THREE West Cheshire Athletic Club youngsters secured podium places at the English Schools Track and Field Championships.
Harriet Wheeler, Lewis Parsons, and Emily Owen all impressed while representing Cheshire at SportCity, Manchester.
Wheeler powered her way to third spot in the junior girls javelin with 38.48m.
Parsons clocked a new personal best of 23.60 seconds for third position in the junior boys 200m A final after posting 23.53 seconds for second spot in his heat.
And Owen achieved a new personal best of 12.54 seconds for third spot in the junior girls 100m B final, after posting 12.63 seconds in her heat.
Carys Roberts and Kara Stoll also represented Cheshire at the event, with Roberts posting 2:14.86 in her heat of the Intermediate Girls 800m, and Stoll achieving 27.44m in the junior girls hammer.
NATHAN BRASSINGTON represented Cheshire at Telford in the North West Regional Combined Events Championships and finished third in the Junior Boys Pentathlon with 2,121 points (13.4 seconds in 80m hurdles; 10.17m in shot put; 5.15m in long jump; 1-50m in high jump; 2:35.3 in 800m).
PHIL WOODLEY represented West Cheshire AC in the Lakeland Trail 55km Race and completed the challenging course with 2,000 metres of elevation in a time of nine hours nine minutes 34 seconds.
SISTERS Beth and Carys Manson represented West Cheshire AC at the Wirral AC Mini Meeting at Bebington Oval.
Beth posted a new personal best of 22.5 seconds in the under 13 girls 150m, while Carys also posted a new best of 13.0 seconds in the under 15 girls 75m hurdles.
Other West Cheshire AC members in action included Holly Bosworth who cleared 1-52m in the under 15 girls high jump, while Macey Jones posted 20.8 in the under 13 girls 150m and cleared 1-18m in the high jump.
Macy Brett clocked 28.8 in the under 15 girls 200m and 13.0 seconds in the 75m hurdles, while Emma Holmes posted 27.6 in the under 17 ladies 200m and long jumped 4.30m, and Ruby Wisbey long jumped 4.80m.
Lauren Williams posted 27.7 in the under 17 ladies 200m, while Aimee Phillips clocked 2:29.3 in the under 15 girls 800m, and sister, Ruby, achieved 2:37.9 in the under 13 girls 800m, while Cosette Wearden rounded the under 15 girls mile in 6:23.9.
FIXTURES this weekend include the Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League at Bebington Oval, on Saturday (11.15am start), and the Chester 10k Road Race from Chester Racecourse on Sunday with four wave starts at 7.45am, 8.30am, 9.15am, and 10am.
Five Club members have been selected to represent Cheshire at the English Schools Track and Field Championships this weekend, at Sport City, Manchester.
Carys Roberts (intermediate girls 800m), Lewis Parsons (Junior Boys 200m), Emily Owen (Junior Girls 100m), Kara Stoll (Junior Girls Hammer), and Harriet Wheeler (Junior Girls Javelin) are all scheduled to feature at the event.
Everyone at West Cheshire AC sends their best wishes.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Steve Fernyhough, Zac Lunt, John Mercer, Dylan Moore, Megan Bould, Bethany Long, Genevieve Smith, Tony Thackray.
And Next Week: Macey Lockerbie, Jeremy Brown, Madhuvanti Guruprasad, Dave Bish, Georgia Andrews, Izzy Hunter, Jane Pughe, Anthony Spruce, Gracie Hole, Sophie Webb.
YOUR CLUB COMMITTEE
The Club is managed by a committee who are volunteers and 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 needed. If you can help or would like to get involved please get in touch with our club secretary, Julian Tegg by email at: [email protected]
If you would like informal advice on what is involved, please feel free to email club secretary, Julian Tegg, at: [email protected]
HELP YOUR CLUB AND ATHLETICS BY BECOMING AN OFFICIAL…
The Club need officials at every fixture we attend, so why not help the Club and the sport? England Athletics are looking to arrange some Level 1 courses over the summer. Any potential new officials can fill in an expression of interest form on the EA website. Follow this link for more details: https://www.englandathletics.org/officiating/officiating-journey/officiating-journey-step-1/
TEAM EFFORT EARNS SECOND SPOT
The Club achieved second spot at the latest round of the Northern Track and Field League hosted at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.
Well done and many thanks to all our athletes and officials who contributed to a well organised fixture despite the heavy rain.
MATCH RESULT: 1 Blackburn Harriers & AC 506 points; 2 West Cheshire AC 411; 3 Preston Harriers 285; 4 Sale Harriers Manchester 266; 5 Wigan & District Harriers & AC 211.
WELL DONE NATHAN!
Many congratulations to Nathan Brassington who represented Cheshire at Telford in the North West Regional Combined Events Championships and finished third in the Junior Boys Pentathlon with 2,121 points (13.4 seconds in 80m hurdles; 10.17m in shot put; 5.15m in long jump; 1-50m in high jump; 2:35.3 in 800m).
MANY CONGRATULATIONS STEVE!
Steve Fernyhough finished runner-up in the Chester Ultra 50 Miles Race alongside Danny Paddock. Just eight minutes separated first and second-placed runners with Steve crossing the line in a time of seven hours 28 minutes 16 seconds.
WELL DONE ANGELA AND JULIAN!
Angela and Julian Tegg completed the Tour of Merseyside Series which comprised of running a total of 52 miles – the Southport Half Marathon, Thurstaston Multi-Terrain, Sustrans Cycle Trail, Raging Red Bull 5, Knowsley Cross Country, and Wirral Coastal Run.
A license for the series from Run Britain has been applied for and Wirral Council have agreed to the following fixture dates: Tuesday 7th September at Royden Park; Tuesday 14th September at Thurstaston; Tuesday 21st September at Harrison Drive; Tuesday 28th September at Arrowe Park.
Races are for members of local affiliated UKA running clubs and this year entry will be online and chip timing will be used to gather the results. NOTE: this means that entry fees may be a little more than the historic fee of Β£1 per race.
WIRRAL SEASIDE 5K RUNS ARE BACK
Licences and permissions are in place to offer a reduced series of three Wirral Seaside Races on the last Wednesday in July, August and September. The cost is Β£5 (UKA affiliated), but there will be no prizes or awards. Details of how to register for the July race will be available soon.
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.
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, July 25 (at Bebington Oval), and Sunday, September 5, (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
West Cheshire AC’s North Premier West League squad will conclude their campaign at Trafford, on Sunday, August 1.
West Cheshire AC’s Cheshire League third round is at Macclesfield on 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.
John Driscoll has compiled endurance league standings as at the end of June 2021.
Keely, Katie, Steve and Richard are first and second in the respective women’s and menβs tables, followed by the inevitable multitude of equal 3rd placers, given the limited but slowly growing racing opportunities..
See near the bottom of the road race page for further details.
WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club achieved second spot at the latest round of the Northern Track and Field League.
The purple and gold-vested outfit produced a number of impressive performances during their hosted fixture held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. Joseph Morrison, Jamie Richardson, Jac Goodall, Nathan Broomfield, Will Scott, Imogen Pughe, Liza Renondeau, Danielle Erskine and Sophie Percival all celebrated victories.
Morrison secured a double success story, clocking 1:55.3 in the 800m, and 10:16.1 in the 3,000m steeplechase. Richardson posted a winning time of 4:03.6 in the 1500m, while Nathan Broomfield (66.8) and Jac Goodall (65.8) made it a double success story in the 400m hurdles, and Scott launched the javelin to a mark of 39.48m to win the B event. Pughe stormed home to a new 400m personal best of 58.5 seconds, while Renondeau won the 3,000m in 10:50.9, Erskine achieved 4.79m for success in the B long jump, and Percival nailed 35.02m for victory in the javelin. And Jacob Clark anchored the 4x100m relay team of Liam Davoren, Matthew Webb and Victor Oyesola home to success.
Other valued West Cheshire AC team members included Matthew Bailey, Andy Parker, Fraser Campbell, Sammy Hollins, Paul Morrison, Adam Howe, Alan Littler, Dave McKay, Lauren Williams, Emma Holmes, Ruby Wisbey, Lucia Pyne, Kate Titlow, Jodi Bemand, Abigail Cartwright, Francesca Pughe, and Deb Erskine.
MATCH RESULT: 1 Blackburn Harriers & AC 506 points; 2 West Cheshire AC 411; 3 Preston Harriers 285; 4 Sale Harriers Manchester 266; 5 Wigan & District Harriers & AC 211.
STEVE FERNYHOUGH finished runner-up in the Chester Ultra 50 Miles Race alongside Danny Paddock. Just eight minutes separated first and second-placed runners with Fernyhough crossing the line in a time of seven hours 28 minutes 16 seconds.
ANGELA and Julian Tegg of West Cheshire AC have completed the Tour of Merseyside Series which comprised of running a total of 52 miles – the Southport Half Marathon, Thurstaston Multi-Terrain, Sustrans Cycle Trail, Raging Red Bull 5, Knowsley Cross-country, and Wirral Coastal Run.
GRAHAM WELLS (40:27) headed West Cheshire AC’s charge at the Robbie Webster Wobbler Race organised by Helsby Running Club, ahead of Steve Fernyhough (41:03), Keely Smith (44:19), Neil Field (50:32), Clare Mallon (53:15), Andy Carter (53:23), and Stephen Ball (57:26).
FIVE West Cheshire AC members have been selected to represent Cheshire at the English Schools Track and Field Championships on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, at Sport City, Manchester. Carys Roberts (intermediate girls 800m), Lewis Parsons (Junior Boys 200m), Emily Owen (Junior Girls 100m), Kara Stoll (Junior Girls Hammer), and Harriet Wheeler (Junior Girls Javelin) are scheduled to feature at the event.
ENTRIES are now open for the Northern Under 17, Under 15 and Under 13 Track and Field Championships being held at the Costello Stadium, Hull, on August 14 and 15. The entry link is here.
The Club will be hosting the Northern League match for Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village this Sunday, 4th July. 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]
Volunteers are needed to set-up the equipment from 8am, during the event from 11.30am, and to tidy away from 4.30pm onwards. Please help your Club.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Marley Renowden, Patrick Tait, Lily Moorhouse, Callum Hill, Joseph Hancock, Jenny Manning, Jessica Lark, Edith Storey.
And Next Week: Steve Fernyhough, Zac Lunt, John Mercer, Dylan Moore, Megan Bould, Bethany Long, Genevieve Smith, Tony Thackray.
HELP YOUR CLUB AND ATHLETICS BY BECOMING AN OFFICIAL…
The Club need officials at every fixture we attend, so why not help the Club and the sport? England Athletics are looking to arrange some Level 1 courses over the summer. Any potential new officials can fill in an expression of interest form on the EA website. Follow this link for more details: https://www.englandathletics.org/officiating/officiating-journey/officiating-journey-step-1/
CONGRATULATIONS ELOISE!
Eloise Eccles finished second woman while representing the Club at the Montane Summer Spine Race. She finished the 268 miles race from Edale, Derbyshire, to the Scottish Borders in a time of 120 hours 35 minutes 26 seconds.
QUARTET SECURE SUCCESS IN BIG TEAM EFFORT
Jamie Richardson, Francesca Pughe, Isla Shillington, and Henry Robinson celebrated success for the Club on Sunday.
The quartet starred at the second round of the under 17 and under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League Merseyside Division.
Jamie secured victories in the under 17 men’s 1500m and 1500m steeplechase, Francesca powered her way to success in the under 20 womens hammer, Isla spun the under 17 womens discus to a winning mark, and Henry won the under 17 men’s B 1500m steeplechase.
The quartet were supported by team mates Jacob Clark, Ben Rutherford, Matthew Webb, Fraser Campbell, Kyran Croft Illich, Ruby Wisbey, Abigail Cartwright, Imogen Pughe, Fergus Garland, Callum Stow Povall, Nathan Broomfield, Sammy Hollins, Lauren Williams, Emma Holmes, Carys Roberts, Megan White, and Jodi Bemand.
MATCH RESULT: 1 Wirral 384.5 points; 2 Preston 296; 3 Liverpool 247; 4 West Cheshire 243; 5 North Wales 237.5; 6 Southport Waterloo 51.
GRAHAM HEADS CLUB CHARGE
Graham Wells (40:27) headed the Club’s charge at the Robbie Webster Wobbler Race organised by Helsby Running Club, ahead of Steve Fernyhough (41:03), Keely Smith (44:19), Neil Field (50:32), Clare Mallon (53:15), Andy Carter (53:23), and Stephen Ball (57:26).
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]
WIRRAL MULTI-TERRAIN RACE SERIES
A license for the series from Run Britain has been applied for and Wirral Council have agreed to the following fixture dates: Tuesday 7th September at Royden Park; Tuesday 14th September at Thurstaston; Tuesday 21st September at Harrison Drive; Tuesday 28th September at Arrowe Park.
Races are for members of local affiliated UKA running clubs and this year entry will be online and chip timing will be used to gather the results. NOTE: this means that entry fees may be a little more than the historic fee of Β£1 per race.
WIRRAL SEASIDE 5K RUNS ARE BACK
Licences and permissions are in place to offer a reduced series of three Wirral Seaside Races on the last Wednesday in July, August and September. The cost is Β£5 (UKA affiliated), but there will be no prizes or awards. Details of how to register for the July race will be available soon.
HELP NEEDED
The British Masters Athletics Federation have a masters event on at Trafford on 24th July and are short of field judges. Travel expenses will be paid and food provided. Any grade welcome. If anyone can help please email Cath McGrath 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, July 25 (at Bebington Oval), and Sunday, September 5, (at Wavertree, Liverpool).
West Cheshire AC’s North Premier West League squad will host at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, July 4, and conclude the campaign at Trafford, on Sunday, August 1.
West Cheshire AC’s Cheshire League third round is at Macclesfield on 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.
Members and parents are reminded to look at the following links for updates about the Club:
IT’S GOOD TO TALK
FACEBOOK:Β West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Road Running, west cheshire ac jnr to u20 middle distance group
JAMIE RICHARDSON, Francesca Pughe, Isla Shillington, and Henry Robinson celebrated success in West Cheshire Athletic club colours on Sunday. The quartet starred for the Ellesmere Port Sports Village based outfit at the second round of the under 17 and under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League Merseyside Division.
Richardson secured victories in the under 17 men’s 1500m and 1500m steeplechase. Pughe powered her way to success in the under 20 womens hammer. Shillington spun the under 17 womens discus to a winning mark, and Robinson won the under 17 men’s B 1500m steeplechase.
The quartet were supported by team mates Jacob Clark, Ben Rutherford, Matthew Webb, Fraser Campbell, Kyran Croft Illich, Ruby Wisbey, Abigail Cartwright, Imogen Pughe, Fergus Garland,Β Callum Stow Povall, Nathan Broomfield, Sammy Hollins, Lauren Williams, Emma Holmes, Carys Roberts, Megan White, and Jodi Bemand.
MATCH RESULT: 1 Wirral 384.5 points; 2 Preston 296; 3 Liverpool 247; 4 West Cheshire 243; 5 North Wales 237.5; 6 Southport Waterloo 51.
ELOISE ECCLES of West Cheshire AC finished second woman at the Montane Summer Spine Race. Eccles finished the 268 miles race from Edale, Derbyshire, to the Scottish Borders in a time of 120 hours 35 minutes 26 seconds.
FIXTURES this weekend include the third round of the Northern Track and field League being hosted by West Cheshire AC at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday (11.30am start).
WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club produced many impressive performances at the weekend.
The Ellesmere Port Sports Village-based outfit finish second in their Northern Track and Field League first round match at Blackburn, and third in the Cheshire League second round fixture at Macclesfield.
Jacob Clark, Callum Stow-Povall, Liam Davoren, Matthew Webb, Alan Littler, Paul Morrison, Sammy Hollins, Fraser Campbell, Victor Oyesola, Dave McKay, Will Scott, Lauren Williams, Emma Holmes, Imogen Pughe, Beth McMahon, Carys Roberts, Lucia Pyne, Jodi Bemand, Ruby Wisbey, Danielle Erskine, Isla Shillington, Sophie Percival, Francesca Pughe, and Debra Erskine combined for West Cheshire AC at Blackburn.
MATCH RESULT: 1 Blackburn 450 points; 2 West Cheshire 356; 3 Sale 329; 4 Preston 315; 5 Wigan 206.
WEST CHESHIRE ACβs under 15s and under 17s combined to secure third spot in the latest round of the Cheshire Track and Field League at Macclesfield.
Lauren Williams, Ruby Wisbey, Emma Holmes, Evelyn Hogan, Rose Duggan, Emily Owen, Macy Brett, Holly Bosworth, Lara Fields, Sophie Haslam, Aimee Phillips, Carys Manson, Bella Khanijay, Harriet Wheeler, and Kara Stoll combined for the female squad.
And Fergus Garland, Callum Stow-Povall, Lewis Parsons, Rob Austin, Alex Rutherford, Nathan Brassington, Luke Parker, Luke Haslam, and Tom Shillington teamed up for the male contingent of the squad.
WEST CHESHIRE AC will host the second round of the under 17 and under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track this Sunday. Volunteers are requested to help out before, during and after the fixture which starts at 12 noon.
THE British Track and Field Championships take place in Manchester this Saturday and Sunday.
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.
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