The Club will be represented at the Northern League match for Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors, at Witton Park, Blackburn, BB2 2TP, this Saturday, 19th June. The first field events start at 11.30am, and the first track event starts at 1pm.
Team managers, Dave McKay and Jenny Manning, are still finalising the squad, so please help them fill any gaps in the team sheet and officials declaration sheet. Dave’s email address is: [email protected]
CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE MATCH
The Club will be represented at the Cheshire League match which is only for athletes in the Under 15 and Under 17 age groups, at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 4AF, this Sunday, 20th June. The first event takes place at 1pm.
Team managers, Victor Oyesola and Leanne Wheeler, are still finalising the squad, so please help them fill any gaps in the team sheet and officials declaration sheet. Victor’s email address is: [email protected]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Noah Booth, Lillie Collins, Alfie McGowan, Chloe Fitzpatrick, Leah Roberts, Glenys Potter, Stephen Ball, Natasha Cobb, Lauren Dimbylow, Stuart Hague, Harry Lark, Chris Morgan, Ellen Molloy, James Smith.
And Next Week: Marley Renowden, Patrick Tait, Lily Moorhouse, Callum Hill, Joseph Hancock, Jenny Manning, Jessica Lark, Edith Storey.
Having watched Christian Eriksen collapse during the European Football Championships, it’s a reminder that we should all be having regular screenings and health checks given the intensity and levels we train at. The attached link is for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) they are an organisation that screen 14-35 year olds, they use the screenings to check if there are any anomalies in the subjects cardiac rhythm.You can also consult your GP should you have any concerns. βCardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).β The link is:
The Club is managed by a committee who are re-elected every 12 months and meet on the second Tuesday of every month to discuss a range of issues concerning the Club.
The Club Committee is comprised of: Mike Lamb (President), Jon Clarke (Chairman), Dennis Wall (Vice-Chairman, and Track and Field Officer), Julian Tegg (Secretary), Darren Shillington (Treasurer), Jane Pughe (Membership Secretary), Eddie Gore (Facilities Officer), Dave Alexander (Cross Country Secretary), John Parlevliet (Road Running Secretary), and Mark Duffey (Marketing Officer).
All the committee members are volunteers and at the next AGM Jon Clarke and John Parlevliet have confirmed they don’t want to be re-elected, so replacements are wanted. If you can help please get in touch with our club secretary, Julian Tegg by email at: [email protected]
CLUB DISCOUNT AT RUNNERS NEED CHESTER STORE
Running supplies store Runners Need have created a club reward system. West Cheshire AC members are entitled to a 15% discount using a code to be circulated in an upcoming Club email. For those not aware Runners Need have an outlet at Cotswold Outdoors in Chester (amongst other places) and online too: www.runnersneed.com
This would be 15% off in store and online for Runners Need, Cotswold Outdoor and Snow and Rock.
If you would like informal advice on what is involved, please feel free to email club secretary, Julian Tegg, at: [email protected]
HELPERS WANTED FOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
West Cheshire AC is scheduled to host the Cheshire Track and Field Championships at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22.
But County Officials secretary, Alan Morris, is currently struggling to find enough timekeepers and field judges, and we will need to allocate people to other roles such as Technical Manager, Seeding, Announcer, and Presentations, to ensure the event runs smoothly.
If you are available to help on August 21 and/or 22 can you please Alan at: [email protected]
ONLINE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
An updated list of England Athletics Coaching and Officials Courses and Workshops can be found here:
Subject to Covid-19 rules, West Cheshire AC’s latest revised league season looks like this:
Under 13/Under 15 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Saturday, July 17, (at Bebington Oval), and Saturday, September 4 (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
Under 17/Under 20 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Sunday, June 27, (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Sunday, July 25 (at Bebington Oval), and Sunday, September 5, (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
West Cheshire AC’s North Premier West League squad will open their season on Saturday, June 19, at Blackburn, before hosting at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, July 4, and concluding the campaign at Trafford, on Sunday, August 1.
West Cheshire AC’s Cheshire League second and third rounds are at Macclesfield on Sunday, June 20 and Saturday, July 24; and West Cheshire AC will host the final round at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, August 29.
NORTHERN ATHLETICS 5k CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2021 Northern Athletics 5K Road Race Championships will return to the Sunderland 5K – hosted by Sunderland Harriers. The event will be on the evening of Thursday, 22nd July 2021,Β (subject to govt. regulations). Entry details will be posted on the Sunderland Harriers website when available.
PLEASE HELP OUR CLUB WHEN YOU SHOP…
West Cheshire Athletic Club has registered with easyfundraising, which means over 4,000 shops and sites will now donate to the Club for FREE every time you use easyfundraising to shop with them. These donations will help SO MUCH, so please sign up to support us β itβs completely FREE and doesnβt take long at the following link:
Our Club President, Dan Gilroy, passes on best wishes to everyone at the club. Dan said he would welcome members to ring him and have a chat. His number is: 07594 464287.
The Club will be represented at the Northern League match at Witton Park, Blackburn, BB2 2TP, on Saturday, 19th June. The first field events start at 11.30am, and the first track event starts at 1pm.
Team managers, Dave McKay and Jenny Manning, are still finalising the squad, so please help them fill any gaps in the team sheet and officials declaration sheet. Dave’s email address is: [email protected]
CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE MATCH
The Club will be represented at the Cheshire League match which is only for athletes in the Under 15 and Under 17 age groups, at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 4AF, on Sunday, 20th June. The first event takes place at 1pm.
Team managers, Victor Oyesola and Leanne Wheeler, are still finalising the squad, so please help them fill any gaps in the team sheet and officials declaration sheet. Victor’s email address is: [email protected]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Chris Given, Phil Howe, Sam Hewitt, Colm McNabb, Grace Fairweather, Aaron Scott, Evie Tipping.
And Next Week: Noah Booth, Lillie Collins, Alfie McGowan, Chloe Fitzpatrick, Leah Roberts, Glenys Potter, Stephen Ball, Natasha Cobb, Lauren Dimbylow, Stuart Hague, Harry Lark, Chris Morgan, Ellen Molloy, James Smith.
Having watched Christian Eriksen collapse on Saturday night during the European Football Championships, it’s a reminder that we should all be having regular screenings and health checks given the intensity and levels we train at. The attached link is for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) they are an organisation that screen 14-35 year olds, they use the screenings to check if there are any anomalies in the subjects cardiac rhythm.You can also consult your GP should you have any concerns. βCardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).β The link is:
The Club is managed by a committee who are re-elected every 12 months and meet on the second Tuesday of every month to discuss a range of issues concerning the Club.
The Club Committee is comprised of: Mike Lamb (President), Jon Clarke (Chairman), Dennis Wall (Vice-Chairman, and Track and Field Officer), Julian Tegg (Secretary), Darren Shillington (Treasurer), Jane Pughe (Membership Secretary), Eddie Gore (Facilities Officer), Dave Alexander (Cross Country Secretary), John Parlevliet (Road Running Secretary), and Mark Duffey (Marketing Officer).
All the committee members are volunteers and at the next AGM Jon Clarke and John Parlevliet have confirmed they don’t want to be re-elected, so replacements are wanted. If you can help please get in touch with our club secretary, Julian Tegg by email at: [email protected]
LONDON MARATHON PLACE
West Cheshire AC London Marathon club place for Sunday 3rd October 2021.
Anyone over 18 who has been a fully paid up member continually since at least 1st April 2019 is invited to enter a ballot for this club place. The entry will be guaranteed but the full fees will be paid by the entrant themselves.
Please email applications to: [email protected] and ensure you add βLondon Marathon 2021β in the subject line so we can easily sort them.
Applications should be received by WEDNESDAY 16Th JUNE. A random draw will then be done. The successful member will be notified and registered on the London Marathon system. London Marathon will send a customised link directly to the WCAC member giving personal access to the online entry system. The place cannot be handed on to a family member or friend.
CLUB DISCOUNT AT RUNNERS NEED CHESTER STORE
Running supplies store Runners Need have created a club reward system. West Cheshire AC members are entitled to a 15% discount using a code to be circulated in an upcoming Club email. For those not aware Runners Need have an outlet at Cotswold Outdoors in Chester (amongst other places) and online too: www.runnersneed.com
This would be 15% off in store and online for Runners Need, Cotswold Outdoor and Snow and Rock.
If you would like informal advice on what is involved, please feel free to email club secretary, Julian Tegg, at: [email protected]
HELPERS WANTED FOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
West Cheshire AC is scheduled to host the Cheshire Track and Field Championships at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22.
But County Officials secretary, Alan Morris, is currently struggling to find enough timekeepers and field judges, and we will need to allocate people to other roles such as Technical Manager, Seeding, Announcer, and Presentations, to ensure the event runs smoothly.
If you are available to help on August 21 and/or 22 can you please Alan at: [email protected]
ONLINE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
An updated list of England Athletics Coaching and Officials Courses and Workshops can be found here:
Subject to Covid-19 rules, West Cheshire AC’s latest revised league season looks like this:
Under 13/Under 15 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Saturday, July 17, (at Bebington Oval), and Saturday, September 4 (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
Under 17/Under 20 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Sunday, June 27, (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Sunday, July 25 (at Bebington Oval), and Sunday, September 5, (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
West Cheshire AC’s North Premier West League squad will open their season on Saturday, June 19, at Blackburn, before hosting at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, July 4, and concluding the campaign at Trafford, on Sunday, August 1.
West Cheshire AC’s Cheshire League second and third rounds are at Macclesfield on Sunday, June 20 and Saturday, July 24; and West Cheshire AC will host the final round at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, August 29.
NORTHERN ATHLETICS 5k CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2021 Northern Athletics 5K Road Race Championships will return to the Sunderland 5K – hosted by Sunderland Harriers. The event will be on the evening of Thursday, 22nd July 2021, (subject to govt. regulations). Entry details will be posted on the Sunderland Harriers website when available.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT’S ROADMAP
England Athletics have outlined in an βathletics and running roadmapβ infographic what everything means at each stage. More detailed guidance will be provided they have received further information from Sport England and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Please note, all these dates are subject to the UK Governmentβs four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and the conditions which must be met before the country is able to move from one step to the next. More details: www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
I would welcome any contributions for the Club Newsletter from yourselves, any impending marriages, or additions to the family, any running or competing incidents, also anything to help everyone stay entertained. Currently the response has been excellent, but if you have anything that could make it into next weekβs Newsletter β please email me at: [email protected]
Please get in touch with Dennis if you do book on the course at:[email protected]
HEATHER McLINTOCK’S PHYSIO OFFER
Heather McLintock has been in touch to say she is still able to offer physiotherapy if anyone is injured over this lockdown…Heather knows how important it is to exercise in this time so if she can keep people exercising that would be great. Heather’s email address is: [email protected]
JASON OSWELL’S LOCKDOWN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Jason Oswell is now doing face to face Physiotherapy at the Athlete Factory gym in Chester. He is charging Β£30 a session to anybody from West Cheshire AC (normally charge is Β£45). His work email is now: [email protected]and his website is: www.jasonoswellphysio.com
RUN LEADER DEVELOPMENT DAYS…
England Athletics Run Leader Development Days is a series of informative and engaging workshops aimed at leaders and coaches from affiliated clubs and RunTogether groups. They are designed to bring leaders and coaches together in an environment where they can network and learn from each other by sharing skills and challenges, plus expand their knowledge of managing and growing groups, and enhance their understanding of technical skills in running.
Read more and book online at:
Please get in touch with Dennis if you do book on the course at: [email protected]
West Cheshire Athletic Club has registered with easyfundraising, which means over 4,000 shops and sites will now donate to the Club for FREE every time you use easyfundraising to shop with them. These donations will help SO MUCH, so please sign up to support us β itβs completely FREE and doesnβt take long at the following link:
Our Club President, Dan Gilroy, passes on best wishes to everyone at the club. Dan said he would welcome members to ring him and have a chat. His number is: 07594 464287.
Anyone requiring help and support while self isolating can contact the local council hotline number of 0300 123 7031.
This is a dedicated hotline number for those self isolating and who don’t have anyone to help. A call to this number will provide help organising food or medicine deliveries, or some sort of social contact. The number for the most in need is 0300 123 7031. It is open Monday to Sunday (8am-7pm).
ALSO – Please feel free to ring me (Dennis) if you want a chat or need any help or support. My numbers are: 0151 201 1254 and 07968 643038.
IT’S GOOD TO TALK
Members and parents are reminded to look at the following links for updates about the Club:
FACEBOOK: West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Road Running, west cheshire ac jnr to u20 middle distance group
PERSONAL bests were the order of the day for West Cheshire Athletic Club members at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.
Emily Owen, Lewis Parsons, Alex Rutherford, Robert Austin, and Macy Brett all celebrated success at the opening round of the Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League.
Owen ran her first race of the year and sliced a second off her under 15 girls 100m best, lowering her time to 12.7 seconds which is the qualifying time for the English Schools Championships and lifts her to 13th for her age group rankings overall in the country and fourth for a first year under 15.
Parsons sliced 0.3 off his under 15 boys 100m personal best to clock a club record-equalling 11.5 seconds which ranks him fifth in the country, and his time is also a qualifying mark for the English Schools Championships.
Rutherford lowered his under 15 boys 100m best to 12.1 seconds and Austin clocked a new best of 12.0 seconds, while Brett shaved 0.42 off her previous under 15 girls 100m personal best to post 13.6 seconds.
Parsons, Austin, and Rutherford were backed up in the under 15 boys age group by Luke Parker who posted 42.7 seconds in the 300m and 2:19.4 in the 800m, and by Luke Haslam who spun the discus to a mark of 19.10m and hit 6.92m in the shot.
Alfie Lane teamed up with Parsons, Austin, and Rutherford for a winning time of 47.5 seconds in the 4x100m relay.
Owen and Brett were backed up in the under 15 girls age group by Jessica Lark (2:22.8), Sophie Haslam (2:32.5), and Aimee Phillips (2:29.3) who produced a triple success in the 800m, and by Maddi Mercer, Lara Fields, Carys Manson, Helen Tenner, Holly Bosworth, Emily Russell, Harriet Wheeler, and Kara Stoll.
Isla Entwistle (31.50m) and Eleanor Neve (23.02m) teamed up for success in the under 13 girls javelin, and they were supported by team mates Macey Jones, Faith Barlow-Gambles, Charlotte Austin, Nancy Collins, Ruby Phillips, Ruby Billington, and Mae Grant.
Theo Shepherd, Ellis Williams, Evan Miller, Healy Smyth, Daniel Walker, Noah Woolgar, James Davidson, and Oliver Douglas combined for the under 13 boys.
MATCH RESULT: 1 Wirral AC 283 points; 2 Preston Harriers 271; 3 Liverpool Harriers & AC 266; 4 Southport Waterloo AC 222; 5 West Cheshire AC 208.
FIXTURES this weekend include the Northern Senior and Under 20 Track and Field Championships at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday.
West Cheshire AC London Marathon club place for Sunday 3rd October 2021.
Anyone over 18 who has been a fully paid up member continually since at least 1st April 2019 is invited to enter a ballot for this club place. The entry will be guaranteed but the full fees will be paid by the entrant themselves.
Please email applications to: [email protected] and ensure you add ‘London Marathon 2021’ in the subject line so we can easily sort them.
Applications should be received by WEDNESDAY 16Th JUNE. A random draw will then be done. The successful member will be notified and registered on the London Marathon system. London Marathon will send a customised link directly to the WCAC member giving personal access to the online entry system. The place cannot be handed on to a family member or friend.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE MATCH AT EPSV THIS SATURDAY
The Club is hosting the first round of the U13/U15 Youth Development Track and Field League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village this Saturday, 5th June (12 noon start).
Helpers are needed from 9am to set up the equipment, from 12 noon to help during the competition, and from 3.30pm onwards to help tidy away. If you can help please come along.
Best wishes to all our athletes and officials on Saturday.
NO CLUB TRAINING THIS SATURDAY MORNING
There will be no Club training sessions this Saturday morning at Ellesmere Port Sports Village because the Club is hosting and organising the first round of the U13/U15 Youth Development Track & Field League.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Liz Renondeau, Julian Tegg, Alex O’Hare, Lowri Huxley, Rhys Young, Josh Ford, Dan Gilroy.
And Next Week: Chris Given, Phil Howe, Sam Hewitt, Colm McNabb, Grace Fairweather, Aaron Scott, Evie Tipping.
BEST WISHES!
West Cheshire AC conveys it’s best wishes to Paul Waters and Ian Fraser who are now recovering after suffering set-backs.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Emma Holmes, Carys Roberts, Jodi Bemand and Imogen Pughe combined to equal the under 17 women’s 4x300m West Cheshire Athletic Club relay record on Sunday.
The quartet clocked two minutes 59.7 seconds during the opening round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League hosted by their club at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.
Imogen also posted 41.6 seconds for victory in her 300m, while Carys clocked winning times of 26.8 seconds (200m) and 4:50.0 (1500m), alongside under 17 team mate Megan White.
Carys Roberts has broken her own under 17 and overall 800m Club record, as well as the Under 17 Club 1500m record, in the last week.
Callum Stow-Povall, Nic Nowell, Nathan Broomfield, and Henry Robinson teamed up for West Cheshire AC’s under 17 men, while Abigail Cartwright, Lily Moorhouse, Lucia Pyne, and Francesca Pughe combined for the under 20 women.
Adam Howe spun the under 20 men’s discus to a winning mark of 30.58m and was backed up by team mates Jacob Clark, Matthew Webb, and Fraser Campbell.
MATCH RESULT: 1 Wirral AC 370 points; 2 Liverpool Harriers & AC 269; 3 North Wales 215; 4 Preston Harriers 204; 5 West Cheshire AC 193; 6 Southport Waterloo AC 133.
JOSEPH MORRISON clocked a new under 23 men’s 800m personal best of 1:50.38 at the British Milers Club Grand Prix Meeting held at Sport City, Manchester, on Saturday.
MACEY BRETT clocked new under 15 girls personal bests in the 75m hurdles (12.79 seconds) and 100m (14.02) at Monday’s Trafford Open Meeting.
She was joined at the fixture by club mates and sisters Ruby and Aimee Phillips who rounded the under 13 girls 800m in new personal bests of 2:25.91 and 2:27.96 respectively.
Lewis Parsons clocked 11.98 seconds in his under 15 boys 100m, and 24.11 in his 200m, alongside club mate Alex Rutherford who posted new personal bests of 12.19 (100m) and 25.08 (200m), Theo Shepherd who posted new under 13 boys personal bests of 19.87 (150m), and 10.19 (75m), Eleanor Wheeler (13.15 for under 13 girls 75m), Satine Wearden (under 13 girls 1500m pb of 5:38.75 and 150m pb of 27.04), Sophie Haslam (new pb of 46.57 in under 15 girls 300m), Luke Parker (under 15 boys 800m in 2:21.79), Jessica Lark (under 15 girls 800m in 2:37.87), Ruby Carlile (under 15 girls high jump of 1-30m and 800m in 2:50.91), Kara Stoll (under 15 girls hammer throw of 29.27m and discus of 15.88m), and Harriet Wheeler (under 15 girls hammer of 23.84m, javelin throw of 36.25m, and shot put of 8.44m).
COUNTY CALL UPS
Jodi Bemand and Lucia Pyne have both been selected to represent Cheshire at the Junior Inter-counties Fell running Championships.
ROBBIE WEBSTER’S WOBBLER RACE
Entries are being accepted for the Robbie Webster’s Wobbler Race being organised by Helsby Running Club on Wednesday 30th June – a fell/trail race over Frodsham Hill (8.4km long with 370m of climb). Entries are limited to 75 runners and opened at 6pm on Friday (4th June). See the Robbie Wobbler’s Wobbler Facebook page for more details.
RACE THE TRAIN CANCELLED
The 2021 Race the Train event in Tywyn, Mid Wales has been cancelled.
The race, which is organised by the Rotary Club of Tywyn, have cancelled the event due to a βlack of clarity from the authorities and the uncertainty over easing of coronavirus restrictions.β
Malcolm Austin, who is the race director, said: βDue to circumstances beyond our control the Rotary Club of Tywyn has regretfully taken the decision to cancel this yearβs Race the Train.
βThe lack of clarity from authorities and the uncertainty over the future easing of Covid restrictions has made this difficult but pragmatic decision necessary.β
Stuart Williams, general manager at Talyllyn Railway, said: βItβs very disappointing for us at the Talyllyn, as well as for the local community that the Race has had to be cancelled again this year. Itβs however very understandable as none of us can predict how the current restrictions might ease, or even tighten in the future.
βHowever, Race the Train has not gone away. It is simply hibernating and we will start planning a bigger and brighter event for when we welcome you back to the Race on the 20 August 2022.β
CLUB DISCOUNT AT RUNNERS NEED CHESTER STORE
Running supplies store Runners Need have created a club reward system. West Cheshire AC members are entitled to a 15% discount using a code to be circulated in an upcoming Club email. For those not aware Runners Need have an outlet at Cotswold Outdoors in Chester (amongst other places) and online too: www.runnersneed.com
This would be 15% off in store and online for Runners Need, Cotswold Outdoor and Snow and Rock.
If you would like informal advice on what is involved, please feel free to email club secretary, Julian Tegg, at: [email protected]
HELPERS WANTED FOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
West Cheshire AC is scheduled to host the Cheshire Track and Field Championships at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22.
But County Officials secretary, Alan Morris, is currently struggling to find enough timekeepers and field judges, and we will need to allocate people to other roles such as Technical Manager, Seeding, Announcer, and Presentations, to ensure the event runs smoothly.
If you are available to help on August 21 and/or 22 can you please Alan at: [email protected]
ONLINE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
An updated list of England Athletics Coaching and Officials Courses and Workshops can be found here:
Subject to Covid-19 rules, West Cheshire AC’s latest revised league season looks like this:
Under 13/Under 15 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Saturday, June 5, (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Saturday, July 17, (at Bebington Oval), and Saturday, September 4 (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
Under 17/Under 20 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Sunday, June 27, (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Sunday, July 25 (at Bebington Oval), and Sunday, September 5, (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
West Cheshire AC’s North Premier West League squad will open their season on Saturday, May 22, at Blackburn, before heading to Wigan (still to be confirmed) on Saturday, June 19, then hosting round three at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, July 4, and concluding the campaign at Trafford, on Sunday, August 1.
West Cheshire AC’s Cheshire League second and third rounds are at Macclesfield on Sunday, June 20 and Saturday, July 24; and West Cheshire AC will host the final round at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, August 29.
NORTHERN ATHLETICS 5k CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2021 Northern Athletics 5K Road Race Championships will return to the Sunderland 5K – hosted by Sunderland Harriers. The event will be on the evening of Thursday, 22nd July 2021, (subject to govt. regulations). Entry details will be posted on the Sunderland Harriers website when available.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT’S ROADMAP
England Athletics have outlined in an βathletics and running roadmapβ infographic what everything means at each stage. More detailed guidance will be provided they have received further information from Sport England and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Please note, all these dates are subject to the UK Governmentβs four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and the conditions which must be met before the country is able to move from one step to the next. More details: www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
I would welcome any contributions for the Club Newsletter from yourselves, any impending marriages, or additions to the family, any running or competing incidents, also anything to help everyone stay entertained. Currently the response has been excellent, but if you have anything that could make it into next weekβs Newsletter β please email me at: [email protected]
Please get in touch with Dennis if you do book on the course at:[email protected]
HEATHER McLINTOCK’S PHYSIO OFFER
Heather McLintock has been in touch to say she is still able to offer physiotherapy if anyone is injured over this lockdown…Heather knows how important it is to exercise in this time so if she can keep people exercising that would be great. Heather’s email address is: [email protected]
JASON OSWELL’S LOCKDOWN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Jason Oswell is now doing face to face Physiotherapy at the Athlete Factory gym in Chester. He is charging Β£30 a session to anybody from West Cheshire AC (normally charge is Β£45). His work email is now: [email protected]and his website is: www.jasonoswellphysio.com
RUN LEADER DEVELOPMENT DAYS…
England Athletics Run Leader Development Days is a series of informative and engaging workshops aimed at leaders and coaches from affiliated clubs and RunTogether groups. They are designed to bring leaders and coaches together in an environment where they can network and learn from each other by sharing skills and challenges, plus expand their knowledge of managing and growing groups, and enhance their understanding of technical skills in running.
Read more and book online at:
Please get in touch with Dennis if you do book on the course at: [email protected]
West Cheshire Athletic Club has registered with easyfundraising, which means over 4,000 shops and sites will now donate to the Club for FREE every time you use easyfundraising to shop with them. These donations will help SO MUCH, so please sign up to support us β itβs completely FREE and doesnβt take long at the following link:
Our Club President, Dan Gilroy, passes on best wishes to everyone at the club. Dan said he would welcome members to ring him and have a chat. His number is: 07594 464287.
Anyone requiring help and support while self isolating can contact the local council hotline number of 0300 123 7031.
This is a dedicated hotline number for those self isolating and who don’t have anyone to help. A call to this number will provide help organising food or medicine deliveries, or some sort of social contact. The number for the most in need is 0300 123 7031. It is open Monday to Sunday (8am-7pm).
ALSO – Please feel free to ring me (Dennis) if you want a chat or need any help or support. My numbers are: 0151 201 1254 and 07968 643038.
IT’S GOOD TO TALK
Members and parents are reminded to look at the following links for updates about the Club:
FACEBOOK: West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Road Running, west cheshire ac jnr to u20 middle distance group
EMMA HOLMES, Carys Roberts, Jodi Bemand and Imogen Pughe combined to equal the under 17 women’s 4x300m West Cheshire Athletic Club record on Sunday.
The quartet clocked two minutes 59.7 seconds during the opening round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League hosted by their club at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.
Pughe also posted 41.6 seconds for victory in her 300m, while Roberts clocked winning times of 26.8 seconds (200m) and 4:50.0 (1500m), alongside under 17 team mate Megan White.
Callum Stow-Povall, Nic Nowell, Nathan Broomfield, and Henry Robinson teamed up for West Cheshire AC’s under 17 men, while Abigail Cartwright, Lily Moorhouse, Lucia Pyne, and Francesca Pughe combined for the under 20 women.
Adam Howe spun the under 20 men’s discus to a winning mark of 30.58m and was backed up by team mates Jacob Clark, Matthew Webb, and Fraser Campbell.
MATCH RESULT: 1 Wirral AC 370 points; 2 Liverpool Harriers & AC 269; 3 North Wales 215; 4 Preston Harriers 204; 5 West Cheshire AC 193; 6 Southport Waterloo AC 133.
KATIE CLARKE ran her last race for her US College,Β SCAD, Atlanta, Georgia, and finished fourth in theΒ 10,000m final of the NAIA Conference Championships in a time ofΒ 36 minutes 23.14 seconds which sets a new West Cheshire Club best performance, beating her own previous time of 36:50.85 seconds set on April 9.Β
JOSEPH MORRISON clocked a new under 23 men’s 800m personal best of 1:50.38, and club record, at the British Milers Club Grand Prix Meeting held at Sport City, Manchester, on Saturday.
MACEY BRETT of West Cheshire AC clocked new under 15 girls personal bests in the 75m hurdles (12.79 seconds) and 100m (14.02) at Monday’s Trafford Open Meeting.
She was joined at the fixture by club mates and sisters Ruby and Aimee Phillips who rounded the under 13 girls 800m in new personal bests of 2:25.91 and 2:27.96 respectively.
Lewis Parsons clocked 11.98 seconds in his under 15 boys 100m, and 24.11 in his 200m, alongside club mate Alex Rutherford who posted new personal bests of 12.19 (100m) and 25.08 (200m), Theo Shepherd who posted a new under 13 boys 150m personal best of 19.87, and 10.19 in his 75m, Eleanor Wheeler (13.15 for under 13 girls 75m), Satine Wearden (under 13 girls 1500m pb of 5:38.75 and 150m pb of 27.04), Sophie Haslam (new pb of 46.57 in under 15 girls 300m), Luke Parker (under 15 boys 800m in 2:21.79), Jessica Lark (under 15 girls 800m in 2:37.87), Ruby Carlile (under 15 girls high jump of 1-30m and 800m in 2:50.91), Kara Stoll (under 15 girls hammer throw of 29.27m and discus of 15.88m), and Harriet Wheeler (under 15 girls hammer of 23.84m, javelin throw of 36.25m, and shot put of 8.44m).
THREE West Cheshire AC members celebrated personal bests at last week’s Trafford AC Sprints Open Meeting.
Callum Stow-Povall clocked 12.19 seconds and 25.23 seconds for the Under 17 men’s 100m and 200m, while Imogen Pughe posted 59.61 seconds for a new U17 women’s 400m Club record, and Beth McMahon posted 59.93 for an U23 women’s 400m personal best.
FIXTURES this weekend include the Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League Merseyside Division match at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, on Saturday (12 noon start).
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE MATCH AT EPSV THIS SUNDAY
The Club is hosting the first round of the U17/U20 Youth Development Track and Field League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village this Sunday, 30th May (12 noon start).
Helpers are needed from 9am to set up the equipment, from 12 noon to help during the competition, and from 3.40pm to help tidy away. If you can help please come along.
Best wishes to all our athletes and officials on Sunday.
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER NORTHERN TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS…
ENTRIES close today (Friday 28th May) for the Northern Under 20 and Senior Track & Field Championships taking place at Leigh Sports Village on 12th and 13th June.
The prospectus for the Northern Athletics Start Fitness T&F Championships (Senior/U20) is now available here: www.northernathletics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021/_Sr-Entry_prospectus-.pdf
The U17/U15/U13 Championships are scheduled for the 14th and 15th August at Costello Stadium, Hull, and hopefully will be as close to βnormalβ as possible.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Daisy Ross-Maddock, Ellie Collins, Ian McLintock, Phoebe Arnold, Lexi Ireland, Clive Giddis, Adam Poole, Angela Tegg.
And Next Week: Liz Renondeau, Julian Tegg, Alex O’Hare, Lowri Huxley, Rhys Young, Josh Ford, Dan Gilroy.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Katie Clarke, running her last race for her US College, SCAD, Atlanta, Georgia, finished in 4th place in the 10,000m final of the NAIA Conference Championships in a time of 36minutes 23.14 seconds which sets a new West Cheshire Club Best Performance, beating her own previous time of 36 minutes 50.85 seconds set on 9th April 2021.
Congratulations to Katie on her excellent performance and who is now at the end of a four year academic stay in the US.
A GREAT START TO THE LEAGUE SEASON
The Club celebrated success in their first post lockdown track and field league match.
The under 11s and under 13s won the opening round of the Cheshire League held at Macclesfield.
Theo Shepherd, Macey Jones and Ruby Phillips produced the top individual performances in the cold and blustery conditions.
Theo clocked a grade one under 13 boys 100m time of 12.9 seconds, while Macey posted a grade two under 13 girls 100m time of 13.7 seconds, and Ruby rounded the under 13 girls 800m in a grade four time of 2:39.1.
Theo was backed-up by under 13 team mates Ellis Williams, Daniel Walker, Thomas Rimmer, and Noah Woolgar, while Macey and Ruby were supported by under 13 team colleagues Ursula Archer, Beth Manson, Faith Barlow-Gambles, Maddy Cobb and Esme Graham.
Logan Sefton, Dylan Gledhill, Noah Booth, Tom Birkett-Evans, Maya Jennings, Florence Harte, Grace Hole, and Isabelle Stammers represented the club’s under 11s team.
MATCH RESULT: 1 West Cheshire AC 289 points; 2 Crewe & Nantwich AC 270; 3 Macclesfield Harriers & AC 265; 4 St Helens Sutton AC 130; 5 Handforth Harriers & AC 72.
UNDER 11s MATCH RESULT: 1 West Cheshire AC 142; 2 Crewe & Nantwich AC 137; 3 Macclesfield Harriers & AC 129; 4 St Helens Sutton AC 76; 5 Handforth Harriers & AC 28.
UNDER 13s MATCH RESULT: 1 West Cheshire AC 207; 2 Macclesfield Harriers & AC 196; 3 Crewe & Nantwich AC 193; 4 St Helens Sutton 84; 5 Handforth Harriers & AC 44.
JESSICA LARK and Ella Harvey posted new 800m personal bests at the British Milers Club PB Classic fixture held at Leigh Sports Village.
Jessica clocked 2:22:54 in her under 15 girls age group, while Ella posted 2:55:41 in her under 13 girls age category.
CONGRATULATIONS!
THREE Club members celebrated personal bests at this week’s Trafford AC Sprints Open Meeting.
Callum Stow-Povall clocked 12.19 and 25.23 for the Under 17 men’s 100m and 200m, while Imogen Pughe posted 59.61 for a new U17 women’s 400m Club record, and Beth McMahon posted 59.93 for an U23 women’s 400m personal best.
CLUB DISCOUNT AT RUNNERS NEED CHESTER STORE
Running supplies store Runners Need have created a club reward system. West Cheshire AC members are entitled to a 15% discount using a code to be circulated in an upcoming Club email. For those not aware Runners Need have an outlet at Cotswold Outdoors in Chester (amongst other places) and online too: www.runnersneed.com
This would be 15% off in store and online for Runners Need, Cotswold Outdoor and Snow and Rock.
If you would like informal advice on what is involved, please feel free to email club secretary, Julian Tegg, at: [email protected]
HELPERS WANTED FOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
West Cheshire AC is scheduled to host the Cheshire Track and Field Championships at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22.
But County Officials secretary, Alan Morris, is currently struggling to find enough timekeepers and field judges, and we will need to allocate people to other roles such as Technical Manager, Seeding, Announcer, and Presentations, to ensure the event runs smoothly.
If you are available to help on August 21 and/or 22 can you please Alan at: [email protected]
ONLINE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
An updated list of England Athletics Coaching and Officials Courses and Workshops can be found here:
Subject to Covid-19 rules, West Cheshire AC’s latest revised league season looks like this:
Under 13/Under 15 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Saturday, June 5, (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Saturday, July 17, (at Bebington Oval), and Saturday, September 4 (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
Under 17/Under 20 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Sunday, May 30 (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Sunday, June 27, (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Sunday, July 25 (at Bebington Oval), and Sunday, September 5, (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
West Cheshire AC’s North Premier West League squad will open their season on Saturday, May 22, at Blackburn, before heading to Wigan (still to be confirmed) on Saturday, June 19, then hosting round three at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, July 4, and concluding the campaign at Trafford, on Sunday, August 1.
West Cheshire AC’s Cheshire League second and third rounds are at Macclesfield on Sunday, June 20 and Saturday, July 24; and West Cheshire AC will host the final round at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, August 29.
NORTHERN ATHLETICS 5k CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2021 Northern Athletics 5K Road Race Championships will return to the Sunderland 5K – hosted by Sunderland Harriers. The event will be on the evening of Thursday, 22nd July 2021, (subject to govt. regulations). Entry details will be posted on the Sunderland Harriers website when available.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT’S ROADMAP
England Athletics have outlined in an βathletics and running roadmapβ infographic what everything means at each stage. More detailed guidance will be provided they have received further information from Sport England and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Please note, all these dates are subject to the UK Governmentβs four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and the conditions which must be met before the country is able to move from one step to the next. More details: www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
I would welcome any contributions for the Club Newsletter from yourselves, any impending marriages, or additions to the family, any running or competing incidents, also anything to help everyone stay entertained. Currently the response has been excellent, but if you have anything that could make it into next weekβs Newsletter β please email me at: [email protected]
Please get in touch with Dennis if you do book on the course at:[email protected]
HEATHER McLINTOCK’S PHYSIO OFFER
Heather McLintock has been in touch to say she is still able to offer physiotherapy if anyone is injured over this lockdown…Heather knows how important it is to exercise in this time so if she can keep people exercising that would be great. Heather’s email address is: [email protected]
JASON OSWELL’S LOCKDOWN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Jason Oswell is now doing face to face Physiotherapy at the Athlete Factory gym in Chester. He is charging Β£30 a session to anybody from West Cheshire AC (normally charge is Β£45). His work email is now: [email protected]and his website is: www.jasonoswellphysio.com
RUN LEADER DEVELOPMENT DAYS…
England Athletics Run Leader Development Days is a series of informative and engaging workshops aimed at leaders and coaches from affiliated clubs and RunTogether groups. They are designed to bring leaders and coaches together in an environment where they can network and learn from each other by sharing skills and challenges, plus expand their knowledge of managing and growing groups, and enhance their understanding of technical skills in running.
Read more and book online at:
Please get in touch with Dennis if you do book on the course at: [email protected]
West Cheshire Athletic Club has registered with easyfundraising, which means over 4,000 shops and sites will now donate to the Club for FREE every time you use easyfundraising to shop with them. These donations will help SO MUCH, so please sign up to support us β itβs completely FREE and doesnβt take long at the following link:
Our Club President, Dan Gilroy, passes on best wishes to everyone at the club. Dan said he would welcome members to ring him and have a chat. His number is: 07594 464287.
Anyone requiring help and support while self isolating can contact the local council hotline number of 0300 123 7031.
This is a dedicated hotline number for those self isolating and who don’t have anyone to help. A call to this number will provide help organising food or medicine deliveries, or some sort of social contact. The number for the most in need is 0300 123 7031. It is open Monday to Sunday (8am-7pm).
ALSO – Please feel free to ring me (Dennis) if you want a chat or need any help or support. My numbers are: 0151 201 1254 and 07968 643038.
IT’S GOOD TO TALK
Members and parents are reminded to look at the following links for updates about the Club:
FACEBOOK: West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Road Running, west cheshire ac jnr to u20 middle distance group
WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club celebrated success in their first post lockdown track and field league match.
The Ellesmere Port Sports Village-based outfit’s under 11s and under 13s won the opening round of the Cheshire League held at Macclesfield on Sunday.
Theo Shepherd, Macey Jones and Ruby Phillips produced the top individual performances in the cold and blustery conditions.
Shepherd clocked a grade one under 13 boys 100m time of 12.9 seconds, while Jones posted a grade two under 13 girls 100m time of 13.7 seconds, and Phillips rounded the under 13 girls 800m in a grade four time of 2:39.1.
Shepherd was backed-up by under 13 team mates Ellis Williams, Daniel Walker, Thomas Rimmer, and Noah Woolgar, while Jones and Phillips were supported by under 13 team colleagues Ursula Archer, Beth Manson, Faith Barlow-Gambles, Maddy Cobb and Esme Graham.
Logan Sefton, Dylan Gledhill, Noah Booth, Tom Birkett-Evans, Maya Jennings, Florence Harte, Grace Hole, and Isabelle Stammers represented the club’s under 11s team.
MATCH RESULT: 1 West Cheshire AC 289 points; 2 Crewe & Nantwich AC 270; 3 Macclesfield Harriers & AC 265; 4 St Helens Sutton AC 130; 5 Handforth Harriers & AC 72.
UNDER 11s MATCH RESULT: 1 West Cheshire AC 142; 2 Crewe & Nantwich AC 137; 3 Macclesfield Harriers & AC 129; 4 St Helens Sutton AC 76; 5 Handforth Harriers & AC 28.
UNDER 13s MATCH RESULT: 1 West Cheshire AC 207; 2 Macclesfield Harriers & AC 196; 3 Crewe & Nantwich AC 193; 4 St Helens Sutton 84; 5 Handforth Harriers & AC 44.
FIXTURES this weekend include the first round of the Under 17s/Under 20s Youth Development Track and Field League being hosted by West Cheshire AC at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday (12 noon start).
NORTHERN LEAGUE MATCH AT BLACKBURN THIS SATURDAY IS CANCELLED
The Club’s scheduled Northern Track and Field League fixture this Saturday (22nd May), at Witton Park, Blackburn, has been cancelled because of concerns about the situation regarding Covid-19 in Blackburn.
The decision means that West Cheshire AC’s opening Northern Track and Field League fixture is now scheduled to be held at Blackburn, on Saturday, June 19.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Debra Erskine, Scarlett Whittall, Teresa Arvidsson, Andrew Howarth, Abigail Hutton, Ellen McMahon.
And Next Week: Daisy Ross-Maddock, Ellie Collins, Ian McLintock, Phoebe Arnold, Lexi Ireland, Clive Giddis, Adam Poole, Angela Tegg.
CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE THIS SUNDAY
The Club will be in action this Sunday in a Cheshire Track and Field fixture at Macclesfield in a scaled down format for under 11s and under 13s. Only youngsters selected in advance should travel to the fixture. Good luck to all our athletes, officials, and parent helpers.
The second round of the Cheshire League will only be for Under 15s and Under 17s, at Macclesfield, on Sunday 20th June, and league officials are hoping that round 3 at Macclesfield and round 4 at Ellesmere Port will cater for all age groups.
Please note that the Club Committee has agreed to pay for every member who represents West Cheshire AC at this seasons Cheshire Track and Field League fixtures.
STARS OF THE SMALL SCREEN
Cheshire County Athletics Association has released a short film of the Cross Country event held in April. βItβs a βThank Youβ to everyone in Cheshire for staying strong through this pandemic and hopefully getting back to competition from now on,” Cheshire AA said. βItβs not a βthis is what happened in each raceβ film because we wanted to showcase as many people who made it possible as we could, not just the winners. Itβs for the organisers, the medical support staff, the timing people, the volunteers, all the officials, the people giving out numbers, and most importantly the athletes and coaches and parents. Everyone is important to a complex event like this and we recognise that fact. Itβs also a bit of a reminder of what we all do this for; the preparation, the race, and the elation of finishing. Itβs a love-letter to competition, to racing and to participation. And we make no apologies for that nor should you. Enjoy the rest of your season. Weβll be here with you every step of the way.” The film is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bsaMrULKpg This film has been created for all the clubs in Cheshire and can be shared freely on your website and social media channels. Just click the βShareβ button to receive the link to post on your own sites and pages. If you have any questions please contact Allan at: [email protected] Please ‘Share’ the film as widely and as often as you wish. We’d only ask that you ‘Subscribe’ to the Youtube channel, ‘Like’ and ‘Share’ as well as often as you can because then the Facebook page will gain ranking in the algorithms used. It’s your page, it’s your film, it’s our sport together.”
CLUB DISCOUNT AT RUNNERS NEED CHESTER STORE
Running supplies store Runners Need have created a club reward system. West Cheshire AC members are entitled to a 15% discount using a code to be circulated in an upcoming Club email. For those not aware Runners Need have an outlet at Cotswold Outdoors in Chester (amongst other places) and online too: www.runnersneed.com
This would be 15% off in store and online for Runners Need, Cotswold Outdoor and Snow and Rock.
If you would like informal advice on what is involved, please feel free to email club secretary, Julian Tegg, at: [email protected]
HELPERS WANTED FOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
West Cheshire AC is scheduled to host the Cheshire Track and Field Championships at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22.
But County Officials secretary, Alan Morris, is currently struggling to find enough timekeepers and field judges, and we will need to allocate people to other roles such as Technical Manager, Seeding, Announcer, and Presentations, to ensure the event runs smoothly.
If you are available to help on August 21 and/or 22 can you please Alan at: [email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS!
Harriet Wheeler achieved new personal bests in the under 15 girls discus (19.73m) and hammer (25.13m), and launched the javelin to a mark of 32.77m at the Leigh Harriers Spring Throws Open Meeting after hitting a new shot best of 8.65 the day before at the Trafford AC Open Meeting.
Harriet was joined at the Trafford fixture by her sister, Eleanor, who posted new personal bests in the under 13 girls 75m (12.71) and 800m (3:15.2).
Charlotte Austin celebrated a hat-trick of new bests in the under 13 girls 75m (11.50), 150m (23.47), and high jump (1-15m), while Satine Wearden clocked new under 13 girls bests in the 75m (13.05), 150m (26.69), and 800m (2:47.27).
Theo Shepherd clocked new under 13 boys bests in the 75m (10.17) and 150m (19.96), and Macey Jones clocked a new under 13 girls 75m best of 10.87.
Macey Brett achieved a new under 15 girls 100m best of 14.24, while Rob Austin clocked new under 15 boys bests in the 100m (12.08) and 200m (24.79).
Ruby Phillips blasted her way to a new under 13 girls 150m best of 21.62, while Sophie Haslam achieved under 15 girls bests in the 200m (29.57) and 800m (2:27.64).
Aimee Phillips posted a new under 15 girls 300m best of 45.96, while Jess Lark clocked under 15 girls bests in the 300m (45.0), and 800m (2:25.20).
Luke Parker rounded the under 15 boys 1500m in a new best of 4:40.50, while Ruby Carlile cleared a new under 15 girls high jump best of 1-30m, and Luke Haslam launched the under 15 boys javelin to a mark of 25.80m.
Megan White has also recently competed at the Trafford Open Meetings and clocked an 800m time of 2:36.85.
2021 NORTHERN TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE
ENTRIES close on Friday 28th May for the Northern Under 20 and Senior Track & Field Championships taking place at Leigh Sports Villageon 12th and 13th June.
The prospectus for the Northern Athletics Start Fitness T&F Championships (Senior/U20) is now available here: www.northernathletics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021/_Sr-Entry_prospectus-.pdf
The U17/U15/U13 Championships are scheduled for the 14th and 15th August at Costello Stadium, Hull, and hopefully will be as close to βnormalβ as possible.
ENGLISH SCHOOLS TRACK & FIELD CUP FIXTURE CANCELLED
Please note that the English Schools Track & Field Cup fixture scheduled to be held at EPSV on Wednesday 9th June has now been cancelled.
ONLINE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
An updated list of England Athletics Coaching and Officials Courses and Workshops can be found here:
Subject to Covid-19 rules, West Cheshire AC’s latest revised league season looks like this:
Under 13/Under 15 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Saturday, June 5, (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Saturday, July 17, (at Bebington Oval), and Saturday, September 4 (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
Under 17/Under 20 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Sunday, May 30 (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Sunday, June 27, (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Sunday, July 25 (at Bebington Oval), and Sunday, September 5, (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
West Cheshire AC’s North Premier West League squad will open their season on Saturday, May 22, at Blackburn, before heading to Wigan (still to be confirmed) on Saturday, June 19, then hosting round three at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, July 4, and concluding the campaign at Trafford, on Sunday, August 1.
West Cheshire AC’s Cheshire League season is scheduled to start at Macclesfield, on Sunday, May 23, before Macclesfield host round two and three on Sunday, June 20 and Saturday, July 24; and West Cheshire AC will host the final round at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, August 29.
NORTHERN ATHLETICS 5k CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2021 Northern Athletics 5K Road Race Championships will return to the Sunderland 5K – hosted by Sunderland Harriers. The event will be on the evening of Thursday, 22nd July 2021, (subject to govt. regulations). Entry details will be posted on the Sunderland Harriers website when available.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT’S ROADMAP
England Athletics have outlined in an βathletics and running roadmapβ infographic what everything means at each stage. More detailed guidance will be provided they have received further information from Sport England and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Please note, all these dates are subject to the UK Governmentβs four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and the conditions which must be met before the country is able to move from one step to the next. More details: www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
I would welcome any contributions for the Club Newsletter from yourselves, any impending marriages, or additions to the family, any running or competing incidents, also anything to help everyone stay entertained. Currently the response has been excellent, but if you have anything that could make it into next weekβs Newsletter β please email me at: [email protected]
Please get in touch with Dennis if you do book on the course at:[email protected]
HEATHER McLINTOCK’S PHYSIO OFFER
Heather McLintock has been in touch to say she is still able to offer physiotherapy if anyone is injured over this lockdown…Heather knows how important it is to exercise in this time so if she can keep people exercising that would be great. Heather’s email address is: [email protected]
JASON OSWELL’S LOCKDOWN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Jason Oswell is now doing face to face Physiotherapy at the Athlete Factory gym in Chester. He is charging Β£30 a session to anybody from West Cheshire AC (normally charge is Β£45). His work email is now: [email protected]and his website is: www.jasonoswellphysio.com
RUN LEADER DEVELOPMENT DAYS…
England Athletics Run Leader Development Days is a series of informative and engaging workshops aimed at leaders and coaches from affiliated clubs and RunTogether groups. They are designed to bring leaders and coaches together in an environment where they can network and learn from each other by sharing skills and challenges, plus expand their knowledge of managing and growing groups, and enhance their understanding of technical skills in running.
Read more and book online at:
Please get in touch with Dennis if you do book on the course at: [email protected]
West Cheshire Athletic Club has registered with easyfundraising, which means over 4,000 shops and sites will now donate to the Club for FREE every time you use easyfundraising to shop with them. These donations will help SO MUCH, so please sign up to support us β itβs completely FREE and doesnβt take long at the following link:
Our Club President, Dan Gilroy, passes on best wishes to everyone at the club. Dan said he would welcome members to ring him and have a chat. His number is: 07594 464287.
Anyone requiring help and support while self isolating can contact the local council hotline number of 0300 123 7031.
This is a dedicated hotline number for those self isolating and who don’t have anyone to help. A call to this number will provide help organising food or medicine deliveries, or some sort of social contact. The number for the most in need is 0300 123 7031. It is open Monday to Sunday (8am-7pm).
ALSO – Please feel free to ring me (Dennis) if you want a chat or need any help or support. My numbers are: 0151 201 1254 and 07968 643038.
LOOKING BACK…
This week: Chris Chataway, Emil Zatopek, and Dick Fosbury. Enjoy…
WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club’s scheduled Northern Track and Field League fixture this Saturday has been cancelled.The Ellesmere Port Sports Village-based outfit were due to compete in their first match of the season at Witton Park, Blackburn, but the host club has confirmed the fixture won’t be taking place.
“Clubs have been in contact with me about the situation regarding Covid-19 in Blackburn,” host club chairman, George Davies said.”Questions have been asked, understandably, given the news items over the last week in relation to the new variant and the potential implications.”There are very real fears being raised by Officials and athletes in other Clubs about attending for the fixture and it has been suggested that this fixture be cancelled.”I have had a discussion with the League Secretary and the decision has been taken to cancel it.
“We could not afford to wait any longer and leave this to the very last moment as that would have had a massively severe impact on everyone concerned.”Please look out for statements from the League over this next week regarding remaining fixtures for this season.”
The decision means that West Cheshire AC’s opening fixture is now scheduled to be held at Blackburn, on Saturday, June 19.West Cheshire AC members will be in action this Sunday in a Cheshire Track and Field fixture at Macclesfield in a scaled down format for under 11s and under 13s who have had to be selected in advance due to Covid-19 guidelines.
HARRIET WHEELER, of West Cheshire AC, achieved new personal bests in the under 15 girls discus (19.73m) and hammer (25.13m), and launched the javelin to a mark of 32.77m at the Leigh Harriers Spring Throws Open Meeting after hitting a new shot best ofΒ 8.65 the day before at the Trafford AC Open Meeting.Wheeler was joined at the Trafford fixture by her sister, Eleanor, who posted new personal bests in the under 13 girls 75m (12.71) and 800m (3:15.2).
Charlotte Austin celebrated a hat-trick of new bests in the under 13 girls 75m (11.50), 150m (23.47), and high jump (1-15m), whileΒ Satine Wearden clocked new under 13 girls bests in the 75m (13.05), 150m (26.69), and 800m (2:47.27).Theo Shepherd clocked new under 13 boys bests in the 75m (10.17) and 150m (19.96), andΒ Macey Jones clocked a new under 13 girls 75m best of 10.87.
Macey Brett achieved a new under 15 girls 100m best of 14.24, whileΒ Rob Austin clocked new under 15 boys bests in the 100m (12.08) and 200m (24.79).
Ruby Phillips blasted her way to a new under 13 girls 150m best of 21.62, whileΒ Sophie Haslam achieved under 15 girls bests in the 200m (29.57) and 800m (2:27.64). Aimee Phillips posted a new under 15 girls 300m best of 45.96, whileΒ Jess Lark clocked under 15 girls bests in the 300m (45.0), and 800m (2:25.20).
Luke Parker rounded the under 15 boys 1500m in a new best of 4:40.50, whileΒ Ruby Carlile cleared a new under 15 girls high jump best of 1-30m, andΒ Luke Haslam launched the under 15 boys javelin to a mark of 25.80m.
If you would like informal advice on what is involved, please feel free to email club secretary, Julian Tegg, at: [email protected]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Lorraine McFaul, Christina Broome, Katie Clarke, Alexa Byrne, Megan Kettle, Thomas Renondeau, Logan Evans, Sarah Hughes, Jenny Palmer, Laura White.
And Next Week: Debra Erskine, Scarlett Whittall, Teresa Arvidsson, Andrew Howarth, Abigail Hutton, Ellen McMahon.
HELPERS WANTED FOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
West Cheshire AC is scheduled to host the Cheshire Track and Field Championships at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22.
But County Officials secretary, Alan Morris, is currently struggling to find enough timekeepers and field judges, and we will need to allocate people to other roles such as Technical Manager, Seeding, Announcer, and Presentations, to ensure the event runs smoothly.
If you are available to help on August 21 and/or 22 can you please Alan at: [email protected]
CLUB ENDURANCE LEAGUE UPDATE
Keely Smith and Steve Fernyhough lead the menβs and womenβs tables for April 2021 β the first of this year. Debra Bemand, Sarah Hibbert and Katie Clarke are all level on points behind Keely, as are Michael Young, Andy Carter, Tom Booth and Wullie McGarrell behind Steve.
Given the scarcity of racing opportunities, it is proposed that points gained in 2020 will be rolled over into the final 2021 tables β watch this space for more news.See near the bottom of the road running page on the Club website for tables, and races in which points were gained.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Carys Roberts and Sharon Stoll are celebration Club records.
Carys rounded the under 17 ladies 800m in a time of two minutes 15.60 seconds at the Trafford AC Open Meeting held at Longford Park Stadium.
And Sharon powered her way to a throw of 15.48m in the over 50 women’s discus.
The duo were joined at the event by Imogen Pughe who clocked a season’s best of 42.99 seconds in the under 17 ladies 300m, and added 13.83 in the 100m.
Ruby Wisbey posted 13.41 seconds and 28.59 in the under 17 ladies 100m and 200m respectively, and James Pascoe clocked 13.12 seconds in the senior men’s 100m.
DAVID SHEARER and Mark Davies represented West Cheshire AC at the Run Aintree Half Marathon.
Shearer covered the 13.1 miles course in a time of one hour 16 minutes 45 seconds for fourth spot in his over-35 men’s age category and 12th spot overall, and Davies posted 1:34:44 for 12th place in his over-40 age group and 89th position overall.
FELL RACES CANCELLEDThe Race Up The Beast on June 2, and the Druid Race on July 7 have been cancelled.Race organisers, Clwydian Range Runners said: “Whilst there are changes we could make to the format this year to make them COVID safe, our decision came down to the possible impact on the community and reputation of the club and races going forward.”Our races start and finish in the heart of the two villages and we’re not confident the locals would thank us for attracting 30, 60 or 90 runners.”We are looking towards the Dash in the Dark races which we hope will go ahead due to the venue bring completely different, and depending on the situation, may alter our races for next summer”. DEESTRIDERS OFF ROAD GRAND PRIX PROVISIONAL DATES ANNOUNCED
Provisional Dates for the 2021 Deestriders Off Road Grand Prix Series at Shotton, are: Thursday, June 3 (7.30pm); Thursday, July 1 (7.30pm); Thursday, August 5 (7.30pm); Friday, September 3 (7pm, + Presentation if anything to present).
JUNIOR FELL RUNNING INVITEJunior 2021 I/C Fell Running Championships – Help Cheshire to shine at the Junior I/C Fell Running Championships.For many in Cheshire, fell running goes under the radar. And yet, many runners will set off for their Sunday runs and enjoy the beauty of running off road and in the hills!Fell running except at its most extreme form is no different to that! Particularly at junior levels.Cheshire is looking for recommendations from mums and dads, club coaches etc. for nominations for consideration for the Junior I/C Fell Running Championships on Sunday, June 13. Details are here: https://britishintercountiesfellrunningchampionships.wordBe in the running to be selected to wear the county vestβ¦test your skills against the other counties. Help to put Cheshire fell running on the map! If you want to nominate someone that you believe would be proud to wear the vest, email Team Manager Nick Bishop at: [email protected]
2021 NORTHERN TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE
Dates for the Northern Track & Field Championships are confirmed. The Senior/U20 Championship will take place at Leigh Sports Village on 12th and 13th June. The original venue of Wavertree is unavailable due to itβs use as a vaccination centre, so Joe Galvin and Leigh Harriers have stepped in to host the event – the first championship event since February 2020.
The prospectus for the Northern Athletics Start Fitness T&F Championships (Senior/U20) is now available here: 2021_Sr Entry_Prospectus β
Any updates on goernment restrictions will come via email from Sportsoft and will be posted on the NA site and Facebook page. Please read the prospectus carefully as it contains several notes relevant to the current Covid-19 guidelines.
The U17/U15/U13 Championships are scheduled for the 14th and 15th August at Costello Stadium, Hull, and hopefully will be as close to βnormalβ as possible.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRIES OPEN
Entries are now open for the England Athletics Senior and Under 20 Combined Events Championships being held at Bedford on Saturday and Sunday, 29th and 30th May. The closing date is 17th May, and the entry link is: https://athletics-uk.org//england/
ONLINE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
An updated list of England Athletics Coaching and Officials Courses and Workshops can be found here:
Subject to Covid-19 rules, West Cheshire AC’s latest revised league season looks like this:
Under 13/Under 15 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Saturday, June 5, (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Saturday, July 17, (at Bebington Oval), and Saturday, September 4 (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
Under 17/Under 20 Youth Development League Merseyside Division: Sunday, May 30 (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Sunday, June 27, (at Ellesmere Port Sports Village), Sunday, July 25 (at Bebington Oval), and Sunday, September 5, (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
West Cheshire AC’s North Premier West League squad will open their season on Saturday, May 22, at Blackburn, before heading to Wigan (still to be confirmed) on Saturday, June 19, then hosting round three at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, July 4, and concluding the campaign at Trafford, on Sunday, August 1.
West Cheshire AC’s Cheshire League season is scheduled to start at Macclesfield, on Sunday, May 23, before Macclesfield host round two and three on Sunday, June 20 and Saturday, July 24; and West Cheshire AC will host the final round at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, August 29.
NORTHERN ATHLETICS 5k CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2021 Northern Athletics 5K Road Race Championships will return to the Sunderland 5K – hosted by Sunderland Harriers. The event will be on the evening of Thursday, 22nd July 2021, (subject to govt. regulations). Entry details will be posted on the Sunderland Harriers website when available.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS CLUB CONFERENCE
England Athletics is hosting its virtual Club Conference 2021 on Saturday 15 May β supporting volunteers and clubs.
The free online conference offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals in a range of club roles to come together and hear from keynote speakers, join interactive workshops, network and share examples of best practice. The conference is designed to further support England Athletics affiliated clubs, and their volunteers, as our sport continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A series of sessions will take place throughout the conference on Saturday 15 May, with club volunteers able to join for the whole day or for either the morning or afternoon only. The conference activity is tailored to suit club volunteers of all levels and experience β including club leaders, committee members, welfare officers, volunteer coordinators and those in other club support roles, as well as anyone who may be thinking about volunteering to support their club in the future.
The varied programme will include keynote speaker presentations, themed workshops and club networking sessions. The morning session will focus on support to volunteers around building resilience and leading in uncertain times. During the afternoon, the conference offers sessions on club development specifically focusing on volunteer and member experiences, innovation and adapting to change.
CLUB TRAINING HAS RETURNED
Club training at EPSV has restarted and training groups are now also permitted to meet off-site to help everyone get back into a routine.
The Club has resumed track training in small Covid secure groups and we are operating over threeevenings (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and Saturday morning.
Athletes wanting to attend training sessions need to book through their coach. Hopefully after 3 months (end of June), if the situation continues to improve we can then revert to larger groups.
Group track training MUST only start by implementing the same strict club rules and guidelines that were in place when we last trained. There must be NO deviations from this if we are to stay COVID safe and to avoid criticism from the public.
You must only come to training if your health allows. If for any reason you have been in contact with somebody who has tested positive for Covid-19 then you MUST NOT come to training for 10 days. Always report any problems to your coach/leader, so that others can be alerted.
Please continue to act safely and make sure you have paid your annual club membership fee, and be aware of the new Cashless system being implemented for EPSV Track Training Sessions (further details below).
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT…
There is a change to the way in which club members are asked to pay for attending training sessions at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. Rather than paying by cash, members will be asked to top up their accounts online, via a link to our club membership system. As members attend each session, their accounts will be debited by the cost of each session. You will receive an email from West Cheshire AC, containing a link to the top-up system. From there, you will be able to top-up by between Β£10 and Β£100, and set both regular top-up amounts and warnings to prompt you when your account is low. The cashless payment system will be provided by Nifty Entries, who maintain our current online club membership system. They also provide similar cashless training payments systems to other clubs, on the same basis of only paying for the sessions that you attend, from your own account. Please let us know if you have any questions, by replying Dennis at: [email protected]
ENGLAND ATHLETICS RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT’S ROADMAP
England Athletics have outlined in an βathletics and running roadmapβ infographic what everything means at each stage. More detailed guidance will be provided they have received further information from Sport England and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Please note, all these dates are subject to the UK Governmentβs four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and the conditions which must be met before the country is able to move from one step to the next. More details: www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
Club coach, Paul Fairweather, and his wife Karen, are planning to organise a charity auction in the next 3-6 months to help raise money for Club funds.
They can host the auction and provide access to a worldwide market of buyers of vinyl and music memorabilia in addition to Sports, TV and Film memorabilia.
In May 2020 Paul and Karen raised Β£179k for the NHS & Feeding America through a charity auction of items donated by musicians associated with Island Records. There were some amazing lots that were donated and it shows the potential with the right sort of push.
In the North West we obviously have a good pool of musicians, big sporting clubs, and sports/TV stars that people may know who could donate something.
If you can help or would like like to get involved please email Dennis at: [email protected]
I would welcome any contributions for the Club Newsletter from yourselves, any impending marriages, or additions to the family, any running or competing incidents, also anything to help everyone stay entertained. Currently the response has been excellent, but if you have anything that could make it into next weekβs Newsletter β please email me at: [email protected]
Heather McLintock has been in touch to say she is still able to offer physiotherapy if anyone is injured over this lockdown…Heather knows how important it is to exercise in this time so if she can keep people exercising that would be great. Heather’s email address is: [email protected]
RUN LEADER DEVELOPMENT DAYS…
England Athletics Run Leader Development Days is a series of informative and engaging workshops aimed at leaders and coaches from affiliated clubs and RunTogether groups. They are designed to bring leaders and coaches together in an environment where they can network and learn from each other by sharing skills and challenges, plus expand their knowledge of managing and growing groups, and enhance their understanding of technical skills in running.
Read more and book online at:
Please get in touch with Dennis if you do book on the course at: [email protected]
West Cheshire Athletic Club has registered with easyfundraising, which means over 4,000 shops and sites will now donate to the Club for FREE every time you use easyfundraising to shop with them. These donations will help SO MUCH, so please sign up to support us β itβs completely FREE and doesnβt take long at the following link:
Our Club President, Dan Gilroy, passes on best wishes to everyone at the club. Dan said he would welcome members to ring him and have a chat. His number is: 07594 464287.
Cathryn is also thinking of doing a Facebook live/Zoom video of a 20-30 minute exercise routine, if anyone is interested.
JASON OSWELL’S LOCKDOWN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Jason Oswell has been in touch to say he is doing Physiotherapy video consultations during lockdown. If anybody has any issues he is prepared to provide a consultation to anybody from the club for Β£10. His email address is: [email protected]
Anyone requiring help and support while self isolating can contact the local council hotline number of 0300 123 7031.
This is a dedicated hotline number for those self isolating and who don’t have anyone to help. A call to this number will provide help organising food or medicine deliveries, or some sort of social contact. The number for the most in need is 0300 123 7031. It is open Monday to Sunday (8am-7pm).
ALSO – Please feel free to ring me (Dennis) if you want a chat or need any help or support. My numbers are: 0151 201 1254 and 07968 643038.
UPDATED ONLINE ATHLETICS WEBINARS
In these unprecedented times, I wanted to draw your attention to some of the great resources available online. England Athletics is expanding its campaign to support Athletics and Running for everyone @home, with a focus on βRunning @homeβ support and advice. The homepage can be accessed here: https://www.englandathletics.org/about-us/athletics-at-home/There are many webinars, interviews and tips from top coaches and athletes on how to stay conditioned and focused.In addition, there are some fantastic videos for 4-11 year olds on the Funetics webpage put together in conjunction with England Athletics. The videos demonstrate parents and children (aged 4-11) taking part inFUNactivities based on fundamental core movement skills: running, jumping and throwing. Funetics is a programme that has been designed to reflect the requirements of the National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and 2. At this time when our children are currently schooling at home, we hope that these video activities will support the need for education to continue at home. You can access the videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIvWCjutNqP4ZSY2FSEQVwThe link to other updated webinars can be found here: https://www.englandathletics.org/about-us/athletics-at-home/coaching-webinars/here: https://www.englandathletics.org/about-us/athletics-at-home/running-at-home/and here:https://www.englandathletics.org/about-us/athletics-at-home/club-support-webinars/
STAYING FIT AND HEALTHY
The links below offer a range of advice on exercises we can all do while confined indoors.
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