PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR CLUB…

The club is organising 2 fixtures this weekend that need your help:

1 – SATURDAY:End Of Season Junior Multi-Events Competition (10am start), at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The fixture needs volunteers to work alongside qualified club officials, so please assist.

2 – SUNDAY: Guilden Sutton 10K Road Race (11am start) and Fun Run (12.15pm start) – enter on the day in the Village Hall). Any member entering the race should provide a helper or marshal and email Dennis Wall ASAP with the name of the helper at: [email protected]

THIS WEEKEND…

Saturday, September 14 – West Cheshire AC Junior Multi-Events Competition, Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am start).

Saturday, September 14 – English National Cross Country Championships, Weston Park.

Sunday, September 15 – Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race (11am start) and Fun Run (12.15pm start).

Best wishes to all Club athletes, officials, and helpers.

WELL DONE!

Congratulations to all our club members who took part in the North West and Cheshire Road Relay Championships and a big thank you to Ellie Robinson for co-ordinating the entries.

This week’s Club Press Report can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: CLUB AWARDS EVENING

The Club Awards Evening will be held at Cheshire View, Plough Lane, Christleton, on Friday, 18th October.

More details will be announced soon.

WIRRAL MULTI-TERRAIN FIXTURES 

THE four-round series of Wirral Multi-Terrain League fixtures has been published. They are: Tuesday, September 17, at Harrison Drive, Wallasey (6.30pm start), and Tuesday, September 24, at Arrowe Park (6.30pm start).

The online entry link is: https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com

WEST CHESHIRE AC SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY RACE SERIES

The Club will be organising this winter’s four round series of races at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturdays, 5th October; 9th November; 7th December; and 18th January.

LEAGUE CROSS COUNTRY OPENER

Club members can have a preview of January’s Cheshire Cross Country Championships venue by competing in the opening round of the North Staffs Cross Country League on Saturday 28^th September, at Betley Court Farm, Crewe, CW3 9BH.

ALL runners must pre-enter online at: https://www.avtiming.com/nsccl

The total cost per runner will be £14 plus a £1.50 card charge for Senior Athletes, and £7 plus a £1 card charge for Junior Athletes for all 4 North Staffs Cross Country League fixtures.

TIMETABLE for 28th September: U11 Girls – 12 noon (2km); U11 Boys – 12.15pm (2km); U13 Girls – 12.15pm (2km); U13 Boys – 12.35pm (3.5km); U15 Girls – 12.35pm (3.5km); U15 Boys – 1pm (4.5km); U17 Ladies – 1pm (4.5km); U17 Boys – 1.30pm (5km); U20 Ladies – 1.30pm (5km); Senior Ladies – 1.30pm (5km); Masters Ladies – 1.30pm (5km); U20 Men – 2.10pm (8km); Senior Men – 2.10pm (8km); Masters Men – 2.10pm (8km).

MANCHESTER INDOOR OPEN MEETINGS

This winter’s Sale Harriers Manchester Indoor Open Meetings will be held at the Regional Athletics Centre, Sportcity, Manchester. M11 4FF, on the following Sundays, 8th December 2024; 22nd December 2024; 12th January 2025; 2nd February 2025; 16th February 2025; and 9th March 2025.

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES…

Tuesday, September 17 – Wirral Multi-Terrain League, at Harrison Drive, Wallasey (6.30pm start)

Saturday, September 21 – Northern Athletics Road Relay Championships, at Stanley Park, Blackpool

Tuesday, September 24 – Wirral Multi-Terrain League at Arrowe Park (6.30pm start).

Saturday, September 28 – North Staffs Cross Country League, Betley Hall Farm, near Crewe.

Sunday, September 29 – Borders Road Running League Round One (Helsby, 11am).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Many happy returns to the following club members who celebrate their birthdays:

Claire Smith, Mae Grant, Jack Arnold, Jago Gill, Amelia Clarke, Daniel Austin, Poppy McKenna, Belle Thompson, Richard Hunt, Lesley Brown, Andrew Barratt, Rosie Broome, Daniel Walker.

STEP INTO COACHING…

If you would like to take your first step on the coaching ladder and get qualified as a Coaching Assistant, please book via: www.athleticshub.co.uk

The club will reimburse the cost of these courses.

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE

HELSBY is the venue for the first round of the Borders Road Running League on September 29.

Other provisional dates and venues are: November 3 at Tattenhall; December 8 at Cybi Striders; January 26 at Deestriders; March 16 at Ellesmere Port; April 6 at Buckley Runners; May 7 at either Prestatyn, Chester Tri, or West Cheshire (Presentation Evening).

All races are on Sundays and start at 11am except for the final race which is on a Wednesday evening with a 7pm start and is a relay event.

CHILD SAFETY AT CLUB TRAINING SESSIONS

Can parents of club members aged 15 years old and younger please make sure you and your child go to the EPSV Track Office to sign in before club track training sessions and that your youngster goes to their coach when they arrive to ensure the safety of all youngsters on the site.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN RENEWING CLUB MEMBERSHIP

When Club members renew their membership can they please remember to advise the club of any SEN (Special Educational Needs) or medical needs and to ensure coaches are aware.

REMOVING 1M RUNNING SHOES FROM LANDFILL

There are in the region of 18 billion pairs of running shoes sold in the world every year. That’s the equivalent to 2 pairs of running shoes per person on earth. Yet, there are millions who have no shoes and suffer terribly from sole diseases. ‘Jog on Again’ believe some 30+ million pairs of shoes end up in landfill every year and many of these shoes have a lot of life left in them! 

The Club would like to do our bit and help ‘Jog on Again’ get those shoes out to those who need them in over 15 destinations around the world.

So, look in that cupboard, garage, under the bed. They may be old to you, but you can give them another chance with someone else.

There will be a collection box at the track for you to donate old trainers or spikes – no need to clean them up, we’ll take them just as they are!  Of course if anyone in the club feels they could make use of shoes someone else has donated, then feel free to help yourself from the collection box – you are still doing your bit to help save them from landfill. Thank you for your support.

TRACK SPIKES FOR SALE

Members wanting track spikes for their shoes can purchase packets of 12 for £2 from the Club Container Office at Club Training Sessions.

CLUB KIT

Woollen Club Bobble Hats and Purple Club hoodies have been delivered, so please come and buy your bobble hat (£15) and hoodie (£20 each) at the Track Office Container after training on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 8pm.

Meanwhile, Club members can also access an Online Club Shop selling a range of items. Please look at this link using WCAC2023 as the password.

PLEASE ID CLOTHING WHEN TRAINING AT THE EPSV TRACK

Can parents please write the name of their youngster on any clothing they wear at the EPSV track so that any training tops or coats are identied if left at the site. And all parents/guardians of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect them 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.
We also ask that all youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hat, gloves, and a bottle of water.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TRAINING SESSIONS – PLEASE GET INVOLVED!

The Club needs helpers to register members on the Tablet at the EPSV Track Office before training sessions at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track, and volunteers are needed to assist our coaches to help deliver training sessions. If you can help, please email Dennis at: [email protected]

UP & RUNNING SHOP OFFERS

Up & Running Shop, Bridge Street Row, Chester, is offering discount to Club Members, so please visit their store or go online: www.upandrunning.co.uk

PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
We welcome contributions to your club newsletter from club members, be they about events that you have taken part in, impending marriages, additions to the family, or anything club-related that other members may be interested in. Feel free to contact Dennis Wall with any news.

EPSV TRACK TRAINING FESTIVE ARRANGEMENTS

Club training will take place as normal this Saturday Morning (16th December), and next Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (18th, 19th and 21st December), before a festive and New Year break. The first training sessions after Christmas and New Year will be on Tuesday 2nd January.

2024 LONDON MARATHON CLUB PLACES

If you would like to be considered for one of the two guaranteed entries that the club receives to the London Marathon, please see here for who gets priority.

CLUB CELEBRATION EVENING – TICKETS NOW ON SALE

The West Cheshire AC Celebration Evening will be held on Friday February 2nd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester. Please follow this link to buy your tickets.

As well as the annual achievement awards in all age categories, there will be games, a quiz, a raffle with superb prizes, and a hot buffet.

Any raffle prizes that you may wish to donate would be gratefully received, and can be dropped off with club officials at the EPSV Track Container Office on a training night.

Entries are restricted, so don’t miss out!

WANT TO TAKE PART IN THESE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS?

FIRST CLAIM WEST CHESHIRE AC members who want to compete in the Cheshire, Northern, or English National Cross-country Championships can find details of what is involved, and how to enter, here.

CLUB KIT FOR CHRISTMAS

CLUB KIT FOR CHRISTMAS

Purple club hoodies have been delivered, so please come and buy your hoodie (£20 each) this Saturday at the Track Office Container after training at 12 noon, or on Tuesday after training from 8pm.

https://www.malookasports.com/product-category/teamwear/west-cheshire-athletics-club/

Meanwhile, club members can also access an online club shop selling a range of items. Please use WCAC2023 as the password.

HELPERS NEEDED FOR CHESTER WALLS RACE

Volunteers are needed for the Chester Round The Walls Race being organised by West Cheshire AC on Boxing Day.

Please email Dennis Wall ASAP if you can help at: [email protected]

EXERCISE BIKES WANTED

If anyone has spare exercise bikes they can donate to the Club please get in touch with Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Brian Wright, Manu Manamel, Nathan Broomfield, Nancy Farmer, William Lamb, Cayden Abbott.

THIS WEEK

Saturday, 16th December – North Staffs Cross Country League at Rebrook Hayes School, Rugeley, WS15 1AU. Details: www.nsccl.org.uk

Sunday 17th December – Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Winter Series: https://saleharriersmanchester.com/index.php/events-fixtures/winter-indoor-series

Sunday 17th December – Run Aintree Half Marathon (10am start), 10k (10.45am), and 5k (10.55am) in Liverpool.

Good luck to all our athletes and officials!

PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
We welcome contributions to your club newsletter from club members, be they about events that you have taken part in, impending marriages, additions to the family, or anything club-related that other members may be interested in. Feel free to contact Dennis Wall with any news.

SATURDAY MORNING

Please note that the club training on Saturday Morning (December 9th) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track will be cancelled due to the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross-country Race Series fixture.

Please come along and support the cross-country fixture. Helpers are needed from 8am to set up the course, from 9:30am to help with registration, from 10am to marshal/officiate for the races, and to tidy away after the final race.

CLUB CELEBRATION EVENING – TICKETS NOW ON SALE

The West Cheshire AC Celebration Evening will be held on Friday February 2nd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester. Please follow this link to buy your tickets.

As well as the annual achievement awards in all age categories, there will be games, a quiz, a raffle with superb prizes, and a hot buffet.

Any raffle prizes that you may wish to donate would be gratefully received, and can be dropped off with club officials at the EPSV Track Container Office on a training night.

Entries are restricted, so don’t miss out!

WANT TO TAKE PART IN THESE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS?

FIRST CLAIM WEST CHESHIRE AC members who want to compete in the Cheshire, Northern, or English National Cross-country Championships can find details of what is involved, and how to enter, here.

CLUB KIT FOR CHRISTMAS

Purple club hoodies have been ordered and should be delivered in the next fortnight, so please look out for details soon.

Meanwhile, club members can also access an online club shop selling a range of items. Please use WCAC2023 as the password.

HELPERS NEEDED FOR CHESTER WALLS RACE

Volunteers are needed for the Chester Round The Walls Race being organised by West Cheshire AC on Boxing Day.

Please email Dennis Wall ASAP if you can help at: [email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS STEPHEN!

Stephen Ball has been selected at random by England Athletics to represent Team Mind at the 2024 Adidas Manchester Marathon. He won his spot in the Manchester Marathon as part of the #RunAndTalk competition held last month during #RunAndTalk Week.

More details can be found on the England Athletics website news page, November 29th.

THIS WEEK

Saturday, 9th December – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross-country Race Series Final Round (10am start. Registration for Years 3s and 4s from 9:30am, and all other age groups from 10am).

Sunday 10th December – Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Winter Series

Good luck to all our athletes and officials!

BIRTHDAYS

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

Ed Shepherd, Stephen Smalls, Theo Shepherd, Lydia Walker, Genevieve Wright, Finlay Burnham, Evie Finbow, Elodie Whitley, Penny Pipes, Jack McWilliams, Poppy Tromans.

PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
We welcome contributions to your club newsletter from club members, be they about events that you have taken part in, impending marriages, additions to the family, or anything club-related that other members may be interested in. Feel free to contact Dennis Wall with any news.

CLUB PRESENTATION EVENING – TICKETS NOW ON SALE

The West Cheshire AC Annual Presentation Evening will be held on Friday 2nd February at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester. Please follow this link to purchase your tickets: https://wcac.niftyentries.com

As well as the annual achievement awards in all age categories, there will be games, a quiz, a raffle with superb prizes, and a hot buffet.

Any raffle prizes that you may wish to donate would be gratefully received, and can be dropped off with club officials at the EPSV Track Container Office on a training night.

Entries are restricted, so don’t miss out!

CLUB AGM

The West Cheshire AC AGM was held on Tuesday 28^th November, in the EPSV Trackside Room.

The new Committee is: President, Mike Lamb; Chairman, Brian Wright; Vice-Chairman, Alan Morris; Treasurer, Sarah Hibbert; Secretary, Dennis Wall; Membership Secretary, Jane Pughe; Cross-country Officer, Dave Alexander; Road Race Officer, Emma Nutt; Track & Field Officer, Victor Oyesola; Facilities Officer, Eddie Gore; Welfare Officers, Anna Woolgar and Leanne Wheeler.

There are vacancies for the following posts: Media Officer, and Fundraising Officer. If anyone is interested in filling these roles please contact a committee member ASAP. The next committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 12th December in the EPSV Trackside Room at 8:15pm.

THIS WEEK

Saturday, 2nd December – English Schools Cross-country Cup Final (12:15pm start), at Woodbridge School, Suffolk. IP12 4JH.

Sunday 3rd December – Borders Road Running League Round Three (11am start), at Redwither Business Park, Abbey Road, Wrexham. LL13 9XR.

Good luck to all our athletes and officials!

SATURDAY MORNING

Please note that Club training on Saturday Morning (2nd December) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track will be taking place, weather permitting.

WANT TO TAKE PART IN A CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS?

FIRST CLAIM WEST CHESHIRE AC members who want to compete in the Cheshire, Northern, or English National Cross-country Championships can find details of what is involved, and how to enter, here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Dave Kimpton, Ava Williams, Ellis Hancock, Heidi Wetherall, Maisie Gamble, Rebecca Miller, Joseph Morrison, Beth McMahon, Cosette Wearden, Harriet Wheeler, Anna MacDonald, Samuel O’Flynn, James Storrar, Peter Southall.

PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
We welcome contributions to your club newsletter from club members, be they about events that you have taken part in, impending marriages, additions to the family, or anything club-related that other members may be interested in. Feel free to contact Dennis Wall with any news.

QUIZ AND BINGO

A quiz and bingo will be held in the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Trackside Room tonight (Friday, 24th November), from 7pm. Entry is a donated prize. Please support the event!

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

The West Cheshire AC Annual Presentation Evening will be held on Friday 2nd February at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester. Please follow this link to purchase your tickets: https://wcac.niftyentries.com

As well as the annual achievement awards in all age categories, there will be games, a quiz, a raffle with superb prizes, and a hot buffet.

Any raffle prizes that you may wish to donate would be gratefully received, and can be dropped off with club officials at the EPSV Track Container Office on a training night.

Entries are restricted, so don’t miss out!

CLUB AGM

The West Cheshire AC AGM will be held on Tuesday 28^th November, in the EPSV Trackside Room, at 8.15pm.

All committee members, including the Chairman and Secretary, are standing down from their positions. Please attend the AGM and play your part to help shape your club’s future.

SATURDAY MORNING

Please note that club training on Saturday Morning (25th November) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track will be taking place.

SUPPORT FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

The Ron Pickering Memorial Fund is accepting applications for financial assistance in 2024 from young athletes of national standard aged 15-23 (or older, in exceptional circumstances). Applications close on December 14.

INVITATION TO COMPETE IN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

If you want to run for West Cheshire AC for in any of these great events, involving runners of all abilities, please read on…

Cheshire County AA Cross Country Championships at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Saturday January 6th 2024 (Age groups from under 11s to veterans).

Northern Athletics Cross Country Championships at East Park, Sedgefield, Saturday January 27th 2024 (Age groups from under 13s to veterans).

English National Cross Country Championships at Weston Park near Telford, Saturday February 24th 2024 (Age groups from under 13s to veterans).

All abilities represented. No charge – the club will pay if:
You are a FIRST-CLAIM member of West Cheshire AC, and:
You commit to turning up on the day!

For the Cheshire Championships only, you also must either have been born in Cheshire or have been living there for at least nine months before the race, and must not have competed in another county’s championships since October 1st 2022.

If you are keen, and satisfy these criteria, please email: [email protected] (please don’t just reply via Facebook or tell a coach!) with your name, date of birth and the name of the championships you want to run in, by the following dates: Cheshire: December 21st 2023; Northern and National: January 7th 2024.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Ian Wetherall, Andy Carter, George Xiong, Oliver Kimpton, Lucas Benjumea.

PLEASE ID CLOTHING WHEN TRAINING AT THE EPSV TRACK

Can parents please write the name of their youngster on any clothing they wear at the EPSV track so that any training tops or coats are identified if left at the site. And all parents/guardians of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect them 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.

We also ask that all youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hat, gloves, and a bottle of water.

CANCELLATION

The third round of the Manchester Area Cross-country League, due to take place at Sherdley Park, St Helens, on December 2nd has been postponed due to issues at the park. No rearranged date has yet been set.

EXERCISE BIKES WANTED

If anyone has spare exercise bikes they can donate to the Club please get in touch with Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

CHESTER ROUND THE WALLS RACE

Entries have closed for the Chester Round The Walls Race being held on Boxing Day. There is no waiting list.

Please remember that club members taking part in this event MUST provide a helper on the day to enable the event to happen. If you enter, please email the name(s) of your helper(s) ASAP to Dennis Wall at: [email protected]

CLUB KIT FOR CHRISTMAS

Purple club hoodies have been ordered and should be delivered in the next fortnight, so please look out for details soon.

Meanwhile, club members can also access an online club shop selling a range of items. Please use WCAC2023 as the password.

THIS WEEK

Saturday 25th November – UK Cross Challenge at Sefton Park, Liverpool

Saturday 25th November – North Wales Junior & Senior Cross Country League, at Boreatton Park, Baschurch, Shrewsbury

Sunday 26th November – Under 11s & Under 13s Indoor Combined Events Competition at Deeside.

Good luck to all our athletes and officials!

SATURDAY MORNING

Please note that the club training on Saturday Morning (18th November) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track will be cancelled due to the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross-country Race Series fixture.

Please come along and support the cross-country fixture. Helpers are needed from 8am to set up the course, from 9:30am to help with registration, from 10am to marshal/officiate for the races, and to tidy away after the final race.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

The West Cheshire AC Annual Presentation Evening will be held on Friday 2nd February at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester. More details will be announced very soon. Meanwhile, if you can provide a raffle prize for the event please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

INTER-COUNTIES SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTRY DAVE SUNDERLAND CUP

Please note that this event, due to take place on Saturday November 18th, has been cancelled.

CLUB AGM

The West Cheshire AC AGM will be held on Tuesday 28^th November, in the EPSV Trackside Room, at 8.15pm.

All committee members, including the Chairman and Secretary, are standing down from their positions. Please attend the AGM and play your part to help shape your Club’s future.

EXERCISE BIKES WANTED

If anyone has a spare exercise bike they can donate to the club please get in touch with Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

All committee members, including the Chairman and Secretary, are standing down from their positions. Please attend the AGM and play your part to help shape your Club’s future.

CHESTER ROUND THE WALLS RACE

Entries have closed for the Chester Round The Walls Race being held on Boxing Day. There is no waiting list.

Please remember that club members taking part in this event MUST provide a helper on the day to enable the event to happen. If you enter, please email the name(s) of your helper(s) ASAP to Dennis Wall at: [email protected]

CLUB KIT FOR CHRISTMAS

Purple club hoodies have been ordered and should be delivered in the next fortnight, so please look out for details soon.

Meanwhile, club members can also access an online club shop selling a range of items. Please use WCAC2023 as the password.

PLEASE ID CLOTHING WHEN TRAINING AT THE EPSV TRACK

Can parents please write the name of their youngster on any clothing they wear at the EPSV track so that any training tops or coats are identified if left at the site. And all parents/guardians of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect them 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.
We also ask that all youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hat, gloves, and a bottle of water.

ENTRIES CLOSE TODAY (FRIDAY) FOR THE LIVERPOOL CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE

Entries close today, Friday (17th November), for the Liverpool Cross Challenge fixture at Sefton Park being held on Saturday 25th November. The online entry link is: https://www.entryhub.co.uk/british-athletics-cross-challenge-liverpool-2023

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Saturday 18th November – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series Round Three at Ellesmere Port

Saturday 18th November – CANCELLED Inter Counties Cross Country Schools Dave Sunderland Cup, at Warwickshire

Saturday 18th November – North Staffs Cross Country League Round Three at Park Hall

Saturday 25th November – UK Cross Challenge at Sefton Park, Liverpool

Saturday 25th November – North Wales Junior & Senior Cross Country League Round Three at Shrewsbury (TBC)

Sunday 26th November – Under 11s & Under 13s Indoor Combined Events Competition at Deeside.

Thursday 30th November – Christmas Indoor Athletics Open Track & Field Competition at Deeside.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Jo Hooker, Heather McLintock, Steve Hillier, Jon Park, Paul Morrison, Ruby Wisbey, Nathan Brassington, Evie Tresize, Arwen Thorne, Beth Manson, Ted Hayhurst, Loretta Eccles, Edward Graham, Lois Whaite, Isla Lambert.

PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
We welcome contributions to your club newsletter from club members, be they about events that you have taken part in, impending marriages, additions to the family, or anything club-related that other members may be interested in. Feel free to contact Dennis Wall with any news.

MANY CONGRATULATIONS!

Mike Lamb and Tim Palmer both picked up awards at the England Athletics North West Volunteer Awards Evening held last Friday at Blackburn.

Mike won the Services to Athletics and Running Award, while Tim won the Inspiring Official of the Year Award.

CLUB KIT FOR CHRISTMAS

Purple club hoodies have been ordered and should be delivered in the next fortnight, so please look out for details soon.

Meanwhile, club members can also access an online club shop selling a range of items. Please use WCAC2023 as the password.

SATURDAY MORNING

Please note that the club junior run-jump-throw training session on Saturday Morning (11th November) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village will be taking place.

CLUB AGM

The West Cheshire AC AGM will be held on Tuesday 28^th November, in the EPSV Trackside Room, at 8:15pm. All members are welcome.

VACANCY

Our club secretary, Julian Tegg, is stepping down from his role at next month’s Club AGM, so the Club is looking for someone to fill the vacancy. If you are interested and want to learn more, please email Julian at: [email protected]

CHESTER ROUND THE WALLS RACE

Please remember that club members wanting to run in this event MUST provide a helper on the day to enable the event to happen. If you enter, please email the name(s) of your helper(s) ASAP to Dennis Wall at: [email protected]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Alan Morris, Sarah Hibbert, Don James, Dave Alexander, Richard Hayes, Claire Graham, Peter Keresturova, Thomas Staples-Deva, Toby Adesunloya, Iwan Thomas, Favour Akpan, Carys Manson, Emma Bradley, Nancy Collins, Aiden Hilton, Finley Edwards, Saskia Keresturova, Isabelle Marland.

CONGRATULATIONS NATHAN!

Nathan Brassington has been successful with his application to attend an Athlete Taster Day at Oxford University Athletic Club on 16th November, where she will have the chance to meet some current student-athletes and coaches, as well as hear about life at Oxford.

ENTRIES OPEN FOR LIVERPOOL CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE

Entries close on 17th November for the Liverpool Cross Challenge fixture at Sefton Park being held on Saturday 25th November. The online entry link is: https://www.entryhub.co.uk/british-athletics-cross-challenge-liverpool-2023

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Saturday 11th – Manchester Cross Country League Round Two at Wythenshawe Park
Saturday 11th – UK Cross Challenge at Cardiff
Saturday 18th – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Series at Ellesmere Port
Saturday 18th – Inter Counties Cross Country Schools Dave Sunderland Trophy, Warwickshire
Saturday 18th – North Staffs Cross Country League Round Three at Park Hall
Saturday 25th – UK Cross Challenge at Sefton Park, Liverpool
Saturday 25th – North Wales Junior & Senior Cross Country League at Shrewsbury
Sunday 26th – Under 11s & Under 13s Indoor Combined Events Competition at Deeside
Thursday 30th – Christmas Indoor Athletics Open Track & Field Competition at Deeside

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents/ guardians of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect them 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.
We also ask that all youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hat, gloves, and a bottle of water.

PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
We welcome contributions to your club newsletter from club members, be they about events that you have taken part in, impending marriages, additions to the family, or anything club-related that other members may be interested in. Feel free to contact Dennis Wall with any news.

CLUB KIT FOR CHRISTMAS

Purple club hoodies have been ordered and should be delivered in the next fortnight, so please look out for details soon.

Meanwhile, club members can also access an online club shop selling a range of items. Please use WCAC2023 as the password.

SATURDAY MORNING

Please note that the club junior run-jump-throw training on Saturday Morning (5th November) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village is cancelled due to the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series.

CONGRATULATIONS COSETTE!

Cosette Wearden has been successful with her application to attend an Athlete Taster Day at Oxford University Athletic Club on 16th November, where she will have the chance to meet some current student-athletes and coaches, as well as hear about life at Oxford.

CLUB AGM

The West Cheshire AC AGM will be held on Tuesday 28^th November, in the EPSV Trackside Room, at 8:15pm. All members are welcome.

VACANCY

Our club secretary, Julian Tegg, is stepping down from his role at next month’s Club AGM, so the Club is looking for someone to fill the vacancy. If you are interested and want to learn more, please email Julian at: [email protected]

CHESTER ROUND THE WALLS RACE

Please remember that club members wanting to run in this event MUST provide a helper on the day to enable the event to happen. If you enter, please email the name(s) of your helper(s) ASAP to Dennis Wall at: [email protected]

MALCOLM ARNOLD TALK

Top athletics coach, Malcolm Arnold, who coached John Akii-Bua and Colin Jackson to Olympic gold medals, headed British Athletics for 18 years, and received the OBE for services to athletics, will give a talk at the Winsford History Society on Monday 4th December at 7.30pm, at Hazelmere, Hambleton Way, Winsford CW7 1TL. Admission is £3 on the door.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TRAINING SESSIONS – PLEASE GET INVOLVED!

The Club needs helpers to register members on the Tablet at the EPSV Track Office before training sessions at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track, and volunteers are needed to assist our coaches to help deliver training sessions. If you can help, please email Dennis at: [email protected]

NOVEMBER DATES FOR THE DIARY

Saturday 4th – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Series at Ellesmere Port Sports Village
Sunday 5th – Borders Road Running League Round Two at Birkenhead
Saturday 11th – Manchester Cross Country League Round Two at Wythenshawe Park
Saturday 11th – UK Cross Challenge at Cardiff
Saturday 18th – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Series at Ellesmere Port
Saturday 18th – Inter Counties Cross Country Schools Dave Sunderland Trophy, Warwickshire
Saturday 18th – North Staffs Cross Country League Round Three at Park Hall
Saturday 25th – UK Cross Challenge at Sefton Park, Liverpool
Saturday 25th – North Wales Junior & Senior Cross Country League at Shrewsbury
Sunday 26th – Under 11s & Under 13s Indoor Combined Events Competition at Deeside
Thursday 30th – Christmas Indoor Athletics Open Track & Field Competition at Deeside

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents/ guardians of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect them 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.

We also ask that all youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hat and gloves.

PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
We welcome contributions to your club newsletter from club members, be they about events that you have taken part in, impending marriages, additions to the family, or anything club-related that other members may be interested in. Feel free to contact Dennis Wall with any news.

CLUB KIT FOR CHRISTMAS

Purple club hoodies have been ordered and should be delivered in the next fortnight, so please look out for details soon.

Meanwhile, club members can also access an online club shop selling a range of items. Please use WCAC2023 as the password.

QUIZ AND BINGO NIGHT

Club members and friends are being invited to attend a Quiz and Bingo Evening in the EPSV Trackside Room on Friday October 27th, from 7pm .

CLUB AGM

The West Cheshire AC AGM will be held on Tuesday 28^th November, in the EPSV Trackside Room, at 8:15pm. All members are welcome.

CLUB SECRETARY VACANCY

Our Club Secretary, Julian Tegg, is stepping down from his role at next month’s Club AGM, so the Club is looking for someone to fill the vacancy. If you are interested and want to learn more, please email Julian at: [email protected]

SATURDAY MORNING

Please note that the Club junior run-jump-throw training on Saturday Morning (14th October) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village is taking place.

HIGH JUMP TRAINING

Jane Palmer, will be supervising an indoor high jump training session tomorrow night, Friday October 13th, between 6pm and 8pm, at Cambria College, Kelsterton Road, Connah’s Quay, Deeside CH5 4BR. There is a fee of £4.50 per athlete payable at the centre on arrival.

Jane will also supervise Monday night plyometric training sessions at the EPSV track, (6.30-8pm).

HILL TRAINING

Sprints coach Jon Moss will supervise a hill training session and conditioning work at Wepre Park, Connah’s Quay, this Saturday between 10am and 12 noon.

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES

Any parents of junior members, or older athletes wanting to become a qualified assistant coach, can book either remote or face-to-face courses at Athletics Hub. There are also courses at Gateshead in October and Sheffield in November, and SportCity Manchester in January.

Please remember that West Cheshire AC will pay for your course fees, but please contact Dennis Wall for more details at: [email protected]

CHESTER ROUND THE WALLS RACE

Please remember that club members wanting to run in this event MUST provide a helper on the day to enable the event to happen. If you enter, please email the name(s) of your helper(s) ASAP to Dennis Wall at: [email protected]

WELL DONE!

Club members shone in cross-country races and even on the road at the weekend. Read all about it here.

EVENTS AT DEESIDE

Entries for Deeside Winter Indoor Combined Events for under 11s and under 13s, beginning on Sundays 29-10-23 and 26-11-23 are open. No entries on the day. There will also be a series of Under 9 events in other halls to offer some real competitive opportunities across the Winter period.

Entries are also open for Deeside AAC’s North Wales Indoor Christmas Open being held on Saturday 09-12-23 at Deeside Indoor Athletics Centre. The closing date for entries is 30-11-23.

ENTRIES OPEN FOR LIVERPOOL CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE

Entries close on 17th November for the Liverpool Cross Challenge fixture at Sefton Park being held on Saturday 25th November. The online entry link is: https://www.entryhub.co.uk/british-athletics-cross-challenge-liverpool-2023

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Saturday 21st October – North Wales Junior & Senior Cross Country League Round Two at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay

Sunday 29th October – Under 11s & Under 13s Indoor Combined Events Competition at Deeside.

Saturday 4th November – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series Round Two at Ellesmere Port Sports Village

Sunday 5th November – Borders Road Running League Round Two at Birkenhead.

Saturday 11th November – Manchester League Round Two at Wythenshawe Park

Monday 11th November – UK Cross Challenge at Cardiff

Saturday 18th November – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series Round Three at Ellesmere Port

Saturday 18th November – Inter Counties Cross Country Schools Dave Sunderland Trophy, at Warwickshire

Saturday 18th November – North Staffs League Round Three at Park Hall

Saturday 25th November – UK Cross Challenge at Sefton Park, Liverpool

Saturday 25th November – North Wales Junior & Senior League Round Three at Shrewsbury (TBC)

Sunday 26th November – Under 11s & Under 13s Indoor Combined Events Competition at Deeside.

Thursday 30th November – Christmas Indoor Athletics Open Track & Field Competition at Deeside.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

All parents/ guardians of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect them 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.

We also ask that all youngsters attending track training sessions should bring along warm clothing, preferably waterproofs, hat, gloves, and a bottle of water.

PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH
We welcome contributions to your club newsletter from club members, be they about events that you have taken part in, impending marriages, additions to the family, or anything club-related that other members may be interested in. Feel free to contact Dennis Wall with any news.