CONGRATULATIONS EDDIE GORE!

Many congratulations to Eddie Gore who has won the 2021/22 England Athletics North West Regional Volunteer Services to Athletics and Running Award.

WELL DONE LUKE!

Many congratulations to Luke Parker who is in the Helsby High School cross country team that qualified last weekend in Bromsgrove for the English Schools Cup National Final to be held at Newquay on 4th December. Results link: http://www.schoolsathletics.net/esaa/v2/2021/xccup/xccupresults/wc-1-ibresults.html

LAST CHANCE!!! – BRITISH CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE AT SEFTON PARK…

Entries close on Friday, 19th November, for the British Cross Country Challenge being held at Sefton Park, Liverpool, on Saturday, 27th November, for Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors. The link is here: www.entryhub.co.uk/british-athletics-cross-challenge-liverpool-2021

HILL AND TRAIL TRAINING SESSION INVITE

A Club Hill/Trail/Cross Country training session will take place this Sunday morning at 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.

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS PROBLEM

Due to ongoing problems with floodlighting on the back straight, 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.

Brio site manager, Peter Davies, says he is hopeful the repair work can be completed before the end of this month, but please look at the Club Website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

HELP URGENTLY NEEDED!

The Club is planning to organise the Chester Round the Walls Boxing Day Race and 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]

BEST WISHES…

Good luck to our Club members who are representing Cheshire in the Merebrook 15km Race this Saturday.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

West Cheshire AC’s Annual General Meeting will be held remotely, via Zoom, on Friday November 26th, at 7:30pm. Meeting details are as follows:
Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89524358477?pwd=Y0Q1Rm16WXZEaUx6TGo4TE1FaFJNQT09
Meeting ID: 895 2435 8477
Passcode: 309033

The Club is managed by a committee who are unpaid 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, Media Officer, 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]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: Francesca Pughe, Ruby Wisbey, Nathan Brassington, Bella Khanijay, Evie Tresize, Beth Manson, Logan Sefton.

And Next Week: Andy Carter, Ben Rutherford, Matilda Hughes, Ellen Maxwell, Constance Cotgrave, Darci Arrowsmith, Joseph Chilvers, Oliver Kimpton, Charlotte Finegan, Nevaeh-Sky Harvey, Heidi Wetherall.

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.

WELL DONE JAMIE! 

Jamie Richardson won the under 17 men’s race at the Manchester Area Cross Country League fixture at Sherdley Park, St Helens, and was backed up by club mates Sammy Hollins (ninth) and Henry Robinson (12th) to earn second team position.

Neil Finegan (over-45 man) was third in his age group and was supported by Mark Davies, Dave Alexander, Andrew Clague, Andy Carter, Julian Tegg, and Fraser Campbell to earn 14th men’s team spot out of 33 clubs.

Traci Shipley (over-55 lady) was third in her age group and was backed up by Claire Harris, Ellie Robinson, Angela Tegg, Deb Bemand, Kate Titlow, and Alex Duffey to secure 11th women’s team position out of 30 clubs.

Carys Roberts (fourth) and Jodi Bemand (11th) completed the under 17 women’s race, while Ruby Phillips was seventh in the under 13 girls event; Anna Birkett-Evans was 10th in the under 11 girls race; Sophie Haslam (16th) and Jessica Lark (21st) completed the under 15 girls event; while Harry McKenna (18th) and Noah Woolgar (55th) ran the under 11 and under 13 boys races respectively.

The next round of the Manchester Area Cross Country League takes place at Kenworthy Woods, Wythenshawe, on Saturday, December 4.

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!

Liz Renondeau (first in 28:14), Keely Smith (third in 30:52), Fiona Cook (fifth in 31:21), and Jodi Bemand (10th in 32:18) combined to earn West Cheshire AC top spot in the Women’s Division One event at Capenhurst’s five miles Borders Road Running League race.

Liz, who won the British Masters 5k Road Championships over-40 women’s title earlier this month with a time of 17:19, was backed up at Capenhurst by West Cheshire AC team mates Matilda Hughes (23rd in 34:59), Claire Harris (26th in 35:19), Joy Hickman (33rd in 36:23), Traci Shipley (34th in 36:40), Anest Muller (38th in 37:00), Clare Mallon (40th in 37:29), Claire Williams (52nd in 38:27), Amy Mills (54th in 38:29), Debra Bemand (60th in 38:50), and Angela Tegg (99th in 44:05). 

Michael Young (fourth in 25:21) headed West Cheshire AC’s men’s squad which included Jamie Richardson (ninth in 25:44), David Shearer (17th in 26:24), Neil Finegan (36th in 27:20), Matthew Douglass (38th in 27:25), Tom Booth (43rd in 27:43), Steve Fernyhough (57th in 28:34), Mark Davies (65th in 28:53), Graham Wells (66th in 28:59), Steve Duffy (68th in 29:09), Nathan Hilditch (71st in 29:28), Fraser Campbell (76th in 29:37), Lewis Tandy (86th in 30:06), Andy Carter (90th in 30:12), Danny Paddock (91st in 30:22), Henry Robinson (98th in 31:05), Neil Hershaw (99th in 31:14), Andrew Clague (108th in 31:39), Andrew Cooper (110th in 31:51), Paul Morrison (115th in 32:14), Neil Field (116th in 32:22), Steve Hillier (150th in 34:35), Iain Wood (179th in 36:17), Stephen Ball (183rd in 36:33), Dave Tiernan (187th in 36:51), Julian Tegg (202nd in 38:15), Phil Gent (215th in 39:27), Tony Kennedy (227th in 40:56), and Darren Shillington (240th in 44:06). 

SUNDAY’S TEAM RESULTS:

WOMENS DIVISION ONE: 1 West Cheshire AC 19 points; 2 Wirral AC 25; 3 Buckley Runners 80; 4 Helsby RC 139; 5 Wallasey AC 141; 6 Ellesmere Port RC 145; 7 Chester TC 211.

MENS DIVISION ONE: 1 Buckley 251 points; 2 Wallasey 264; 3 Wrexham 302; 4 West Cheshire 403; 5 Wirral 404; 6 Ellesmere Port 944; 7 Eryri 4380.

VETERAN WOMEN: 1 West Cheshire 9; 2 Buckley 59; 3 Deestriders 73; 4 Helsby 82; 5 Tattenhall 90; 6 Wallasey 98; 7 Chester Tri 123; 8 Ellesmere Port 139; 9 Deeside 164; 10 Wirral 167; 11 Wrexham 238; 12 Wrecsam Tri 246; 13 Prestatyn 262; 14 Birkenhead 278; 15 Eryri 446; 16 Cybi 600; 16 Abergele 600.

VETERAN MEN: 1 West Cheshire 481; 2 Wirral 496; 3 Wallasey 576; 4 Buckley 696; 5 Deeside 817; 6 Helsby 927; 7 Deestriders 930; 8 Chester Tri 995; 9 Ellesmere Port 1030; 10 Tattenhall 1082; 11 Prestatyn 1216; 12 Wrecsam Tri 1282; 13 Wrexham 1604; 14 Birkenhead 1983; 15 Eryri 2880; 16 Cybi 3500; 16 Abergele 3500.

The next round of the Borders Road Running League takes place at Birkenhead Park, on Sunday, December 5, (11am start).

WELL DONE STEVE!

Steve Fernyhough won the Warrington Way 40 miles Ultra Race in five hours and 35 seconds.

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU…

Please let Dennis Wall know ASAP if you can help out on Saturday (27th November) at the final round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series. Volunteers are needed from 8am to set out the course, from 9.30am to help with pre-race registration, from 10am to officiate or Marshall, and to tidy away after the final race. Dennis can be contacted at: [email protected]

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 5, 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 open 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

RUN LEADER DEVELOPMENT DAYS

Following the success of the virtual Run Leader webinar series in February/March 2021, England Athletics are delivering new content over the winter of 2021/22.  

These webinars are designed to bring leaders and coaches together in an environment where they can network and learn from key speakers and each other by sharing skills and challenges.

Content is targeted at 3 different audiences.

• Newly Qualified Leaders: This 2 part series is on November 29^th & 6^th December 2021 & costs £15 per person
• Experienced Leaders: This 2 part series is on January 24^th & 31^st 2022 & costs £15 per person
• Specialist Topics for leaders/coaches – This 3 part series is on February 21^st, 28^th & 7^th March 2022 & costs £20 per person.

For further details, please look on the website: https://www.englandathletics.org/coaching/development/run-leader-development-days/.

Alternatively further details can be found directly on the booking site on athletics hub: https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=virtual%20run%20leader&_ga=2.262913413.845163456.1633939968-252216813.1631106035.

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE UPDATE…

For any Club member in the Under 17s age group and upwards who is interested in the Border League races, you might like to join Borders Road Running League Facebook group to get updates.

Confirmed races to put in your diaries are:

Race Three: 5th December, Host Club: Birkenhead, venue: Birkenhead Park (11am start).

Other races, dates and venues are yet to be decided.

This season we will be using a barcode system for races and results. More information on the system will be announced soon.

Any new members who have not previously run a Borders League race will need to email their details for registration to club road running secretary, John Parlevliet at: [email protected]

All new runners must be registered at least 48 hours prior to the race. No new runners will be accepted on the day of the event.

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS PROBLEM

Due to problems with floodlighting on the back straight, 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.

Brio site manager, Peter Davies, said he is hopeful the repair work can be completed before the end of this month, but please look at the Club Website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

HELP URGENTLY NEEDED!

The Club is planning to organise the Chester Round the Walls Boxing Day Race and 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]

THIS WEEKEND

The next round of the Manchester Area Cross Country League takes place this Saturday, 13th November, at Sherdley Park, St Helens, for members who are Under 11s (2.2km), Under 13s (3.3km), Under 15s (4.4km), Under 17s (6.6km), Under 20s, Seniors, and Veterans.

The next round of the Borders Road Running League for any Club member in the Under 17s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans age groups takes place this Sunday, 14th November, at Capenhurst (11.05am start).

Best wishes to all runners, helpers and officials at both fixtures!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: Alan Morris, Niall Thomas, Liam Farrell, Carys Manson, Don James, Joseph Pryor, Dave Alexander, Emma Bradley, Skyla Coleman, Jack England, Richard Farley, Thomas Staples-Deva, Toby Adesunloye, Nancy Collins, Thomas Clegg, Harry Chilvers, Aiden Hilton, Sienna Bennett, Leo Anstey, Greg Jones, Jon Park, Steve Hillier, Heather McLintock, Paul Morrison, Loretta Eccles.

And Next Week: Francesca Pughe, Ruby Wisbey, Nathan Brassington, Bella Khanijay, Evie Tresize, Beth Manson, Logan Sefton.

BRITISH CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE AT SEFTON PARK

Entries close on 19th November for the British Cross Country Challenge being held at Sefton Park, Liverpool, on Saturday, 27th November, for Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors. The link is here: www.entryhub.co.uk/british-athletics-cross-challenge-liverpool-2021

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

The Club would like to thank all those volunteers who ensured the third round of the West Cheshire Athletic Club Schools Cross Country Race Series on Saturday proved a success, with 187 finishers managing to complete the event.

The next round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series will be held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, on Saturday, November 27.

JODI AND DEB IMPRESS AT TATTON!

Jodi Bemand finished second lady in a new Under 20 Club record time of 41 minutes 35 seconds at the Tatton Park 10k Road Race, ahead of her mum, Debra, who was fifth under 50 lady in a new Club record age group time of 48:09.

CONGRATULATIONS ROSEMARY!

Rosemary Rogers achieved a new over-70 club record time of 58 minutes 9 seconds at the Wirral 10k held at New Brighton.  

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

West Cheshire AC’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on Friday 26th November 2021. More details will be announced soon.

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 5, 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: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4253

The U15s/U13s fixture on 6th February: 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 open 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

RUN LEADER DEVELOPMENT DAYS

Following the success of the virtual Run Leader webinar series in February/March 2021, England Athletics are delivering new content over the winter of 2021/22.  

These webinars are designed to bring leaders and coaches together in an environment where they can network and learn from key speakers and each other by sharing skills and challenges.

Content is targeted at 3 different audiences.

• Newly Qualified Leaders: This 2 part series is on November 29^th & 6^th December 2021 & costs £15 per person
• Experienced Leaders: This 2 part series is on January 24^th & 31^st 2022 & costs £15 per person
• Specialist Topics for leaders/coaches – This 3 part series is on February 21^st, 28^th & 7^th March 2022 & costs £20 per person.

For further details, please look on the website: https://www.englandathletics.org/coaching/development/run-leader-development-days/.

Alternatively further details can be found directly on the booking site on athletics hub: https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=virtual%20run%20leader&_ga=2.262913413.845163456.1633939968-252216813.1631106035.

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE UPDATE…

For any Club member in the Under 17s age group and upwards who is interested in the Border League races, you might like to join Borders Road Running League Facebook group to get updates.

Confirmed races to put in your diaries are:

Race Two: 14th November, Host Club: Ellesmere Port, venue: Capenhurst (11.05am start).

Race Three: 5th December, Host Club: Birkenhead, venue: Birkenhead Park (11am start).

Other races, dates and venues are yet to be decided.

This season we will be using a barcode system for races and results. More information on the system will be announced soon.

Any new members who have not previously run a Borders League race will need to email their details for registration to club road running secretary, John Parlevliet at: [email protected]

All new runners must be registered at least 48 hours prior to the race. No new runners will be accepted on the day of the event.

TRACK FLOODLIGHTS PROBLEM

Due to problems with floodlighting on the back straight, West Cheshire AC training sessions at the EPSV track can unfortunately only 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 from Monday, 8th November, until the floodlights are repaired. Please look at the Club Website and Facebook pages for further updates about the issue.

CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURE REMINDER

The next round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series will be held this Saturday, November 6, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (registration from 9.30am, Start of first race at 10am). Help is needed to set up the course from 8am, take entries from 9.30am, officiate/marshal from 10am, and tidy away after the final race.

HILL AND TRAIL RUNNING TRAINING SESSION INVITE…

Club coaches Graham Patterson and Dennis Wall are inviting club members to a hill and trail running training session at the old Mollington Golf Club Course this Sunday, 6th November. Meet up between 9.45am and 10am in the Oak Tree Pub Car Park, Upton Dene, Chester, CH2 1BL.

HELP URGENTLY NEEDED FROM CLUB MEMBERS AND FRIENDS!

The Club is planning to organise the Chester Round the Walls Boxing Day Race and 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]

MANCHESTER AREA CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE INVITE…

The next round of the Manchester Area Cross Country League takes place on Saturday, 13th November, at Sherdley Park, St Helens, for members who are Under 11s (2.2km), Under 13s (3.3km), Under 15s (4.4km), Under 17s (6.6km), Under 20s, Seniors, and Veterans.

Those who have not yet entered need to visit: https://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2021/

An individual entry costs £7, which allows club members to compete in however many rounds remain at the time of your entry – (ie: there are 3 other fixtures and you only enter once).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: Kevin Miller, Richard Hayes, Sarah Hibbert, Tom Booth, Will Scott, Evie Jones, Ruby Phillips, Louis Gardner, Olivia McDonald.

And Next Week: Alan Morris, Niall Thomas, Liam Farrell, Carys Manson, Don James, Joseph Pryor, Dave Alexander, Emma Bradley, Skyla Coleman, Jack England, Richard Farley, Thomas Staples-Deva, Toby Adesunloye, Nancy Collins, Thomas Clegg, Harry Chilvers, Aiden Hilton, Sienna Bennett, Leo Anstey, Greg Jones, Jon Park, Steve Hillier, Heather McLintock, Paul Morrison, Loretta Eccles.

CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA AND MICHAEL!

Jessica Lark won the under 15 girls race at the third round of the North Staffs Cross Country League at Park Hall Country Park, Stoke on Trent, where she posted nine minutes 42 seconds, while Michael Young grabbed glory at the Chester Zoo 10k Road Race in a time of 32 minutes 44 seconds.

Jessica was backed up by club mates Isabella Rimmer (10th in 10:54), Aimee Phillips (11th in 11:00), and Cosette Wearden (12th in 11:09) to ensure West Cheshire AC remain top of the under 15 girls team event with one round remaining on Saturday, December 18, at Betley Court Farm, Crewe.

Thomas Rimmer secured fourth spot in the under 13 boys race at Park Hall with a time of 9:40, while Ruby Phillips posted 9:51 for sixth spot in the under 13 girls event.

Henrietta Duffey clocked 13:36 for 11th position in the under 17 ladies race, and her mum, Alex, rounded the senior ladies event in 34:55, while Paul Morrison posted 28:29 in the men’s race.

Michael Young was supported at the Chester Zoo 10k by Brian Wright (third over-65 man in 46:42), and Sarah Hibbert (59:42).

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.

BRITISH CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE AT SEFTON PARK…

Entries are now open for the British Cross Country Challenge being held at Sefton Park, Liverpool, on Saturday, 27th November, for Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors. The link is here: www.entryhub.co.uk/british-athletics-cross-challenge-liverpool-2021

2022 CHESHIRE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Planning is well underway to hold the fixture at the Farm Club, Pickmere, on Saturday 8th January 2022

Draft proposals for the laps and the event schedule are on the Cheshire County Athletics Association Facebook Page. More details will follow as the plans develop. Details of the venue can be found at: https://thefarmclub.co.uk/

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 5, 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: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4253

The U15s/U13s fixture on 6th February: 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 open 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

RUN LEADER DEVELOPMENT DAYS

Following the success of the virtual Run Leader webinar series in February/March 2021, England Athletics are delivering new content over the winter of 2021/22.  

These webinars are designed to bring leaders and coaches together in an environment where they can network and learn from key speakers and each other by sharing skills and challenges.

Content is targeted at 3 different audiences.

• Newly Qualified Leaders: This 2 part series is on November 29^th & 6^th December 2021 & costs £15 per person
• Experienced Leaders: This 2 part series is on January 24^th & 31^st 2022 & costs £15 per person
• Specialist Topics for leaders/coaches – This 3 part series is on February 21^st, 28^th & 7^th March 2022 & costs £20 per person.

For further details, please look on the website: https://www.englandathletics.org/coaching/development/run-leader-development-days/.

Alternatively further details can be found directly on the booking site on athletics hub: https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=virtual%20run%20leader&_ga=2.262913413.845163456.1633939968-252216813.1631106035.

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 by the beginning of November so that he can carry out his annual inventory of items stored in the containers.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

West Cheshire AC’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on Friday 26th November 2021. More details will be announced soon.

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE UPDATE…

For any Club member in the Under 17s age group and upwards who is interested in the Border League races, you might like to join Borders Road Running League Facebook group to get updates.

Confirmed races to put in your diaries are:

Race Two: 14th November, Host Club: Ellesmere Port, venue: Capenhurst (11am start).

Race Three: 5th December, Host Club: Birkenhead, venue: Birkenhead Park (11am start).

Other races, dates and venues are yet to be decided.

This season we will be using a barcode system for races and results. More information on the system will be announced soon.

Any new members who have not previously run a Borders League race will need to email their details for registration to club road running secretary, John Parlevliet at: [email protected]

All new runners must be registered at least 48 hours prior to the race. No new runners will be accepted on the day of the event.

MANY CONGRATULATIONS!

Active Leisure Events have paid £275 into the Club’s bank account in respect of the following team prizes awarded to West Cheshire AC at their recent events. 

2021 Chester Half Marathon £100 men’s team prize

The winning team was: Michael Young (1:11:23), Neil Finegan (1:17:56), David Shearer (1:18:06), Steve Fernyhough (1:22:45). Total time: 5:10:10.

2021 Chester Marathon £100 men’s and £75 women’s team prizes 

The winning teams were: Michael Young (2:27:32), David Shearer (2:52:37), Steve Fernyhough (2:52:45), Steve Duffy (3:00:23). Total time: 11:13:17.     

Keely Smith (2:58:29), Fiona Cook (3:10:25), Jane Barker (4:49:05). Total time: 10:57:59.

Everyone listed above please email our club treasurer, Darren Shillington, ASAP to claim your prize money at: [email protected]

GOOD LUCK!

Best wishes to all members, helpers and volunteers, for this Saturday’s North Staffs Cross Country League fixture, at Park Hall, Weston Coyney, Stoke on Trent, (11am start). Further details of the fixture can be found here: www.nsccl.org.uk

HILL AND TRAIL RUNNING TRAINING SESSION INVITE…

Club coaches Graham Patterson and Dennis Wall are inviting club members to a hill and trail running training session at the old Mollington Golf Club Course this Sunday, 31st October. Meet up between 9.45am and 10am in the Oak Tree Pub Car Park, Upton Dene, Chester, CH2 1BL.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: Annabelle Smith, Isaac Musker, Thomas Tweedle, Peter Smith, Isla Entwistle, Adam Howe, Olivia Brookfield, Emily Owen, Healy Smyth, Grace McCabe, Millicent Rees, Charlie McMullen, Isaac Tait, Kate Moulds, Richard Birtwistle, Isabelle Chilvers, Harry Jones, Orrin Jones, Brooklyn While-Jones.

And Next Week: Kevin Miller, Richard Hayes, Sarah Hibbert, Tom Booth, Will Scott, Evie Jones, Ruby Phillips, Louis Gardner, Olivia McDonald.

JAMIE AND NEIL SECURE SUCCESS AT BANGOR

Jamie Richardson and Neil Finegan have grabbed glory at Bangor in the second round of the North Wales Cross Country League.

Jamie won the under 17 men’s race in a time of 20 minutes eight seconds, and was backed up by third-placed Henry Robinson in 22:55.

Neil celebrated success in his over-45 men’s age group after finishing 22nd overall in the men’s race with a time of 32:44, ahead of club mates Fraser Campbell (second under 20 man in 33:10), Dave Alexander (third over-50 man in 34:36), Paul Morrison (fifth under 20 man in 34:58), Andrew Clague (fifth over-50 man in 35:52), and James Robinson (23rd senior man in 36:29).

Jodi Bemand finished second under 17 lady and was 10th overall in the senior women’s race with a time of 25:33.

She was supported by team mates Anest Muller (senior senior lady in 27:57), Ellie Robinson (ninth over-45 lady in 28:02), and Jodi’s mum, Debra (fourth over-50 lady in 31:43).

The next round of the North Wales Cross Country League is on Saturday, November 27, at Mostyn, Flint.

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.

CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURE REMINDER

The next round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series will be held on Saturday, November 6, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (10am start).

BRITISH CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE AT SEFTON PARK…

Entries are now open for the British Cross Country Challenge being held at Sefton Park, Liverpool, on Saturday, 27th November, for Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors. The link is here: www.entryhub.co.uk/british-athletics-cross-challenge-liverpool-2021

2022 CHESHIRE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Planning is well underway to hold the fixture at the Farm Club, Pickmere, on Saturday 8th January 2022

Draft proposals for the laps and the event schedule are on the Cheshire County Athletics Association Facebook Page. More details will follow as the plans develop. Details of the venue can be found at: https://thefarmclub.co.uk/

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 5, 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: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4253

The U15s/U13s fixture on 6th February: 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 open 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

CLUB LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

Applications are now open for the England Athletics Club Leadership programme. The programme starts in January 2022 and consists of a series of online training webinars, networking opportunities and access to resources. Throughout the programme, experts within their respective fields will be joining to impart their knowledge and ideas, and to facilitate networking between clubs and club leaders. Applications are invited from 2 individuals per club – one already in a club leadership position and the second place for someone lined up for a leadership role in the future.

Further information can be found in the link below. This programme has been over subscribed in the past and applications are welcome from those who did not get a place in last years programme. The application form is here: https://www.englandathletics.org/clubs-and-facilities/our-programmes/club-leadership-programme/

TIME TO LISTEN COURSES

There are four more dates set for the Time to Listen Course. These will continue to take place online.

Monday 8^thNovember 2021 (6-9pm); Wednesday 10^thNovember 2021 (6-9pm); Tuesday 16^th November 2021 (6-9pm); Thursday 18^th November 2021 (6-9pm).

To Book, please use this link: https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Time%202%20Listen&_ga=2.254848328.1925743655.1634900045-62061185.1556100601

RUN LEADER DEVELOPMENT DAYS

Following the success of the virtual Run Leader webinar series in February/March 2021, England Athletics are delivering new content over the winter of 2021/22.  

These webinars are designed to bring leaders and coaches together in an environment where they can network and learn from key speakers and each other by sharing skills and challenges.

Content is targeted at 3 different audiences.

• Newly Qualified Leaders: This 2 part series is on November 29^th & 6^th December 2021 & costs £15 per person
• Experienced Leaders: This 2 part series is on January 24^th & 31^st 2022 & costs £15 per person
• Specialist Topics for leaders/coaches – This 3 part series is on February 21^st, 28^th & 7^th March 2022 & costs £20 per person.

For further details, please look on the website: https://www.englandathletics.org/coaching/development/run-leader-development-days/.

Alternatively further details can be found directly on the booking site on athletics hub: https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=virtual%20run%20leader&_ga=2.262913413.845163456.1633939968-252216813.1631106035.

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 by the beginning of November so that he can carry out his annual inventory of items stored in the containers.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

West Cheshire AC’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on Friday 26th November 2021. More details will be announced soon.

MANCHESTER AREA CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE UPDATE…

The Club has completed its entry for the Manchester Area Cross Country League, consisting of the 35 runners. For those who have yet to enter but might want to run in any of the rounds, you are able to enter the league individually up to a period of several days before each round, via: https://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2021/

An individual entry will cost £7, which will allow you to compete in however many rounds remain at the time of your entry – ie you only enter once.

The first round (no Under 11s), takes place at Sherdley Park, St Helens, on Saturday 13th November (12 noon start). 

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE UPDATE…

For any Club member in the Under 17s age group and upwards who is interested in the Border League races, you might like to join Borders Road Running League Facebook group to get updates.

Confirmed races to put in your diaries are:

Race Two: 14th November, Host Club: Ellesmere Port, venue: Capenhurst (11am start).

Race Three: 5th December, Host Club: Birkenhead, venue: Birkenhead Park (11am start).

Other races, dates and venues are yet to be decided.

This season we will be using a barcode system for races and results. More information on the system will be announced soon.

Any new members who have not previously run a Borders League race will need to email their details for registration to club road running secretary, John Parlevliet at: [email protected]

All new runners must be registered at least 48 hours prior to the race. No new runners will be accepted on the day of the event.

FOUR VILLAGES HELSBY HALF MARATHON ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Entries for the Four Villages Helsby Half Marathon to be held on Sunday 16^th January 2022, are now open at: https://helsbyrunningclub.niftyentries.com/38th-Essar…

Due to more limited car parking, the new start location and continued COVID uncertainty, entries are limited to 1,000 (compared to 2,000 in recent years).

The new start will be a new Helsby Community Sports Club.

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.

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.

GOOD LUCK!

Best wishes to all members, helpers and volunteers, for this Saturday’s North Wales Cross Country League fixture for Under 17s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans, at Treborth Fields, Bangor, (1pm start). Further details of the fixture can be found here: www.northwalesxc.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: Macy Brett, Aeron Evans, Clare Mallon, Edward Millachip, Leo Green, Lara Fields, Emmanuella Kantenga, Flora Plass, Rory Willson, Henrietta Duffey, Ethan Field, Grace Lyon, Alessandra McKenna, Ronnie Scarth, Rebecca Walker,

And Next Week: Annabelle Smith, Isaac Musker, Thomas Tweedle, Peter Smith, Isla Entwistle, Adam Howe, Olivia Brookfield, Emily Owen, Healy Smyth, Grace McCabe, Millicent Rees, Charlie McMullen, Isaac Tait, Kate Moulds, Richard Birtwistle, Isabelle Chilvers, Harry Jones, Orrin Jones, Brooklyn While-Jones.

ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR NORTHERN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Online Entry for both Northern Indoor Championship events is now available at:

15/16 January – Seniors/U20s/U17s: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4253

6th February – U15s/U13s: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4252

Athletes must be 1st claim members of their club (registered with England Athletics).

MANCHESTER INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES

Sale Harriers Manchester is organising a series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, December 5, 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

CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURE REMINDER

The next round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series will be held on Saturday, November 6, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (10am start).

BRITISH CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE AT SEFTON PARK…

Entries are now open for the British Cross Country Challenge being held at Sefton Park, Liverpool, on Saturday, 27th November, for Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors. The link is here: www.entryhub.co.uk/british-athletics-cross-challenge-liverpool-2021

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 by the beginning of November so that he can carry out his annual inventory of items stored in the containers.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

West Cheshire AC’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on Friday 26th November 2021. More details will be announced soon.

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!

West Cheshire AC ladies celebrated success at the opening round of the Borders Road Running League.

Keely Smith (second in 38 minutes seven seconds), Fiona Cook (third in 38:08), Jodi Bemand (third under 20 lady in 39:36), and Matilda Hughes (fifth under 20 lady in 42:58) combined to earn top spot in the Women’s Division One team event at Delamere Forest’s 9.5km three-lap course.

The quartet were backed up by Claire Harris (26th in 43:52), Clare Mallon (29th in 44:41), Claire Williams (42nd in 46:45), Amy Mills (49th in 47:33), Angela Tegg (54th in 47:58), Debra Bemand (55th in 48:00), and Lisa Davies (72nd in 50:01).

Michael Young headed the men’s squad, finishing sixth in 31:35, ahead of Jamie Richardson (second under 20 man in 32:22), Neil Finegan (23rd in 33:43), Graham Wells (39th in 35:05), Steve Fernyhough (45th in 35:25), Steve King (49th in 35:54), Steve Duffy (54th in 36:23), Jon Park (56th in 36:24), Fraser Campbell (sixth under 20 man in 36:46), and Andrew Clague (75th in 37:33).

Other finishers included Richard Hayes (76th in 37:45), James Robinson (79th in 38:01), Mark Davies (80th in 38:02), Andy Carter (85th in 38:36), Paul Morrison (ninth under 20 man in 40:04), Danny Paddock (98th in 40:06), Andrew Cooper (99th in 40:11), Steve Hillier (125th in 42:36), Iain Wood (146th in 44:29), Brian Wright (156th in 45:24), Stephen Ball (158th in 45:29), Julian Tegg (166th in 46:46), Dave Tiernan (172nd in 47:19), Tony Kennedy (175th in 48:40), Phil Gent (176th in 48:42), Phil Howe (186th in 50:42), and Richard Batterham (204th in 55:43).

More details and results can be found here: https://www.bordersleague.org.uk/results/

The next round takes place on Sunday, November 14, at Capenhurst (11am start).

WELL DONE RUBY!

Ruby Phillips grabbed glory representing the Club in the under 13 girls race at the second round of the North Staffs Cross Country League held at Stafford Common.

Jessica Lark (second), Aimee Phillips (seventh), and Cosette Wearden (10th) combined for second team position in the under 15 girls event.

Henrietta Duffey was seventh in the under 17 ladies race, while Paul Morrison was 72nd in the under 20 and senior men’s race, and Alex Duffey finished 118th in the senior and veteran women’s event.

The next round takes place on Saturday, October 30 at Park Hall Country Park, Weston Coyney, Stoke On Trent.

GREAT START AT MANCHESTER LEAGUE!

Jamie Richardson (second in 19:54), Sammy Hollins (fifth in 21:28), and Henry Robinson (15th in 23:15) combined to earn second spot in the under 17 men’s team event at the opening round of the Manchester Area Cross Country League held at Wythenshawe Park.

Luke Parker secured second place with a time of 16:21 in the under 15 boys race, while Noah Woolgar finished 24th in the under 13 boys race, Isabella Rimmer was 49th in the under 15 girls event, Jodi Bemand was 24th in the under 17 ladies race, and Fraser Campbell finished 14th under 20 man and 106th overall in the men’s race.

George Brown clocked 34:07 for 12th spot in the senior men’s race, backed up by Neil Finegan (63rd), Mark Davies (111th), Dave Alexander (114th), Steve Fernyhough (119th), Andrew Clague (142nd), Richard Hayes (147th), Andy Carter (235th), and Julian Tegg (350th), to earn 10th team place.

Claire Harris (71st) headed the women’s charge, supported by Anna Woolgar (84th), Ellie Robinson (94th), Angela Tegg (144th), and Debra Bemand (169th), to earn 14th team position. 

The next round takes place on Saturday, November 13, at Sherdley Park, St Helens.

MANCHESTER AREA CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE UPDATE…

The Club has completed its entry for the Manchester Area Cross Country League, consisting of the 35 runners. For those who have yet to enter but might want to run in any of the rounds, you are able to enter the league individually up to a period of several days before each round, via: https://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2021/

An individual entry will cost £7, which will allow you to compete in however many rounds remain at the time of your entry – ie you only enter once.

The first round (no Under 11s), takes place at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, on Saturday 16th October (12 noon start). 

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE UPDATE…

For any Club member in the Under 17s age group and upwards who is interested in the Border League races, you might like to join Borders Road Running League Facebook group to get updates.

Confirmed races to put in your diaries are:

Race Two: 14th November, Host Club: Ellesmere Port, venue: Capenhurst (11am start).

Race Three: 5th December, Host Club: Birkenhead, venue: Birkenhead Park (11am start).

Other races, dates and venues are yet to be decided.

This season we will be using a barcode system for races and results. More information on the system will be announced soon.

Any new members who have not previously run a Borders League race will need to email their details for registration to club road running secretary, John Parlevliet at: [email protected]

All new runners must be registered at least 48 hours prior to the race. No new runners will be accepted on the day of the event.

FOUR VILLAGES HELSBY HALF MARATHON ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Entries for the Four Villages Helsby Half Marathon to be held on Sunday 16^th January 2022, are now open at: https://helsbyrunningclub.niftyentries.com/38th-Essar…

Due to more limited car parking, the new start location and continued COVID uncertainty, entries are limited to 1,000 (compared to 2,000 in recent years).

The new start will be a new Helsby Community Sports Club.

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.

GOOD LUCK!

Best wishes to all members, helpers and volunteers, for this Saturday’s Manchester Area Cross Country League at Wythenshawe Park, (12 noon), this Saturday’s North Staffs Cross Country League at Stafford Common (12 noon start), and this Sunday’s Borders Road Running League race at Delamere Forest (10am start).

Further details of the fixture can be found here:

Manchester Area Cross Country League at Wythenshawe Park: www.maccl.co.uk/news/

North Staffs Cross Country League at Stafford Common: www.nsccl.org.uk

Borders Road Running League race at Delamere Forest: www.bordersleague.org.uk/fixtures/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: Aimee Phillips, John Pughe, Dylan Gledhill, Freya McCarthy, Su Baird, Liam Given, Rosemary Rogers, Mark Shepherd, Carol Parsons, Robert Austin.

And Next Week: Macy Brett, Aeron Evans, Clare Mallon, Edward Millachip, Leo Green, Lara Fields, Emmanuella Kantenga, Flora Plass, Rory Willson, Henrietta Duffey, Ethan Field, Grace Lyon, Alessandra McKenna, Ronnie Scarth.

CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURE REMINDER

The next round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series will be held on Saturday, November 6, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (10am start).

BRITISH CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE AT SEFTON PARK…

Entries are now open for the British Cross Country Challenge being held at Sefton Park, Liverpool, on Saturday, 27th November, for Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors. The link is here: www.entryhub.co.uk/british-athletics-cross-challenge-liverpool-2021

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 by the beginning of November so that he can carry out his annual inventory of items stored in the containers.

DISTRICT SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY DETAILS…

Any youngsters attending Ellesmere Port, Neston, or Helsby high schools should attend the Halton & Ellesmere Port District Schools Championships at Helsby High School, on Tuesday 19th October, 4pm start.

This fixture is a qualifying event for the Cheshire Schools Cross Country Championships and an important step towards the English Schools National Championships.

ANYONE wanting to run in the girls or boys events should inform their PE teacher.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

West Cheshire AC’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on Friday 26th November 2021. More details will be announced soon.

CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL!

Michael Young continued his rich vein of form at Sunday’s Manchester Marathon, achieving an impressive time of two hours 46 minutes 57 seconds.

He was joined at the Manchester Marathon by club mates Ian Gloyne-Phillips (2:59:43), Anest Muller (3:40:18), Lewis Tandy (3:39:50), and Danny Paddock (4:14:57).

Michael was also a member of the winning West Cheshire AC men’s team at the Chester Marathon which included Steve Duffy, Steve Fernyhough, and David Shearer. And the West Cheshire AC team of Keely Smith, Fiona Cook, and Jane Barker won the Chester Marathon women’s team award.

WELL DONE SARAH AND ZOE!

Sarah Hibbert posted 4:38 at the London Marathon and finished ahead of West Cheshire AC team mate Zoe Smith who clocked 5:31:10.

CONGRATULATIONS GEORGINA, HENRIETTA, AND ALEX!

Sisters Georgina and Henrietta Duffey both represented West Cheshire AC at the Wirral Seaside 5k Race and posted 5km personal bests of 23:25 and 23:37 respectively, ahead of their mum, Alex, who posted 28:21.

MANCHESTER AREA CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE UPDATE…

The Club has completed its entry for the Manchester Area Cross Country League, consisting of the 35 runners. For those who have yet to enter but might want to run in any of the rounds, you are able to enter the league individually up to a period of several days before each round, via: https://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2021/

An individual entry will cost £7, which will allow you to compete in however many rounds remain at the time of your entry – ie you only enter once.

The first round (no Under 11s), takes place at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, on Saturday 16th October (12 noon start). 

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE UPDATE…

For any Club member in the Under 17s age group and upwards who is interested in the Border League races, you might like to join Borders Road Running League Facebook group to get updates.

Confirmed races to put in your diaries are:

Race One: 17th October, Host Club: Helsby, venue: Delamere Forest (10am start). Car parking will be £5.

Race Two: 14th November, Host Club: Ellesmere Port, venue: Capenhurst (11am start).

Race Three: 5th December, Host Club: Birkenhead, venue: Birkenhead Park (11am start).

Other races, dates and venues are yet to be decided.

This season we will be using a barcode system for races and results. More information on the system will be announced soon.

Any new members who have not previously run a Borders League race will need to email their details for registration to club road running secretary, John Parlevliet at: [email protected]

All new runners must be registered at least 48 hours prior to the race. No new runners will be accepted on the day of the event.

FOUR VILLAGES HELSBY HALF MARATHON ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Entries for the Four Villages Helsby Half Marathon to be held on Sunday 16^th January 2022, are now open at: https://helsbyrunningclub.niftyentries.com/38th-Essar…

Due to more limited car parking, the new start location and continued COVID uncertainty, entries are limited to 1,000 (compared to 2,000 in recent years).

The new start will be a new Helsby Community Sports Club.

MANCHESTER INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES

Sale Harriers Manchester is organising a series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, December 5, 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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: Sharon Dodd, Uzezi Onomerike, Nathan Partington, Thomas Robinson, Charlie Clarke, Evie Holland, Michael Dennis, Neil Finegan, Aiden Head, Florence Page-Evans, John Driver, Alfie Lane.

And Next Week: Aimee Phillips, John Pughe, Dylan Gledhill, Freya McCarthy, Su Baird, Liam Given, Rosemary Rogers, Mark Shepherd, Carol Parsons, Robert Austin.

MANY THANKS FOR ALL YOUR VALUED SUPPORT

The Club would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped make last Saturday’s West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series event at Ellesmere Port Sports Village such a success.

A total of 237 youngsters represented 33 different schools at the second round fixture.

The next round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series will be held on Saturday, November 6, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (10am start).

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 by the beginning of November so that he can carry out his annual inventory of items stored in the containers.

DISTRICT SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY DETAILS…

The Chester & District Schools Cross Country Championships for boys take place at Bishop Heber High on Monday 11th October, 4pm start.

The timetable is: Minors – Year 7 (2km), Juniors – Years 8 & 9 (3km), Inters – Years 10 & 11 (4km), Senior – Years 12 & 13 (4km), Inters and seniors run together.

ANY YOUNGSTERS attending Ellesmere Port, Neston, or Helsby high schools should attend the Halton & Ellesmere Port District Schools Championships at Helsby High School, on Tuesday 19th October, 4pm start.

THESE fixtures are qualifying events for the Cheshire Schools Cross Country Championships and an important step towards the English Schools National Championships.

ANYONE wanting to run in the girls or boys events should inform their PE teacher.

CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL!

Michael Young celebrated success at Sunday’s Chester Marathon, winning the 26.2 miles race and also breaking his club’s record for the distance after crossing the Grosvenor Park finishing line in a time of two hours 27 minutes 31 seconds.

Keely Smith, also representing West Cheshire AC, finished second in the women’s race with an impressive time of 2:58:28.

Other Club members who completed the event included third over-35 lady Fiona Cook who clocked 3:10:18, David Shearer 2:52:34 (10th over-35 man), Steve Fernyhough 2:52:37 (seventh over-40 man), Steve Duffy (3:00:14), Neil Field (4:14:29), Mark Davies (4:19:51), and Jane Barker 4:46:47.

Liz Renondeau, who represents West Cheshire AC on the track, won the Chester Metric Marathon representing Cheshire Dragons and posted 1:42.12.

Steve King 1:46:59 (third over-45 man), Andy Carter 1:55:06 (second over 50 man), and Angela Tegg 2:19:09 (second over-45 lady), all achieved age group podium positions in the Chester Metric Marathon, supported by club mates David Irving (2:15:32), Julian Tegg (2:19:09), Phil Gent (2:24:06), Isabel Robertson (2:43:51), and Mark Povey.

JAMIE HEADS NORTH WEST TEAM TO MINI-MARATHON VICTORY

Jamie Richardson was first home for the victorious North West Under 17 Men’s team after finishing sixth overall at the London Mini Marathon.

ONE-TWO-THREE FINISH AT CHESTER FUN RUN

Sisters Ruby and Aimee Phillips, and Noah Woolgar completed a 1-2-3 respectively in the Chester Marathon Fun Run on the Roodee.

HAT-TRICK OF PODIUM PLACES AT WREXHAM 

Neil Finegan, Jodi Bemand and Fraser Campbell achieved podium places in their age group races at the opening round of the North Wales Cross Country League at Wrexham.

Neil won his over-45 age group in 32:21, while Jodi was second in her under 17 ladies age category with 24:32, and Fraser finished third under 20 man in 31:58.

They were joined by Paul Morrison (fifth under 20 man in 33:44), Andrew Clague (fourth over-50 man in 34:12), and Richard Hayes (sixth over-50 man in 34:55) to earn fifth place in Men’s Division One and third spot in the Veterans Division.

Jodi was backed up by Claire Harris (fourth lady in 26:29), Ellie Robinson (10th over-45 lady in 29:17), Henrietta Duffey (seventh under 17 lady in 29:33), Debra Bemand (fifth over-50 lady in 29:44), and Alex Duffey (15th over-45 lady in 34:15), to earn fifth spot in the Women’s Division One league table and fifth place in the Veteran Women’s Division.

Henry Robinson completed the under 17 men’s race in third position with a time of 22:13.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

West Cheshire AC’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on Friday 26th November 2021. More details will be announced soon.

MANCHESTER AREA CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE UPDATE…

The Club has completed its entry for the Manchester Area Cross Country League, consisting of the 35 runners. For those who have yet to enter but might want to run in any of the rounds, you are able to enter the league individually up to a period of several days before each round, via: https://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2021/

An individual entry will cost £7, which will allow you to compete in however many rounds remain at the time of your entry – ie you only enter once.

The first round (no Under 11s), takes place at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, on Saturday 16th October (12 noon start). 

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE UPDATE…

For any Club member in the Under 17s age group and upwards who is interested in the Border League races, you might like to join Borders Road Running League Facebook group to get updates.

Confirmed races to put in your diaries are:

Race One: 17th October, Host Club: Helsby, venue: Delamere Forest (10am start). Car parking will be £5.

Race Two: 14th November, Host Club: Ellesmere Port, venue: Capenhurst (11am start).

Race Three: 5th December, Host Club: Birkenhead, venue: Birkenhead Park (11am start).

Other races, dates and venues are yet to be decided.

This season we will be using a barcode system for races and results. More information on the system will be announced soon.

Any new members who have not previously run a Borders League race will need to email their details for registration to club road running secretary, John Parlevliet at: [email protected]

All new runners must be registered at least 48 hours prior to the race. No new runners will be accepted on the day of the event.

FOUR VILLAGES HELSBY HALF MARATHON ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Entries for the Four Villages Helsby Half Marathon to be held on Sunday 16^th January 2022, are now open at: https://helsbyrunningclub.niftyentries.com/38th-Essar…

Due to more limited car parking, the new start location and continued COVID uncertainty, entries are limited to 1,000 (compared to 2,000 in recent years).

The new start will be a new Helsby Community Sports Club.

SELF-ENTRY FOR NORTH STAFFS CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE

For the 2021 season, entry to the North Staffs Cross-country league, to which West Cheshire AC is affiliated, will be via an online entry system, providing a single race number that participants will wear for all four rounds of the league. The league has reduced the overall affiliation fee that each club pays to take part in the league, while introducing entry fees for participants in each round.

While this system makes sense practically, it would mean a big rise in costs to the club if the club paid both the affiliation and entry fees. Given this, and as the online entry procedure seems clear and flexible to allow members to self-enter, the club committee has agreed that the club will continue to pay the affiliation fee, but that it will not pay club members’ entry fees from the 2021 season onwards.

The club still supports the league and will publicise each round via our website and social media, but if you wish to run in any of the four rounds and are a fully paid-up first claim member of West Cheshire AC, please visit the entry website: https://www.avtiming.com/nsccl and make sure that you enter before the relevant closing date, in order to take part in any or all of the four rounds. Entry fees, as shown on the website, are as follows:

Series Fees (ie all four rounds):

Juniors & U20’s – £7.00 (+£1.00 Admin Fee).

Senior & Vets – £14.00 (+£1.50 Admin Fee).

Closing Date for Series Entries is 6pm on the 16th September.

Per Race Fees:

Juniors & U20’s – £1.75 (+£0.65 Admin Fee).

Senior & Vets – £3.50 (+£1.00 Admin Fee).

Closing Date is 6pm on the Thursday prior to each race.

By entering all four rounds in advance, juniors and under 20s would pay £8, as opposed to £9.60 if entering all four rounds separately. Equivalent figures for seniors and vets are £15.50 versus £18.

The club is also active in both the Manchester Area Cross-country League (all age groups) and North Wales Cross-country League (under-17s upwards); it is proposed that the club will continue to pay members’ entry fees to these leagues, presuming that there are no significant changes to the leagues’ own entry procedures.

More details are available at http://www.nsccl.org.uk/. If you have any questions, please feel free to select “Cross country officer” from the contact page of the club website. https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/contact/

The next round of the North Staffs Cross Country League takes place at Stafford Common, on Saturday 16th October (12 noon start).

MANCHESTER INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES

Sale Harriers Manchester is organising a series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, December 5, 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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Many happy returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week: Emma Ashcroft, Jack Falkingham, Tom Ogilvie, Kara Stoll, Daniel Pagan, Charlotte Austin, Daisy Cooke, Bernard Longman, Eva Renshaw, Joahua Wollaston, Nicholas Nowell.

And Next Week: Sharon Dodd, Uzezi Onomerike, Nathan Partington, Thomas Robinson, Charlie Clarke, Evie Holland, Michael Dennis, Neil Finegan, Aiden Head, Florence Page-Evans, John Driver, Alfie Lane.

GOOD LUCK!

Best wishes to all Club members competing, officiating, and helping out at this Saturday’s West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Races at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am start), and the North Wales Cross Country League first round at Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham (1pm start), as well as Sunday’s Chester Marathon (9am start) and London Marathon (9am start).

DISTRICT SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY DETAILS…

The Chester & District Schools Cross Country Championships for girls take place at Christleton High on Monday 4th October, 4pm start, on an all grass course.

The timetable is: Minors – Year 7 (2km), Juniors – Years 8 & 9 (3km), Inters – Years 10 & 11 (4km), Senior – Years 12 & 13 (4km), Inters and seniors run together.

THE Chester Boys District Cross Country Championships take place on Monday 11th October at Bishop Heber High School, Malpas, at 4pm (same timetable as girls above).

ANY YOUNGSTERS attending Ellesmere Port, Neston, or Helsby high schools should attend the Halton & Ellesmere Port District Schools Championships at Helsby High School, on Tuesday 19th October, 4pm start.

THESE fixtures are qualifying events for the Cheshire Schools Cross Country Championships and an important step towards the English Schools National Championships.

ANYONE wanting to run in the girls or boys events should inform their PE teacher.

MANCHESTER AREA CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE UPDATE…

The Club has completed its entry for the Manchester Area Cross Country League, consisting of the 35 runners named below. For those who have yet to enter but might want to run in any of the rounds, you are able to enter the league individually up to a period of several days before each round, via: https://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2021/

An individual entry will cost £7, which will allow you to compete in however many rounds remain at the time of your entry – ie you only enter once. Club entrants: Dave Alexander,

Jodi Bemand, Debra Bemand, Anna Birkett-Evans, George Brown, Fraser Campbell, Andrew Carter, Andrew Clague, Mark Davies, Alex Duffey, Henrietta Duffey, Steven Fernyhough, Neil Finegan, Dylan Gledhill, Caitlin Harding, Claire Harris, Sophie Haslam, Richard Hayes, Sammy Hollins, Phil Howe, Jessica Lark, Harry McKenna, Ruby Phillips, Jamie Richardson, Thomas Rimmer, Isabella Rimmer, Carys Roberts, Eleanor Robinson, Henry Robinson, Traci Shipley, Angela Tegg, Julian Tegg, Kate Titlow, Noah Woolgar, Anna Woolgar.

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE UPDATE…

For any Club member in the Under 17s age group and upwards who is interested in the Border League races, you might like to join Borders Road Running League Facebook group to get updates.

Confirmed races to put in your diaries are:

Race One: 17th October, Host Club: Helsby, venue: Delamere Forest (11am start). Car parking will be £5.

Race Two: 14th November, Host Club: Ellesmere Port, venue: Capenhurst (11am start).

Race Three: 5th December, Host Club: Birkenhead, venue: Birkenhead Park (11am start).

Other races, dates and venues are yet to be decided.

This season we will be using a barcode system for races and results. More information on the system will be announced soon.

Any new members who have not previously run a Borders League race will need to email their details for registration to club road running secretary, John Parlevliet at: [email protected]

All new runners must be registered at least 48 hours prior to the race. No new runners will be accepted on the day of the event.

FOUR VILLAGES HELSBY HALF MARATHON ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Entries for the Four Villages Helsby Half Marathon to be held on Sunday 16^th January 2022, are now open at: https://helsbyrunningclub.niftyentries.com/38th-Essar…

Due to more limited car parking, the new start location and continued COVID uncertainty, entries are limited to 1,000 (compared to 2,000 in recent years).

The new start will be a new Helsby Community Sports Club.

SELF-ENTRY FOR NORTH STAFFS CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE

For the 2021 season, entry to the North Staffs Cross-country league, to which West Cheshire AC is affiliated, will be via an online entry system, providing a single race number that participants will wear for all four rounds of the league. The league has reduced the overall affiliation fee that each club pays to take part in the league, while introducing entry fees for participants in each round.

While this system makes sense practically, it would mean a big rise in costs to the club if the club paid both the affiliation and entry fees. Given this, and as the online entry procedure seems clear and flexible to allow members to self-enter, the club committee has agreed that the club will continue to pay the affiliation fee, but that it will not pay club members’ entry fees from the 2021 season onwards.

The club still supports the league and will publicise each round via our website and social media, but if you wish to run in any of the four rounds and are a fully paid-up first claim member of West Cheshire AC, please visit the entry website: https://www.avtiming.com/nsccland make sure that you enter before the relevant closing date, in order to take part in any or all of the four rounds. Entry fees, as shown on the website, are as follows:

Series Fees (ie all four rounds):

Juniors & U20’s – £7.00 (+£1.00 Admin Fee).

Senior & Vets – £14.00 (+£1.50 Admin Fee).

Closing Date for Series Entries is 6pm on the 16th September.

Per Race Fees:

Juniors & U20’s – £1.75 (+£0.65 Admin Fee).

Senior & Vets – £3.50 (+£1.00 Admin Fee).

Closing Date is 6pm on the Thursday prior to each race.

By entering all four rounds in advance, juniors and under 20s would pay £8, as opposed to £9.60 if entering all four rounds separately. Equivalent figures for seniors and vets are £15.50 versus £18.

The club is also active in both the Manchester Area Cross-country League (all age groups) and North Wales Cross-country League (under-17s upwards); it is proposed that the club will continue to pay members’ entry fees to these leagues, presuming that there are no significant changes to the leagues’ own entry procedures.

More details are available athttp://www.nsccl.org.uk/. If you have any questions, please feel free to select “Cross country officer” from the contact page of the club website.https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/contact/

MANCHESTER INDOOR ATHLETICS FIXTURES

Sale Harriers Manchester is organising a series of indoor open athletics fixtures at SportCity, Manchester, on Sunday, December 5, 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

CONGRATULATIONS ROSEMARY!

Rosemary Rogers sliced three minutes off the over-70 ladies age group club record with a time of 59:39 to win her age category at the Mersey Tunnel 10k Race.

Other West Cheshire AC finishers included Brian Wright (second over-65 man in 45:55), and Sarah Hibbert (12th over-50 lady in 61:01).

Neil Finegan was first over-45 man in 35:23 at the Farndon 10k Road Race, ahead of club mate, Steve Hillier (17th over-40 man in 45:05), while James Robinson ran 1:28:45 for 31st place in the Warrington Half Marathon.

WELL DONE HARRIET!

Harriet Wheeler won the under 15 girls Throwathon title at the Wrexham Final Fling Competition, after winning the javelin and finishing third in the hammer, discus and shot put events, while Kara Stoll won the hammer, finished second in the discus and was second in the throwathon, and Rose Duggan finished second in the shot and fifth in the discus.

Megan White posted a winning time of 2:35:73 in her under 17 ladies 800m at Trafford.

Jessica Lark clocked a winning time of 2:26.0 in the under 15 girls 800m at Warrington, ahead of second-placed team mate Aimee Phillips (2:32.5) who won the 300m in 44.2.

Ruby Phillips won the under 13 girls 800m at Warrington in 2:25.2, and clocked 14.2 in her 100m, while Ruby Carlile won the under 15 girls high jump with 1-35m.

Satine Wearden posted 35.5 in under 13 girls 200m, 16.7 in her 100m, and long jumped 3m, while her sister, Cosette, was fourth in the under 15 girls 800m.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

West Cheshire AC’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on Friday 26th November 2021. More details will be announced soon.

PLEASE RETURN CLUB EQUIPMENT

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

SHREDDER URGENTLY NEEDED

Please get in touch with Dennis Wall if you have a shredder or you know someone who has a shredder to deal with brambles, twigs and branches currently alongside the EPSV Track Container Office. Whoever does the job can keep the mulch for their garden. Dennis’s email address is: [email protected]

NEW CLUB TRAINING REGISTRATION ARRANGEMENTS…

All Club members are being requested to enter the EPSV Track through the blue gates and register at the Container Office before joining their training group. Please remember to register before training because the Club needs to compile a register of who is on the site for health and safety reasons, and also ensure everyone training pays for their training session.

CLUB DISCOUNT AT RUNNERS NEED CHESTER STORE

Runners Need are offering members 20% discount until the end of September. Show code in-store or enter it at the basket page online:RN20PERCENT

Full T&Cs apply.

At Runners Need, they source the latest innovations in performance fabrics and footwear, high-tech gadgets and training and nutrition science, so that you get the most out of every run.

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T&Cs:https://help.runnersneed.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360002092219-Partnerships-agreement

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HELP NEEDED FOR CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURE

Dennis Wall is looking for helpers and officials for the opening round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, on Saturday, 25th September, (9.30am registration, for 10am start for first race).

If you can help Dennis set up the course from 8am, help on the registration desk from 9.30am, be a course marshal or race hare from 10am, and/or tidy up from about 12 noon, please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

CLUB WELFARE TEAM VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED

Club Welfare Team Volunteers are needed to ensure that we provide a safe, supportive set-up in which any welfare or safeguarding issues can be reported and dealt with fairly, efficiently, and in line with England Athletics guidelines. Details of the role can be found at https://england-athletics-prod-assets-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/03/England-Athletics-Welfare-Officer.pdf

If you would like informal advice on what is involved, please feel free to email club secretary Julian Tegg at: [email protected]

NEW TRAINING REGISTRATION ARRANGEMENTS

All Club members are being requested to enter the EPSV Track through the blue gates and register at the container office before joining their training group. Please remember to register before training because the Club needs to compile a register of who is on the site for health and safety reasons, and also ensure everyone training pays for their training session.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

West Cheshire AC’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on Friday 26th November 2021. More details will be announced soon.

PLEASE RETURN CLUB EQUIPMENT

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

MULTI-TERRAIN LEAGUE

The next round of the Wirral Multi-Terrain League takes place at Harrison Drive, Wallasey, on Tuesday, (September 21), at 6.30pm; and at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, on Tuesday (September 24) at 6.30pm. Online entries are being accepted at: https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com

MANCHESTER AREA CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE

West Cheshire AC has re-affiliated to the Manchester Area Cross-country League for the 2021-22 season. There is a one-off fee for entrants to enter all five rounds of this league, which WCAC has agreed to pay for its members, on the understanding that they participate in at least two rounds of the league. If you and/or your child are interested, and feel that you can commit to this, please could you email: [email protected] by Saturday September 25th with the name(s) of those who wish to enter.

MEDALS GALORE AT COUNTY ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

The club grabbed a fistful of medals at the Cheshire Road Relay Championships, claiming six podium places at the event hosted by Spectrum Striders at Birchwood, Warrington.

Jamie Richardson (18 minutes 29 seconds), Sammy Hollins (20:48), and Nathan Broomfield (23:55) combined to win the under 17 men’s 3 x 5.8km County title and Richardson clocked the fastest leg.

Nia Manson (7:02), Amelia Snowden (6:54), and Olivia Zarac (6:50) teamed up to earn silver medals in the under 11 girls 3 x 1.4km event.

Daniel Walker (11:15), Noah Woolgar (12:43), and Thomas Renondeau (12:19) secured silver medals in the under 13 boys 2.9km race.

Harry McKenna (6:14), William Watts (6:15), and Dylan Gledhill (6:33) combined for bronze medals in the under 11 boys 1.4km event.

Aimee Phillips (11:41), Amelia McLintock (13:21), and Jessica Lark (11:40) celebrated bronze medals in the under 15 girls 3 x 2.9km race.

Imogen Pughe (10:44), Jodi Bemand (11:16), and Carys Roberts (11:10) secured bronze medals in the under 17 ladies 3 x 2.9km event.

Luke Parker (9:53), Ellis Hancock (11:20), and Andrew Barratt (11:11) combined for fourth spot in the under 15 boys 3 x 2.9km race.

Lucia Khanijay (14:59), Emilia Pyper (13:04), and Ruby Billington (14:08) were fifth in the under 13 girls 3 x 2.9km event.

Jac Goodall (21:13), Fraser Campbell (21:26), Paul Morrison (24:04), and Matthew Douglass (20:39) finished seventh in the Senior Men’s 4 x 5.8km race, ahead of the quartet of Andrew Clague (23:14), Andy Carter (22:39), Mark Davies (21:35), and Steve Fernyhough (20:53) who were ninth.

And Kate Titlow (23:45), Ellen McMahon (30:39), and Deb Bemand (27:13) were 10th in the Senior Ladies 4 x 5.8km event.

WELL DONE JESS AND AIMEE!

Jessica Lark and Aimee Phillips have both broken Club age group records.

Jessica clocked a new under 15 girls 3,000m Club record at the Menai Open Meeting with a time of 11:18.29, and Aimee posted a new under 15 girls one mile record and winning time of 5:43.65 as well as equalling her 300m pb of 44.70 for success.

Aimee’s younger sister, Ruby won the 800m, and Ellis Williams achieved three under 13 boys personal bests with victory in the 75m hurdles (13.95), and second spot in the 100m (14.81) and 200m (29.88).

DAVID HEADS CHARGE AT SANDSTONE TRAIL RACE

David Shearer headed the Club’s contingent at the Sandstone Trail 17.5 miles Race with a time of 2:06.12 for sixth spot, ahead of Neil Finegan (eighth in 2:11:27), Steve Fernyhough (16th in 2:17:22), Andy Carter (89th in 2:50:58), and Angela Tegg (34th lady in 3:15:36).

Jack Gannon finished second with a time of 1:18:55 in the 10.5 miles B race, ahead of club mates Clare Mallon (10th lady in 1:38:12), and Tony Kennedy (52nd in 1:42:38).

REGISTERING FOR BORDERS LEAGUE RACES

John Parlevliet is vetting the Borders League registration list for West Cheshire AC members wanting to compete this season.

Eligibility requires EA membership (for competition) paid as part of your club membership.

John will be removing many names due to non-current membership. If you wish to compete in this series including:

* new members (or renewing any time from now onwards)

* newly eligible (eg 15 and 16 year olds), or

* just never registered for this league previously….let John Parlevlet know ASAP.

Coaches feel free to discuss with athletes if this competition is right for them.

Eligibility 15yrs+ at end of September and 1st claim club membership with EA membership. Please email John ASAP at: [email protected]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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

Jayne Noble, Abigail Pinnells, Ewan Watson, Dakota Fleming, Joe Williams, Isabella Wollaston, Richard Hunt, Matthew Webb, Halle Howell, Dan Willetts, Martha Willetts, Maya Jennings, Harriet Pritchard-Bibby, Ava Hancock, Joseph Watkin.

And Next Week: Amy Mills, Cerys Rowlands, Colin Berry, Xander Brocklehurst, Eve Cochrane, Madison Cobb, Rhianna Cooke, James Haslam, Dave McKay, Ava Byrne, Rose Duggan, Ethan Gilgeours, Craig Smith, Javier Arechaga, Ian Carscadden, Georgia Broomfield, Matthew Jones, Hugo McLintock, Jamie Richardson, Mark Davies, Laura Parry.

CLUB DISCOUNT AT RUNNERS NEED CHESTER STORE

Runners Need are offering members 20% discount until the end of September. Show code in-store or enter it at the basket page online: RN20PERCENT

Full T&Cs apply.