28 July 2017

EMMA NAILS BRONZE MEDAL IN THE BAHAMAS
Our very own Emma Howe has nailed a podium place at the Youth Commonwealth Games.
She represented England in The Bahamas and launched the javelin to a mark of 47.04m for a bronze medal.

Emma, who is ranked number one in the UK for the javelin in her under 17 age group, continued her memorable campaign by securing third spot behind eventual winner, Josephine Lalam, of Uganda (51.89m), and runner-up Ellie Bowyer, of Australia (50.64m).

Well done Emma!
NEWS LINK 

ALICE BLASTS PATH TO VICTORY
Alice McMahon celebrated a winning time of 12.23 seconds at the Loughborough International Meeting on Saturday, beating second placed Patricia Taea from the Cook Islands who clocked 12.24 seconds.

Alice who posted a qualifying time for the World Athletics Trials in Birmingham earlier this month, also ran 12.22 seconds in another race at Loughborough behind Jamaican Natasha Morrison, and former GB international Jodie Williams.
RESULTS

JOSEPH BREAKS SUB-TWO MINUTE BARRIER
Joseph Morrison secured his first-ever sub-two minute 800m time at Tuesday night’s Trafford AC Grand Prix Meeting, clocking a personal best of 1:59.69.

He was joined at the event by Ethan Ackroyd who clocked 9:31.39 in his 3000m race.
RESULTS

COUNTY OFFICIALS TASTE LONDON STADIUM ACTION
Congratulations to Alan Morris, Sheila Whitta and Margaret Brooks who were three of six Cheshire officials who officiated at the World Para Athletics Championships in the London Stadium.

CHESHIRE LEAGUE IS THIS SUNDAY…
Don’t forget it’s the third round of the Cheshire Track and Field League at Warrington’s Victoria Park, (12 noon start) this Sunday, with track and field events for all age groups.

If you’re involved in the opening events, please arrive at Warrington for 11am.

Please contact Dennis Wall at home on 0151 201 1254 (evenings) or email: [email protected] if you’d like more info.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEX STANIFORTH!
Club member and Everest adventurer Alex Staniforth has completed an unforgettable and humbling journey to all 100 county high points in 72 days, over 5,000 miles by bike, foot and kayak, and 380,000ft of height gain.

He was joined by hundreds of other people on the trip, and over £20,000 has been raised for YoungMinds which make a huge difference for so many young lives affected by mental illness.

Alex said: “One thing for certain is we live in an amazing country with great people and I cannot thank you all enough for the generosity in every corner of the UK, supporting me through the highs and lows, both physically and mentally.”

If you haven’t already donated, the donating link is: justgiving.com/climbtheuk

HELPERS NEEDED FOR ESSAR GUILDEN SUTTON SIX RACE
Members, parents and friends of the club are all being urged to help make this year’s Guilden Sutton Six Road Race another big success story.

If you’re available to volunteer at the event  on Sunday, 17 September, (11am start), please email Dennis Wall ASAP at: [email protected]

THIRD SPOT AND SAFETY FOR YDL SQUAD
The club finished third at Whitehaven in the final round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League North West One Division on Sunday.

Special thanks go to Zac Barnsley and James McMahon for their commitment over the years as they competed their final YDL appearance. We’ll miss you guys.

MATCH RESULT: 1 Wigan & District Harriers 628 points; 2 Wirral 536; 3 West Cheshire 417.5; 4 Crewe & Nantwich 309; 5 Border Harriers 275.5; 6 Team North Cumbria 109; 7 Bolton United Harriers 23.
RESULTS

ROAD RELAYS INVITE – GET INVOLVED!
The North West Counties Road Relays (incorporating the Cheshire Championships) is being held this year  at Blackpool on Saturday, 9 September. (For those of you who took part last September, this is the equivalent of the relays held in Delamere Forest).

We can enter as many teams as we like covering all age groups from under 11s upwards. You must be a fully paid up first claim member, wear your club vest, and be eligible by birth or residence for Cheshire.

We really need to get an idea of who wants to race so that we can sort out our teams now. Please let Ellie Robinson know ASAP if you want to take part by emailing: [email protected].

Deadline for entries is 31 August.

More info

TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER…
We’ll be combining our home Cheshire Track & Field League Match on Sunday, 3 September with an Officiating Taster Session as part of the Team Personal Best initiative.

Please come down between 10am and 11.30am on the day and have a go at field judging, track judging, timekeeping, and marksmanship with the help of our experienced officials.

You’ll then have the chance to be a helper during the meeting alongside the track and field judges.

Contact Alan Morris ASAP at: [email protected] if you’re interested.

FIXTURES
Saturday and Sunday, 29 & 30 July: England Athletics and CAU Inter County Championships (Bedford). Details
Sunday, 30 July: Cheshire Track and Field League Round Three, Warrington (12 noon). Details
Sunday, 30 July : Helena Tipping 10k Road Race (11am). Details
Wednesday, 2 August: The Ponderosa Fell Race, (7pm start). Details
Wednesday, 2 August: The Pie & Peas 5 Miles Race (7.30pm). Details
Wednesday, 2 August: Wirral Track Endurance Series 5,000m race (7.45pm). Details
Thursday, 3 August: Deestriders Off Road Grand Prix Race, Shotton (7.30pm). Details
Saturday, 5 August: Northern Track & Field League Final Round, Rotherham. Details
Saturday,12 August: Les Baldwin Memorial Wrexham Games Open Track and Field Meeting (11am). Details
Sunday, 13 August: Terry Davies Memorial Warrington AC Open Track and Field Meeting (11.30am). Details
Tuesday, 15 August: Trafford AC Grand Prix Meeting (Distance/Throws). 6pm. Details

20 July 2017

THE CLOCK’S TICKING – GET YOUR ENTRIES IN
Entries close on Monday, 24th July for the Northern Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Track and Field Championships  at Leigh Sports Village, on August 19 and 20. More details 

CLUB MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Just a reminder that the pro-rata membership fee is only applicable for new members, NOT for members who are renewing their club membership (and are a bit late).

GEORGE CROWNED IN DUBLIN

George Hyde added another title success to his flawless campaign by representing England in Dublin at the Schools International Meeting and hit a winning throw of 16.14m in the shot put. He claimed victory the week before at the English Schools Track and Field Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium, has enjoyed a series of impressive displays from the shot put circle this year, and is currently ranked number one in the UK under 17 men’s shot put.
RESULTS

ACTION ROUNDUP

Ethan Milligan represented England North at the Welsh Under 20 International Meeting held in Cardiff and cleared 1-84m for fourth position in the high jump.
RESULTS 

Lara Battersby, Imogen Pughe, Stephanie Jones and Fatoumatta Bojang combined to help us keep our place in the North Premier Division One of the Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League.

The quartet broke the club record for the under 13 girls 4x100m relay after clocking 54.6 seconds in the final round held at Preston. The previous record record had stood since 2010 when the quartet of Georgia Barlow, Charlotte Williamson, Amy and Olivia Williams posted 54.8 seconds.

For a full round-up of results, check out our latest press report.

WE’RE NOT SAFE YET…
We need to pull out all the stops to survive the threat of relegation in Division One of the Northern Track and Field League, after a disappointing sixth-placed performance at Wigan in round three  has left us just four and a half points clear of the relegation places with one round remaining.

It’s now important we make sure all the hard work of being promoted isn’t thrown away when we travel to Rotherham for the final round on Saturday, 5 August, so please support your club and team managers Dave McKay and Jenny Manning if you’re available for selection.

OVERALL POSITIONS (after three rounds): 1 Wigan 15 points; 2 West Cheshire 12.5; 3 City of York 12; 4 Wakefield 9.5; 5 City of Sheffield 8; 6 Preston 6.

ROAD RELAYS INVITE – GET INVOLVED!
The North West Counties Road Relays (incorporating the Cheshire Championships) is this year being held at Blackpool on Saturday 9 September. (For those of you who took part last September, this is the equivalent of the relays held in Delamere Forest).
More information

We can enter as many teams as we like, covering all age groups from under 11s upwards. You must be a fully paid up first claim member, wear your club vest, and be eligible by birth or residence for Cheshire.

Please let Ellie Robinson know ASAP if you want to take part by emailing: [email protected]. Deadline for entries is Thursday 31st August.

BORDERS LEAGUE FIXTURES RELEASED
The provisional fixtures for this season’s Borders Road Running League are now out:

Race 1: Ellesmere Port, on 1 October
Race 2: Chester Tri, 12 Nov
Race 3: Wallasey, 3 Dec
Race 4: Abergele, 14 Jan
Race 5: Wrexham Tri, 4March
Race 6: Tattenhall, 25 March 25
Race 7: Deestriders, 25 April

FIXTURES
Saturday, 22 July: Gyrn Gallop Fell Race, (1pm start). Details 
Sunday, 23 July: U17 and U20 Youth Development Track & Field League Round Four, Whitehaven (11.15am). A 35-seater coach will leave Ellesmere Port Sports Village at 7am. Details
Tuesday, 25 July: Trafford Grand Prix (Distance and Throws), 6pm start. Details
Tuesday, 25 July: Queens Park Quacker 5k Race, (Crewe, 7pm). Details 
Wednesday, 26 July: The Green Green Grass of Home Fell Race, (7.30pm). Details
Saturday and Sunday, 29 and 30 July: England Athletics and CAU Inter County Championships (Bedford). Details
Sunday,30 July: Cheshire Track and Field League Round Three, Warrington (12 noon). Details
Sunday, 30 July: Helena Tipping 10k Road Race (11am). Details

16th June 2017

RESULTS ROUNDUP
We had a very successful weekend with some fantastic performances.

Ethan Milligan leapt to the Northern Under 20 men’s high jump title at SportCity with a jump of 1.88m – 8cm ahead of his nearest rival.

Also at SportCity, Sophie Percival launched the javelin to 39.74m for second spot in the senior women’s competition, Danielle Erskine finished second in the senior women’s long jump event with a leap of 4.93m – just one centimetre behind the eventual winner, and Alice McMahon reached the senior women’s 100m and 200m finals with times of 12.24 seconds and 25.35 seconds for seventh and sixth positions respectively. Well done all of you.
RESULTS

We also finished 34th team overall in the two-day Welsh Castles Road Relay Race.

Ellie Robinson was our first runner in action from Caernarfon Castle and she, supported by a squad of team mates during the 20-stage event.

She was joined by Keely Smith, who  finished third lady on her stage,  Joe Foy, Ian Gloyne Phillips, Peter Smith, Clare Mallon, Dave Alexander, Andrew Clague, Mark Davies, Chris Palmer, George Dewhirst, Andy Dawe, John Parlevliet, Tony Woodall, Bob Little, Andy Carter, Wullie McGarrell, Dan Mitchell, and Julian and Angela Tegg.

RESULTS 

FANTASTIC FOUR SMASH CHAMPIONSHIP BEST PERFORMANCES
Our own fantastic four George Hyde, Daniel Berg, Evie Tipping and Emma Howe all celebrated championship best performances at the Cheshire Schools Track and Field Championships.

George won the intermediate boys shot put title with 16.49m, while Danny 49.12m for victory in the intermediate boys hammer, Evie achieved 44.29m in the junior girls hammer, and Emma launched the intermediate girls javelin to a distance of 46.34m.

RESULTS

TEAM CAPITALISE ON HOME ADVANTAGE
Laura Turley, Katie Clarke, Alice Jennings, Ethan Milligan, Danielle Erskine, David McKay and Sophie Percival all took victory at the second round of their Northern Track and Field League Division One home match.

Laura won the B100m in 12.6 seconds, while Katie clocked 10:34.9 in the 3000m, and Alice won both the B100m hurdles (17.5) and B 400m hurdles (71.2).

Ethan cleared 1-90m for success in the high jump, Danielle won the long jump (4.90m), and Dave (50.88m) and Sophie (41.32m) nailed a double success story in the javelin events.

We finished second in the team event and now head to Wigan for round three on Sunday, July 9. Great effort to everyone involved, including our judges officials and helpers on the day.
RESULTS

ROSEMARY LIKES TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE
Rosemary Rogers celebrated an over-60 age group win at the Wirral Seaside 5k Run with a time of 24:03, and won the over-65 lady prize with 24:47 at the Birchwood Brook 5k Race, part of the North Cheshire Grand Prix Series.

HELP NEEDED FOR SCHOOLS FIXTURES
We’ve been asked to provide helpers for the Cheshire Schools Quad Kids Final at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Track on Wednesday, 5th July (10.30am-3pm), the Year 7 Cheshire v Merseyside Schools Match at EPSV on Monday, 3rd July, (4.30pm start), and the Chester Primary Schools Athletics Championships at EPSV on Friday, 7th July, (Field 1-3pm, Track 4.15-7pm).

If you can help, please email : [email protected]

ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR CHRISTLETON-WAVERTON FUN RUN
Entries are now open for the Christleton to Waverton Fun Run on Thursday 29th June. It’s a great event for adults and kids of all ages involving a nearly 2 mile road run, finishing on the field at Waverton where burgers, ice creams, beer and Prosecco will be available for sale. More details.

CHAMPIONSHIP CLOSING DATE REMINDER
The Northern Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Track and Field Championships will be held at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th August.
Details and entry here.

FIXTURES
Saturday, 17 June : Mason Trophy Inter-Counties Schools Track & Field Competition (Alexander Stadium, Birmingham).
Saturday, 17 June : Hollins Green 5k (North Cheshire Series), 4pm.
Saturday and Sunday, 17 & 18 June : England Athletics Under 20 & 23 Track & Field Championships (Bedford). Live coverage at runjumpthrow.com if you fancy a watch.
Sunday, 18 June: U13 and U15 Youth Development Track & Field League Round Three, SportCity, Manchester (11am). A coach will leave Ellesmere Port Sports Village at 9am.
Sunday, 18 June: Port Sunlight 5k and 10k Road Races (11am start).
Monday, 19 June: English Schools Track & Field Cup Regional B Round (Warrington).
Tuesday, 20 June: Trafford AC Grand Prix (Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps & 5k), 6.15pm.
Wednesday, 21 June: Cheshire Schools Minors (Year 7) Track & Field Championships, Warrington (4.30pm).
Friday, 23 June: Tattenhall Tough Team Race (7.15pm).
Saturday and Sunday, 24 & 25 June: English Schools Combined Events Regional Round (Telford).
Sunday,25 June: Colshaw 10k, Over Peover (10am).
Sunday, 25 June: Penny Lane Striders 10k Road Race.
Sunday, 25 June: Moel y Gamelin Race (11am).
Sunday, 25 June: U17 & U20 Youth Development Track & Field League, at Bolton (11.15am).
Wednesday, 28 June: Wirral Seaside 5k Race, Leasowe Lighthouse (7pm).
Thursday, 29 June: Christleton to Waverton Fun Run (7pm).

26th May 2017

TOP PERFORMANCES ON SHOW
There were some great performances last week, including Ethan Greenland and Ellie Robinson smashing club records at the Christleton 5k Road Race, and podium places at the Essar Chester Half Marathon. Thanks to the 53 of you from the club who volunteered too.

Lara Battersby and Fatoumatta Bojang also celebrated a double success story for West Cheshire AC at their latest Youth Development Track and Field League match at the South Leeds Stadium.
Read the press report for a full round-up.
  
 

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU

If you’re a parent or coach who’d like to help out, we really need some team managers for this season’s North West Sportshall Athletics League competition.

Duties include contacting members before the season starts to find out their availability, attending training sessions, and selecting the teams for each of the three league rounds, which you’ll also need to attend.

Please let Dennis know by email by Friday, 2nd June, at: [email protected]. We won’t be able to compete if we don’t get any team managers, so it’s really important to help if you can.
We’ve also been asked to provide helpers for two Quad Kids schools fixtures being held at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Track on Friday  9th June (12.30-3pm) and Wednesday, 5th July. Again, please let Dennis know if you can help.
CHAMPIONSHIP CLOSING DATE REMINDER
The Northern Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Track and Field Championships will be held at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th August.
More details

FIXTURES
Sunday, 28 May: Under 17/20 Youth Development Track & Field League Round Two, at Crewe. Details
Monday, 29 May: Trafford Open Medal Meeting (Under 11s-Under 15s).Details

12th May 2017

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Best wishes to all of you competing at this weekend’s Cheshire AA Track and Field Championships at Victoria Park, Warrington. Club training this Saturday has been cancelled because we’re all in Warrington for the Cheshire AA Track and Field Championships.
The full timetable for both days is here.

EMMA HITS COMMONWEALTH MARK
Well done to Emma Howe who not only secured victory in the under 17 womens javelin with a throw of 47.19m, but also achieved the England Athletics’ Youth Commonwealth qualifying standard for this year’s competition in the Bahamas – brilliant stuff Emma.

Isla Shillington and Sion Roberts also starred for the club, who capitalised on home advantage, at the opening round of the Cheshire Track and Field League by producing impressive performances to earn their club success at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Track in the first of four rounds.

Isla spun the under 13 girls discus to a winning mark of 24m, and Sion rounded the under 17 mens 3,000m in a time of 10:09.6.

TEAM RESULTS
Men and Women Combined: 1 West Cheshire 593 points; 2 Crewe & Nantwich 585; 3 Deeside 396; 4 Menai 353; 5 Colwyn Bay 333; 6 Halton & Frodsham 142; 7 Maldwyn 120.
Men: 1 West Cheshire 325; 2 Crewe & Nantwich 304; 3 Deeside 226; 4 Menai 167; 5 Colwyn Bay 132; 6 Halton & Frodsham 88; 7 Maldwyn 58.
Women: 1 Crewe & Nantwich 281; 2 West Cheshire 268; 3 Colwyn Bay 201; 4 Menai 186; 5 Deeside 170; 6 Maldwyn 62; 7 Halton & Frodsham 54.
Under 11s: 1 Crewe & Nantwich 148; 2 West Cheshire 142; 3 Deeside 82; 4 Colwyn Bay 71; 5 Halton & Frodsham 59; 6 Menai 40.
NEWS LINK

PLEASING START FOR SENIORS SQUAD AT YORK
The club secured second position at the opening round of the six-club North of England Track and Field League Division One six-club contest at York.

 
MATCH RESULT: 1 Wakefield 385 points; 2 West Cheshire 368; 3 York 363; 4 Wigan 341; 5 City of Sheffield 316; 6 Preston 288.

NEWS LINK

A REMINDER TO U13 & U15 PARENTS
When your children are competing for the club and you can’t accompany them, please make sure you have a responsible adult looking after them. The adult’s name needs to be given to your child’s team manager before they compete so they know who is responsible for your child.

It could mean your child not being able to travel on the team coach, or compete if this procedure isn’t followed.

CHAMPIONSHIP CLOSING DATE REMINDER
Entries close on 22nd May for the Northern Under 20 and Senior Track and Field Championships being held at Sport City, Manchester, on Saturday and Sunday, 10th and 11th June. More details here.

The Northern Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Track and Field Championships will be held at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th August.
More details here.

LATEST ENDURANCE RUNNING LEAGUE STANDINGS
The latest standings as at the end of April for the Endurance Running League can now be found online.

CONGRATULATIONS KAY!
Everyone at West Cheshire AC would like to congratulate our club secretary Kay Hayes who’s expecting a baby in October.

FIXTURES
Tuesday, 16 May: Chester Schools Year 7/8 Track & Field Championships, at Connahs Quay.
Tuesday, 16 May: Trafford Open Track & Field Meeting (Distance & Throws, 6pm start). Details
Wednesday, 17 May 17: ESAA Track & Field Schools Cup Round One, at Warrington.
Friday, 19 May: Christleton 5k Road Race (7.15pm start). Details
Saturday, 20 May: Under 13/15 Youth Development Track & League Round Two, at South Leeds. Details
Sunday, 21 May: Essar Chester Half Marathon (9am start). Details
Tuesday, 23 May: Trafford Open Track & Field Meeting (Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps & 5k, 6.15pm start). Details

5th May 2017

LAST CALL FOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRIES
Entries close this Saturday (6th May) for the Cheshire County AA Track and Field Championships being held at Warrington, on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15. Book online here
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY.
Training is cancelled on Saturday 14 May as we’ll be helping out at the Champs.

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU
Marshals are needed for the Chester Half Marathon being held on Sunday 21st May.
Please let Ellie Robinson know if you can join the club’s team of marshals at the Chester Half this year. We’re allocated 3 zones on the course and need approximately 30 people to cover all of the positions. It’s always a fun morning watching the race and encouraging the runners. You’ll also receive a technical T-shirt and a goody bag as a thanks from the organisers (Active Leisure Events).
If you can help please email Ellie at:[email protected]

SUPPORT NEEDED FOR OUR HOME MATCH
We’re hosting the opening round of the Cheshire Track and Field League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village this Sunday (8th May).
It would be great to see a big turn-out of members and parents for this fixture which starts at 12 noon. Please arrive no later than 11am to help team managers  prepare declaration sheets and dish out numbers.
If you’re coming along as a parent, please be prepared to help  the fixture run smoothly by volunteering to officiate on the day.
The timetable can be found here

TIME TO STRENGTHEN OUR COACHING TEAM
The future of our club is reliant on our volunteer coaching staff – and it’s now time to seriously look at increasing the numbers of our qualified coaches.
If you’re a parent of an athlete, or know someone you think would fit the bill, please shout up. We need you to inspire, supporte and develop athletes across all events, ability levels, aspirations, and ages.
We’ll support you every inch of the way if you want to step onto the coaching pathway, and get yourself a coaching qualification
If you’re interested, please email de[email protected]

SUPERB END TO THE BORDERS LEAGUE SEASON
We celebrated a season to remember in the Borders Road Running League, wrapping up the seven round campaign with three team trophies and seven individual awards after the final round held at Wrexham.

Our women won the Division One and Improvers Team titles and the veteran men secured success in the team competition, while Ethan Greenland, Ethan Ackroyd, Greg Jones and Rory Willson occupied the top four places in the under 20 men’s event.

Sisters Katie and Issy Clarke finished first and second overall respectively in the under 20 women’s competition, while Anest Muller finished second behind winner Nicky Whitfield-Bird in the over 35 women’s category, and Bob Benson finished third in the over 60 men’s age group.
REPORT
RESULTS

SOLID START FOR UNDER 17s AND UNDER 20s IN THE YDL
Please read the press report about our solid start to the Upper YDL at Wigan’s  Robin Park Stadium.

Here’s a few action shots from the day.

RESULTS LINK

ROAD RACE DIRECTOR’S TRAINING COURSE
A RunBritain Training course has been arranged for Saturday, 13th May, at Cheshire County Sports Club, Upton, Chester, CH2 1PR from 09:15 to 16:15. Drink and a buffet lunch are provided free to any member interested in how a road race is put together.
For more info, please contact Bob Benson on: [email protected]

TOM BOOTH’S LATEST UPDATE FROM DOWN UNDER
Tom Booth competed in the inaugural Oparara Wilderness Trail Run in New Zealand and finished fifth overall and third in his age category, completing the 35km course in 2:52.52.
RESULTS

ROSEMARY LOVES TO BE BESIDE THE WIRRAL SEASIDE
Rosemary Rogers finished first in her over 60 age group after clocking 25.17 at the Wirral Seaside Run.
RESULTS

FIXTURES
Saturday, 6 May: Northern Track & Field League Round One, at York. Details. If you need transport, a coach will be leaving from the car park at 8am.
Sunday, 7 May: Cheshire Track & Field League Round One, at Ellesmere Port. Details
Tuesday, 9 May: Thurstaston Multi-Terrain Challenge Race (7.15pm). Details
Saturday/Sunday, 13-14 May: Cheshire AA Track & Field Championships, at Warrington. Details
Tuesday, 16 May: Chester Schools Year 7/8 Track & Field Championships, at Connahs Quay.
Tuesday, 16 May: Trafford Open Track & Field Meeting (Distance & Throws, 6pm start). Details
Wednesday, 17 May: ESAA Track & Field Schools Cup Round One, at Warrington.
Friday, 19 May: Christleton 5k Road Race (7.15pm start). Details
Saturday, 20 May: Under 13/15 Youth Development Track & League Round Two, at South Leeds. Details
Sunday, 21 May: Essar Chester Half Marathon (9am start). Details

28th April 2017

We mentioned the first three items in last month’s newsletter, but they’re worth repeating, so please read!

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU
Marshals are needed for the Chester Half Marathon being held on Sunday 21st May.
Please let Ellie Robinson know if you’re able to join the club’s team  on Sunday 21st May this year. We need approximately 27 people.
It’s always a fun morning watching the race and encouraging the runners. You’ll also receive a  T-shirt and a goody bag as a thanks from the organisers (Active Leisure Events).
TIME TO STRENGTHEN OUR COACHING TEAM
The future of our club is reliant on our volunteer coaching staff – and it’s now time to seriously look at increasing the numbers of our qualified coaches.
If you’re a parent of an athlete, or know someone you think would fit the bill, please shout up. We need you to inspire, supporte and develop athletes across all events, ability levels, aspirations, and ages.
We’ll support you every inch of the way if you want to step onto the coaching pathway, and get yourself a coaching qualification
If you’re interested, please email Dennis

CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NOW DUE –  FINAL REMINDER
If you’ve not paid, you’re not insured and won’t be allowed to train or compete. You should have had a link to renew your membership by email. Please let Debbie Baker know if you haven’t had this, or are not looking to renew your membership.

A SOLID START TO THE NEW SEASON
The club experienced a pleasing start to its track and field league campaign, which you can read about in the latest press report.
A few pics and results are below.

MATCH RESULT: 1 Sale Harriers 606.5 points; 2 Preston Harriers 487.5; 3 Leeds City 467; 4 West Cheshire 435; 5 Gateshead Harriers 356; 6 Liverpool Harriers 350.

ANDY HEADS CLUB CHARGE IN THE CAPITAL
Andy Carter celebrated a new personal best time of three hours six minutes 22 seconds at the London Marathon.
Carter was the first of six West Cheshire AC members who completed the 26.2 miles course in the capital, ahead of Ian Gloyne-Phillips (3:14:20), and Wullie McGarrell (3:17:08) who also both posted new personal bests.
Keely Smith, who warmed up for the marathon by contributing towards a women’s team victory for West Cheshire AC at the Essar Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race earlier this month, clocked 3:24:41 to better her previous best achieved at the recent Wrexham Marathon, ahead of Luke Ellis with a new personal best of 3:29:12, and Dave Bish (4:55:13).
Congratulations to sprinter Laura Turley clocked yet another personal best of 12.42 seconds in the 100m at Loughborough last weekend.
Well done both!

CALL FOR SENIORS WANTING TO COMPETE AT HOME MATCH
If you’re a senior athlete and would like to compete at the Cheshire Track and Field League match at Ellesmere Port on Sunday, 7 May, please email Debbie Baker at: [email protected]

TIME RUNNING OUT FOR COUNTY CHAMPS ENTRIES
Entries are now being taken for the Cheshire County AA Track and Field Championships being held at Warrington, on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15. You’ve got until 6th May to enter online. More details here

FIXTURES
Monday, 1 May : Trafford AC Open Medal Track and Field Meeting, (12 noon). Details
Wednesday, 3 May : Ysgol Dinas Bran Hill Race, (7.15pm).
Thursday, 4 May : West Cheshire AC Schools Track and Field Cup, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Track, (4pm start).
Saturday, 6 May : Northern Track & Field League Round One, at York. Details
Sunday, 7 May : Cheshire Track & Field League Round One, at Ellesmere Port. Details
Tuesday, 9 May : Thurstaston Multi-Terrain Challenge Race (7.15pm).
Saturday/Sunday,13 -14 May : Cheshire AA Track & Field Championships, at Warrington. Details:
Tuesday, 16 May: Chester Schools Year 7/8 Track & Field Championships, at Connahs Quay.
Tuesday, 16 May : Trafford Open Track & Field Meeting (Distance & Throws, 6pm start). Details:
Wednesday, May 17: ESAA Track & Field Schools Cup Round One, at Warrington.

7th April 2017

MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE
Here’s a reminder that membership fees are now due.
If you’ve not paid, you’re not insured so you won’t be able to train or compete until you’ve done so.
Please contact Debbie Baker if you need to pay.

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU
We’re putting the final touches to the Essar Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race being held on Wednesday, 12th April, from Cheshire County Sports Club, Upton-By-Chester, (7pm start) together.
Club members and friends are still needed to help out at the event, so if you’re available please let Dennis know.

ROAD RACE DIRECTOR’S TRAINING COURSE
A RunBritain Training course has been arranged for Saturday, 13th May, at Cheshire County Sports Club, Upton Chester CH2 1PR from 09:15 to 16:15. Tea/coffee/biscuits and a buffet lunch is provided free to any  member interested in how a road race is put together, and getting involved with our Road Running management team.
For more information, please contact Bob Benson

ROSEMARY GRABS TITLE VICTORY
Rosemary Rogers celebrated success at the Liverpool Half Marathon.
Rosemary won her over 60 age group category prize after clocking one hour 50 minutes 34 seconds.

Keely Smith finished eighth lady with a time of 1:29:52, ahead of Steve Hillier (1:34:03),

Clare Mallon (18th over 40 lady in a new personal best of 1:46:26), and Mark Povey (1:57:32) who was still recovering from an illness.
Results

CLUB TRIALS PROVE A BIG HIT
Thanks to the 200 members who participated in the recent club trials last week, and the parents, coaches and officials who helped out.
Photos

POINTS MAKE PRIZES THIS SUNDAY…
The Endurance League tables up to the end of March can be found here.
Big points are available at this Sunday’s Borders Road Running League Race at New Brighton.
DIRECTIONS AND RACE INFORMATION
Need a lift? We’ll be car sharing from the Cheshire County Sports Club, Upton. Meet at 9:15 – the last car leaves at 9:30.
Reminders: You must be 15 or over to race. All runners must wear club vests. If you don’t have one, please ask your coach or running leader. All our Borders League team, including friends and family will be welcomed for free tea or Coffee with cakes or biscuits after the run.

YOUNG GUNS IMPRESS AT TRAFFORD
Sara Pearson (11.67 seconds and 2:07.88) and Ingrid Tait (14.12 and 2:33.10) posted new under 11 girls 75m and 800m personal bests at the Trafford Open Meeting.
Sara also added a new long jump best of 3.43m, while Anna Crayston won the under 15 girls long jump with 4.92m and clocked 13.80 seconds in her 100m.
Isaac Tait clocked 14.56 seconds and 2:28.18 in his under 15 boys 100m and 800m respectively.
Harley Shakespeare-Wetton clocked a new under 13 boys 800m personal best of 2:46.6 at the Warrington Open Meeting.
Results part 1 and 2

CHRIS HEADS CLUB CHARGE AT THE SEASIDE
Chris Palmer was first home for West Cheshire  at the opening race in the Wirral Seaside 5k Series.
Chris clocked 18:26 for 17th position at Leasowe, ahead of Trevor Holmes (23rd in 19:14), and first over 60 lady Rosemary Rogers (24:39).
The next race in the series will take place at Leasowe on Wednesday, 26th April (7pm).
Results

2017 CLUB TRACK & FIELD TEAM MANAGERS
The club’s team managers for the 2017 track & field league campaign are:
Under 11s: Ellen Molloy and Joanne Cartwright

Under 13 Girls: Lindsay Jones

Under 13 Boys: Julian Tegg

Under 15 Girls: Hazel Jones

Under 15 Boys: Jill Howe

Under 17s/20s: Debbie Baker

Seniors (Northern League): Jenny Manning

THE SUMMER SEASON IS NEARLY HERE
Our U13 and U15 track and field league season gets underway on Sunday, 22 April at Preston, in the first round of the Youth Development League (YDL) Premier Division One.
The U17s and U20s YDL squad start their campaign at Wigan on Sunday, 30 April.
Our senior Northern League Division One squad will kick off their season at York on Saturday, 6 May.
Fore full fixtures, check the website.

ONLINE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY OPEN
The Cheshire County AA Track and Field Championships are being held at Warrington, on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15.
The closing date for online entries is May 6.
ENTER HERE

FIXTURES
Sunday, 9 April : Borders Road Running League Sixth Round, at New Brighton, (11am start). Details
Sunday, 9 April: Wirral AC Open Medal Track and Field Meeting, at Bebington Oval (11.30am start). Details
Sunday, 9 April: Wigan Harriers Spring Open.Details
Friday, 14 April: Salford 10k Road Race (10am start). Race Link
Sunday, 16 April: Hale 5, (9.30am start). Race Link
Sunday, 16 April: Air Products 10k, Crewe, (10.15am). Race Link
Monday, 17 April: Trafford Open Track & Field Medal Meeting, (12 noon start). Details