TRANSPORT FOR CLUB MEMBERS TO BORDERS LEAGUE RACE AT CAERNARFON

A 49-seater coach has been booked for club members to travel to Caernarfon for the first round of the Borders Road Running League fixture on Sunday 1st October (11am start). Seats will cost £6 and the coach will leave Ellesmere Port Sports Village at 8:30am and return after everyone has finished the race. If you would like to reserve a seat(s) please email Dennis ASAP at [email protected]

CROSS-COUNTRY RACES INVITATION

Please can club members wanting to compete in the North Wales or Manchester Cross Country League please read the document at the top of the Cross-country section on the club website, then email [email protected] by Sunday September 24th.

MANY THANKS!

The Club would like to pass on its thanks to those members who turned out and supported last Sunday’s Guilden Sutton 10k. This week’s club press report can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

GOOD LUCK TRACI

The Club passes on best wishes to Traci Shipley who is preparing to compete for Great Britain in this Sunday’s World Triathlon Championships being held in Pontevedra, Spain.

SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING IS ON

Please note that club junior run-jump-throw training on Saturday Morning (23rd September) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village is taking place.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

Please help the club organise the first round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross-country Race Series taking place on Saturday 7th October at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. If you can help please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY

The club is helping to host and organise cross-country races for Ellesmere Port Primary and Secondary Schools at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Thursday 28th September from 1.30-3pm. If you can volunteer please contact Dennis at: [email protected]

CLUB AGM

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TRAINING SESSIONS

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]

THE WEEK AHEAD

Saturday, September 23 – Trafford AC Medal Meeting;

Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24 – Final Fling Throws Competition at Wrexham;

Sunday September 24 – Northern Road Relays Championships at Birkenhead Park;

Sunday, September 24 – Farndon 10k Road Race;

Tuesday, September 26 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Four at Arrowe Park (6.30pm start).

Good luck to all our athletes and officials!

WINTER INDOOR OPEN MEETINGS

Sale Harriers Manchester have announced the dates for their winter series.

They are Sundays 10th December, 17th December, 7th January, 28th January, 18th February, and 10th March.

MORE DATES FOR THE DIARY

Thursday 28th September – Ellesmere Port Schools Cross Country Races at Ellesmere Port Sports Village

Sunday 1st October – Borders Road Running League Round One at Caernarfon.

Saturday 7th October – West Cheshire AC Schools Race Cross Country Series Round One at Ellesmere Port Sports Village

Saturday 7th October – English Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Park, Birmingham

Sunday 8th October – Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon.

Saturday 14th October – Manchester Cross Country League Round One at Heaton Park

Saturday 14th October – North Staffs Cross Country League Round Two at Stafford Common

Saturday 14th October – North Wales Junior & Senior Cross Country League Round One at Treborth, Bangor

Sunday 15th October – Manchester Half Marathon

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

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 – 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)

WELL DONE!

Congratulations to all our members for turning out and competing for the club in Sunday’s final round of the Cheshire Track and Field League.  This week’s club press report can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING IS ON

Please note that club junior run-jump-throw training on Saturday mornings (9th and 16th September) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village is taking place.

HELP NEEDED FOR THURSTASTON RACE

West Cheshire AC have the responsibility of marking the course and providing six marshals for the second Multi-terrain race at Thurstaston Country Park, on Tuesday 12th September.

Please email Mike Lamb ASAP if you are available at: [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

Please help the Club organise the Guilden Sutton 10K on Sunday 17th September. If you can help please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY

The Club will be organising it’s 4-round series of Cross Country Races at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturdays, October 7, November 4, November 18, and December 9. If you can volunteer please contact 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

ASSISTANT CLUB COACHING COURSE @ DEESIDE

The booking link is: https://www.welshathletics.org/en/event/coaching-assistant-waca23-3deeside

For those who are West Cheshire AC members, the club will reimburse for the course cost – please contact [email protected] for this.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TRAINING SESSIONS

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]

THE WEEKS AHEAD

Saturday, September 9 – North West Road Relay Championships at Heaton Park, Manchester;

Saturday, September 9 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 girls, Under 15 boys, Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors at Trafford; Sunday, September 10 – Sandstone Trail Races;

Sunday, September 10 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 boys and Under 15 girls and Open Medal Meeting at Trafford;

Tuesday, September 12 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Two at Thurstaston (7pm start). Entry link: https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com/Royden-Park-2023

Sunday, September 17 – Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race.

Sunday, September 17 – Warrington Open Track and Field Meeting.

Tuesday, September 19 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Three at Harrison Drive (6.30pm start).

Saturday, September 23 – Trafford AC Medal Meeting;

Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24 – Final Fling Throws Competition at Wrexham;

Sunday September 24 – Northern Road Relays Championships at Birkenhead Park;

Sunday, September 24 – Farndon 10k Road Race;

Tuesday, September 26 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Four at Arrowe Park (6.30pm start).

https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com/Royden-Park-2023

Good luck to all our athletes and officials!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Well done to Jessica Lark and Harriet Wheeler who won gold medals at the England Athletics Track and Field Age Group Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.

WELL DONE!

Congratulations to Noah Woolgar and Nia Manson who won their age group titles at Monday’s Cilcain Mountain Race, and to Lewis Morris who clocked a new under 15 boys 5k Club Record at Kingsley. This week’s club press report can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING IS ON

Please note that club junior run-jump-throw training on Saturday Morning (2nd September) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village is taking place.

AUTUMN ROAD RELAYS INVITATION

It’s autumn road relay season again. These are always great fun team events. Ellie Robinson will be doing the team entries, and the club is paying entry fees. Please let Ellie know your availability by August 31st at the latest. This year, you have two opportunities to race:

Saturday September 9th: Cheshire Champs, at Heaton Park for (you must have Cheshire eligibility by birth or residence for this one):

Sunday September 24th: Northern Athletics Champs, at Birkenhead Park (no Cheshire eligibility requirement).

CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE AT EPSV THIS SUNDAY

Please contact Dennis Wall ASAP if you are wanting to compete or help/officiate in the final round of the Cheshire Track & Field League this Sunday, (3rd September), at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (11:45am start).

The Cheshire League caters for anyone aged 9 years old and above in every age group (Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, and Senior and Veteran Men and Women), and it will be great to see a good turn out from club members.

If you need any further details please don’t hesitate to contact Dennis on 07968 643038 or email: [email protected]

HELP NEEDED FOR THURSTASTON RACE

West Cheshire AC have the responsibility of marking the course and providing 6 Marshals for the second Multi-terrain race at Thurstaston Country Park, on Tuesday 12th September.

Please email Mike Lamb ASAP if you are available at: [email protected]

ASSISTANT CLUB COACHING COURSE AT DEESIDE

Welsh Athletics is organising an Assistant Club Coaching Course at Deeside College, Connah’s Quay, on Saturday 23rd September. 

Details and he booking link are here. West Cheshire AC will reimburse club members for the course cost – please contact [email protected] for this.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

The Club is preparing to organise the Guilden Sutton 10K on Sunday 17th September. If you can help make the fixture a big success please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

THE WEEK AHEAD

Sunday, September 3 – Cheshire Track & Field League Round Four, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (11.45am start).

Tuesday, September 5 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round One at Royden Park (7pm start). Entry link: https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com/Royden-Park-2023

Good luck to all our athletes and officials!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Colin Hunt, Claire Harris, Imogen Pughe, Sharon Stoll, Fergus Garland, Bertie Howard, Darcy Nevett, Harriet Buckley, Benjamin Cerexhe. 

And next week: Miles Thompson, Amanda Newall, Rob Little, Alan Littler, Victor Oyesola, Dan Walker, Daisy Caldwell, Mae Grant, Kadie Gledhill, Daniel Galante, Pippa Tierney, Jack Arnold.

ONLINE CLUB KIT SHOP

The Club now has an Online Club Shop selling a range of items. Please take at look here, using WCAC2023 as the password.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Saturday, September 9 – North West Road Relay Championships at Heaton Park, Manchester;

Saturday, September 9 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 girls, Under 15 boys, Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors at Trafford; Sunday, September 10 – Sandstone Trail Races;

Sunday, September 10 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 boys and Under 15 girls and Open Medal Meeting at Trafford;

Tuesday, September 12 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Two at Thurstaston (7pm start);

Sunday, September 17 – Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race;

Sunday, September 17 – Warrington Open Track and Field Meeting;

Tuesday, September 19 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Three at Harrison Drive (6.30pm start);

Saturday, September 23 – Trafford AC Medal Meeting;

Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24 – Final Fling Throws Competition at Wrexham;

Sunday September 24 – Northern Road Relays Championships at Birkenhead Park;

Sunday, September 24 – Farndon 10k Road Race;

Tuesday, September 26 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Four at Arrowe Park (6.30pm start).

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU AT SATURDAY’S NORTHERN LEAGUE FIXTURE
The final fixture of the 2023 Northern Track & Field League West Premier Division is due to take place at Trafford on Saturday 19th August. The club currently lies second in the table, just one point off the top spot, meaning the club can still be crowned champions and qualify for the Northern League finals on 9th September. Second year Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors should contact team managers Alan Littler, Dave McKay and Jenny Manning with their availability ASAP to ensure your club has a strong and successful end to the season.

ENGLAND CALL UP!

Congratulations to Jamie Richardson who has been selected to represent England in Italy next month. More details here: https://www.englandathletics.org/news/team-of-eight-announced-for-trofeo-optergium-road-races-in-italy/ 

SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING IS CANCELLED

Please note that Club training on Saturday Morning (19th August) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village has been cancelled.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TRAINING SESSIONS

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]

WELCOME ABOARD!

Many thanks to Tim Palmer for co-ordinating two officials courses at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

The following club members attended the Level 1 Timekeepers course in April: Brian Wright, Ellie Robinson, Jo Hooker, Nick Brooks, Becky Miller, and Sarah Walker.

And the following club members attended the Level 1 Track Official course earlier this month: Clair Williams, Jo Hooker, and Nick Brooks.

Many thanks to all those who attended and we look forward to seeing you becoming graded officials very soon.

WELL DONE!

Congratulations to all Club members who posted medal and personal best performances at the weekend.

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

SUMMER TRAINING @ EPSV

Please remember that Club training at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track continues during the summer holidays. 

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

The Club is preparing to organise the Guilden Sutton 10K (previously the “Sutton Six”) on Sunday 17th September – the 40th Anniversary of the Race. If you can help make the fixture a big success please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

DATES FOR THE DIARY…

Saturday, August 19 – Northern Track and Field League, at Trafford;

Sunday, August 20 – Birchwood 10k Road Race;

Friday, August 25 – Mid Cheshire 5km Road Race at Kingsley;

Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27 – England Athletics Under 15s and Under 17s Championships, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham;

Monday, August 28 – Trafford AC Open Track and Field Medal Meeting;

Monday, August 28 – Moel Famau Fell Race, at Cilcain;

Sunday, September 3 – Cheshire Track and Field League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village;

Tuesday, September 5 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round One at Royden Park (7pm start);

Saturday, September 9 – Northern Track & Field League Grand Regional Final, at Doncaster; 

Saturday, September 9 – North West Road Relay Championships at Heaton Park, Manchester;

Saturday, September 9 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 girls, Under 15 boys, Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors at Trafford; Sunday, September 10 – Sandstone Trail Races;

Sunday, September 10 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 boys and Under 15 girls and Open Medal Meeting at Trafford;

Tuesday, September 12 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Two at Thurstaston (7pm start);

Sunday, September 17 – Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race;

Sunday, September 17 – Warrington Open Track and Field Meeting;

Tuesday, September 19 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Three at Harrison Drive (6.30pm start);

Saturday, September 23 – Trafford AC Medal Meeting;

Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24 – Final Fling Throws Competition at Wrexham;

Sunday September 24 – Northern Road Relays Championships at Birkenhead Park;

Sunday, September 24 – Farndon 10k Road Race;

Tuesday, September 26 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Four at Arrowe Park (6.30pm start).

CONGRATULATIONS HARRIET!

Many congratulations to Harriet Wheeler who secured a silver medal with a new under 17 women’s javelin personal best of 51.50m while representing England at the Youth Commonwealth Games in Trinidad & Tobago.

And congratulations to all club members who competed at the weekend, several of whom achieved personal bests, as noted in this week’s press report.

UPCOMING NORTHERN LEAGUE FIXTURE
The final fixture of the 2023 Northern Track & Field League West Premier Division is due to take place at Trafford on Saturday 19th August. The club currently lies second in the table, just one point off the top spot, meaning the club can still be crowned champions and qualify for the Northern League finals on 9th September. Second year Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors should contact team managers Alan Littler, Dave McKay and Jenny Manning with their availability ASAP to ensure your club has a strong and successful end to the season.

AUTUMN ROAD RELAYS INVITATION

It’s autumn road relay season again. These are always great fun team events. Ellie Robinson will be doing the team entries, and the club is paying entry fees. Please let Ellie know your availability by August 31st at the latest. This year, you have two opportunities to race:

Saturday September 9th: Cheshire Champs, at Heaton Park for (you must have Cheshire eligibility by birth or residence for this one):

Sunday September 24th: Northern Athletics Champs, at Birkenhead Park (no Cheshire eligibility requirement).

ASSISTANT CLUB COACHING COURSE AT DEESIDE

Welsh Athletics is organising an Assistant Club Coaching Course at Deeside College, Connah’s Quay, on Saturday 23rd September. The course is ideal for anyone who currently volunteers at the club and who wants to become a graded coach to help the club. Details and booking are here.

The club will reimburse members for the cost of the course cost – please contact [email protected] for this.

OXFORD UNIVERSITY INVITATION

Oxford University Athletic Club has been in touch to offer an exciting opportunity for athletes who are students from year 10 to year 13, and have an interest in applying to Oxford (or Cambridge).

They are hosting an Athlete Taster Day on 16th November 2023, where athletes will have the chance to meet some current student-athletes and coaches, as well as hear about life at Oxford, learn about the admissions process and spend the day in the beautiful college of Magdalen. There will also be a tour of Oxford’s sporting facilities. All travel costs will be paid for, as well as lunch.

Sign-up will close on 26th October, but spaces are limited so they are encouraging any athletes to sign up as soon as possible. Any questions should be sent to the OUAC President 2023-24 at: [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TRAINING SESSIONS

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]

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13 – Northern Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s Track and Field Championships being held at Middlesbrough;

Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13 – Welsh Under 13s, Under 17s and Under 20s Track and Field Championships at Newport, South Wales;

Tuesday, August 15 – Trafford AC Grand Prix Track and Field Meeting;

Wednesday, August 16 – Ellesmere Port 5km Road Race;

Saturday, August 19 – Northern Track and Field League, at Trafford;

Sunday, August 20 – Birchwood 10k Road Race;

Friday, August 25 – Mid Cheshire 5km Road Race at Kingsley;

Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27 – England Athletics Under 15s and Under 17s Championships, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham;

Monday, August 28 – Trafford AC Open Track and Field Medal Meeting;

Monday, August 28 – Moel Famau Fell Race, at Cilcain;

Sunday, September 3 – Cheshire Track and Field League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village;

Tuesday, September 5 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round One at Royden Park (7pm start);

Saturday, September 9 – Northern Track & Field League Grand Regional Final, at Doncaster; 

Saturday, September 9 – North West Road Relay Championships at Heaton Park, Manchester;

Saturday, September 9 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 girls, Under 15 boys, Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors at Trafford; Sunday, September 10 – Sandstone Trail Races;

Sunday, September 10 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 boys and Under 15 girls and Open Medal Meeting at Trafford;

Tuesday, September 12 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Two at Thurstaston (7pm start);

Sunday, September 17 – Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race;

Sunday, September 17 – Warrington Open Track and Field Meeting;

Tuesday, September 19 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Three at Harrison Drive (6.30pm start);

Saturday, September 23 – Trafford AC Medal Meeting;

Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24 – Final Fling Throws Competition at Wrexham;

Sunday September 24 – Northern Road Relays Championships at Birkenhead Park;

Sunday, September 24 – Farndon 10k Road Race;

Tuesday, September 26 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Four at Arrowe Park (6.30pm start).

UPCOMING NORTHERN LEAGUE FIXTURE
The final fixture of the 2023 Northern Track & Field League West Premier Division is due to take place at Trafford on Saturday 19th August. The club currently lies second in the table, just one point off the top spot, meaning the club can still be crowned champions and qualify for the Northern League finals on 9th September. Second year Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors should contact team managers Alan Littler, Dave McKay and Jenny Manning with their availability ASAP to ensure your club has a strong and successful end to the season.

SIGN UP FOR TRACK OFFICIALS COURSE @ EPSV

West Cheshire AC is hosting a Level One Track Officials Course on Tuesday 8th August in the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Trackside Room from 6pm. 

The course is ideal for parents wanting to become graded officials to help the Club and the sport.

The booking link is here. Please book onto the course ASAP so the numbers show on the system. For those who are West Cheshire AC members, the club will reimburse for the course cost – please contact club treasurer Sarah on: [email protected] for this.

AUTUMN ROAD RELAYS INVITATION

It’s autumn road relay season again. These are always great fun team events. Ellie Robinson will be doing the team entries, and the club is paying entry fees. Please let Ellie know your availability by August 31st at the latest. This year, you have two opportunities to race:

Saturday September 9th: Cheshire Champs, at Heaton Park for (you must have Cheshire eligibility by birth or residence for this one):

Sunday September 24th: Northern Athletics Champs, at Birkenhead Park (no Cheshire eligibility requirement).

GOOD LUCK HARRIET!

Everyone at West Cheshire AC passes on their best wishes to Harriet Wheeler who will be representing England on Wednesday 9th August in Trinidad & Tobago at the Youth Commonwealth Games.

WELL DONE JESS, JAMIE AND NANCY!

Congratulations to Jessica Lark, Jamie Richardson and Nancy Farmer for posting new personal bests.

This week’s press report can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE @ EPSV, ON SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER

Please contact Dennis Wall ASAP if you are wanting to compete or help/officiate in the final round of the Cheshire Track & Field League on Sunday, 3rd September, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (11:45am start).

The Cheshire League caters for anyone aged 9 years old and above in every age group (Under 11s to Seniors and Veterans), and it will be great to see a good turn out from club members.

A check-list of items to bring with you should include: club vest – money to buy food and drink – packed lunch – warm clothing – waterproof clothing – spikes and/or running shoes.

If you need any further details please don’t hesitate to contact Dennis on 07968 643038 or email: [email protected]

ASSISTANT CLUB COACHING COURSE @ DEESIDE

Welsh Athletics is organising an Assistant Club Coaching Course at Deeside College, Connah’s Quay, on Saturday 23rd September. 

The course is perfect for anyone who currently volunteers at the Club and who wants to become a graded coach to help the Club. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Coaching Assistant, how it differs from the Leader and Athletics Coach courses and its position within the Coach Development Pathway. The basics of movement (biomechanics) will be taught and an introduction to the athletics events will be covered. Identifying the principles that underpin and improve performance as well as applying an athlete-centred approach to delivery are among the many areas covered during this course.

The booking link is: https://www.welshathletics.org/en/event/coaching-assistant-waca23-3deeside

For those who are West Cheshire AC members, the club will reimburse for the course cost – please contact Darren on: [email protected] for this.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6 – England Athletics Under 15s and Under 17s Combined Events Championships at SportCity, Manchester

Sunday, August 6 – Trafford AC Open Track and Field Meeting

Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13 – Northern Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s Track and Field Championships being held at Middlesbrough

Tuesday, August 15 – Trafford AC Grand Prix Track and Field Meeting

Wednesday, August 16 – Ellesmere Port 5km Road Race

Saturday, August 19 – Northern Track and Field League, at Trafford

Sunday, August 20 – Birchwood 10k Road Race

Friday, August 25 – Mid Cheshire 5km Road Race at Kingsley

Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27 – England Athletics Under 15s and Under 17s Championships, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. Entries close at midnight on Sunday 13th August.

Monday, August 28 – Trafford AC Open Track and Field Medal Meeting

Monday, August 28 – Moel Famau Fell Race, at Cilcain

Sunday, September 3 – Cheshire Track and Field League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village

Tuesday, September 5 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round One at Royden Park (7pm start)

Saturday, September 9 – Northern Track & Field League Grand Regional Final, at Doncaster;

Saturday, September 9 – North West Road Relay Championships at Heaton Park, Manchester

Saturday, September 9 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 girls, Under 15 boys, Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors at Trafford; Sunday, September 10 – Sandstone Trail Races

Sunday, September 10 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 boys and Under 15 girls and Open Medal Meeting at Trafford

Tuesday, September 12 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Two at Thurstaston (7pm start)

Sunday, September 17 – Guilden Sutton 10k

Sunday, September 17 – Warrington Open Track and Field Meeting

Tuesday, September 19 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Three at Harrison Drive (6:30pm start)

Saturday, September 23 – Trafford AC Medal Meeting

Sunday September 24 – Northern Road Relays Championships at Birkenhead Park

Sunday, September 24 – Farndon 10k

Tuesday, September 26 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Four at Arrowe Park (6:30pm start).

SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING IS ON

Please note that Club training on Saturday Morning (29th July) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village is definitely taking place.

SUMMER TRAINING @ EPSV

Please remember that Club training at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track continues during the summer holidays. 

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

The Club is preparing to organise the Guilden Sutton 10K (previously the “Sutton Six”) on Sunday 17th September – the 40th Anniversary of the Race. If you can help make the fixture a big success please contact Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

SIGN UP FOR TRACK OFFICIALS COURSE @ EPSV

West Cheshire AC is hosting a Level One Track Officials Course on Tuesday 8th August in the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Trackside Room from 6pm. 

The Course is ideal for parents wanting to become graded officials to help the Club and the sport.

The booking link is: https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/login?s_id=dc33d672fac5b5a56ff7895745532570
Please book onto the course ASAP so the numbers show on the system. For those who are West Cheshire AC members, the club will reimburse for the course cost – please contact Darren on: [email protected] for this.

ASSISTANT CLUB COACHING COURSE @ DEESIDE

Welsh Athletics is organising an Assistant Club Coaching Course at Deeside College, Connah’s Quay, on Saturday 23rd September. 

The course is perfect for anyone who currently volunteers at the Club and who wants to become a graded coach to help the Club. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Coaching Assistant, how it differs from the Leader and Athletics Coach courses and its position within the Coach Development Pathway. The basics of movement (biomechanics) will be taught and an introduction to the athletics events will be covered. Identifying the principles that underpin and improve performance as well as applying an athlete-centred approach to delivery are among the many areas covered during this course.

The booking link is: https://www.welshathletics.org/en/event/coaching-assistant-waca23-3deeside

For those who are West Cheshire AC members, the club will reimburse for the course cost – please contact Darren on: [email protected] for this.

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!

Well done to our Under 13s and Under 15 Youth Development Track & Field League squad and our team managers after winning the league title at Litherland on Saturday.

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

CONGRATULATIONS LINDSAY!

Well done to Lindsay Fisher who broke the Women’s Club 10k record with a time of 35:43 to win the over-35 women’s age group title at the Helena Tipping Memorial 10k Road Race at Wrexham.

POLE VAULT TRAINING INVITATION

Club members wanting to learn how to pole vault are being invited to the next training session at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Track being supervised by Don Darroch on Thursday, August 3 (6.30-8pm). 

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE

PROVISIONAL fixtures have been released for the Borders Road Running League which will now consist of six races, with the final evening race no longer counting towards the team and individual results.

Race One: October 1 at Eryri; Race Two: November 5 at Birkenhead; Race Three: December 3 at Wrexham; Race Four: January 28 at Pensby; Race Five: February 25 at Deeside; Race Six: March 17 at UTS.

All races will start at 11am unless circumstances change, and April 7 is available as a replacement date for a cancelled race.

The final race and presentation will be held on Wednesday, May 1 at Wallasey.

WIRRAL MULTI-TERRAIN LEAGUE FIXTURES

The four-round series of Wirral Multi-Terrain League fixtures has been published. They are: Tuesday 5th September at Royden Park (7pm start); Tuesday 12th September at Thurstaston (7pm start); Tuesday 19th September at Harrison Drive (6.30pm start), and Tuesday 26th September at Arrowe Park (6.30pm start).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TRAINING SESSIONS

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]

ONLINE CLUB KIT SHOP

The Club now has an Online Club Shop selling a range of items. Please take at look at this link using WCAC2023 as the password.

ENGLAND ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

ENTRIES are now open for the England Athletics U15 & U17 Championships will be held at Birmingham Alexander Stadium on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th August 2023. The entry system will close at midnight on Sunday 13th August. Late entries will not be accepted.

Entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/

DATES FOR THE DIARY…

Saturday, August 6 – Trafford AC Open Track and Field Meeting;

Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7 – England Athletics Under 15s and Under 17s Combined Events Championships at SportCity, Manchester;

Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13 – Northern Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s Track and Field Championships being held at Middlesbrough;

Tuesday, August 15 – Trafford AC Grand Prix Track and Field Meeting;

Wednesday, August 16 – Ellesmere Port 5km Road Race;

Saturday, August 19 – Northern Track and Field League, at Trafford;

Sunday, August 20 – Birchwood 10k Road Race;

Friday, August 25 – Mid Cheshire 5km Road Race at Kingsley;

Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27 – England Athletics Under 15s and Under 17s Championships, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham;

Monday, August 28 – Trafford AC Open Track and Field Medal Meeting;

Monday, August 28 – Moel Famau Fell Race, at Cilcain;

Sunday, September 3 – Cheshire Track and Field League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village;

Tuesday, September 5 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round One at Royden Park (7pm start);

Saturday, September 9 – Northern Track & Field League Grand Regional Final, at Doncaster; 

Saturday, September 9 – North West Road Relay Championships at Heaton Park, Manchester;

Saturday, September 9 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 girls, Under 15 boys, Under 17s, Under 20s and Seniors at Trafford; Sunday, September 10 – Sandstone Trail Races;

Sunday, September 10 – Combined Events Classic Meeting for Under 13 boys and Under 15 girls and Open Medal Meeting at Trafford;

Tuesday, September 12 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Two at Thurstaston (7pm start);

Sunday, September 17 – Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race;

Sunday, September 17 – Warrington Open Track and Field Meeting;

Tuesday, September 19 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Three at Harrison Drive (6.30pm start);

Saturday, September 23 – Trafford AC Medal Meeting;

Sunday, September 24 – Farndon 10k Road Race.

Tuesday, September 26 – Wirral Multi Terrain League Round Four at Arrowe Park (6.30pm start).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Kathryn Rawson, Sophie Percival, Rosie Grimsditch, Dillon Jervis, Bob Benson, Hope Scott.

And next week: Dave Gough, Paul Van Schie, Darren Shillington, Oliver James,Charlotte Wilson, Chloe Martin.

DEESTRIDERS OFF ROAD GRAND PRIX SERIES

Deestriders are organising their off road grand prix series of races at Shotton on Thursday, 3rd August, and on Friday 1st September. Email your name, address, date of birth, EA number, and email address to: [email protected]

CHESHIRE ROAD RUNNING GRAND PRIX

The Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race and Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race feature in this year’s 8-race Cheshire Road Running Grand Prix, with the best 5 from the maximum of eight races counting in each prize-winning section.

The races selected for the 2023 Grand Prix are: Chester Spring 5 (12th April); Park Run Chester (13th May); Dunham Massey 2, Dave Telford Memorial (8th June); Birchwood Brook 5k (15th June); Park Run Alderley Park, Nether Alderley (8th July); Birchwood 10k (20th August); Guilden Sutton 10k (17th September); Congleton Half Marathon (1st October).

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.

SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING IS ON

Please note that club training for the sprints group coached by Jon Moss on Saturday morning (22nd July) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village is definitely taking place. All other group training sessions this Saturday are off.

Please also remember that club training at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track continues during the summer holidays. 

TRACK OFFICIALS COURSE AT EPSV

West Cheshire AC is hosting a Level One Track Officials Course on Tuesday 8th August in the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Trackside Room from 6pm. 

The Course is ideal for parents wanting to become graded officials to help the Club and the sport.

The booking link is here. Please book onto the course ASAP so the numbers show on the system. For those who are West Cheshire AC members, the club will reimburse for the course cost – please email [email protected] for this.

ASSISTANT CLUB COACHING COURSE AT DEESIDE

Welsh Athletics is organising an Assistant Club Coaching Course at Deeside College, Connah’s Quay, on Saturday 23rd September. 

The course is perfect for anyone who currently volunteers at the club and who wants to become a graded coach to help the Club. Details are here.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE CLUB (PART 1)

Can you spare a couple of hours as a volunteer marshal at the 40th anniversary edition of the Guilden Sutton 10K on Sunday 17th September? No experience required, just the ability to don a reflective vest, point runners the right way, and perhaps vaguely clap and cheer, for which you receive free tea/ coffee and cake. Both the club and the runners themselves will be grateful for any help offered for this entirely volunteer-run local event. If you can help, please contact Dennis Wall at [email protected]

AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE CLUB (PART 2)

The club also needs helpers at training sessions at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village athletics track, both to register members as they arrive and to assist coaches during training sessions. No experience necessary, full guidance provided. As with our race events, all training is run by unpaid volunteers without whom sessions cannot take place – so don’t be shy, if you feel you can lend a hand in any way, please email Dennis Wall at [email protected].

ENGLAND ATHLETICS VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Within our club, so many people go above and beyond to provide quality athletics and running experiences. Through the regional volunteer awards, you can recognise individuals, volunteers, officials, coaches, clubs, club leaders, and projects.

The closing date for nominations is fast approaching – get your online nomination in by Wednesday (26th July)! The link for nominations is here.

REIMBURSEMENT FOR ATTENDING COURSES

West Cheshire AC will reimburse fees for any club member or parent who has attended a club Coaching or Officials Course. Please send your receipt to our Club treasurer for reimbursement to: [email protected]

CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRIES

Entries for the Northern Athletics Under 13s to Under 17s Track and Field Championships, at Middlesbrough on August 12th-13th, close on July 28th. Details here.

Entries for the England Athletics Under 15s to Under 17s Open Combined Event Championships Championships, at Manchester Sport City on August 5th-6th close TODAY, July 21st. Entries are limited to 32 athletes per age group. Details here.

Entries for the England Athletics Under 15s to Under 17s Track and Field Championships, at Birmingham Alexander Stadium on August 26th-27th close at midnight on August 13th. Entries are limited to 32 athletes per age group. Details here.

CONGRATULATIONS HARRIET AND JESS!

Well done to Harriet Wheeler and Jessica Lark who represented England on Saturday at Grangemouth, Scotland in the SIAB International Track and Field fixture and secured gold and silver medals respectively.

This week’s club press report can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday, 22nd July – Under 13s/Under 15s Youth Development Track & Field League Round Four, at Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Road, Litherland L21 7LA (11am start).

Good luck to all our athletes and officials!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

John Hughes, Sally Smyth, David Irving, Jacob Owen, Sam Pierre-Louis, Fraser Campbell, Bethan Jones,Gracie Hole, Olivia Haywood.

And next week: Kathryn Rawson, Sophie Percival, Rosie Grimsditch, Dillon Jervis, Bob Benson.

SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING IS ON

Please note that club training on Saturday Morning (15th July) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village is definitely taking place.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE CLUB (PART 1)

Can you spare a couple of hours as a volunteer marshal at the 40th anniversary edition of the Guilden Sutton 10K on Sunday 17th September? No experience required, just the ability to don a reflective vest, point runners the right way, and perhaps vaguely clap and cheer, for which you receive free tea/ coffee and cake. Both the club and the runners themselves will be grateful for any help offered for this entirely volunteer-run local event. If you can help, please contact Dennis Wall at [email protected]

AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE CLUB (PART 2)

The club also needs helpers at training sessions at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village athletics track, both to register members as they arrive and to assist coaches during training sessions. No experience necessary, full guidance provided. As with our race events, all training is run by unpaid volunteers without whom sessions cannot take place – so don’t be shy, if you feel you can lend a hand in any way, please email Dennis Wall at [email protected].

GOOD LUCK HARRIET AND JESS!

Best wishes from everyone at West Cheshire AC to Harriet Wheeler and Jessica Lark who represent England on Saturday at Grangemouth, Scotland in the SIAB International Track and Field fixture.

CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE @ WARRINGTON, ON SUNDAY 16th JULY

Please contact Dennis Wall ASAP if you are wanting to compete or help/officiate in the third round of the Cheshire Track & Field League on Sunday, 16^th July, at Victoria Park, Warrington (11.45am start).

The Cheshire League caters for anyone aged 9 years old and above in every age group (Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, and Senior and Veteran Men and Women), and it will be great to see a good turn out from club members.

A check-list of items to bring with you should include: Club vest – money to buy food and drink – packed lunch – warm clothing – waterproof clothing – spikes and/or running shoes.

If you need any further details please don’t hesitate to contact Dennis on 07968 643038 or email: [email protected]

TRACK OFFICIALS COURSE @ EPSV

West Cheshire AC is hosting a Level One Track Officials Course on Tuesday 8th August in the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Trackside Room from 6pm. If you want to book a place please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

REIMBURSEMENT FOR ATTENDING COURSES

West Cheshire AC will reimburse fees for any club member or parent who has attended a Club Coaching or Officials Course. Please send your receipt to our Club treasurer for reimbursement to: [email protected]

ONLINE CLUB KIT SHOP

The Club now has an Online Club Shop selling a range of items. Please take at look at this link using WCAC2023 as the password.

NORTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS…

Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s Championships, at Middlesbrough, on August 12th & 13th (Closing date is 28th July): Prospectus: www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info4849.pdf
Entry for all events via: www.race-results.co.uk 

THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday, 15th July – Club Training, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am-12 noon).

Saturday, 15th July – SIAB Track & Field International, Grangemouth, Scotland.

Sunday 16th July – Cheshire Track & Field League Round Three, at Victoria Park, Warrington (11.45am start).

Good luck to all our athletes and officials!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Tony Thackray, Bethany Long, Arthur Diaz, James Robinson, Jane Pughe, Euan Garland, Eliza Caldwell, Dave Bish.

And next week: John Hughes, Sally Smyth, David Irving, Jacob Owen, Sam Pierre-Louis, Fraser Campbell, Bethan Jones,Gracie Hole, Olivia Haywood.

ENGLAND ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Entries are now being accepted for the England Athletics U15/U17 OPEN Combined Event Championships taking place at Manchester Sport City on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th August. Entries are limited to 32 athletes per age group. Entries will be done on a ‘first come first serve basis’ so please ensure early entry to avoid disappointment. The entry system will close at midnight on Friday 21st July. Late entries will not be accepted. Entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/

ENTRIES are now open for the England Athletics U15 & U17 Championships will be held at Birmingham Alexander Stadium on

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th August 2023. The entry system will close at midnight on Sunday 13th August. Late entries will not be accepted.

Entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/

SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING IS CANCELLED

Please note that Club training on Saturday Morning (8th July) at Ellesmere Port Sports Village is cancelled because the club is hosting an under 13/under 15 Youth Development Track & Field League fixture.

Helpers are needed to set up the Equipment on Saturday from 8am, erect the Club Tent, assist from 11am during the Competition, and Tidy Away from 4pm onwards.

CLUB FUN DAY

Please come along to this Sunday’s Club Family Fun Day being held at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track between 11am and 2pm. There will be fun, games, food and drink.

CONGRATULATIONS HARRIET!

Many congratulations to Harriet Wheeler who has been selected to represent England at the Youth Commonwealth Games in Trinidad and Tobago next month.

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!

Many congratulations to Macey Jones, Jessica Lark, Emma Holmes, Yasmin Smith, and Harriet Wheeler who all achieved National Championship medal performances at the weekend. Please see this link for a full report: https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/news/

TRUE TEAM EFFORT AT BLACKBURN!

Our Northern Track & Field League squad travelled to Blackburn on Sunday and finished fourth in a keenly contested third round to set up an exciting final round at Trafford on Saturday 19th August…

MATCH POSITIONS (after three rounds): 1 Wirral AC 14 league points (1065.5 match points); 2 West Cheshire AC 13 (1075.5); 3 Blackburn Harriers & AC 12 (1031); 4 Trafford AC 9 (371.5); 5 Sale Harriers Manchester 9 (968); 6 Team Isle of Man 6 (926.5).

WELL DONE JODI, LINDSAY, KEELY, JON AND FIONA!

Many congratulations to Jodi Bemand, Lindsay Fisher, Keely Smith, Jon Park and Fiona Cook who have all impressed in recent races.

Jodi won the Forest Park Ladies 5k Race, at Warrington, in a time of 19 minutes 26 seconds; Lindsay and Keely helped Cheshire win an Inter Counties Team Event in Staffordshire, while Jon and Fiona secured podium places in the Tour of Merseyside.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TRAINING SESSIONS

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]

CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE @ WARRINGTON, ON SUNDAY 16th JULY

Please contact Dennis Wall ASAP if you are wanting to compete or help/officiate in the third round of the Cheshire Track & Field League on Sunday, 16^th July, at Victoria Park, Warrington (11.45am start).

The Cheshire League caters for anyone aged 9 years old and above in every age group (Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, and Senior and Veteran Men and Women), and it will be great to see a good turn out from club members.

A check-list of items to bring with you should include: Club Vest – Money to buy food and drink – packed lunch – warm clothing – waterproof clothing – spikes and/or running shoes.

If you need any further details please don’t hesitate to contact Dennis on 07968 643038 or email: [email protected]