNDAY…

Help us make this Sunday’s Essar Guilden Sutton Six Road Race another big success story.

The 10k event starts at 11am with a fun run at 12.15pm. Entries on the day will be taken inside Guilden Sutton Village Hall. Please come and support us.

MANCHESTER AREA CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE

Please let Peter Smith, cross country secretary, know asap if you’d like to compete in the Manchester League this season.

Dates are:
Saturday 14 October, Heaton Park; Saturday 11 November, Boggart Hole Clough; Saturday 2 December, Kenworthy Woods, Wythenshawe; Saturday 13 January, Woodbank Park, Stockport; Saturday 10 February, Wythenshawe Park. Peter Smith’s email address is: [email protected]

SCHOOLS FIXTURES ANNOUNCED

The opening round of the Essar West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series will be held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday, September 23 (10am start). Other fixtures will be held at the same venue on Saturdays, December 9, March 3, and March 24.

Anyone who can help out on September 23 should email: [email protected]

PRESS REPORT LINK: https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/2017/09/11/press-report-guilden-opportunity-fun-seaside/

NEUFF STARTING BLOCKS FOR SALE

Good condition Neuff blocks with red pads, for training and competition. Blue carry bag (and free tape measure!) included. Over £100 new, bargain at £45. Call or text Glenys Potter on 0779 286 0556, or find me at the track most Thursday evenings.

FIXTURES

Saturday, September 16: Northern Athletics Road Relay Championships, at Sportcity, Manchester. Further details: northernathletics.org.uk/events/northern-athletics-road-relay-championships/

Sunday, September 17: Essar Guilden Sutton Six 10k Road Race, 11am start. Further details: westcheshireac.co.uk/races/road/

Tuesday, September 19: Wirral Multi-Terrain League Round Three, at Harrison Drive, North Wirral Country Park, Wallasey, (6.30pm). Further details: stevesaunders.co.uk/mterrain.htm

Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24: Final Fling Throws Competition, at Wrexham. Further details: welshathletics.org/media/1214393/Wrexham-Final-fling-Entry-form-2017.pdf

Saturday, September 23: Essar West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (10am start). Further details: westcheshireac.co.uk/races/off-road/

Sunday, September 24: Jenny Meadows Running Workshop at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am-12 noon).

Sunday, September 24: Macclesfield Half Marathon and 5k Race. Further details: macclesfieldhalfmarathon.niftyentries.com/Macclesfield-Half-Marathon2017

Sunday, September 24: Hoylake 10k Race. Further details: wsnc.co.uk

Tuesday, September 26: Wirral Multi-Terrain League Round Four, at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, (6.30pm). Further details: stevesaunders.co.uk/mterrain.htm

Saturday, September 30: North Staffs Cross Country League Round One, at Knights Grange, Winsford, (12 noon start). Further details: nsccl.org.uk/winsford.htm

28 July 2017

EMMA NAILS BRONZE MEDAL IN THE BAHAMAS
Our very own Emma Howe has nailed a podium place at the Youth Commonwealth Games.
She represented England in The Bahamas and launched the javelin to a mark of 47.04m for a bronze medal.

Emma, who is ranked number one in the UK for the javelin in her under 17 age group, continued her memorable campaign by securing third spot behind eventual winner, Josephine Lalam, of Uganda (51.89m), and runner-up Ellie Bowyer, of Australia (50.64m).

Well done Emma!
NEWS LINK 

ALICE BLASTS PATH TO VICTORY
Alice McMahon celebrated a winning time of 12.23 seconds at the Loughborough International Meeting on Saturday, beating second placed Patricia Taea from the Cook Islands who clocked 12.24 seconds.

Alice who posted a qualifying time for the World Athletics Trials in Birmingham earlier this month, also ran 12.22 seconds in another race at Loughborough behind Jamaican Natasha Morrison, and former GB international Jodie Williams.
RESULTS

JOSEPH BREAKS SUB-TWO MINUTE BARRIER
Joseph Morrison secured his first-ever sub-two minute 800m time at Tuesday night’s Trafford AC Grand Prix Meeting, clocking a personal best of 1:59.69.

He was joined at the event by Ethan Ackroyd who clocked 9:31.39 in his 3000m race.
RESULTS

COUNTY OFFICIALS TASTE LONDON STADIUM ACTION
Congratulations to Alan Morris, Sheila Whitta and Margaret Brooks who were three of six Cheshire officials who officiated at the World Para Athletics Championships in the London Stadium.

CHESHIRE LEAGUE IS THIS SUNDAY…
Don’t forget it’s the third round of the Cheshire Track and Field League at Warrington’s Victoria Park, (12 noon start) this Sunday, with track and field events for all age groups.

If you’re involved in the opening events, please arrive at Warrington for 11am.

Please contact Dennis Wall at home on 0151 201 1254 (evenings) or email: [email protected] if you’d like more info.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEX STANIFORTH!
Club member and Everest adventurer Alex Staniforth has completed an unforgettable and humbling journey to all 100 county high points in 72 days, over 5,000 miles by bike, foot and kayak, and 380,000ft of height gain.

He was joined by hundreds of other people on the trip, and over £20,000 has been raised for YoungMinds which make a huge difference for so many young lives affected by mental illness.

Alex said: “One thing for certain is we live in an amazing country with great people and I cannot thank you all enough for the generosity in every corner of the UK, supporting me through the highs and lows, both physically and mentally.”

If you haven’t already donated, the donating link is: justgiving.com/climbtheuk

HELPERS NEEDED FOR ESSAR GUILDEN SUTTON SIX RACE
Members, parents and friends of the club are all being urged to help make this year’s Guilden Sutton Six Road Race another big success story.

If you’re available to volunteer at the event  on Sunday, 17 September, (11am start), please email Dennis Wall ASAP at: [email protected]

THIRD SPOT AND SAFETY FOR YDL SQUAD
The club finished third at Whitehaven in the final round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League North West One Division on Sunday.

Special thanks go to Zac Barnsley and James McMahon for their commitment over the years as they competed their final YDL appearance. We’ll miss you guys.

MATCH RESULT: 1 Wigan & District Harriers 628 points; 2 Wirral 536; 3 West Cheshire 417.5; 4 Crewe & Nantwich 309; 5 Border Harriers 275.5; 6 Team North Cumbria 109; 7 Bolton United Harriers 23.
RESULTS

ROAD RELAYS INVITE – GET INVOLVED!
The North West Counties Road Relays (incorporating the Cheshire Championships) is being held this year  at Blackpool on Saturday, 9 September. (For those of you who took part last September, this is the equivalent of the relays held in Delamere Forest).

We can enter as many teams as we like covering all age groups from under 11s upwards. You must be a fully paid up first claim member, wear your club vest, and be eligible by birth or residence for Cheshire.

We really need to get an idea of who wants to race so that we can sort out our teams now. Please let Ellie Robinson know ASAP if you want to take part by emailing: [email protected].

Deadline for entries is 31 August.

More info

TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER…
We’ll be combining our home Cheshire Track & Field League Match on Sunday, 3 September with an Officiating Taster Session as part of the Team Personal Best initiative.

Please come down between 10am and 11.30am on the day and have a go at field judging, track judging, timekeeping, and marksmanship with the help of our experienced officials.

You’ll then have the chance to be a helper during the meeting alongside the track and field judges.

Contact Alan Morris ASAP at: [email protected] if you’re interested.

FIXTURES
Saturday and Sunday, 29 & 30 July: England Athletics and CAU Inter County Championships (Bedford). Details
Sunday, 30 July: Cheshire Track and Field League Round Three, Warrington (12 noon). Details
Sunday, 30 July : Helena Tipping 10k Road Race (11am). Details
Wednesday, 2 August: The Ponderosa Fell Race, (7pm start). Details
Wednesday, 2 August: The Pie & Peas 5 Miles Race (7.30pm). Details
Wednesday, 2 August: Wirral Track Endurance Series 5,000m race (7.45pm). Details
Thursday, 3 August: Deestriders Off Road Grand Prix Race, Shotton (7.30pm). Details
Saturday, 5 August: Northern Track & Field League Final Round, Rotherham. Details
Saturday,12 August: Les Baldwin Memorial Wrexham Games Open Track and Field Meeting (11am). Details
Sunday, 13 August: Terry Davies Memorial Warrington AC Open Track and Field Meeting (11.30am). Details
Tuesday, 15 August: Trafford AC Grand Prix Meeting (Distance/Throws). 6pm. Details