HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: 

Graham Wells, Ben McKean, Alice Davoren, Oliver Wells, Amelia McLintock, William Mallon, Grace Andrews.

And Next Week: Joseph Stenton, Benjamin Stenton, Sandra Dean, Graham Patterson, Jill Van Schie, Cathryn Whalley, Ben Sache, Hayden Howell, Eleanor Williams, Ellis Williams, Izzy Hall.

PLEASE HELP YOUR CLUB # 1…

West Cheshire AC is organising two Open Track and Field Meetings on Sunday 20th March and on Saturday 26th March in memory of former Club President, Dan Gilroy, instead of organising pre-season Club Trials.

Entries are now being accepted for the two fixtures on this link: http://wcac.niftyentries.com/Dan-Gilroy-Memorial-Open-Track-and-Field-Meetings

Volunteers and officials are urgently needed at both fixtures to ensure they are a success. If you can help out at the fixtures at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

PLEASE HELP YOUR CLUB # 2…

Entries are now being accepted for the Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race being hosted by West Cheshire AC on Wednesday 13th April (7pm start). Volunteers are needed for the event and please remember that if you are running you will need to provide a volunteer to help out at the event and email Dennis ASAP with the name of your volunteer at: [email protected]

THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY – Manchester Area Cross Country League fixture at Heaton Park, Manchester. The timetable is: 12 noon – Under 11 Girls and Under 11 Boys; 12.15pm – Under 13 Girls and Under 13 Boys; 12.30pm – Under 15 Girls and Under 15 Boys; 12.50pm – Under 17 Ladies and Under 17 Men; 1.30pm – Senior, Under 20 and Veteran Women; 2.30pm – Senior, Under 20 and Veteran Men.

SUNDAY – Village Bakery Wrexham Half Marathon (10am start); Ruthin 5k and 10k Races (9am start); North Wales Indoor Track and Field Championships at Connah’s Quay, Deeside (10am start).

Good luck to all our athletes, officials, helpers and volunteers!

CONGRATULATIONS EMMA AND NATHAN!

Emma Holmes and Nathan Brassington secured podium places at the England Athletics Indoor Track and Field Championships.

The duo starred at the regional event held at the English Institute of Sport Arena in Sheffield, with Nathan adding to his two Northern gold medal performances from the previous week with two silver medal performances, achieving a clearance of 1-73m in the under 15 boys high jump, and hitting 11.39m in the shot put.

Emma earned a bronze medal in the under 17 women’s 300m final with a personal best time of 40.10 seconds after posting 40.61 in her heat and 40.69 in her semi-final.

Emily Owen, who grabbed glory in the Northern Indoor 60m final last week, finished fifth in the England Athletics under 15 girls final on Saturday with a time of 7.97 seconds, having posted 8.01 in her heat and a new personal best of 7.92 in her semi-final.

Holly Bosworth cleared 1-64m for seventh position in the under 15 girls high jump final despite feeling unwell.

Macy Brett achieved personal bests of 9.64 seconds and 9.56 seconds in her under 15 girls 60m hurdles heat and semi-final.

Ruby Wisbey posted 9.43 seconds in her under 17 ladies 60m hurdles heat and 9.22 seconds in her semi-final.

And Lewis Parsons clocked 7.58 seconds in his under 17 men’s 60m heat.

NEIL NAILS TOP SPOT!

Neil Finegan celebrated success in his over-45 men’s age group category at the Parbold Hill Race, posting 46 minutes for ninth spot overall.

JOSEPH CLOCKS NEW INDOOR MILE RECORD!

Joseph Morrison clocked a new Club indoor mile record of 4:05:92 at the GVSU Big Meet Friday at the Grand Valley State-Laker Turf Building, in Allendale, USA.

Joseph represented Illinois University and it was his third race since he arrived in America having previously appeared in two 800m races, achieving times of 1:51:61 and 1:51:31.

EPSV TRACK FLOODLIGHTS UPDATE

All the EPSV Track Floodlights, apart from 3 bulbs, have been repaired and track and field training will now resume with a post Covid-19 training plan which is as follows:

MONDAYS (6-8pm)

Hurdles Group with Karl Fenney, using lanes 5, 6, 7 & 8 on home straight and 5 & 6 on final bend.

Middle Distance Group with Ian Ackroyd & Tim Palmer, using lanes 1 & 2.

Sprints Group with Jon Moss, using lanes 3, 4, 5 & 6 on back straight.

Plyometrics/High Jump Group with Jane Palmer, using the High Jump D.

Sprints/Long Jump Group with Victor Oyesola, using the Long Jump Runway.

Helsby Running Club, using lanes 1 & 2, twice a month.

TUESDAYS (6.30pm-8pm)

Under 11s group with Jill Gore, Joanne Cartwright, Glenn Hoskin, Aaron Scott & Adrian Gledhill, using lanes 1 and 2 and Long Jump Runway.

Senior Middle Distance Group with Graham Patterson, using lanes 3&4.

Junior Middle Distance group with Dennis Wall, Mark Duffey and Tim Durrant, using lane 3 &4.

400m group with Alan Littler, using lane 5&6.

Sprints group with Victor Oyesola, using lanes 6 7 &8  on straight.

Throws group with Dave McKay and Jenny Manning, using the Throws D, and work with another group for space on track.

THURSDAYS (6.30-8pm)

Senior Middle Distance Groups with Graham Patterson and Chris Morgan, using lanes 1 & 2.

Middle Distance Group with Ian Ackroyd & Tim Palmer, using lane 1&2.

6-8pm: 400m group with Alan Littler, using lane 3&4.

6-8pm: Sprints group with Jon Moss, using lanes 6, 7 & 8 on home straight.

Sprints group with Victor Oyesola, using lanes 5 & 6 on back straight.

Throws group with Dave McKay and Jenny Manning, using Throws D.

Multi-Events Group with Dennis Wall, Jane Palmer and Mark Duffey, using Long Jump & High Jump D’s.

SATURDAYS (10am-12 noon)

Multi-Events Group with Dennis Wall, Jane Palmer, and Joanne Cartwright, using lanes 1, 2, & 3, Long Jump & High Jump D’s.

Sprints group with Jon Moss and Alan Littler, using lanes 6, 7, & 8 on home straight.

Throws group with Dave McKay and Jenny Manning, using Throws D.

ROAD RUNNING UPDATE

The fourth round of the Borders League will take place on Sunday 27 February in Deeside.

Ahead of this race the club is pleased to announce that Keely Smith and Michael Young have been appointed women’s and men’s team captains respectively.

The men’s and women’s teams and veteran’s teams are all well placed after the first few rounds and all first claim and any second claim members whose primary club does not compete in the league are encouraged to participate. Anyone wishing to compete who is not already registered should email: [email protected]

OPEN TRACK & FIELD MEETINGS…

As well as West Cheshire AC’s Open Track & Field Meetings on Sunday 20th March and on Saturday 26th March, there are numerous other pre-season track & Field fixtures on the horizon which you might want to enter:

Sunday 20th March – West Cheshire AC Dan Gilroy Memorial Open Meeting. Entry link: http://wcac.niftyentries.com/Dan-Gilroy-Memorial-Open-Track-and-Field-Meetings

Saturday 26th March – West Cheshire AC Dan Gilroy Memorial Open Meeting. Entry link: http://wcac.niftyentries.com/Dan-Gilroy-Memorial-Open-Track-and-Field-Meetings

Saturday 2nd April – Trafford Medal Meeting, at Trafford. Entry link: www.traffordac.co.uk

Sunday 3rd April – Liverpool Harriers Ernie Gallagher Memorial Open Medal Meeting (Under 11s, Year 7s, Year 8s, and Year 9s). Entry link: www.race-results.co.uk/results//2022/

Sunday, 3rd April – Liverpool Harriers TJ O’Mahoney Open Meeting (Men and Women). Entry link: www.race-results.co.uk/results//2022/

Saturday 9th April – Warrington AC Open at Warrington. Entry link: www.warringtonathletic.org

Saturday 18th April – Trafford Medal Meeting at Trafford. Entry link: www.traffordac.co.uk

Saturday 23rd April – Macclesfield AC Open at Macclesfield. Entry link: www.race-results.co.uk/results//2022/

RUNNING MOVEMENT WORKSHOP

Nigel Crompton, at Birkenhead AC, is organising a Six Week Running Movement Workshop at Heswall which begins on Monday 21st February (7pm), covering Balance – Strength – Mobility.
· Do you get confused about correct running form?
· Have you tried to change your ‘form’ but feel it hasn’t really worked?
· Do you suffer from the same injuries over and over again?
· Do you feel your running could be more natural, more balanced, less forced?
· Do you want to improve your running style, your running economy, your running performance?
Nigel is a UK Athletics qualified running coach and Corrective Exercise Specialist trained in the Anatomy in Motion system which looks at restoring natural movement patterns to prevent or resolve injury.
Through this course you will learn: How joints and muscles work while running and movement patterns to enhance their action; How to build strength appropriate to running; How to develop mobility (but absolutely NO stretching!) to better perform as a runner; Build elastic recoil to power your run; Improve issues of gait such as ‘overpronation’ naturally.
Cost is payable at commencement of course – £90 for six weeks. To book on or for further information please email: [email protected]

CLUB OFFICIALS NEEDED

Any Club members who are new or aspiring officials wanting to receive some valuable experience at any track and field meetings are needed to ensure our fixtures run smoothly. If you can help please contact Dennis at: [email protected]

England Athletics are organising courses if you are interested in beginning your officiating journey. Throughout February and March, they have a range of Level 1 courses: Field Official (22 Feb, 19, 31 March) and Track Official (24 March). Find out more and book your place:

START YOUR COACHING JOURNEY

Would you like to make a difference and become an athletics coach at West Cheshire AC? From the Leading Athletics course, to Coaching Athletics and discipline-specific courses, there’s a qualification for everyone. Find out more and see available dates now at:

INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES UPDATE

Entries are now open for the Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Saturday, March 5, and Sunday, March 13. Further details can be found at: www.saleharriersmanchester.com and the online entries link is here: www.race-results.co.uk

ENTRIES for the England Athletics Indoor Championships are scheduled to take place at the EIS Sheffield.

12-13 March 2022: England Athletics U15/U17 Combined Events Indoor Championships.

UPDATED CLUB RECORDS

Many thanks to Mike Lamb who has updated extensive and interactive tables showing the progression of male and female records across track and field events and age groups.

Also click on the links for up-to-date progressions of age group road records for female and male club members since the club was formed.

The Club Records page on the Club Website can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk/club-records/

CHESHIRE ROAD RACE GRAND PRIX

Cheshire County AA chairman, Andy Garnett, is wanting someone from West Cheshire AC to join a sub-committee group to help review and promote a new Cheshire Road Race Grand Prix Series. Anyone wanting to help should contact Andy at: [email protected]

FELL RUNNING UPDATE

Please note the dates and venues for the 2022 British Inter-Counties Senior Mountain Race and Junior Hill & Fell Championships:

• The Senior British Inter-Counties Mountain Race is organised on behalf of the UK Counties Athletics Union by the Mountain Running Advisory Group Sub-Committee (MRAG) of British Athletics. The 2022 race will be held at Llanberis (North Wales) on Saturday 7th May.

• The Junior British Inter-Counties Hill and Fell Championships are organised by the Fell Runners Association (FRA) on behalf of the UK Counties Athletics Union. The 2022 Junior British Inter-Counties Hill & Fell Championships will be organised by Wharfedale Harriers on Sunday 15th May 2022.

Further details about these races can be found on the website: www.britishintercountiesfellrunningchampionships.wordpress.com

Please can anyone interested in being considered for Cheshire Selection forward details to Team Manager Nick Bishop: [email protected]

This is an opportunity to be considered for Cheshire selection.

CLUB KIT CO-ORDINATORS

West Cheshire AC is in need of volunteers to look after Club Kit before and/or after Club Training Sessions at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track. If you can help please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: 

Florence Harte, Mary Radford, Joanne Cartwright, Nick Duffy, Liam Davoren, Louis Tegg, Olivia Stockton, Daisy Johnson, Genevieve Walker, Macey Jones, Darren Hyde, Noah Mitchell.

And Next Week: Trevor Holmes, Laura Turley, Anna Powell, Cara Hollingsworth, Gabriel Mikoleizik, Chloe Poole, Sheila Whitta, Ellie Robinson, Dennis Wall, Audra Goodall.

THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY – Cheshire Schools Cross Country Championships, at Knights Grange, Winsford. CW7 2PT. Details: www.cheshireschoolsaa.co.uk

SATURDAY – North Wales Cross Country Championships, at The Marches School, Oswestry. SY11 2AP. Ladies Race 1pm start; Men’s Race 2pm start. Details: www.northwalesxc.com

SUNDAY – Northern Indoor Under 13 and Under 15 Track & Field Championships, at Sheffield. Details: www.northernathletics.co.uk/2022/01/27/u15-13-championship-timetable-info/

Good luck to all our athletes, officials, helpers and volunteers!

HILL AND TRAIL TRAINING SESSION INVITE

A Club Hill/Trail/Cross Country training session will take place this Sunday morning at Mollington golf course. Meet at the Oak Tree Pub Car Park, near the Countess of Chester Hospital between 09.45 and 10.00am. Or at the actual location around 10ish behind the canal bridge.

PLEASE HELP YOUR CLUB!

West Cheshire AC is organising two Open Track and Field Meetings on Sunday 20th March and on Saturday 26th March in memory of former Club President, Dan Gilroy, instead of organising pre-season Club Trials.

Entries are now being accepted for the two fixtures on this link: http://wcac.niftyentries.com/Dan-Gilroy-Memorial-Open-Track-and-Field-Meetings

Volunteers and officials are urgently needed at both fixtures to ensure they prove a success. If you can help out at the fixtures at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

2022 CHESTER SPRING FIVE MILES ROAD RACE

Entries are now being accepted for the Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race being hosted by West Cheshire AC on Wednesday 13th April (7pm start). Please remember that if you are running you will need to provide a volunteer to help out at the event and email Dennis ASAP with the name of your volunteer at: [email protected]

CLUB OFFICIALS NEEDED

Any Club members who are new or aspiring officials wanting to receive some valuable experience at any track and field meetings are needed to ensure our fixtures run smoothly. If you can help please contact Dennis at: [email protected]

England Athletics are organising courses if you are interested in beginning your officiating journey. Throughout February and March, they have a range of Level 1 courses: Endurance Official (5 Feb), Field Official (22 Feb, 19, 31 March) and Track Official (24 March). Find out more and book your place:

CONGRATULATIONS LAURA!

Laura Turley celebrated a podium place in Cardiff at the Welsh Indoor Track and Field Championships, securing a bronze medal in the senior women’s 400m final after clocking a time of 56.63 seconds.

Laura was competing in her first Welsh Championships and indoor 400m in three years and qualified for the final after winning her heat in 57.77 seconds.

“I’m coming away with a bronze! But more importantly I’m coming away feeling super proud and with a lot proven to myself,” Laura said.

TRIO GRAB TOP 20 SPOTS!

Jamie Richardson, Jessica Lark and Luke Parker produced top-20 finishes at the Northern Cross-country Championships at Pontefract.

Jamie posted sixth spot in her under 17 men’s race, backed up by West Cheshire AC team mate, Henry Robinson (69th).

Jessica secured 14th spot in the under 15 girls race, supported by Aimee Phillips (92nd), while Luke Parker finished 16th in the under 15 boys event.

Kate Titlow produced 40th position in the senior women’s race, supported by Claire Harris (136th), Ellie Robinson (159th) and Debra Bemand (209th) to secure a team result.

Ruby Phillips (38th) and Emilia Pyper (55th), and Holly Coates (73rd) completed the under 13 girls race, while Carys Roberts (43rd) and Jodi Bemand (52nd) finished the under 17 ladies event.

Noah Woolgar finished 68th in the under 13 boys race, while James Robinson completed the senior men’s event in 280th spot.

PBs GALORE AT MANCHESTER INDOORS!

Lewis Parsons blasted his way to a new under 17 boys 60m personal best of 7.49 seconds and a 200m time of 24.07 seconds alongside club mate Alfie Lane who posted 7.97 seconds and 25.04 seconds at the Manchester Indoor Open Meeting.

Ruby Wisbey celebrated two new under 17 ladies personal bests in the 60m (8.18 seconds) and 60m hurdles (9.21 seconds) and long jumped 4.89m alongside club mate Emma Holmes who won her 200m in 26.47 seconds and posted 8.24 seconds in her 60m.

Sophie Haslam posted a new under 15 girls 600m personal best of 1:44.74 and clocked 29.08 seconds in the 200m.

And Macy Brett clocked a new under 15 girls 60m hurdles personal best with a winning time of 10.14 seconds, while Rose Duggan hit a season’s best of 8.25m in the under 17 women’s shot put.

START YOUR COACHING JOURNEY

Would you like to make a difference and become an athletics coach at West Cheshire AC? From the Leading Athletics course, to Coaching Athletics and discipline-specific courses, there’s a qualification for everyone. Find out more and see available dates now at:

INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES UPDATE

Entries close on 9th February for the England Athletics Age Group (U15/U17/U20) Indoor Championships in Sheffield (12/13 Feb). Register now on the Roster app or website. See more information at:

ENTRIES are now open for the Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, March 6, and Sunday, March 13. Further details can be found at: www.saleharriersmanchester.com and the online entries link is here: www.race-results.co.uk

ENTRIES for the England Athletics Indoor Championships are scheduled to take place at the EIS Sheffield.

12-13 March 2022: England Athletics U15/U17 Combined Events Indoor Championships.

HIGH-SPEC RACE VESTS

The club is looking to offer members who would like a lightweight vest the option to purchase an ‘Elite Race Vest’ from Soar in Club colours.

The current vest from Fastrax remains available, this would be an option for those seeking an extremely lightweight, high performance alternative.

Information on the vest can be found on the Soar website: https://www.soarrunning.com/products/enquiry-elite-race-vest-3-1 The vests are priced at £60 each. A firm commitment is needed from at least 20 members for an order to be placed. If you would like to reserve a vest please email Ian Gloyne-Phillips: [email protected] by Friday 4th February.

There is no need to request a size yet. Soar will send samples and sizing information, Ian will get in touch with those who have ordered. The vests should be ready in April when payment would also be due. 

UPDATED CLUB RECORDS

Many thanks to Mike Lamb who has updated extensive and interactive tables showing the progression of male and female records across track and field events and age groups.

Also click on the links for up-to-date progressions of age group road records for female and male club members since the club was formed.

The Club Records page on the Club Website can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk/club-records/

CHESHIRE ROAD RACE GRAND PRIX

Cheshire County AA chairman, Andy Garnett, is wanting someone from West Cheshire AC to join a sub-committee group to help review and promote a new Cheshire Road Race Grand Prix Series. Anyone wanting to help should contact Andy at: [email protected]

FELL RUNNING UPDATE

Please note the dates and venues for the 2022 British Inter-Counties Senior Mountain Race and Junior Hill & Fell Championships:

• The Senior British Inter-Counties Mountain Race is organised on behalf of the UK Counties Athletics Union by the Mountain Running Advisory Group Sub-Committee (MRAG) of British Athletics. The 2022 race will be held at Llanberis (North Wales) on Saturday 7th May.

• The Junior British Inter-Counties Hill and Fell Championships are organised by the Fell Runners Association (FRA) on behalf of the UK Counties Athletics Union. The 2022 Junior British Inter-Counties Hill & Fell Championships will be organised by Wharfedale Harriers on Sunday 15th May 2022.

Further details about these races can be found on the website: www.britishintercountiesfellrunningchampionships.wordpress.com

Please can anyone interested in being considered for Cheshire Selection forward details to Team Manager Nick Bishop: [email protected]

This is an opportunity to be considered for Cheshire selection.

CLUB KIT CO-ORDINATORS

West Cheshire AC is in need of volunteers to look after Club Kit before and/or after Club Training Sessions at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track. If you can help please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

BE SEEN AND BE SAFE

All Club members training at night on routes that involve crossing roads and where there is traffic are reminded to wear bright and reflective clothing. Please be safe.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect their sons and daughters from the track – not from the car park. The Club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.

All youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hats, gloves, as well as a bottle of water.

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS UPDATE

EPSV site operators, Brio Leisure, has informed West Cheshire AC that the track floodlights won’t be repaired until February.

EPSV site manager, Peter Davies said: “I have now received confirmation that the track lights will be repaired on Tuesday 8^th February 2022. I appreciate this will be disappointing to you however this is the earliest date the specialist company that holds the winch can get out to do the job.

“I have asked engie our maintenance provider to see if they can do anything to speed up the process and if there are any other options we can explore to speed up the process and will keep chasing them up. I will as ever keep you informed as soon as I hear anything.”

West Cheshire AC training sessions at the EPSV track can unfortunately only currently take place on the home straight and two bends due to safety reasons. All middle and long distance running sessions being organised by Ian Ackroyd, Chris Morgan, Dennis Wall, and Graham Patterson, will take place away from the EPSV Track until the floodlights are repaired.

Please look at the club website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

RIP MIKE GLEDHILL

Club vice-president Mike Gledhill passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side, on 16th January. Mike was an excellent field judge and as well as supporting his Club, West Cheshire AC/CEPAC, he officiated at the highest level at national meetings. Mike also trained, mentored and supported many officials and will be sadly missed. 

His funeral service will take place at 11.30am on Thursday 3rd February at St. Mary’s Church, Pulford, followed by a private family committal at Flintshire Memorial Park & Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations if desired may be made to Alzheimer’s Research. For all enquiries, please contact John Knowles Funeral Services on 01244 530220.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: 

Kate Titlow, Cath McGrath, Jon Clarke, Eddie Gore, Jill Gore, Jack Gannon, Zac Barnsley, Henry Robinson, Isla Jones, Tiahna Cliff, Ava Redmond.

And Next Week: Florence Harte, Mary Radford, Joanne Cartwright, Nick Duffy, Liam Davoren, Louis Tegg, Olivia Stockton, Daisy Johnson, Genevieve Walker, Macey Jones, Darren Hyde, Noah Mitchell.

THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY – Northern Cross Country Championships, at Pontefract. Details: www.northernathletics.co.uk/news/

SUNDAY – Sale Harriers Manchester Indoor Open Track & Field Meeting, at SportCity, Manchester: www.saleharriersmanchester.com

Good luck to all our athletes, officials, helpers and volunteers!

HILL AND TRAIL TRAINING SESSION INVITE

A Club Hill/Trail/Cross Country training session will take place this Sunday morning at Mollington golf course. Meet at the Oak Tree Pub Car Park, near the Countess of Chester Hospital between 09.45 and 10.00am. Or at the actual location around 10ish behind the canal bridge.

HIGH SPEC RACE VESTS

The club is looking to offer members who would like a lightweight vest the option to purchase an ‘Elite Race Vest’ from Soar in Club colours.

The current vest from Fastrax remains available, this would be an option for those seeking an extremely lightweight, high performance alternative.

Information on the vest can be found on the Soar website: https://www.soarrunning.com/products/enquiry-elite-race-vest-3-1 The vests are priced at £60 each. A firm commitment is needed from at least 20 members for an order to be placed. If you would like to reserve a vest please email Ian Gloyne-Phillips: [email protected] by Friday 4th February.

There is no need to request a size yet. Soar will send samples and sizing information, Ian will get in touch with those who have ordered. The vests should be ready in April when payment would also be due. 

PLEASE HELP YOUR CLUB!

West Cheshire AC is organising two Open Track and Field Meetings on Sunday 20th March and on Saturday 26th March in memory of former Club President, Dan Gilroy, instead of organising pre-season Club Trials.

Entries are now being accepted for the two fixtures on this link: http://wcac.niftyentries.com/Dan-Gilroy-Memorial-Open-Track-and-Field-Meetings

Volunteers and officials are urgently needed at both fixtures to ensure they prove a success. If you can help out at the fixtures at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

2022 CHESTER SPRING FIVE MILES ROAD RACE

Entries are now being accepted for the Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race being hosted by West Cheshire AC on Wednesday 13th April (7pm start). Please remember that if you are running you will need to provide a volunteer to help out at the event and email Dennis ASAP with the name of your volunteer at: [email protected]

CLUB OFFICIALS NEEDED

Any Club members who are new or aspiring officials wanting to receive some valuable experience at any track and field meetings are needed to ensure our fixtures run smoothly. If you can help please contact Dennis at: [email protected]

UPDATED CLUB RECORDS

Many thanks to Mike Lamb who has updated extensive and interactive tables showing the progression of male and female records across track and field events and age groups.

Also click on the links for up-to-date progressions of age group road records for female and male club members since the club was formed.

The Club Records page on the Club Website can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk/club-records/

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING WORKSHOPS

The first of 6 Strength and conditioning workshops for athletes are being organised by a family-run coaching and personal training business, Champion Fitness UK at the EPSV athletics track this Saturday (29th January), starting at 8.30am.

Over the course of the 90-minute workshops they will showcase how strength and conditioning can be effectively integrated into weekly training plans and how to correctly perform exercises to gain maximum benefits.

Strength and conditioning is a key jigsaw piece of training and can reduce injury risk up to 68% and increase overall strength by 35-37%.

Session 1 is centred around benchmarking and we will test: Current Maximal Strength; Speed and Agility; Strength & Maximal Endurance; Plyometrics; Maximal Speed and Quickness.

The cost of workshop is £10, and further details can be discovered by emailing: [email protected]

YDL U13/U15 TRACK & FIELD TEAM MANAGERS URGENTLY NEEDED

West Cheshire AC urgently needs male and female team managers for next year’s U13/U15 Track and Field League fixtures. If you are interested please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

CHESHIRE ROAD RACE GRAND PRIX

Cheshire County AA chairman, Andy Garnett, is wanting someone from West Cheshire AC to join a sub-committee group to help review and promote a new Cheshire Road Race Grand Prix Series. Anyone wanting to help should contact Andy at: [email protected]

FELL RUNNING UPDATE

Please note the dates and venues for the 2022 British Inter-Counties Senior Mountain Race and Junior Hill & Fell Championships:

• The Senior British Inter-Counties Mountain Race is organised on behalf of the UK Counties Athletics Union by the Mountain Running Advisory Group Sub-Committee (MRAG) of British Athletics. The 2022 race will be held at Llanberis (North Wales) on Saturday 7th May.

• The Junior British Inter-Counties Hill and Fell Championships are organised by the Fell Runners Association (FRA) on behalf of the UK Counties Athletics Union. The 2022 Junior British Inter-Counties Hill & Fell Championships will be organised by Wharfedale Harriers on Sunday 15th May 2022.

Further details about these races can be found on the website: www.britishintercountiesfellrunningchampionships.wordpress.com

Please can anyone interested in being considered for Cheshire Selection forward details to Team Manager Nick Bishop: [email protected]

This is an opportunity to be considered for Cheshire selection.

CLUB KIT CO-ORDINATORS

West Cheshire AC is in need of volunteers to look after Club Kit before and/or after Club Training Sessions at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track. If you can help please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES UPDATE

ENTRIES close on 9th February for the England Athletics Age Group (U15/U17/U20) Indoor Championships in Sheffield (12/13 Feb). Register now on the Roster app or website. See more information at: 

ENTRIES are now open for the Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, January 30, Sunday, March 6, and Sunday, March 13. Further details can be found at: www.saleharriersmanchester.com and the online entries link is here: www.race-results.co.uk

ENTRIES for the England Athletics Indoor Championships are scheduled to take place at the EIS Sheffield.

12-13 March 2022: England Athletics U15/U17 Combined Events Indoor Championships.

BE SEEN AND BE SAFE

All Club members training at night on routes that involve crossing roads and where there is traffic are reminded to wear bright and reflective clothing. Please be safe.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect their sons and daughters from the track – not from the car park. The Club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.

All youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hats, gloves, as well as a bottle of water.

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS UPDATE

EPSV site operators, Brio Leisure, has informed West Cheshire AC that the track floodlights won’t be repaired until February.

EPSV site manager, Peter Davies said: “I have now received confirmation that the track lights will be repaired on Tuesday 8^th February 2022. I appreciate this will be disappointing to you however this is the earliest date the specialist company that holds the winch can get out to do the job.

“I have asked engie our maintenance provider to see if they can do anything to speed up the process and if there are any other options we can explore to speed up the process and will keep chasing them up. I will as ever keep you informed as soon as I hear anything.”

West Cheshire AC training sessions at the EPSV track can unfortunately only currently take place on the home straight and two bends due to safety reasons. All middle and long distance running sessions being organised by Ian Ackroyd, Chris Morgan, Dennis Wall, and Graham Patterson, will take place away from the EPSV Track until the floodlights are repaired.

Please look at the club website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: 

Joe Foy, Phil Gent, Anna Woolgar, Steve Roberts, David Shearer, Illka Jose, William Wright, Emily Russell, William Rawson, Lucy Caldwell.

And Next Week: Kate Titlow, Cath McGrath, Jon Clarke, Eddie Gore, Jill Gore, Jack Gannon, Zac Barnsley, Henry Robinson, Isla Jones, Tiahna Cliff, Ava Redmond.

CANCELLED FIXTURES

Due to Welsh Government restrictions the scheduled North Wales Cross Country League fixture at Fox Hills, this Saturday has been cancelled, and the Borders Road Running League fourth round at Deestriders, scheduled to be held this Sunday has also been cancelled.

2022 CHESTER SPRING FIVE MILES ROAD RACE

Entries are now being accepted for the Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race being hosted by West Cheshire AC on Wednesday 13th April (7pm start). Please remember that if you are running you will need to provide a volunteer to help out at the event and email Dennis ASAP with the name of your volunteer at: [email protected]

PLEASE HELP YOUR CLUB!

West Cheshire AC is organising two Open Track and Field Meetings on Sunday 20th March and on Saturday 26th March in memory of former Club President, Dan Gilroy, instead of organising pre-season Club Trials.

Volunteers and officials are urgently needed at both fixtures to ensure they prove a success. If you can help out at the fixtures at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

YDL U13/U15 TRACK & FIELD TEAM MANAGERS URGENTLY NEEDED

West Cheshire AC urgently needs male and female team managers for next year’s U13/U15 Track and Field League fixtures. If you are interested please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

CLUB KIT CO-ORDINATORS

West Cheshire AC is in need of volunteers to look after Club Kit before and/or after Club Training Sessions at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track. If you can help please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE UPDATE

The dates have been released for the 4th, 5th and 6th races in the Borders League.

Deeside – 27th February (hosted by Deestriders Running Club), Mold – 27th March (Buckley Runners), Tattenhall – 10th April.

The 27th March fixture is on the same day as the Northern Road Relay Championships being held at Birkenhead Park.

INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES UPDATE

ENTRIES close on 9th February for the England Athletics Age Group (U15/U17/U20) Indoor Championships in Sheffield (12/13 Feb). Register now on the Roster app or website. See more information at: 

ENTRIES are now open for the Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, January 30, Sunday, March 6, and Sunday, March 13. Further details can be found at: www.saleharriersmanchester.com and the online entries link is here: www.race-results.co.uk

ENTRIES for the England Athletics Indoor Championships are scheduled to take place at the EIS Sheffield.

12-13 March 2022: England Athletics U15/U17 Combined Events Indoor Championships.

CONGRATULATIONS JESS AND FERGUS!

Jessica Lark and Fergus Garland secured silver medals at the Northern Indoor Track and Field Championships staged at the English Institute of Sport Arena in Sheffield.

Jessica broke the Club under 17 age group indoor record to post two minutes 14.26 seconds for second position in the 800m final.

And Fergus achieved a new under 17 men’s 400m personal best time of 52.60 seconds to secure his silver medal.

Sophie Percival hit 10.62m for fourth position in the Senior Women’s Shot Put Final.

Emma Holmes posted 26.36 seconds for sixth position in the under 17 women’s 200m final having won her semi-final in a new personal best and Club record time of of 25.98 seconds.

Ruby Wisbey clocked a new under 17 women’s 60m personal best of 8.22 seconds, and Alfie Lane achieved two personal bests in the under 17 men’s 60m (7.83) and 200m (24.71), while Beth McMahon posted 63.01 seconds in her Senior Women’s 400m heat.

WELL DONE JAMIE!

Jamie Richardson won the under 17 men’s Manchester Cross Country League race with a time of 18:56 at Tatton Hall, ahead of Sammy Hollins (10th in 20:29) and Henry Robinson (13th in 20:54) to earn third team position.

Jessica Lark posted 16:58 for third spot in the under 17 women’s race, supported by Sophie Haslam (25th in 18:56) and Isabella Rimmer (26th in 18:56) to secure fifth team spot.

Kate Titlow posted 32:59 for fifth spot in the Senior Women’s race, backed up by Traci Shipley (sixth over-55 lady in 41:29), Debra Bemand (19th over-50 lady in 42:46), Angela Tegg (28th over-45 lady in 42:14), and Ellie Robinson (17th over-45 lady in 40:19) to earn 23rd place in the Senior Women’s team event, and 25th spot in the Veteran Women’s team event.

Jodi Bemand (fifth in 23:52) and Henrietta Duffey (22nd in 30:06) completed the under 17 women’s event.

Neil Finegan (sixth over-45 man in 36:01), Dave Alexander (ninth over-50 man in 38:46), Andrew Clague (14th over-50 man in 40:01), Dave Sutton (29th over-45 man in 39:29), and Phil Howe (56th over-50 man in 53:25) combined to earn 25th place in the Veteran Men’s team event.

CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL AND OUR MEN’S TEAM!

Michael Young finished third in his age group and fourth overall with a time of 1:11:32 at the Helsby Four Villages Half Marathon.

He was backed up by David Shearer (second over-35 man in 1:14:15), Jon Park (fourth over-35 man in 1:15:50), and Graham Wells (third over-45 man in 1:18:48), to claim the men’s team prize at the Four Villages Half on Sunday. The prize will be awarded by Helsby at the next Borders League race in February.

Other Club finishers included Chris Shaw (fifth over-45 man in 1:19:10), Steve King (eighth over-45 man in 1:22:58), Danny Paddock (16th Senior Man in 1:24:12), Ben McKean (21st over-35 man in 1:25:29), Andrew Clague (10th over-50 man in 1:29:06), Richard Hayes (13th over-50 man in 1:29:52), and Steve Hillier (69th over-40 man in 1:41:53).

Clare Mallon posted 1:42:57 for 10th over-45 lady, ahead of Stephen Ball (74th over-40 man in 1:43:19), Ian Gloyne-Phillips (33rd over-50 man in 1:43:11), and Phil Gent (70th over-45 man in 1:49:31).  

BE SEEN AND BE SAFE

All Club members training at night on routes that involve crossing roads and where there is traffic are reminded to wear bright and reflective clothing. Please be safe.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect their sons and daughters from the track – not from the car park. The Club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.

All youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hats, gloves, as well as a bottle of water.

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS UPDATE

EPSV site operators, Brio Leisure, has informed West Cheshire AC that the track floodlights won’t be repaired until February.

EPSV site manager, Peter Davies said: “I have now received confirmation that the track lights will be repaired on Tuesday 8^th February 2022. I appreciate this will be disappointing to you however this is the earliest date the specialist company that holds the winch can get out to do the job.

“I have asked engie our maintenance provider to see if they can do anything to speed up the process and if there are any other options we can explore to speed up the process and will keep chasing them up. I will as ever keep you informed as soon as I hear anything.”

West Cheshire AC training sessions at the EPSV track can unfortunately only currently take place on the home straight and two bends due to safety reasons. All middle and long distance running sessions being organised by Ian Ackroyd, Chris Morgan, Dennis Wall, and Graham Patterson, will take place away from the EPSV Track until the floodlights are repaired.

Please look at the Club Website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: 

Brian Beattie, Steve Duffy, Kay Hayes, Keely Smith, Danielle Erskine, Megan White, Alex Rutherford, Mia Jones, Jake McGill, Maxwell Walker, Harry McKenna. 

And Next Week: Joe Foy, Phil Gent, Anna Woolgar, Steve Roberts, David Shearer, Illka Jose, William Wright, Emily Russell, William Rawson, Lucy Caldwell.

MEDALS GALORE AT PICKMERE!

West Cheshire Athletic Club celebrated a fistful of medals at the Cheshire Cross Country Championships.

Jamie Richardson, Traci Shipley and Neil Finegan were crowned county champions after completing the very challenging hilly and muddy course at Pickmere, near Northwich.

Jamie won the under 17 men’s 4.3km race in a time of 15 minutes 50 seconds, and was backed up by Henry Robinson (7th in 17:18) and Sammy Hollins (eighth in 17:29) to earn silver team medals.

Traci won the over-55 ladies title after clocking 34:56 for the 6.2km course, and Neil secured the over-45 men’s title with a time of 34:07 for the 8.1km course.

Neil also appears to have pointed the West Cheshire AC veteran men’s team of Graham Wells (2nd over 45 man in 34:25), Steve Fernyhough (7th over-40 man in 36:40) and Dave Alexander (4th over-50 man in 37:14) to team gold medals.

Daniel Walker (sixth in 9:55), Thomas Rimmer (eighth in 10:00), and Noah Woolgar (ninth in 10:01) combined to earn team gold medals in the 2.4km under 13 boys race, while Hugo McLintock (18th in 10:35), Thomas Renondeau (27th in 11:59), and Evan Miller (30th in 14:08) secured seventh team spot.

Emilia Pyper (second in 10:49), Ruby Phillips (seventh in 11:06), and Holly Coates (eighth in 11:10) earned team gold medals in the 2.4km under 13 girls race, while Eleanor Wheeler (11th in 12:05), and Grace Andrews (21st in 13:30) also completed the course.

Jessica Lark (third in 19:34), Cosette Wearden (seventh in 21:09), and Aimee Phillips (ninth in 21:37) earned team silver medals in the 4.3km under 15 girls race, while Isabella Rimmer (10th in 21:59), Eleanor Williams (11th in 22:49) and Emma Nevett (18th in 32:25) finished fourth team.

Imogen Pughe (fifth in 20:01), Carys Roberts (eighth in 20:50) and Jodi Bemand (ninth in 20:57) secured team silver medals in the 4.3km under 17 ladies race.

Harriet Beattie (fourth in 9:52), Anna Birkett-Evans (ninth in 10:40) and Amelia Snowden (10th in 10:48) earned team bronze medals in the 2km under 11 girls race, while Poppy McKenna (11th in 10:56), Nia Manson (16th in 11:45), and Charlotte Finegan (22nd in 12:27) were fifth team.

Luke Parker (second in 16:43), Ellis Hancock (18th in 20:22), and Andrew Barratt (19th in 20:30) earned team bronze medals in the 4.3km under 15 boys race.

Dylan Gledhill (sixth in 9:18), Harley Scadeng (ninth in 9:34), and George Grimsditch (11th in 9:46) earned fourth spot in the 2km under 11 boys race, supported by Harry McKenna (12th in 10:15).

David Shearer (17th in 33:19), Tom Booth (20th in 34:00), Neil Finegan (21st in 34:07), Graham Wells (23rd in 34:25), Michael Young (29th in 35:12), and Steve Fernyhough (39th in 36:40) combined for team bronze medals in the 8.1km senior men’s race, while other finishers in the men’s race included James Robinson (47th in 38:07), Dave Sutton (56th, and eighth over-45 man in 38:46), Neil Hershaw (57th, and second over-55 man in 38:49), Andrew Clague (59th, and 7th over-50 man in 39:13), Andy Carter (105th, and 16th over-50 man in 44:24), Dave Barratt (112th, and 23rd over-45 man in 46:35), Tony Kennedy (123rd, and 8th over-60 man in 54:08), and Jon Moorhouse (134th, and 17th over-55 man in 55:43).

Kate Titlow (8th, in 28:06), Keely Smith (14th, in 29:30) and Clare Mallon (34th, in 33:32), earned a probable fifth team spot in the 6.2km senior women’s race, while Keely (4th over-35 lady), Clare (6th over-45 lady) and Traci Shipley (1st over-55 lady) helped secure fifth team spot in the veteran women’s race. Other finishers in the women’s race included Ellie Robinson (49th, and 13th over-45 lady in 35:08), Angela Tegg (54th, and 14th over-45 lady in 35:53), Claire Williams (57th, and 15th over-45 lady in 36:34), Jane Barker (59th, and 16th over-45 lady in 36:56) and Debra Bemand (84st, and 7th over-50 lady in 40:06).

Lily Moorhouse completed the 6.2km under 20 ladies race in 36:32 for fifth position, and Paul Morrison clocked 41:41 for eighth spot in the 8.1km under 20 men’s race.

WELL DONE NATHAN AND HOLLY!

Nathan Brassington cleared a new under 15 boys personal best height of 1-75m in the high jump at the Manchester Indoor Open Meeting alongside team mate Holly Bosworth who cleared a new under 15 girls best of 1-60m and long jumped 4.13m. 

Fergus Garland posted a new under 17 men’s 60m best of 7.56 seconds and 24.13 in the 200m alongside team mate Alfie Lane who clocked a new best of 7.97.

Lydia Walker posted a new under 13 girls 60m personal best of 9.02, while Emma Holmes clocked a new under 17 women’s 200m best of 26.20 and posted 8.15 for the 60m alongside Ruby Wisbey (8.40) who also posted 9.54 in the 60m hurdles.

Sophie Haslam clocked a new under 15 girls 600m best of 1:46.37 and posted 29.37 in the 200m alongside Macy Brett who posted 28.55.

POSTPONED: BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE ROUND FOUR

The fourth round of the Borders Road Running League scheduled to be held on Sunday, January 23, by Deestriders, has been postponed because of Covid-19 restrictions currently in place in Wales. Deestriders are looking at alternative dates but these will depend on the availability of the venue and the lifting of restrictions.

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER NORTHERN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Entries close on 17th January for the Northern Indoor U15s/U13s Track and Field Championships taking place on 6th February. The online entry link is here: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4252

YDL U13/U15 TRACK & FIELD TEAM MANAGERS NEEDED

West Cheshire AC urgently needs male and female team managers for next year’s U13/U15 Track and Field League fixtures. If you are interested please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN!

West Cheshire AC is helping to organise Schools Sportshall Athletics Competitions this month at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, and is looking for volunteers (mums, dads, and friends), to make the fixtures a success.

If you can help out at the Chester fixtures on Wednesday 19th January (10am-12 noon and/or 1-3pm), and on Thursday 20th January (10am-12 noon and/or 1-3pm), and the Ellesmere Port fixtures on Tuesday 25th January (9am-12 noon and/or 12.30pm-3pm) please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES UPDATE

ENTRIES are now open for the England Athletics Age Group (U15/U17/U20) Indoor Championships in Sheffield (12/13 Feb). Register now on the Roster app or website. See more information at: 

ENTRIES are now open for the Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, January 30, Sunday, March 6, and Sunday, March 13. Further details can be found at: www.saleharriersmanchester.com and the online entries link is here: www.race-results.co.uk

ONLINE entries are now being accepted for both Northern Indoor Championship events being held at Sheffield.

The U15s/U13s fixture on 6th February (Closing date is: 17th January): https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4252

ENTRIES for the England Athletics Indoor Championships are scheduled to take place at the EIS Sheffield.

12-13 March 2022: England Athletics U15/U17 Combined Events Indoor Championships.

BE SEEN AND BE SAFE

All Club members training at night on routes that involve crossing roads and where there is traffic are reminded to wear bright and reflective clothing. Please be safe.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect their sons and daughters from the track – not from the car park. The Club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.

All youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hats, gloves, as well as a bottle of water.

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS UPDATE

EPSV site operators, Brio Leisure, has informed West Cheshire AC that the track floodlights won’t be repaired until February.

EPSV site manager, Peter Davies said: “I have now received confirmation that the track lights will be repaired on Tuesday 8^th February 2022. I appreciate this will be disappointing to you however this is the earliest date the specialist company that holds the winch can get out to do the job.

“I have asked engie our maintenance provider to see if they can do anything to speed up the process and if there are any other options we can explore to speed up the process and will keep chasing them up. I will as ever keep you informed as soon as I hear anything.”

West Cheshire AC training sessions at the EPSV track can unfortunately only currently take place on the home straight and two bends due to safety reasons. All middle and long distance running sessions being organised by Ian Ackroyd, Chris Morgan, Dennis Wall, and Graham Patterson, will take place away from the EPSV Track until the floodlights are repaired.

Please look at the Club Website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: 

Ian Gloyne-Phillips, Heather Russell, Steven King, Issy Clarke, Abigail Cartwright, Lauren Williams, Luke Parker, Juliet Robinson, Isabella Zarac, Beau Barritt.

And Next Week: Brian Beattie, Steve Duffy, Kay Hayes, Keely Smith, Danielle Erskine, Megan White, Alex Rutherford, Mia Jones, Jake McGill, Maxwell Walker, Harry McKenna. 

THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY – Cheshire Cross Country Championships, at: The Farm Club, Pickmere, Knutsford, WA16 0LG. Details: www.cheshireaa.com

SATURDAY – Merseyside Cross Country Championships, at Sherdley Park, St Helens. Details: www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info4265.pdf

SATURDAY – North Wales Cross Country Championships, at Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Cefn Road, Wrexham.

SUNDAY – Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester. Details: www.saleharriersmanchester.com/index.php/events-fixtures/winter-indoor-series

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO ENTER NORTHERN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Entries close on 17th January for the Northern Indoor U15s/U13s Track and Field Championships taking place on 6th February. The online entry link is here: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4252

YDL U13/U15 TRACK & FIELD TEAM MANAGERS NEEDED

West Cheshire AC urgently needs male and female team managers for next year’s U13/U15 Track and Field League fixtures. If you are interested please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN!

West Cheshire AC is helping to organise Schools Sportshall Athletics Competitions this month at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, and is looking for volunteers (mums, dads, and friends), to make the fixtures a success.

If you can help out at the Chester fixtures on Wednesday 19th January (10am-12 noon and/or 1-3pm), and on Thursday 20th January (10am-12 noon and/or 1-3pm), and the Ellesmere Port fixtures on Tuesday 25th January (9am-12 noon and/or 12.30pm-3pm) please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS!

Fiona Cook and Steve Fernyhough started the New Year on a winning note.

The duo were first lady and first man in the Liverbird New Year’s Day 10km Race held at Otterspool.

Brian Wright completed the Thornton Hough to Willaston 3.5 miles Road Race on New Year’s Day organised by John Jennings in memory of his daughter, Michelle.

INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES UPDATE

ENTRIES are now open for the England Athletics Age Group (U15/U17/U20) Indoor Championships in Sheffield (12/13 Feb). Register now on the Roster app or website. See more information at: 

ENTRIES are now open for the Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, January 9, Sunday, January 30, Sunday, March 6, and Sunday, March 13. Further details can be found at: www.saleharriersmanchester.com and the online entries link is here: www.race-results.co.uk

ONLINE entries are now being accepted for both Northern Indoor Championship events being held at Sheffield.

The U15s/U13s fixture on 6th February (Closing date is: 17th January): https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4252

ENTRIES for the England Athletics Indoor Championships are scheduled to take place at the EIS Sheffield.

12-13 March 2022: England Athletics U15/U17 Combined Events Indoor Championships.

BE SEEN AND BE SAFE

All Club members training at night on routes that involve crossing roads and where there is traffic are reminded to wear bright and reflective clothing. Please be safe.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect their sons and daughters from the track – not from the car park. The Club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.

All youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hats, gloves, as well as a bottle of water.

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS UPDATE

EPSV site operators, Brio Leisure, has informed West Cheshire AC that the track floodlights won’t be repaired until February.

EPSV site manager, Peter Davies said: “I have now received confirmation that the track lights will be repaired on Tuesday 8^th February 2022. I appreciate this will be disappointing to you however this is the earliest date the specialist company that holds the winch can get out to do the job.

“I have asked Engie our maintenance provider to see if they can do anything to speed up the process and if there are any other options we can explore to speed up the process and will keep chasing them up. I will as ever keep you informed as soon as I hear anything.”

West Cheshire AC training sessions at the EPSV track can unfortunately only currently take place on the home straight and two bends due to safety reasons. All middle and long distance running sessions being organised by Ian Ackroyd, Chris Morgan, Dennis Wall, and Graham Patterson, will take place away from the EPSV Track until the floodlights are repaired.

Please look at the club website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: 

Richard Batterham, Jon Moorhouse, Andrew Cooper, Lewis Parsons, Oliver Mallon, Thomas Rimmer, Louie Saville, Satine Wearden, Faith Barlow-Gambles, Alice Hollingsworth, Micah Hollingsworth, Isabel Robertson.

And next week: Ian Gloyne-Phillips, Heather Russell, Steven King, Issy Clarke, Abigail Cartwright, Lauren Williams, Luke Parker, Juliet Robinson, Isabella Zarac, Beau Barritt.

MANY THANKS!

The Club would like to convey it’s grateful thanks to everyone who volunteered on Boxing Day and made sure the Chester Round The Walls Race proved a big success.

FESTIVE TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS

The Under 11s training group supervised by Jill Gore and Joanne Cartwright, Adrian Gledhill, Glenn Hoskin, and Aaron Scott at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track, will start training again on Tuesday 4th January.

The Saturday morning training group supervised by Dennis Wall, Jane Palmer, and Joanne Cartwright, will not meet up again until the new year, and the Thursday training group supervised by Dennis, Jane, Mark Duffey and Adrian Gledhill won’t meet up again until the new year.

Please check with your training group coach for training sessions being organised over the festive period.

If you want to run in any of the above events please email our Club Cross Country Secretary, Dave Alexander, ASAP with your name, date of birth, and name of Championships you want to run in.

YDL U13/U15 TRACK & FIELD MANAGERS NEEDED

West Cheshire AC needs male and female team managers for next year’s U13/U15 Track and Field League fixtures. If you are interested please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES UPDATE

ENTRIES are now open for the England Athletics Age Group (U15/U17/U20) Indoor Championships in Sheffield (12/13 Feb). Register now on the Roster app or website. See more information at: 

ENTRIES are now open for the Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, January 9, Sunday, January 30, Sunday, March 6, and Sunday, March 13. Further details can be found at: www.saleharriersmanchester.com and the online entries link is here: www.race-results.co.uk

ONLINE entries are now being accepted for both Northern Indoor Championship events being held at Sheffield.

The U15s/U13s fixture on 6th February (Closing date is: 17th January): https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4252

ENTRIES for the England Athletics Indoor Championships are scheduled to take place at the EIS Sheffield.

12-13 March 2022: England Athletics U15/U17 Combined Events Indoor Championships.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Six members grabbed glory at the Chester Round The Walls Race.

Neil Finegan, Steve Fernyhough, Henry Robinson, Jodi Bemand, Rosemary Rogers and Mary Radford all finished first in their age group categories at the 6km Boxing Day event hosted by their club at Chester Racecourse which attracted 407 finishers.

Finegan and Fernyhough claimed the first over-45 and over-40 men’s prizes with times of 22 minutes 28 seconds and 23:32 respectively.

Robinson and Bemand were first under 20 man and under 20 lady in times of 24:01 and 30:41, while Rogers and Radford secured the first over 70 and over 75 ladies awards with times of 37:21 and 49:33.

Daniel Cliffe, representing Hercules Wimbledon AC, posted 20 minutes 34 seconds to win the men’s race, ahead of Buckley Runners duo Ben Biggs and Sam Bellis who clocked 20:50 and 21:47 for second and third positions respectively.

Chester-based Carol Parsons, competing for Cheshire Dragons, posted 24:12 to claim the women’s title, ahead of runner-up Sarah Hunter (Ackworth Road Runners) in 24:46, and Kate Titlow (West Cheshire AC) in third spot with 25:53.

Other club members to finish included Tom Booth (fifth overall in 22:09), Dan Thwaites (27:29), Kerry Riley (sixth lady in 27:35), Neil Field (29:48), Brian Wright (second over-65 man in 30:39), Phil Howe (34:27), Georgina Duffey (third under 20 lady in 34:22), Henrietta Duffey (fourth under 20 lady in 34:30), Phil Gent (36:39), Mark Povey (38:16), and Alex Duffey (39:24).

WELL DONE MICHAEL!

Michael Young posted 32:52 for 66th spot at the Ribble Valley 10k Road Race at Blackburn on Monday.

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS UPDATE

EPSV site operators, Brio Leisure, has informed West Cheshire AC that the track floodlights won’t be repaired until February.

EPSV site manager, Peter Davies said: “I have now received confirmation that the track lights will be repaired on Tuesday 8^th February 2022. I appreciate this will be disappointing to you however this is the earliest date the specialist company that holds the winch can get out to do the job.

“I have asked engie our maintenance provider to see if they can do anything to speed up the process and if there are any other options we can explore to speed up the process and will keep chasing them up. I will as ever keep you informed as soon as I hear anything.”

West Cheshire AC training sessions at the EPSV track can unfortunately only currently take place on the home straight and two bends due to safety reasons. All middle and long distance running sessions being organised by Ian Ackroyd, Chris Morgan, Dennis Wall, and Graham Patterson, will take place away from the EPSV Track until the floodlights are repaired.

Please look at the club website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

CHESHIRE INTER-COUNTIES CROSS COUNTRY TEAM CAPTAINS

Cheshire is looking for an Under 13 boys team captain and Under 15 boys team captain for the Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships being held in March at Loughborough.
The team captains will need to attend the Cheshire Cross Country Championships on January 8th and congratulate the top 12 finishers in the under 13 boys and under 15 boys races. The top 6 finishers will qualify by right for the Inter-Counties Championships in March, and 2 other under 13 boys and 2 other under 15 boys will be needed to be selected by the team captains to complete a team of 8 in each age group.

BE SEEN AND BE SAFE

All Club members training at night on routes that involve crossing roads and where there is traffic are reminded to wear bright and reflective clothing. Please be safe.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect their sons and daughters from the track – not from the car park. The Club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.

All youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hats, gloves, as well as a bottle of water.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: 

Holly Bosworth, Arthur Williams, Lottie Blake, Abigail Meyer, Bella Bruce, Owen Hall, Ruban Harris, Fergal Hickey, Ewan Lloyd, Ceris Gaffney, Murphy Smyth, Neil Field, Claire Williams, Matthew Douglass. 

And Next Week: Richard Batterham, Jon Moorhouse, Andrew Cooper, Lewis Parsons, Oliver Mallon, Thomas Rimmer, Louie Saville, Satine Wearden, Faith Barlow-Gambles, Alice Hollingsworth, Micah Hollingsworth, Isabel Robertson.

THIS WEEKEND

SUNDAY – Chester Round The Walls Race, at Chester Racecourse. All helpers and officials need to assemble at 9am for a 10.30am start. Please see Dennis Wall for race marshal instructions.

If you are running in this year’s race, or you, a family member or friend are available to help out and make the event a success, please email Dennis Wall ASAP with the name(s) of people who can volunteer at: [email protected]

Best wishes to all athletes, officials and helpers!

FESTIVE TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS

The Under 11s training group supervised by Jill Gore and Joanne Cartwright, Adrian Gledhill, Glenn Hoskin, and Aaron Scott, will not have training again until Tuesday 4th January.

The Saturday morning training group supervised by Dennis Wall, Jane Palmer, and Joanne Cartwright, will not meet up again until the new year, and the Thursday training group supervised by Dennis, Jane, Mark Duffey and Adrian Gledhill won’t meet up again until the new year.

Please check with your training group coach for training sessions being organised over the festive period.

DO YOU WANT TO RUN IN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS?

West Cheshire AC have agreed to pay for members to compete in the Cheshire (at Pickmere, Knutsford, on Saturday 8th January), Northern (at Pontefract, on Saturday 29th January), and English National Cross Country Championships (at Parliament Hill, London, on Saturday, 26th February).

If you want to run in any of the above events please reply to the email sent recently to all club members by club cross-country officer, Dave Alexander, with your name, date of birth, and name of the championships you want to run in.

INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES UPDATE

ENTRIES are now open for the England Athletics Age Group (U15/U17/U20) Indoor Championships in Sheffield (12/13 Feb). Register now on the Roster app or website. See more information at: 

ENTRIES are now open for the Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, January 9, Sunday, January 30, Sunday, March 6, and Sunday, March 13. Further details can be found at: www.saleharriersmanchester.com and the online entries link is here: www.race-results.co.uk

ONLINE entries are now being accepted for both Northern Indoor Championship events being held at Sheffield.

The U15s/U13s fixture on 6th February (Closing date is: 17th January): https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4252

ENTRIES for the England Athletics Indoor Championships are scheduled to take place at the EIS Sheffield.

12-13 March 2022: England Athletics U15/U17 Combined Events Indoor Championships.

WELL DONE GIRLS!

Jessica Lark, Aimee Phillips, Cosette Wearden and Isabella Rimmer combined to claim the under 15 girls team prize after the final round of the North Staffs Cross Country League held at Betley Court Farm, near Crewe.

Jessica won the race at Betley Court Farm and secured the overall individual under 15 girls award, while Cosette was third in Sunday’s race, supported by Isabella (fifth), and Aimee (11th).

Thomas Rimmer achieved fourth position in the under 13 boys race, while Ruby Phillips finished sixth in the under 13 girls race, backed up by Eleanor Wheeler in 20th spot.

Ellis Hancock was 14th in the under 15 boys event, while Alex Duffey finished 112th in the senior and veteran women’s race.

Richard Hayes (84th) was first home for West Cheshire AC in the senior and veteran men’s race, supported by Paul Morrison (96th), and Andy Carter (101st).

CONGRATULATIONS HOLLY!

Holly Bosworth cleared a new under 15 girls personal best height of 1-60m at the Manchester Indoor Open Meeting on Sunday.

Holly was joined by club mate Emma Holmes who clocked 41.66 seconds in her under 17 ladies 300m, long jumped 4.66m, and posted 8.16 in the 60m.

Jessica Lark rounded the under 17 ladies 600m in 1:38.83, while Daniel Walker clocked 45.76 in the under 15 boys 600m, and 1:44.42 in the 600m.

Multi-eventer Nathan Brassington posted 9.49 in the under 15 boys 60m hurdles, long jumped 5.06m, and hit 12.32m in the shot put.

Sophie Haslam achieved 4.01m in the under 15 girls long jump, 46.14 in the 300m, and 1:48.23 in the 600m, while Ruby Wisbey clocked 9.41 in the under 17 ladies 60m hurdles and long jumped 4.91m.

Ruby Carlile cleared 1-30m in the under 17 ladies high Jump, hit 6.87m in the shot, and posted 12.37 in the 60m hurdles, while Laura Turley clocked 40.86 in the women’s 300m and 7.94 in the 60m.

Fergus Garland posted 37.58 in the under 17 ladies 300m and 7.64 in the 60m, while Theo Shepherd rounded the under 15 boys 300m in 42.20, and posted 8.18 in the 60m.

Aimee Phillips clocked 45.72 in the under 17 ladies 300m, and 1:44.93 in the 600m, while her sister, Ruby, achieved 45.77 for the under 15 girls 300m, and 1:46.50 in the 600m, and Megan White rounded the under 17 ladies 600m in 1:56.80.

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS UPDATE

EPSV site operators, Brio Leisure, has informed West Cheshire AC that the track floodlights won’t be repaired until February.

EPSV site manager, Peter Davies said: “I have now received confirmation that the track lights will be repaired on Tuesday 8^th February 2022. I appreciate this will be disappointing to you however this is the earliest date the specialist company that holds the winch can get out to do the job.

“I have asked engie our maintenance provider to see if they can do anything to speed up the process and if there are any other options we can explore to speed up the process and will keep chasing them up. I will as ever keep you informed as soon as I hear anything.”

West Cheshire AC training sessions at the EPSV track can unfortunately only currently take place on the home straight and two bends due to safety reasons. All middle and long distance running sessions being organised by Ian Ackroyd, Chris Morgan, Dennis Wall, and Graham Patterson, will take place away from the EPSV Track until the floodlights are repaired.

Please look at the club website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

YDL U13/U15 TRACK & FIELD MANAGERS NEEDED

West Cheshire AC needs male and female team managers for next year’s U13/U15 Track and Field League fixtures. If you are interested please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

CHESHIRE INTER-COUNTIES CROSS COUNTRY TEAM CAPTAINS

Cheshire is looking for an Under 13 boys team captain and Under 15 boys team captain for the Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships being held in March at Loughborough.
The team captains will need to attend the Cheshire Cross Country Championships on January 8th and congratulate the top 12 finishers in the under 13 boys and under 15 boys races. The top 6 finishers will qualify by right for the Inter-Counties Championships in March, and 2 other under 13 boys and 2 other under 15 boys will be needed to be selected by the team captains to complete a team of 8 in each age group.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect their sons and daughters from the track – not from the car park. The Club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.

WANTED! – CLUB STOPWATCHES AND CLUB EQUIPMENT

Dennis Wall wants to know if anyone has borrowed club stopwatches (black with green buttons). If so, please let him know or return them to the Track Container Office.

Eddie Gore is asking any club coach and athlete who has borrowed equipment to return the items to the club so that he can carry out his annual inventory of items stored in the containers.

CLUB COVID-19 GUIDANCE REMINDER

Several members of the club have tested positive for COVID-19 and been advised to stay away from club activities.

Please continue to exercise caution while taking part in all club activities. With people going away for breaks and holidays it is important that anybody training/competing has complied with current regulations and has taken the necessary tests to try to ensure they are fit and healthy.

Covid-19 is still being transmitted so space and hand hygiene remains a prerequisite for your health.

If anybody develops symptoms (or has a positive LF or PCR test) after a run or training session you must contact the group leader or coach so that the other athletes can be contacted to take appropriate action based on the level of contact – please follow the latest government guidelines for when to self isolate and please act responsibly (see this link): www.gov.uk/coronavirus

If you have been on an activity where a fellow athlete tests positive afterwards we recommend that you take Lateral Flow Tests every two days for a week, act with caution (think of yourself and others) and do not attend any club activities for a week.

I hope you understand the request for caution and can comply. Stay safe.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: 

Sophie Haslam, Luke Haslam, Nathan Broomfield, Reece Munro, Fatoumatta Bojang, Brian Wright, Andy Payne, Eleanor Heverin, Tim Palmer.

And Next Week: Holly Bosworth, Arthur Williams, Lottie Blake, Abigail Meyer, Bella Bruce, Owen Hall, Ruban Harris, Fergal Hickey, Ewan Lloyd, Ceris Gaffney, Murphy Smyth, Neil Field, Claire Williams, Matthew Douglass. 

FESTIVE TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS

The Under 11s training group supervised by Jill Gore and Joanne Cartwright, Adrian Gledhill, Glenn Hoskin, and Aaron Scott, on a Tuesday night will not have training next week. Their next training session will be on Tuesday 4th January.

The Saturday morning training group supervised by Dennis Wall, Jane Palmer, and Joanne Cartwright, will not meet up again until the new year, and the Thursday training group supervised by Dennis, Jane, Mark Duffey and Adrian Gledhill won’t meet up again until the new year.

Anyone wanting to enter the Cheshire Cross Country championships which are on 8th January 2022 and wants to do some extra cross country training is invited to a training session this Sunday at Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port (10am start and 11am finish).

Please check with your training group coach for training sessions being organised over the festive period.

THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY – The final round of the North Staffs Cross Country League, at Betley Court Farm, Crewe. Please note that the start times will be 15 minutes earlier than normal.

SUNDAY – Manchester Indoor Track and Field Meeting, at Sportcity, Manchester. Please note: On the 19th December anyone wishing to enter the Manchester Regional Athletics venue will be required to either:- a) produce evidence of a Covid pass either on a mobile device or in hardcopy OR b) produce evidence of a negative lateral flow test within the last 24 hours. Failure to do either will result in admission being refused. Additional conditions: All individuals at the event will be required to wear a face covering at all times unless:- a) eating or drinking; b athletes warming up for an event; c) athletes taking part in an event. The existing measures to combat the virus indoors will also apply in respect of ventilation and social distancing. The Council will be putting on additional stewarding to manage the checking on entry and to police the wearing of face coverings.

Best wishes to all athletes, officials and helpers!

HELP IS STILL URGENTLY NEEDED!

The Club is organising the Chester Round the Walls Boxing Day Race and still needs volunteers to marshal and help out on the day. If you are running in this year’s race can you please ask a family member or friend to help out and make the event a success. Please email Dennis Wall ASAP with a name(s) of people who can volunteer at: [email protected]

DO YOU WANT TO RUN IN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS?

West Cheshire AC have agreed to pay for members to compete in the Cheshire (at Pickmere, Knutsford, on Saturday 8th January), Northern (at Pontefract, on Saturday 29th January), and English National Cross Country Championships (at Parliament Hill, London, on Saturday, 26th February).

If you want to run in any of the above events please reply to the email sent recently to all club members by club cross-country officer, Dave Alexander, with your name, date of birth, and name of the championships you want to run in.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO ENTER NORTHERN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Entries close on 17th December for the Northern Indoor Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors Championships being held at Sheffield, on 15th and 16th January. The entry link is here: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4253 

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS UPDATE

EPSV site operators, Brio Leisure, has informed West Cheshire AC that the track floodlights won’t be repaired until February.

EPSV site manager, Peter Davies said: “I have now received confirmation that the track lights will be repaired on Tuesday 8^th February 2022. I appreciate this will be disappointing to you however this is the earliest date the specialist company that holds the winch can get out to do the job.

“I have asked engie our maintenance provider to see if they can do anything to speed up the process and if there are any other options we can explore to speed up the process and will keep chasing them up. I will as ever keep you informed as soon as I hear anything.”

West Cheshire AC training sessions at the EPSV track can unfortunately only currently take place on the home straight and two bends due to safety reasons. All middle and long distance running sessions being organised by Ian Ackroyd, Chris Morgan, Dennis Wall, and Graham Patterson, will take place away from the EPSV Track until the floodlights are repaired.

Please look at the club website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

CLUB HOODIES FOR SALE

Anyone wanting to buy a West Cheshire AC hoodie for a Christmas present can do so after track training on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, at the Track Container, priced £15 each.

YDL U13/U15 TRACK & FIELD MANAGERS NEEDED

West Cheshire AC needs male and female team managers for next year’s U13/U15 Track and Field League fixtures. If you are interested please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

CHESHIRE INTER-COUNTIES CROSS COUNTRY TEAM CAPTAINS
Cheshire is looking for an Under 13 boys team captain and Under 15 boys team captain for the Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships being held in March at Loughborough.
The team captains will need to attend the Cheshire Cross Country Championships on January 8th and congratulate the top 12 finishers in the under 13 boys and under 15 boys races. The top 6 finishers will qualify by right for the Inter-Counties Championships in March, and 2 other under 13 boys and 2 other under 15 boys will be needed to be selected by the team captains to complete a team of 8 in each age group.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect their sons and daughters from the track – not from the car park. The Club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.

WANTED! – CLUB STOPWATCHES AND CLUB EQUIPMENT

Dennis Wall wants to know if anyone has borrowed club stopwatches (black with green buttons). If so, please let him know or return them to the Track Container Office.

Eddie Gore is asking any club coach and athlete who has borrowed equipment to return the items to the club so that he can carry out his annual inventory of items stored in the containers.

CLUB COVID-19 GUIDANCE REMINDER

Several members of the club have tested positive for COVID-19 and been advised to stay away from club activities.

Please continue to exercise caution while taking part in all club activities. With people going away for breaks and holidays it is important that anybody training/competing has complied with current regulations and has taken the necessary tests to try to ensure they are fit and healthy.

Covid-19 is still being transmitted so space and hand hygiene remains a prerequisite for your health.

If anybody develops symptoms (or has a positive LF or PCR test) after a run or training session you must contact the group leader or coach so that the other athletes can be contacted to take appropriate action based on the level of contact – please follow the latest government guidelines for when to self isolate and please act responsibly (see this link): www.gov.uk/coronavirus

If you have been on an activity where a fellow athlete tests positive afterwards we recommend that you take Lateral Flow Tests every two days for a week, act with caution (think of yourself and others) and do not attend any club activities for a week.

I hope you understand the request for caution and can comply. Stay safe.

INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD FIXTURES UPDATE

ENTRIES are now open for the Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, December 19, Sunday, January 9, Sunday, January 30, Sunday, March 6, and Sunday, March 13. Further details can be found at: www.saleharriersmanchester.com and the online entries link is here: www.race-results.co.uk

ONLINE entries are now being accepted for both Northern Indoor Championship events being held at Sheffield.

The Seniors/U20s/U17s fixture on 15/16 January (Closing Date is 17th December): https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4253

The U15s/U13s fixture on 6th February (Closing date is: 17th January): https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4252

ENTRIES for the England Athletics Indoor Championships are scheduled to take place at the EIS Sheffield.

8-9 January 2022: England Athletics Senior and Under 20 Combined Events Championships (incorporating BMC). Entries closed on 1 December 2021.

12-13 February 2022: England Athletics Age Group (U15/U17/U20) Indoor Championships

12-13 March 2022: England Athletics U15/U17 Combined Events Indoor Championships