CLUB ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION EVENING TICKETS

Please book your tickets ASAP for the West Cheshire AC Celebration Evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester, on Saturday, 11th February 2023. The online link to buy tickets is here: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/West-Cheshire-AC-Celebration-Evening-2023

Guest speakers are recent international athletes and West Cheshire AC members Eloise Eccles and Liz Renondeau, who earned full senior honours in representing Britain last autumn at European Championship 24-hour and 50km events respectively.

Both have stories to tell that will be both inspiring and relatable to all fellow club members who attend, so don’t delay!

Meanwhile, if you can donate a raffle prize of your own, please contact: [email protected] or leave it at the EPSV Track Container Office on a training night.

ENTRIES OPEN FOR 25th CLUB ANNIVERSARY TRACK & FIELD OPEN MEETINGS 

The Club is organising two open track and field meetings at Ellesmere Port Sports Village to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The meetings will be held on Saturday 18th March (sprints, hurdles, and jumps), and Sunday 26th March (middle distance running and throws).

Members can enter via an entry form which will be available from the Track Container Office. 

 
VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Helpers are needed for the Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race being organised by the Club at Cheshire County Sports Club, Upton, on 12th April. If you can help please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

CHESHIRE ROAD RACE GRAND PRIX

This competition, including an age-graded grand prix, is back for 2023. Details are available at http://www.cheshireaa.com It will feature eight races, including our own Spring 5 and Guilden Sutton 10k – though WCAC members are politely reminded to ensure that they supply a volunteer if they intend to run in any WCAC-organised or -supported events such as these.

HELP NEEDED

Cheshire County Athletics Association have offered to provide volunteers for the English National Championships being held at Bolesworth Castle, on 25th February. Can you help?

All volunteers will receive £25, a lunch pack and free parking (£5 to non-helpers), and will also get the best view of the races!

We need lots of marshals, a few marshal team leaders to manage the three course areas, and a small number of people to sell programs.

If you’re interested in volunteering, message [email protected] with your contact details and say what your role and availability could be (Sat am/ Sat pm/ both).

THIS WEEKEND:

SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY – Training at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track (10am-12 noon).

SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY – Manchester Cross Country League at Sherdley Park, St Helens. Details (including Important Car Parking Announcement: https://maccl.co.uk/news/

SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY – North Wales Cross Country League at The Marches School, Oswestry. Details: https://www.northwalesxc.com/oswestry/

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11th and 12th FEBRUARY – England Athletics Under 15s, Under 17s and Under 20s Indoor Track & Field Championships, at Sheffield. Details: https://www.englandathletics.org

SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY – Village Bakery Wrexham Half Marathon (10am start). Details: https://runcheshire.niftyentries.com/VillageBakeryHalf

SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY – Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Meeting, at SportCity (10.30am start). Details: https://saleharriersmanchester.com/index.php/events-fixtures/winter-indoor-series

Good luck to all our athletes, officials, and volunteers.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Club enjoyed success indoors and over the country at the weekend. Please see this link for a full report: https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/news/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Ben Newall, Jacob Garnett, Macey Jones, Sheila Whitta, Dennis Wall, Ellie Robinson, Trevor Holmes, Andy Manson, Laura Turley, Gabriel Mikoleizik, Seth Cunningham. 

And next week: Audra Goodall, Graham Wells, Ben McKean, Kaiden Pritchard, Sofia Driouiche, Abby Ashford, Will Mallon, Harrison Rees, Imogen Fives, Grace Andrews, Amelia McLintock, Sam Lightfoot, Seb Hulse, Thomas Johnson.

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.

IT’S GOOD TO TALK

Members can find club news and discussion at:

West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Senior Distance Running, West Cheshire AC U13 to U20 Middle Distance Facebook groups

www.westcheshireac.co.uk

CLUB ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION EVENING TICKETS

Please book your tickets ASAP for the West Cheshire AC Celebration Evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester, on Saturday, 11th February 2023. The online link to buy tickets is here: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/West-Cheshire-AC-Celebration-Evening-2023

Guest speakers are recent international athletes and West Cheshire AC members Eloise Eccles and Liz Renondeau, who earned full senior honours in representing Britain last autumn at European Championship 24-hour and 50km events respectively.

Both have stories to tell that will be both inspiring and relatable to all fellow club members who attend, so don’t delay!

Meanwhile, if you can donate a raffle prize of your own, please contact: [email protected] or leave it at the EPSV Track Container Office on a training night.

THIS WEEKEND:

SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY – Training at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track (10am-12 noon).

SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY – Cheshire Schools Cross Country Championships at Knights Grange, Winsford.

SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY – Northern Under 13s and Under 15s Indoor Track & Field Championships, at Sheffield.

Good luck to all our athletes, officials, and volunteers.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Club enjoyed success indoors and over the country at the weekend. Please see this link for a full report: https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/news/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Sam Kimpton, Louis Tegg, Mary Radford, Joanne Cartwright.

And next week: Ben Newall, Jacob Garnett, Macey Jones, Sheila Whitta, Dennis Wall, Ellie Robinson, Trevor Holmes, Andy Manson, Laura Turley, Gabriel Mikoleizik, Seth Cunningham. 

WELSH CASTLES RELAY RACE

The club is considering entering a team into the Welsh Castles Relay Race which will take place over the weekend of 10-11 June. This is a 20 stage road relay race with individual legs of around 10 miles. Further information is available via the link below. Anyone who is interested is asked to email Ian Gloyne-Phillips, including ‘Welsh Castles’ in the subject line. 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

The Club has agreed to help out at Schools Sportshall Athletics Competitions in the next few weeks. If you can help at any of the following competitions please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT OFFICER COURSE

Tattenhall Runners are organising a Traffic Management Officer (TMO) course on Saturday March 11^th. Places cost £74 each, which will be funded by West Cheshire AC. This is a TESS-managed course to gain the TMO qualification.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who is happy to help out the club for an hour or two at any of the few events that we organise every year. If interested, please email Andy Carter ASAP at: [email protected]

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.

IT’S GOOD TO TALK

Members can find club news and discussion at:

West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Senior Distance Running, West Cheshire AC U13 to U20 Middle Distance Facebook groups

www.westcheshireac.co.uk

CLUB ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION EVENING TICKETS

Please book your tickets ASAP for The Club’s Annual Awards Presentation Evening being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester, on Saturday, 11th February 2023. The online link to buy tickets is here: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/West-Cheshire-AC-Celebration-Evening-2023

Meanwhile, please consider donating a raffle prize for the event and drop it off with Club officials at the EPSV Track Container Office before or after a training night.

NATIONAL CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS, BOLESWORTH, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH

Entries for this event via West Cheshire AC have now closed, but individuals should be able to self-enter before the closing date of Friday January 27^TH at https://www.race-results.co.uk/natxc23e

The organisers Cheshire AA are looking for helpers at this event. Lots of marshals are needed, as well as a few marshal team leaders to manage the three course areas, and a small number of people to sell programs.

Help is also needed setting up the course for a few hours on Thursday February 23^rd and Friday 24^th, which provides an opportunity for volunteers to see the venue and course.

All volunteers will receive £25, a lunch pack and free parking – and will also get the best view of the races!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please email [email protected] with your contact details and say what your role and availability could be (Saturday AM/ PM, Thursday/ Friday).

THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY 28th JANUARY – Training at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track (10am-12 noon).

SATURDAY 28th JANUARY – Northern Cross Country Championships at Witton Park, Blackburn.

Details including parking arrangements and course maps can be found via the below link: www.northernathletics.co.uk/next-event/

SATURDAY 28th JANUARY – World Indoor Tour Fixture at SportCity, Manchester. Interview with Aimee Pratt, Jenny Meadows, and Keely Hodgkinson prior to the fixture: https://youtu.be/3znqgvreL24

SUNDAY 29th JANUARY – Manchester Indoor Open Track & Field Meeting, at SportCity.

Good luck to all our athletes, officials, and volunteers.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Club enjoyed success in the mud at Colwyn Bay on Saturday. Please see this link for a full report: https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/news/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Steve Roberts, Isla Jones, David Wheldon, Kate Titlow, Eddie Gore, Jill Gore, Hannah Lockett, Jon Clarke, Jack Gannon, Henry Robinson.

And next week: Sam Kimpton, Louis Tegg, Mary Radford, Joanne Cartwright.

WELSH CASTLES RELAY RACE

The club are considering entering a team into the Welsh Castles Relay Race which will take place over the weekend of 10-11 June. This is a 20 stage road relay race with individual legs of around 10 miles. Further information is available via the link below. Anyone who is interested is asked to email Ian Gloyne-Phillips, including ‘Welsh Castles’ in the subject line. 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

The Club has agreed to help out at Schools Sportshall Athletics Competitions in the next few weeks. If you can help at any of the following competitions please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

Helsby & Frodsham Primary Schools Competition at Frodsham Leisure Centre on Thursday 26th January (12.30-3pm).

Ellesmere Port Primary Schools Competition at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Thursday 2nd February (11am-3pm).

Ellesmere Port Secondary Schools Sportshall Competition at Whitby High School Sportshall on Wednesday 15th February (2.30pm start).

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT OFFICER COURSE

Tattenhall Runners are organising a Traffic Management Officer (TMO) course on Saturday March 11^th. Places cost £74 each, which will be funded by West Cheshire AC. This is a TESS-managed course to gain the TMO qualification.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who is happy to help out the club for an hour or two at any of the few events that we organise every year. If interested, please email Andy Carter ASAP at: [email protected]

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.

IT’S GOOD TO TALK

Members can find club news and discussion at:

West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Senior Distance Running, West Cheshire AC U13 to U20 Middle Distance Facebook groups

www.westcheshireac.co.uk

WEST CHESHIRE AC CELEBRATION EVENING TICKETS.

Please book your tickets ASAP for The West Cheshire AC Celebration Evening being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester, on Saturday, 11 February 11^th 2023. The online link to buy tickets is here: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/West-Cheshire-AC-Celebration-Evening-2023

Meanwhile, please consider donating a raffle prize for the event and drop it off with club officials at the EPSV Track Container Office before or after a training night.

THIS WEEKEND:

SATURDAY 21st JANUARY – Training at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track (10am-12 noon).

SATURDAY 21st JANUARY – North Wales Cross Country League at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay.

10:30am: U15 Boys, followed by U15 Girls and U13 Boys, U13 Girls and U11 Boys, U11 Girls.

1pm: Women, U17 Men, Men 65+

2pm: Senior Men.

SUNDAY 22nd JANUARY – Borders Road Running League, at Linmere, Delamere Forest (10am start). Details: https://www.bordersleague.org.uk/fixtures/

Good luck to all our athletes, officials, and volunteers.

 
CONGRATULATIONS!

The Club enjoyed a memorable weekend indoors, on the road, and in the mud. Please see this link for a full report: https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/2023/01/16/press-report-9/

HELPERS NEEDED!

Volunteers are needed this Sunday morning to help the Club host the next round of the Borders Road Running League at Delamere Forest, (10am start). If you can help or you know someone who can help, please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Danielle Erskine, Joe Foy, Phil Gent, Anna Woolgar, David Shearer, Will Rawson, Lucy Caldwell, Lydia Chambers.

And next week: Steve Roberts, Isla Jones, David Wheldon, Kate Titlow, Eddie Gore, Jill Gore, Hannah Lockett, Jon Clarke, Jack Gannon, Henry Robinson.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

The Club has agreed to help out at Schools Sportshall Athletics Competitions in the next few weeks. If you can help at any of the following competitions please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

Helsby & Frodsham Primary Schools Competition at Frodsham Leisure Centre on Thursday 26th January (12.30-3pm).

Ellesmere Port Primary Schools Competition at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Thursday 2nd February (11am-3pm).

Ellesmere Port Secondary Schools Sportshall Competition at Whitby High School Sportshall on Wednesday 15th February (2.30pm start).

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT OFFICER COURSE

Tattenhall Runners are organising a Traffic Management Officer (TMO) course on Saturday March 11^th. Places cost £74 each, which will be funded by West Cheshire AC. This is a TESS-managed course to gain the TMO qualification.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who is happy to help out the club for an hour or two at any of the few events that we organise every year. If interested, please email Andy Carter ASAP at: [email protected]

CLUB CELEBRATION EVENING

All club members and their families are invited to the West Cheshire AC Celebration Evening, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester, on Saturday, February 11^th 2023. As well as the annual achievement awards in all age categories, there will be games, a quiz and 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 – buy your tickets (with special rates for families) here.

THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY 14TH JANUARY – Training at Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track (10am-12 noon).

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 14TH AND 15TH JANUARY – Northern Seniors, Under 20s and Under 17s Indoor Track and Field Championships, at English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (10am start).

SATURDAY 14TH JANUARY – Manchester Cross Country League, at Tatton Park (12 noon start).

SUNDAY 15TH JANUARY – Helsby Four Villages Half Marathon (10.30am start).

Good luck to all our athletes, officials, and volunteers.

HELPERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to help the club host the next round of the Borders Road Running League at Delamere Forest, on Sunday, January 22, (10am start). If you can help or you know someone who can help, please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

The Club has agreed to help out at three Schools Sportshall Athletics Competitions in the next few weeks. If you can help at any of the following competitions please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

Chester Primary Schools Competitions at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Tuesday 17^th January (10am-12pm, and 1-3pm), and Wednesday 18^th January (10am-12pm and 1-3pm).

Helsby & Frodsham Primary Schools Competition at Frodsham Leisure Centre on Thursday 26th January (12.30-3pm).

Ellesmere Port Primary Schools Competition at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Thursday 2nd February (11am-3pm).

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT OFFICER COURSE

Rob Arden from Tattenhall Runners has approached Andy Carter regarding a Traffic Management Officer (TMO) course that he is organising on Saturday 11th March. There are some spare places at a cost of £74 per head which will be funded by West Cheshire AC. This is a TESS managed course to gain the TMO qualification.

The Club has a few TMOs who are in need of an online refresher course so this isn’t for them but there’s an opportunity here to get some more people trained up if there’s any volunteers. If you are interested, please email Andy Carter ASAP at: [email protected]

CLUB KIT SAMPLES

Club members and parents are being invited to look at samples of club kit which can be found in the EPSV Trackside Room on Tuesday and Thursday next week before and during training.

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

Abigail Cartwright, Luke Parker, Oliver Brassington, Megan Hughes, Megan White, Harry McKenna, Juliet Robinson, Alex Rutherford, Mia Jones, Brian Beattie, Chris Rhodes, Steve Duffy, Keely Smith, Kelly Massey.

And next week: Danielle Erskine, Joe Foy, Phil Gent, Anna Woolgar, David Shearer, Will Rawson, Lucy Caldwell, Lydia Chambers.

PLEASE 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.

IT’S GOOD TO TALK

Members can find club news and discussion at:

Facebook groups: West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Senior Distance Running, West Cheshire AC U13 to U20 Middle Distance

www.westcheshireac.co.uk

CLUB ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION EVENING

Please make a note in your diary: The Club’s Annual Awards Presentation Evening will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester, on Saturday, 11th February 2023. More details to follow soon.

NORTHERN AND NATIONAL CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

There is still time to enter these two events, the only requirements for which are that you are a FIRST-CLAIM member of West Cheshire AC, are in an age group from under 13s to veterans, and that you can commit to turning up on the day! Details are:

Northern Cross-country Championships at Witton Park, Blackburn, Saturday January 28th 2023..

English National Cross-country Championships at Bolesworth Castle, near Tattenhall, Chester, Saturday February 25th 2023.

IF YOU WANT TO RUN, and you satisfy the above requirements: Please email [email protected] with your name, date of birth and the name of the championships you want to run in, by January 6th 2023 (Northern) and January 13th 2023 (National).

THIS WEEKEND:

SATURDAY 7TH JANUARY – Track & Field Training at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am-12 noon).

SUNDAY 8TH JANUARY – Cheshire AA Cross Country Championships, at Knights Grange, Winsford, CW7 2PT (11am start).

SUNDAY 8TH JANUARY – Manchester Indoor Open Track & Field Meeting, SportCIty (10.30am start).

Good luck to all our athletes, officials, and volunteers.

HELPERS NEEDED!

Volunteers are needed to help the Club host the next round of the Borders Road Running League at Delamere Forest on Sunday, January 22, (10am start). If you can help or you know someone who can help please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

The Club has agreed to help out at three Schools Sportshall Competitions in the next few weeks. If you can help at any of the following competitions please email Dennis ASAP at: [email protected]

Chester Primary Schools Competitions at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Tuesday 17^th January (10am-12pm, and 1-3pm), and Wednesday 18^th January (10am-12pm and 1-3pm).

Helsby & Frodsham Primary Schools Competition at Frodsham Leisure Centre on Thursday 26th January (12.30-3pm).

Ellesmere Port Primary Schools Competition at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Thursday 2nd February (11am-3pm).

CLUB KIT SAMPLES

Club members and parents are being invited to look at samples of club kit which can be found in the EPSV Trackside Room on Tuesday and Thursday next week before and during training.

NORTHERN INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Entries close on 16th January for the Northern Under 15 and Under 13 Indoor Championships being held on February 5 at EIS Sheffield. The online entry link is: www.race-results.co.uk/results/2023/

ENGLAND ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

The England Athletics Open U20, U17 and U15 Indoor Championships will be held at the EIS Sheffield on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th February 2023. Athletes should enter online by midnight on the 16th January 2023. Entry standards must be achieved to compete in these Championships. Please note the following when submitting your entry: Entry standards must have been achieved in competition between 1st January 2022 to 16th January 2023. Entry standards can be viewed here: https://england-athletics-prod-assets-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/10/indoor-championships-entry-standards-2023.pdf

MANCHESTER INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD OPEN MEETING

Entries are now being accepted for the first Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Meeting being held at SportCity on 8th January, 29th January, 12th February, and 12th March. The online entry link and more information can be found here: www.saleharriersmanchester.com/index.php/events-fixtures/winter-indoor-series

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

Andrew Cooper, Morgan Munro, Ian Gloyne-Phillips, Steven King, Mac Hubbard, Kaden Sliwka, Sophia Rose Devoy, Eliot Oscar Quaglierini.

And next week: Abigail Cartwright, Luke Parker, Oliver Brassington, Megan Hughes, Megan White, Harry McKenna, Juliet Robinson, Alex Rutherford, Mia Jones, Brian Beattie, Chris Rhodes, Steve Duffy, Keely Smith, Kelly Massey, 

PLEASE 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.

IT’S GOOD TO TALK

Members can find club news and discussion at:

West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Senior Distance Running, West Cheshire AC U13 to U20 Middle Distance Facebook groups

www.westcheshireac.co.uk

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP OUT FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS?

This Saturday (December 10th) sees the final round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross-country Race Series at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. This series of low-key cross-country fixtures helps strengthen a link between the club and local schools and provides a steppingstone into club athletics.

Help and support is needed either to set up the course from 8am, help out at registration in the Trackside Room from 9:30am, marshal, officiate, or hare from 10am, or tidy away course markings after the last race before 12 noon.

If you can help your club in this way, please email Dennis at: [email protected]

CHESTER WALLS RACE HELPERS STILL URGENTLY NEEDED

Volunteers are still urgently needed for the Club to organise our 50th Anniversary Chester Round the Walls Race on Boxing Day. Please email Dennis if you can help make the event a big success at: [email protected]

LAST CHANCE!…LONDON MARATHON SUNDAY 23rd APRIL 2023 CLUB ENTRIES

Procedure for allocation of club places to West Cheshire AC England Athletics competition registered members aged 18 or over on race day.

The club receives a number of guaranteed entries to the London Marathon (for 2023 club entry this is 2).

Guaranteed entries are given to appropriate club members for personal use only (i.e. not transferable to anyone else) on the following basis:

Priority 1: Members who have assisted at our road race events (Spring 5, Guilden Sutton 10K, Borders League event hosted by West Cheshire AC and Round the Walls) and helping out at the Chester Half Marathon.

Within this group the priority order is as follows:

1. Members who have applied for a place through the public ballot and have been unsuccessful.

2. Members who have not applied via the ballot but would like to be considered for a club entry.

Priority 2: Members who have not helped out at club road race events. Within this group the priority order is as follows:

1. Members who have applied for a place through the public ballot and have been unsuccessful.

2. Members who have not applied via the ballot but would like to be considered for a club entry. If there are more applicants fulfilling the Priority 1 conditions than the number of places available then a draw will be carried out of all those qualifying, starting with the highest priority group and progressively moving to each successive category until all the club places have been allocated. This will be done at the West Cheshire AC Committee meeting on Tuesday night 13th December). Successful applicants will be notified and sent a unique link to the London Marathon site. The applicant will then apply for their place. Standard entry fees are payable to London Marathon by the applicant.

In order to be considered for a club place members should email Ian Gloyne-Phillips at: [email protected] BEFORE SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER to request an entry.

COACHING COURSES

There is an Coaching Assistant Course being held at Wigan on Sunday 8^th January 2023, and an Athletics Coaching Course being held at Sport City, Manchester on 14^th and 15^th January 2023.

Details about the courses are in the link below and booking is now available via Athletics Hub.

There is no confirmed date for the roll out of more of these courses, so it is being recommended for volunteers to book onto the courses who urgently need to get qualified.

EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Parents wanting to purchase club hoodies (£15) as Christmas presents are reminded that Kathryn Rawson will being selling club hoodies at the EPSV Track Office AFTER Saturday Morning training sessions.

Payment can be made by cash or by cheque (made payable to West Cheshire AC).

CLUB CHRISTMAS TRACK HANDICAP

Saturday 17th December – West Cheshire AC Christmas Track Handicap, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, 10am start, (800m for Juniors, and 3,000 metres for Seniors. Entry is a wrapped present). The event will be followed by drinks and food in the EPSV Trackside Room. Please email Dennis ASAP if you want to take part or want to help out: [email protected]

THIS WEEKEND

Saturday – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Races, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (9.30am registration for a 10am start).

Saturday – Hill Training Session at Wepre Park, Connah’s Quay, supervised by sprinting coach, Jon Moss (10am-12 noon).

Saturday – North Staffs Cross Country League Fourth Round, at Keele University, (12 noon start).

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

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]

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

Ed Shepherd, Theo Shepherd, Lydia Walker, Ben Brassington, Jessie Morse, Jack McWilliams, Penny Pipes, Jack Metcalfe

And next week: Brian Wright, Andy Payne, James Pascoe, Alex Causton, Nathan Broomfield, Nancy Farmer, Sidney Carr, Dexter Whiteway. 

LATEST NEWS
Congratulations to Wullie McGarrell who celebrated a new over-55 men’s club record at the Myerscough 10 miles Road Race, to Noah Woolgar and Eleanor Wheeler for winning the Chester Santa Dash, to Liz Renondeau for winning the British Masters 5k Championship title, and to all members who competed in the first Manchester Indoor Open Track & Field Meeting.

And congratulations to all other members who have competed elsewhere for the club recently.

CHESTER WALLS RACE HELPERS URGENTLY NEEDED

Volunteers are urgently needed for the Club to organise the 50th Anniversary Chester Round the Walls Race on Boxing Day. Please email Dennis if you can help at: [email protected]

LONDON MARATHON SUNDAY 23rd APRIL 2023 CLUB ENTRIES

Procedure for allocation of club places to West Cheshire AC England Athletics competition registered members aged 18 or over on race day.

The club receives a number of guaranteed entries to the London Marathon (for 2023 club entry this is 2).

Guaranteed entries are given to appropriate club members for personal use only (i.e. not transferable to anyone else) on the following basis:

Priority 1: Members who have assisted at our road race events (Spring 5, Guilden Sutton 10K, Borders League event hosted by West Cheshire AC and Round the Walls) and helping out at the Chester Half Marathon.

Within this group the priority order is as follows:

1. Members who have applied for a place through the public ballot and have been unsuccessful.

2. Members who have not applied via the ballot but would like to be considered for a club entry.

Priority 2: Members who have not helped out at club road race events. Within this group the priority order is as follows:

1. Members who have applied for a place through the public ballot and have been unsuccessful.

2. Members who have not applied via the ballot but would like to be considered for a club entry. If there are more applicants fulfilling the Priority 1 conditions than the number of places available then a draw will be carried out of all those qualifying, starting with the highest priority group and progressively moving to each successive category until all the club places have been allocated. This will be done at the West Cheshire AC Committee meeting on Tuesday night 13th December). Successful applicants will be notified and sent a unique link to the London Marathon site. The applicant will then apply for their place. Standard entry fees are payable to London Marathon by the applicant.

In order to be considered for a club place members should email Ian Gloyne-Phillips at: [email protected] BEFORE SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER to request an entry.

COACHING ASSISTANT COURSE

There is a Coaching Assistant Course being held at Wigan on Sunday 8^th January 2023.

Details about the course are in the link below and booking is now available via Athletics Hub.

This is a ‘pilot’ for one of the options for a new course delivery, in this case 4 on-line modules and then a day of face to face practical.

There is no confirmed date for the roll out of more of these courses, so it is being recommended for volunteers to book onto the course who urgently need to get qualified.

EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Parents wanting to purchase club hoodies (£15) as Christmas presents are reminded that Kathryn Rawson will being selling club hoodies at the EPSV Track Office AFTER Saturday Morning training sessions.

Payment can be made by cash or by cheque (made payable to West Cheshire AC).

CLUB CHRISTMAS TRACK HANDICAP

Saturday 17th December – West Cheshire AC Christmas Track Handicap, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, 10am start, (800m for Juniors, and 3,000 metres for Seniors. Entry is a wrapped present). The event will be followed by drinks and food in the EPSV Trackside Room. Please email Dennis ASAP if you want to take part or want to help out: [email protected]

THIS WEEKEND

Saturday – Track & Field Training Sessions at EPSV Track, supervised by Dave McKay, Dennis Wall, and Jane Palmer (10am-12 noon). 

Saturday – Hill Training Session at Wepre Park, Connah’s Quay, supervised by sprinting coach, Jon Moss (10am-12 noon).

Sunday – Manchester Indoor Open Track & Field Meeting, at SportCIty (10.30am start).

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

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

Charlotte Finegan, Heidi Wetherall, Dave Kimpton, Ava Williams, Ellis Hancock, Ben Davies, Rebecca Miller, David Sefton, Joseph Morrison, Beth McMahon, Cosette Wearden, Harriet Wheeler, Grace Henderson, Peter Southall, Imogen Davies, Emilia Potocki, Anna MacDonald

And next week: Ed Shepherd, Theo Shepherd, Lydia Walker, Ben Brassington, Jessie Morse, Jack McWilliams, Penny Pipes, Jack Metcalfe

LATEST NEWS
Congratulations to Nathan Brassington who helped England Schools win team gold medals in the pentathlon at the Home Countries Indoor International Fixture in Glasgow on Saturday.

To everyone who ran in the North Wales Cross Country League at Whitford and those who competed at the UK Cross Challenge at Sefton Park, Liverpool.

And congratulations to all other members who have competed elsewhere for the club recently.

COMPETITION DIARY

Sunday 4th December – Manchester Indoor Open Meeting at SportCIty.

Saturday 10th December – North Staffs Cross Country League Round Four, at Keele University.

Saturday, 10th December – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series Round Four, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (8am course set up for 10am start).

Saturday 17th December – West Cheshire AC Christmas Track Handicap (800m for Juniors, and 3,000 metres for Seniors, and entry is a wrapped present, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village 10am start, followed by drinks and food in the EPSV Trackside Room).

Sunday 18th December – Manchester Indoor Open Meeting at SportCity.

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.

CHESTER WALLS RACE HELPERS URGENTLY NEEDED

Volunteers are urgently needed for the Club to organise the 50th Anniversary Chester Round the Walls Race on Boxing Day. Please email Dennis if you can help at: [email protected]

EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Parents wanting to purchase club hoodies (£15) as Christmas presents are reminded that Kathryn Rawson will being selling club hoodies at the EPSV Track Office AFTER Saturday Morning training sessions.

Payment can be made by cash or by cheque (made payable to West Cheshire AC).

CLUB CHRISTMAS TRACK HANDICAP

Saturday 17th December – West Cheshire AC Christmas Track Handicap, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, 10am start, (800m for Juniors, and 3,000 metres for Seniors. Entry is a wrapped present). The event will be followed by drinks and food in the EPSV Trackside Room. Please email Dennis ASAP if you want to take part or want to help out: [email protected]

THIS WEEKEND

Saturday – North Wales Seniors Cross Country League, at Whitford, CH8 9AN, (1pm start for Women, 65+ Men, under 17 Men, and 2pm start for Senior Men).

Saturday – UK Cross Country Challenge Races at Sefton Park, Liverpool, (10.45am start).

Saturday – Track & Field Training Sessions at EPSV Track, supervised by Dave McKay, Dennis Wall, and Jane Palmer (10am-12 noon), and attended by England Athletics North West Regional Coaching Lead, Carl Foster. 

Saturday – Hill Training Session at Wepre Park, Connah’s Quay, supervised by sprinting coach, Jon Moss (10am-12 noon).

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

AGM NEWS

The Club Annual General Meeting was held at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Trackside Room, on Friday night. Mark Duffey (Chairman), Dennis Wall (Vice-Chairman), Julian Tegg (Secretary), Darren Shillington (Treasurer), Jane Pughe (Membership Secretary), Eddie Gore (Facilities Officer), Dennis Wall (Track and Field Officer), Ian Gloyne-Phillips (Road Running Officer), Dave Alexander (Cross Country Secretary), Leanne Wheeler and Anna Woolgar (Welfare Officers) were all re-elected.

GOOD LUCK NATHAN!

The Club conveys best wishes to Nathan Brassington who will be representing England at this weekend’s Schools International Indoor Pentathlon fixture in Glasgow.

DATE CHANGE FOR MANCHESTER CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE

To those running in the Manchester Area Cross-country League, please be aware that the round that was due to take place at Heaton Park on Saturday, December 3, will not take place on that date. It is rescheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2023, still at Heaton Park.

VENUE CHANGE FOR CHESHIRE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Cheshire Cross Country Championships being held on Sunday, January 8, will now be held at Knights Grange, Winsford, not Reaseheath College, Nantwich.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

The Club will be holding a Presentation Evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester, on Saturday, February 11, 2023. More details will be announced soon.

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]

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.

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

Andy Carter, Ben Rutherford, Matilda Hughes, Ellen Maxwell, Logan Sefton, Oliver Kimpton, Sofia Patnett.

And next week: Charlotte Finegan, Heidi Wetherall, Dave Kimpton, Ava Williams, Ellis Hancock, Ben Davies, Rebecca Miller, David Sefton, Joseph Morrison, Beth McMahon, Cosette Wearden, Harriet Wheeler, Grace Henderson, Peter Southall, Imogen Davies, Emilia Potocki, Anna MacDonald

LATEST NEWS
Congratulations to all club members who competed at Saturday’s West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series.

To Cosette Wearden who clocked a new Under 17 ladies’ Club Record time for the 1,000 metres of 3:10.49 at the Northern Open Indoor Meeting held in Sheffield.

As well as Wullie McGarrell (third M55 in 1:03:02) and Sarah Hibbert (third F55 in 1:26:34) who completed the Preston 10 miles Road Race.

Micheal Young (3rd in 1:14 :17); David Shearer (1:29:12); and Cathryn Whalley (1:56:13) who completed the Conwy Half Marathon.

Mark Davies (2:18:34) who completed the Run GP Oulton Park.

And congratulations to all other members who have competed elsewhere for the club recently.

COMPETITION DIARY

Sunday 4th December – Manchester Indoor Open Meeting at SportCIty.

Saturday 10th December – North Staffs Cross Country League Round Four, at Keele University.

Saturday, 10th December – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series Round Four, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (8am course set up for 10am start).

Saturday 17th December – West Cheshire AC Christmas Track Handicap (800m for Juniors, and 3,000 metres for Seniors, and entry is a wrapped present, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village 10am start, followed by drinks and food in the EPSV Trackside Room).

Sunday 18th December – Manchester Indoor Open Meeting at SportCity.

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.