by Dennis Wall

HARRIET WHEELER made her Great Britain debut on Sunday.

The talented West Cheshire Athletic Club thrower represented the GB under 20 junior team at the Loughborough International against the best javelin throwers in Great Britain and achieved 46.82m to finish fifth.

Harriet, who was the youngest competitor in the event, had registered a new under 20 women’s record of 47.05m at the Cheshire Championships the previous weekend at Warrington.

MATTHEW DOUGLASS was West Cheshire’s first finisher at Sunday’s Chester Half Marathon.

Matthew crossed the Northgate Street finishing line in a time of 1:16:57 for 14th position in the under 35 men’s age category and was 31st finisher overall.

He was backed up by club mates Steve Fernyhough (12th over-40 man in 1:20:37); Graham Wells (fifth over-50 man in 1:23:10); Rob Little (11th over-45 man in 1:24:04); Andrew Clague (17th over-55 man in 1:31:50); Luke Ellis (1:35:10); Kevin Eaton (1:36:29); Sonia McNichol (12th over-35 lady in 1:35:49); Jake Hidden Deveson (1:38:20); Brian Cremin (1:37:18); Steve Hillier (1:39:47); Claire Harris (1:44:49); Phil Gent (1:45:10); Sallyann Harper (19th over-50 lady in 1:48:24); Andrew Gore (1:48); Peter Kerestur (1:46:59); Amy Mills (1:49:50); Melissa Pugh (1:52:48); Stephen Ball (1:59:53).

ELLA BIBBY and Imogen Pughe impressed for West Cheshire on Saturday during the opening round of the Northern Track and Field League West Premier Division fixture.

Ella (12.50 and 59.40) and Imogen (12.80 and 58.30) teamed up for a double celebration in the 100m and 400m at Bury’s Market Street track, and Imogen added a victory from the B 200m in 26.50 seconds.

Satine Wearden won the B hammer with 35.43m and Andrew Gore launched the javelin to a winning mark of 36.13m for maximum points from the B competition.

Other point-scoring performances were achieved by Josh Stirling, Andy Parker, Alan Littler, Paul Morrison, Lewis Morris, Scott Wells, Sam Oliver, Graham Wells, Dave McKay, Dun Xue, Holly Bosworth, Ellie Robinson, Anest Muller, Cosette Wearden, Joy Hickman, Danielle Erskine, Anita Boreham, Claire Smith, and Megan Kettle.

MATCH RESULT: 1 Trafford AC 411 points; 2 Blackburn Harriers & AC 348.5; 3 Sale Harriers Manchester 338; 4 Bury AC 337; 5 West Cheshire AC 305; 6 Wirral AC 284.5.

The next round will take place at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday, June 21.

VIOLET THORNE, Abby Gamble and Toby Honeyborne Kelly celebrated double success stories at the second round of the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix, at Macclesfield, on Sunday.

Violet powered her way to victory in the under 16 girls javelin (22.24m) and hammer (25.72m), while Abby grabbed glory in the under 12 girls high jump (1-25m) and javelin (12.67m), and Toby triumphed in the under 12 boys high jump (1-25m) and javelin (19.60m).

Heidi Anstey won the under 12 girls 150m in 21.49 seconds, while Harriet Bartlett won the under 10 girls howler throw with 8.80m, and Jacob Gardner clocked a winning time of 23.17 seconds in the under 18 men’s 200m.

Other placed performances for West Cheshire athletes included Max Molloy’s 1-20m clearance in the under 12 boys high jump, Evie Whittaker’s time of 12.44 in the under 16 girls 80m hurdles, Sakia Keresturova’s 4.40m in the under 14 girls long jump, John Velasquez’s 26.48 time in the under 16 boys 200m, Niall Betteridge’s 1:51:81 in the under 12 boys 800m, Hermione Allison’s 11.22m in the under 12 girls javelin, and George Grimsditch’s time of 2:28:15 in the under 16 boys 800m.

The next round of the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix will be held at Ashton Under Lyne, on Sunday, July 5.

FIXTURES this weekend include the Mid Cheshire 5k Road Race on Friday; the second round of the Under 18 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League at Wavertree, Liverpool, on Sunday; and the Northern Under 16 and Under 18 Inter Counties Championships, at Shildon, County Durham, on Monday.

THE first Wirral Multi Terrain 6 Miles Beach and Trail Race of the year is taking place on Tuesday, June 2 (7.15pm start). This one is an open race for all over 16. Enter at: https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com/

ENTRIES are now open for the Northern Athletics Under 14 and Under 16 Track and Field Championships taking place at Leigh, on June 27 and 28. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28375&utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&fbclid=IwY2xjawR4Ww1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkko1NZ6HBbUjWjClXOSc-FD9-Wr21uZJifJpJPDJwqScFNHo-4PCSeFEyzE_aem_PM-ZZYJ3MDELGtZv3-bQFg

⁠DEESTRIDERS are inviting entries for their Off Road four miles multi terrain race series taking place at Rowleys Drive, Shotton, on Thursdays, June 4, July 2, August 6, and Friday, September 4. The entry link is: deestriders.niftyentries.com

THE 54th running of the Birkenhead Park 5 Mile Race taking place of Wednesday, July 22, is now live for entries at:https://wirralathleticclub.co.uk/birkenhead-park-5The race starts at 7pm outside St Mary’s Cricket Club, in the Lower Park (near the visitor centre).

ENTRIES are now open for the Ellesmere Port RC 5km Road Race at Capenhurst on Wednesday, August 12 (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/Ellesmere-Port-RC-5K-Wed-12th-Aug-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawQWiVxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpxbwFtruzfnTBcSZRH_vNERWrSvNW2l8K0fPrZeOKJrEkNso_wfzv9XveIo_aem_f_9FJuoUdQFTCe4hg-ohEw

ENTRIES close on Friday, May 22, for the Northern Athletics Under 18, Under 20 and Senior Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hull. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28380&fbclid=IwY2xjawRfS1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh7NPkUS6DP9kMep5-VnLgcrUMp66U4GLwfh5ut4mU6gFqYulRn8mm5J71oR_aem_2qCdcHJjl09zX0XSm56CzQ

FIXTURES for the 2026-27 North Wales Cross Country League have been announced.

The first round will be held on October 3 at St Asaph, round two will be on October 31 at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay, round three will be at Bala on November 28, round four will be at Leaton Forest on January 30, and the final round will be at Marches School, Oswestry, on February 13.

Races and approximate distances at each round will be: Under 16 Boys – 3 miles; Under 16 Girls and Under 14 Boys – 2.5 miles; Under 14 Girls and Under 12 Boys – 2 miles; Under 12 Girls and Under 10 Boys – 1.5 miles; Under 10 Girls – 1 mile; Women, and Men 65+ – 3-3.5 miles; Men under 65 – 5 miles.

The North Wales Cross Country Championships will be held on January 9, near Prestatyn.

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

HARRIET WHEELER powered her way to a Championship record at Warrington on Sunday.

The talented West Cheshire thrower launched the javelin to a distance of 47.05m to claim a gold medal in the under 20 women’s event at the Cheshire Track and Field Championships.

Harriet’s victory followed an impressive throw of 48.21m in Peterborough which nailed number one spot for her age group in the UK ranking list.

Harriet was one of 39 West Cheshire gold medallists at Warrington during the two-day championships, while Mia Johnson and Lucca Tardivel celebrated double success stories at the North Wales Regional Championships, held at Treborth, Bangor.

Mia claimed titles from the under 16 girls 100m (12.73) and 200m (26.18), while Lucca registered victories in the under 18 men’s 100m (11.32) and 200m (22.94).

West Cheshire, who were represented by 77 members at Warrington, pocketed no fewer than 78 medals at the Cheshire Championships (39 gold, 21 silver, and 18 bronze).

Celebrating title-winning performances were Dun Xue, under 20 men’s hammer (46.36), discus (35.90m), and shot put (11.54m); Dave McKay, senior men’s hammer (42.72m), and javelin (44.56m); Satine Wearden, under 18 women’s hammer (43.62m); Megan Kettle, senior women’s hammer (37.33m); Violet Thorne, under 16 women’s hammer (27.83m), discus (28.68m), javelin (20.28m); Saskia Keresturova, under 14 girls long jump (4.40m), javelin (22.75m); Charles Uchenna, under 12 boys 75m (10.22), 150m (20.25); Heidi Anstey, under 12 girls 75m (10.45), 150m (20.95); Ruby Billington, under 18 women’s high jump (1-48m); Claire Smith, senior women’s high jump (1-48m); Dylan Gledhill, under 16 boys discus (26.22m), javelin (45.82m); Tristan Lee, under 14 boys 100m (12.58); Alba March, under 18 women’s 100m (12.17), 200m (24.98); Lewis Parsons, senior men’s 400m (51.08), 200m (23.32); Maya Jennings, under 16 women’s 300m (40.91), 200m (25.29); Sidney Shorrock, under 18 women’s discus (40.39); Scott Wells, under 18 men’s 1500m (4:22.25); Arwen Thorne, under 18 women’s javelin (39.88m); Evie Jane Smith, under 16 girls high jump (1-57m); Freya Whittaker, under 14 girls high jump (1-40m); Sam Oliver, senior men’s 3,000m (9:24.20), 800m (2:01.43); Poppy McKenna, under 14 girls 75m hurdles (11.93); Evie Whittaker, under 16 girls 80m hurdles (12.61); Amelia Owen, under 16 girls shot put (9.49m); and Dan Walker, under 18 men’s 800m (2:01.11).

West Cheshire’s silver medallists were: Amber Billington, under 16 girls 300m hurdles (49.54); Polly Morait, under 12 girls 75m (10.53); Easham Williams, under 14 boys 100m (12.74); Charles Owen, under 12 boys shot put (6.20m); Amelia Owen, under 16 girls discus (22.78m); Emily Hamilton, under 14 girls discus (20.46m); Dylan Gledhill, under 16 boys 300m (39.27m); Abby Gamble, under 12 girls 600m (1:53.75), 150m (22.13), javelin (14.91m); Paul Morrison, senior men’s 1500m (4:16.14), 800m (2:01.44); Danielle Erskine, senior women’s triple jump (9.35m); Tristan Lee, under 14 boys 200m (25.76); Evie Whittaker, under 16 girls high jump (1-45m); Dave McKay, senior men’s shot put (10.04m); Toby Honeyborne-Kelly, under 12 boys javelin (18.55m); Jacob Gardner, under 18 men’s 200m (23.02); Vera Vatan, under 14 girls 75m hurdles (12.74); Violet Thorne, under 16 girls shot put (9.38m); and Lucas Sawyer, under 14 boys 800m (2:14.47).

And West Cheshire’s bronze medallists included: Dan Crosby, under 16 boys 100m (12.24); Isla Lambert, under 14 girls discus (15.55m); Beth Duke, under 18 women’s 100m (13.69); Erin Barnard, under 18 women’s 400m (60.47); Alan Littler, senior men’s 400m (55.59); Harriet Beattie, under 16 women’s 300m (44.76), 1500m (5:49.67); Jayden Walls, under 16 boys 300m (39.64); Dave McKay, senior men’s discus (29.39m); Sharon Stoll, senior women’s discus (15.26m); Eashan Williams, under 14 boys 200m (26.50); Poppy McKenna, under 14 girls high jump (1-40m), 800m (2:30.29); Saskia Keresturova, under 14 girls 200m (28.05); Merryn Thorne, under 14 girls javelin (14.52m); Beth Manson, under 18 women’s 200m (26.40); Wycombe King, senior men’s 200m (25.50); and Nia Manson, under 16 girls 800m (2:26.36).

JODI BEMAND represented the UK in the Youth Skyrunning World Championships held in Makarska, Croatia.

Jodi’s 4.5km race had a 980m+ vertical climb and she finished a creditable 14th in a world class field, and she completed the 20.5km SKY Race with a 1,450m+ vertical climb as part of the same championship and finished 11th.

LEWIS MORRIS clocked 15:08 for first spot in his under 20 age group and sixth spot overall in Friday night’s Christleton 5k Road Race.

He was joined at the fixture by Sam Oliver (15:37); Scott Wells (15:58); Finley Stewart (16:46); Steve King (17:03); Eliot Quaglierini (17:07); Max Henderson (17:08); Graham Wells (17:31); Leon Betteridge (18:19); Chris Shaw (18:50); Mark Davies (19:08); Emilia Pyper (19:23); Morgan Edwards (19:48); Aoife Roberts (20:19); Mark Robinson (20:17); Alan Roberts (20:35); Phil Gent (23:43); and Andy Carter (24:05).

FIXTURES this weekend include the first round of the Northern Track and Field League at Bury on Saturday; the Chester Half Marathon on Sunday from Chester Racecourse; and the second round of the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix, at Macclesfield, on Sunday.

THE first Wirral Multi Terrain 6 Miles Beach and Trail Race of the year is taking place on Tuesday, June 2 (7.15pm start). This one is an open race for all over 16. Enter at: https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com/

DEESTRIDERS are inviting entries for their Off Road four miles multi terrain race series taking place at Rowleys Drive, Shotton, on Thursdays, June 4, July 2, August 6, and Friday, September 4. The entry link is: deestriders.niftyentries.com

THE 54th running of the Birkenhead Park 5 Mile Race taking place of Wednesday, July 22, is now live for entries at:https://wirralathleticclub.co.uk/birkenhead-park-5The race starts at 7pm outside St Mary’s Cricket Club, in the Lower Park (near the visitor centre).

ENTRIES are now open for the Ellesmere Port RC 5km Road Race at Capenhurst on Wednesday, August 12 (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/Ellesmere-Port-RC-5K-Wed-12th-Aug-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawQWiVxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpxbwFtruzfnTBcSZRH_vNERWrSvNW2l8K0fPrZeOKJrEkNso_wfzv9XveIo_aem_f_9FJuoUdQFTCe4hg-ohEw

ENTRIES are now open for our Northern Athletics Under 18, Under 20 and Senior Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hull. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28380&fbclid=IwY2xjawRfS1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh7NPkUS6DP9kMep5-VnLgcrUMp66U4GLwfh5ut4mU6gFqYulRn8mm5J71oR_aem_2qCdcHJjl09zX0XSm56CzQ

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

SARAH HUNTER smashed the West Cheshire women’s club record at the London Marathon.

Sarah, who has recently joined the purple and gold-vested outfit from Ackworth Road Runners, followed up her third placed finish at the Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race in a time of 29:36, with an impressive run of 2:42:33 in London.

Sarah broke the club record set by Lindsay Fisher who clocked 2:48:30 at the 2024 London Marathon.

Other West Cheshire finishers in the capital were Graham Wells (2:58:47), Wullie McGarrell (3:02:42), Jeff Gifford (3:17:57), Emma Nutt (3:21:47), Julie Douzant (3:24:03), Clare Mallon (4:17:08), and Emilia Hoyle (4:50:20).

LEWIS MORRIS heads the UK under 18 men’s ranking list for 3,000m after clocking a personal best of 8:26 at Trafford’s Longford Park Stadium.

West Cheshire club mate, Joseph Morrison, paced the opening four laps at sub-8 minutes pace.

Lewis, who won the Wirral Seaside Five Miles Race at Leasowe with a time of 16:34 last Wednesday, also represented the North West at the London Mini Marathon and posted seven minutes 19 seconds for ninth spot in the under 18 boys race.

JODI BEMAND is competing in the Youth Skyrunning World Championships in Makarska, Croatia, this Sunday.

MIA JOHNSON grabbed a double success story at Blackburn in the opening round of the Under 14 and Under 16 Youth Development Track and Field League.

Mia posted 12.20 seconds for victory in the 100m and clocked 24.70 seconds in her 200m.

Mia was joined in the winners’ circle by Dan Crosby (under 16 boys high jump, 1-65m); Dylan Gledhill (under 16 boys javelin, 40.41m); Rose Sheppard (under 16 girls B 300m hurdles, 53.30 seconds); Evie Smith (under 16 girls high jump, 1-53m); Evie Whittaker (under 16 girls B high jump, 1-50m); Lucas Sawyer (under 14 boys 800m, 2:12.10); and Poppy McKenna (under 14 girls 75m hurdles, 12.0 seconds).

MATCH RESULT: 1 Liverpool Harriers & AC 627 points; 2 Sale Harriers Manchester 535; 3 Wirral AC 506.5; 4 Preston Harriers 442; 5 Blackburn Harriers & AC 442; 6 West Cheshire AC 422.5.

The next fixture will be held at Wavertree, Liverpool, on Sunday, May 31.

LUCY VAUGHAN clocked 20:52 at the Even Splits Leeds 5k Series.

FIXTURES this weekend include the Christleton 5k Road Race on Friday (7.30pm start), and the Cheshire Track and Field Championships on Saturday and Sunday at Victoria Park, Warrington.

ENTRIES close on May 13 for the second round of the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix being held at Macclesfield, on Sunday, May 17. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28839

THE first Wirral Multi Terrain 6 Miles Beach and Trail Race of the year is taking place on Tuesday, June 2 (7.15pm start). This one is an open race for all over 16. Enter at: https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com/

DEESTRIDERS are inviting entries for their Off Road four miles multi terrain race series taking place at Rowleys Drive, Shotton, on Thursdays, June 4, July 2, August 6, and Friday, September 4. The entry link is: deestriders.niftyentries.com

THE 54th running of the Birkenhead Park 5 Mile Race taking place of Wednesday, July 22, is now live for entries at:https://wirralathleticclub.co.uk/birkenhead-park-5The race starts at 7pm outside St Mary’s Cricket Club, in the Lower Park (near the visitor centre).

ENTRIES are now open for the Ellesmere Port RC 5km Road Race at Capenhurst on Wednesday, August 12 (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/Ellesmere-Port-RC-5K-Wed-12th-Aug-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawQWiVxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpxbwFtruzfnTBcSZRH_vNERWrSvNW2l8K0fPrZeOKJrEkNso_wfzv9XveIo_aem_f_9FJuoUdQFTCe4hg-ohEw

ENTRIES are now open for our Northern Athletics Under 18, Under 20 and Senior Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hull. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28380&fbclid=IwY2xjawRfS1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh7NPkUS6DP9kMep5-VnLgcrUMp66U4GLwfh5ut4mU6gFqYulRn8mm5J71oR_aem_2qCdcHJjl09zX0XSm56CzQ

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

PERSONAL best performances were the order of the day at the opening round of the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix.

Joy Hickman, Heidi Anstey, Abby Gamble, Easham Williams, and Evie Whittaker produced impressive displays and achieved success at the fixture staged at Macclesfield.

Joy rounded the senior women’s 3,000m in 12:40:27, while Heidi grabbed glory in the under 12 girls 75m with 10.65 seconds, Abby triumphed in the under 12 girls long jump with 3.69m, Easham blasted his way to victory in the under 14 boys 100m with 12.89 seconds, and Evie cleared a winning height of 1-55m in the under 16 girls high jump.

Polly Morait (10.98), Louisa Cogan (11.32), Jessie Brindle (11.70), and Arianwen Setters (13.21) combined in the under 12 girls 75m.

Niall Betteridge clocked 11.65 in the under 12 boys 75m, long jumped 3.11m, and rounded the 600m in 1:50.76 alongside Logan Blackburn (11.81, 3.08m, and 2:04.77).

Amber Cogan registered a under 14 girls 100m personal best of 14.21 alongside Freya Whittaker (15.10) who cleared 1-43m in the high jump, while Heidi Wetherall rounded the under 14 girls 1200m in 4:37.46, alongside Rosie Grimsditch who clocked 4:20.78.

Finley Edwards posted 15.25 in the under 14 boys 100m, while Evie-Jane Smith achieved 1-55m in the under 16 girls high jump, and Lauren Higgins clocked 46.86 in the under 16 girls 300m.

Jayden Walls posted 40.03 in the under 16 boys 300m, alongside Louis Grimes (40.20), Kade Harris (40.42) and John Velasquez (41.07).

Lewis Parsons rounded the senior men’s 400m in a new best of 50.81, and Alan Littler posted 56.09, while George Grimsditch rounded the under 16 boys 1500m in 5:02.87.

Leon Betteridge registered 3:48.69 in the under 14 boys 1500m, and Hermione Allison clocked 2:20.49 in the under 12 girls 600m and hit 3.96m in the shot put.

GRAHAM WELLS and Jeff Gifford represented West Cheshire AC at Sunday’s London Marathon and clocked 2:58:47 and 3:17:57 respectively.

LEWIS MORRIS represented the North West at Sunday’s London Mini Marathon and posted seven minutes 19 seconds for ninth spot in the under 18 boys race.

FIXTURES this weekend include the first round of the Under 14s and Under 16s Youth Development Track and Field League, at Witton Park, Blackburn, on Sunday; and a Trafford AC Track and Field Medal Meeting on Sunday.

ENTRIES close this Saturday, (May 2), for the Cheshire County Track and Field Championships being held at Warrington on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28239

THIS season’s Borders Road Running League Relays and Presentation Evening will be held on May 6, at Prestatyn.

REMAINING fixtures for this year’s Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix are: Round Two, Sunday, May 17, at Macclesfield; Round Three, Sunday, July 5, at Ashton Under Lyne; Round Four, Sunday, September 13, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

POPPY McKENNA was Lancashire Schools Open Combined Events title winner at the weekend.

The talented West Cheshire Athletic Club all-rounder won the under 14 girls pentathlon held at Stanley Park, Blackpool.

Poppy negotiated the 75m hurdles in 12.6 seconds, hit 7.25m in the shot put, cleared 1-37m in the high jump, long jumped 4.08m, and rounded the 600m in 1:53.2 for a winning points total of 2,348 points.

DUN XUE celebrated a hat-trick of victories at the Leigh Harriers Spring Throws Open Meeting.

Dun won the under 20 men’s hammer (44.18m), shot put (10.49m), and discus (38.69m) respectively at the Leigh Harriers Spring Throws Open Meeting.

Kara Stoll won the under 20 women’s hammer event with 42.74m, and Harriet Wheeler won the under 20 women’s javelin with 45.44m.

Isla Lambert finished second in the under 14 girls shot put (5.14m), and discus (15.27m), and was third in the hammer with 14.94m, while Satine Wearden finished third in the under 18 hammer with 39.79m.

HEIDI ANSTEY celebrated a double success story at Liverpool on Sunday.

The West Cheshire Athletic Club youngster won the 75m and 150m at the Liverpool Harriers AC Open Track and Field meeting.

ISAAC THOMPSON represented Cheshire under 13 boys at the UK Sportshall Athletics Finals at Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke on Trent, on Saturday.

Isaac clocked 52.8 seconds for the four lap, and achieved 5.91m in the standing triple jump to earn his county eighth team position behind eventual winners, Avon.

WEST CHESHIRE AC throwers had a field day at Ellesmere Port Sport Village on Saturday in an Open Throws Pentathlon Competition.

Arwen Thorne won the under 18 girls title with 32.66m in the hammer, 11.48m in the shot put, 23.90m in the discus, 38.44m in the javelin, and 8.36m in the weight throw for 2,381 points.

Violet Thorne won the under 16 girls title with 27.34m in the hammer, 8.11m in the shot put, 29.82m in the discus, 19.75m in the javelin, and 9.38m in the weight throw.

Kara Stoll won the under 20 women’s event with 45.31m in the hammer, 6.72m in the shot put, 21.16m in the discus, 10.70m in the javelin, and 12.85m in the weight throw.

Dun Xue claimed the under 20 men’s title with 39.87m in the hammer, 11.41m in the shot put, 28.52m in the javelin, and 18.20m in the weight throw.

Debra Erskine won the over-60 women’s age group with 23.81m in the hammer, 5.06m in the shot put, 11.77m in the discus, 8.46m in the javelin, and 7.52m in the weight throw.

Sharon Stoll won the over-55 women’s age group with 21.50m in the hammer, 5.16m in the shot put, 13.05m in the discus, 9.79m in the javelin, and 4.92m in the weight throw.

Dave McKay won the men’s title after nailing 41.55m in the hammer, 10.17m in the shot put, 27.83m in the discus, 37.70m in the javelin, and 12.35m in the weight throw.

Paul Morrison rounded the men’s 3,000m in a winning time of 9:36.2, while Adam Harris was second in the men’s one mile with 5:36.1, and Joy Hickman was second lady in the one mile with 6:49.7, and rounded the 10,000m in 45:19.8.  

JODI BEMAND has been selected to represent Cheshire at the British Counties Mountain Racing Championships, at Sedbergh, on Sunday, May 3.

FIXTURES this weekend include the Warrington AC Spring Open Track and Field Meeting on Saturday; the Chester Ultra 100 miles Race from Ellesmere Port Sports Village, on Saturday; the first round of the Under 18 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League at Witton Park, Blackburn, on Sunday; and the Manchester Marathon on Sunday.

ENTRIES close on Wednesday, April 22, for the opening round of the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix being held at Macclesfield on Saturday, April 25. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28388

ENTRIES close on Saturday, May 2, for the Cheshire County Track and Field Championships being held at Warrington on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28239

THIS season’s Borders Road Running League Relays and Presentation Evening will be held on May 6, at Prestatyn.

FIXTURES for this year’s Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix are: Round One, Saturday, April 25, at Macclesfield; Round Two, Sunday, May 17, at Crewe or Macclesfield; Round Three, Sunday, July 5, at Ashton Under Lyne; Round Four, Sunday, September 13, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

by Dennis Wall
ATHLETICS

HEIDI ANSTEY celebrated a double success story at Trafford on Sunday.

The West Cheshire Athletic Club youngster registered an impressive under 12 girls 75m personal best time of 10.68 seconds for victory and then added a winning time of 21.65 seconds in the 150m.

Heidi was joined at the fixture staged at the Longford Park Stadium by Isla Lambert who powered her way to 19.42m in the under 14 girls hammer, 14.43m in the discus, and 5m in the shot put.

Lucas Sawyer rounded the under 14 men’s 1500m in 4:35.08, while Lauren Higgins clocked 46.61 seconds in the under 16 girls 300m.

Heidi Wetherall achieved 2:52.63 in the under 14 girls 1500m, and Dan Hughes-Shaw posted 12.25 seconds in the under 18 men’s 100m.

FIXTURES this weekend include a Throws Pentathlon and Seniors and Masters Open Track Meeting, on Saturday, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, and the UK Sportshall Athletics Finals, at Fenton Sports Complex, Stoke on Trent, on Saturday; while the Mersey Tunnel 10k Race, and Liverpool Harriers Open Track and Field Meeting take place on Sunday.

ENTRIES are still being accepted for the Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race being organised by West Cheshire AC, on Wednesday, April 15. The entry link is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/Chester-Spring-5123

ENTRIES close on Wednesday, April 15, for the Warrington AC Spring Open Track and Field Meeting taking place on Saturday, April 18. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27996

ENTRIES close on Wednesday, April 22, for the opening round of the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix being held at Macclesfield on Saturday, April 25. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28388

ENTRIES are now open for the Cheshire County Track and Field Championships being held at Warrington on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. Entries close on Saturday, May 2 and the online link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28239

THE 2026 Cheshire Steeplechase Championships will be held at Warrington, on Saturday, April 18. Warrington AC have kindly offered to host the County Steeplechase Championships for Cheshire and other North West Counties at their Spring Open Meeting.

There will be races for Under 16, Under 18, Under 20 and Senior men and women. Medals will be awarded to the first three Cheshire athletes to finish in each race.

Holding a joint event with other counties will provide athletes with a great opportunity to take part in more competitive races. The closing date for entries is April 15.

Full details of the meeting can be found at: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27996&fbclid=IwY2xjawQb45dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvNqYRkjoZiDhrWVl_3Jn1XMpN3UxJ1D_WKnZVY7PizG4lSLvooBIVLRYkB8_aem_lskPt-oZhn3JkLRsPFUpHg

THIS season’s Borders Road Running League Relays and Presentation Evening will be held on May 6, at Prestatyn.

FIXTURES for this year’s Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix are: Round One, Saturday, April 25, at Macclesfield; Round Two, Sunday, May 17, at Crewe or Macclesfield; Round Three, Sunday, July 5, at Ashton Under Lyne; Round Four, Sunday, September 13, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

ALAN LITTLER has represented England at the European Athletics Masters Indoor Track and Field Championships.

The West Cheshire sprinter clocked a new indoor 400m personal time time of 56.13 seconds in the over-35 men’s competition held in Torun, Poland.

And Alan rounded the 800m in a time of 2:09.65 to post fifth spot in his heat, just 0.1 away from his outdoor time last season, and only two seconds away from his personal best.

LEWIS MORRIS won the first Wirral Seaside 5k Race of the season at Leasowe on Wednesday with a time of 15 minutes 56 seconds.

He was joined at the event by West Cheshire team mates Scott Wells (10th in 17:28), Graham Wells (second over-50 man in 18:19), and Emilia Pyper (12th under 20 lady in 20:32).

The next Wirral Seaside 5k Race is on Wednesday, April 29, and other fixtures in the series are being held on Wednesdays, May 27, June 24, July 29, and August 26. 

FIXTURES this week include the Halewood 5km Race on Saturday, and the Trafford AC Open Medal Meeting at Longford Park Stadium, on Sunday.

WEST CHESHIRE is hosting a Seniors and Masters Open Track Meeting on Saturday, April 11, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, featuring One mile, 3,000m and 10,000m events, with the 10,000m incorporating the Northern Masters Championship.

The entry fee is £7.50 per event for track events and £10 for the 10,000m, and track events start at 10am.

The online entry link is: https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/throwspent-middist/

Enquiries relating to track events to: [email protected]

All competitors must be registered with a UKA affiliated club.

ENTRIES have opened for the Chester Spring Five Milers Road Race being organised by West Cheshire AC on Wednesday, April 15. The entry link is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/Chester-Spring-5123

ENTRIES are now open for the Cheshire County Track and Field Championships being held at Warrington on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. Entries close on Saturday, May 2 and the online link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28239

THE 2026 Cheshire Steeplechase Championships will be held at Warrington, on Saturday, April 18. Warrington AC have kindly offered to host the County Steeplechase Championships for Cheshire and other North West Counties at their Spring Open Meeting.

There will be races for Under 16, Under 18, Under 20 and Senior men and women. Medals will be awarded to the first three Cheshire athletes to finish in each race.

Holding a joint event with other counties will provide athletes with a great opportunity to take part in more competitive races. The closing date for entries is April 15.

Full details of the meeting can be found at: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27996&fbclid=IwY2xjawQb45dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvNqYRkjoZiDhrWVl_3Jn1XMpN3UxJ1D_WKnZVY7PizG4lSLvooBIVLRYkB8_aem_lskPt-oZhn3JkLRsPFUpHg

FIXTURES for this season’s Borders Road Running League are: April 19, (To Be Confirmed); May 6 (to be confirmed), Prestatyn, Relays.

FIXTURES for this year’s Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix are: Round One, Saturday, April 25, at Macclesfield; Round Two, Sunday, May 17, at Crewe or Macclesfield; Round Three, Sunday, July 5, at Ashton Under Lyne; Round Four, Sunday, September 13, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

At the end of February, Anest and Emma are still tied in 1st place, pursued by Joy in 3rd. Paul is just ahead of Andrew in the men’s tables, with Ian in 3rd.

See the Races page for full tables. Please address any queries to [email protected].

by Dennis Wall

ATHLETICS

FIONA COOK helped England pocket team gold medals in Ireland at the weekend.

The West Cheshire Athletic Club distance runner was second over-40 lady, fifth lady overall, and third home for England at Saturday’s Anglo Celtic 100km Race.

Fiona, who recently won the Chester Ultra 50 miles Race, clocked eight hours 27 minutes 11 seconds for the event held at Limerick, in Ireland.

JOSEPH MORRISON celebrated victory at Sunday’s Borders Road Running League fixture held along Hoylake Promenade.

Joseph clocked 24 minutes six seconds for the 7.5km course and was backed up by West Cheshire team mates Matthew Douglass (ninth in 25:03), Scott Wells (37th in 26:45), Paul Morrison (53rd in 27:18), Graham Wells (56th in 27:22), Emma Nutt (15th lady in 30:20), Julie Taillard (16th lady in 30:25), Kevin Eaton (121st in 31:00), Ian Pritchard (127th in 31:29), Brian Cremin (132nd in 31:43), Andrew Clague (147th in 32:22), Joy Hickman (27th lady in 33:03), Anest Muller (40th lady in 34:08), Sallyann Harper (49th lady in 34:48), Deb Bemand (78th lady in 38:24), Tony Kennedy (226th in 42:37), and Dave Tiernan (232nd in 46:53).

TEAM POSITIONS (after five rounds)

MENS DIVISION ONE: 1 Helsby 1473 points; 2 Buckley 1615; 3 Chester Tri 2261; 4 Wallasey 2441; 5 Wrexham 4310; 6 Wirral 4378; 7 Ellesmere Port 7931.

WOMENS DIVISION ONE: 1 Helsby 596; 2 West Cheshire 795; 3 Chester Tri 874; 4 Wallasey 1066; 5 Deeside 1189; 6 Buckley 1338; 7 Eryri 2984.

MENS DIVISION TWO: 1 West Cheshire 2072; 2 Prestatyn 2257; 3 Deeside 4045; 4 Eryri 4400; 5 UTS 4605; 6 Birkenhead 4694; 7 Pensby 5494; 8 Wrecsam Tri 6162; 9 Deestriders 6193; 10 Cybi 12131; 11 Tattenhall 13399.

WOMENS DIVISION TWO: 1 Wirral 686; 2 Prestatyn 705; 3 UTS 934; 4 Ellesmere Port 976; 5 Pensby 1589; 6 Deestriders 1621; 7 Wrexham 1667; 8 Wrecsam Tri 1681; 9 Birkenhead 2117; 10 Tattenhall 3125; 11 Cybi 3432.

LEWIS MORRIS, who has been picked by Northern Athletics for the 2.6km London Mini Marathon, on Saturday, April 25, clocked 30:48 for 19th spot at the Cheshire Elite 10k Road Race held at Pulford.

He was supported at the fixture by Michael Young (75th in 32:43), Sam Oliver (88th in 33:06), Jack Gannon (161st in 35:36), Steve King (235th in 37:31), Adam Harris (302nd in 39:29), Chris Shaw (309th in 39:34), Duncan Harris (324th in 40:08), Mark Davies (359th in 42:05), Stephen Ball (440th in 48:26), and Neil Hershaw (458th in 53:23).

ALBA MARCH stormed to success with a time of 12.5 seconds for the under 16 women’s 100m at Saturday’s Blackpool Open Track and Field Meeting.

HEIDI ANSTEY tasted victory at Sunday’s Trafford Open Medal Meeting with an under 12 girls 150m personal best of 21.39 seconds, and added a silver medal with a 75m personal best of 10.85 seconds.

Freya Whittaker clocked 13.38 seconds in the under 14 women’s 75m hurdles, long jumped 3.58m and cleared 1-40m in the high jump, while her sister, Evie, posted 12.66 seconds for the under 16 women’s 80m hurdles, and cleared 1-55m in the high jump.

Poppy McKenna clocked 12.11 seconds for the under 14 women’s 75m hurdles, long jumped 4.10m, and cleared 1-30m in the high jump.

Merryn Thorne posted 16.76 in the under 14 women’s 75m hurdles and cleared 1-20m in the high jump, while her sister, Violet, hit 25.58m in the under 16 women’s hammer, 27.60m in the discus, and 8.06m in the shot put.

John Velasquez clocked 27.08 seconds in his under 16 men’s 200m and 47.50 seconds in the 300m.

Lucas Sawyer rounded the under 14 men’s 800m in 2:13.70, and Isla Lambert hit 19.01m in the under 14 women’s hammer.

JACK ARNOLD helped Cheshire boys beat Merseyside in Monday night’s Year Seven Schools Cross Country team fixture hosted by his club, West Cheshire, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

And West Cheshire duo, Alice Roberts-Page and Emilia Hughes, represented Cheshire in the 2.5km girls race that Merseyside won.

TEAM RESULTS (based on finishing positions)

GIRLS – Merseyside 46 Cheshire 96.

BOYS – Cheshire 65 Merseyside 74.

OVERALL – Merseyside 120 Cheshire 161.

FIXTURES this week include the Northern Athletics 12 and 6 Stage Road Relay Championships on Saturday at Carlisle.

WEST CHESHIRE is hosting a Seniors and Masters Open Track Meeting on Saturday, April 11, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, featuring One mile, 3,000m and 10,000m events, with the 10,000m incorporating the Northern Masters Championship.

The entry fee is £7.50 per event for track events and £10 for the 10,000m, and track events start at 10am.

The online entry link is: https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/throwspent-middist/

Enquiries relating to track events to: [email protected]

All competitors must be registered with a UKA affiliated club.

ENTRIES have opened for the Chester Spring Five Milers Road Race being organised by West Cheshire AC on Wednesday, April 15. The entry link is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/Chester-Spring-5123

THE 2026 Cheshire Steeplechase Championships will be held at Warrington, on Saturday, April 18. Warrington AC have kindly offered to host the County Steeplechase Championships for Cheshire and other North West Counties at their Spring Open Meeting.

There will be races for Under 16, Under 18, Under 20 and Senior men and women. Medals will be awarded to the first three Cheshire athletes to finish in each race.

Holding a joint event with other counties will provide athletes with a great opportunity to take part in more competitive races. The closing date for entries is April 15.

Full details of the meeting can be found at: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27996&fbclid=IwY2xjawQb45dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvNqYRkjoZiDhrWVl_3Jn1XMpN3UxJ1D_WKnZVY7PizG4lSLvooBIVLRYkB8_aem_lskPt-oZhn3JkLRsPFUpHg

FIXTURES for this season’s Borders Road Running League are: April 19, (To Be Confirmed); May 6 (to be confirmed), Prestatyn, Relays.

FIXTURES for this year’s Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix are: Round One, Saturday, April 25, at Macclesfield; Round Two, Sunday, May 17, at Crewe or Macclesfield; Round Three, Sunday, July 5, at Ashton Under Lyne; Round Four, Sunday, September 13, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

ATHLETICS

by Dennis Wall

LEWIS MORRIS starred for Cheshire on Saturday at Sefton Park, Liverpool.

The West Cheshire Athletic Club teenager represented his county in the English Schools Cross Country Championships and clocked 20 minutes eight seconds in the Senior Boys 6km race to secure 35th position and second spot in the Cheshire team.

Lucas Sawyer (112th in 10:57) and Leon Betteridge (273rd in 11:35) finished second and third for Cheshire in the Junior Boys 3.2km race.

Cosette Wearden represented Merseyside in the Senior Girls 4.1km race and registered a time of 18:25 for 151st position and sixth spot in her team.

Emilia Pyper represented Cheshire in the Intermediate Girls 3.5km race and secured third spot in her team and 207th position overall.

And Nia Manson posted a time of 12:46 for 234th place in the Junior Girls 3.2km race.

LEWIS PARSONS broke the West Cheshire indoor 300m club record at Sunday’s Sale Harriers Indoor Open Track and Field Meeting.

Lewis clocked 37.34 seconds in his first indoors race for four years and his first-ever 300m race to smash the previous record of 39.99 seconds held by Liam Davoren for eight years.

Dylan Gledhill posted 8.21 seconds for 60m and rounded the 600m in a time of 1:33.06.

Alan Littler warmed up for his trip to Poland for the European Indoor Masters, by clocking 41.04 seconds for 300m against club mate Wycombe King who posted 41.57 and added 7.88 in the 60m.

Alba March clocked 7.88 in her 60m, and Erin Barnard posted a new indoor 300m personal best of 44.79.

JOY HICKMAN achieved a new over-60 women’s 1500m club record on Saturday at Lee Valley, representing Northern Masters.

Joy clocked a time of 6:00.78 – faster than her outdoor times in 2023 and 2025.

JULIE DOUZANT clocked 1:44:42 for 31st place in her over-35 age group at Sunday’s Liverpool Half Marathon.

Brian Cremin posted 1:38:08 for 1,396th place, while Sarah Hibbert rounded the Liverpool 10 Miles Road Race in a time of 1:21:21 for 33rd position in the women’s event.

ABBY GAMBLE (Guilden Sutton) and Niall Betteridge (Hoole) won the year five and six girls and boys races respectively at Monday night’s Chester Primary Schools Cross Country Races hosted by West Cheshire AC at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

The team competition results were:

Year 3/4 Girls: 1 Huntington 72 points; 2 Belgrave 78; 3 Farndon 81.

Year 3/4 Boys: 1 St Martins 57; 2 Saughall All Saints 66; 3 Huntington 114.

Year 5/6 Girls: 1 St Martins 65; 2 Farndon 116; 3 Belgrave 128.

Year 5/6 Boys: 1 St Martins 76; 2 Hoole 80; 3 Huntington 104.

Overall: 1 St Martins 314; 2 Huntington 433; 3 Saughall All Saints 449.

FIXTURES this week include Friday’s Helsby and Frodsham Primary Schools Cross Country Races at Delamere Forest (10am start); the Anglo Celtic Plate 100km Race at Limerick, Ireland, on Saturday; the Blackpool Winter Open Track and Field Meeting on Saturday; the Trafford Open Track and Field Medal Meeting on Sunday; and the Borders Road Running League fixture at Hoylake. The 4.6 miles course is the same as the race hosted by UTS on March 24, with an 11am start. The race HQ is at Hoylake Community Centre.

West Cheshire AC will host the annual year seven Cheshire v Merseyside Schools Cross Country Races at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Monday (5pm start).

WEST CHESHIRE is hosting a Seniors and Masters Open Track Meeting on Saturday, April 11, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, featuring One mile, 3,000m and 10,000m events, with the 10,000m incorporating the Northern Masters Championship.

The entry fee is £7.50 per event for track events and £10 for the 10,000m, and track events start at 10am.

The online entry link is: https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/throwspent-middist/

Enquiries relating to track events to: [email protected]

All competitors must be registered with a UKA affiliated club.

ENTRIES have opened for the Chester Spring Five Milers Road Race being organised by West Cheshire AC on Wednesday, April 15. The entry link is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/Chester-Spring-5123

THE 2026 Cheshire Steeplechase Championships will be held at Warrington, on Saturday, April 18. Warrington AC have kindly offered to host the County Steeplechase Championships for Cheshire and other North West Counties at their Spring Open Meeting.

There will be races for Under 16, Under 18, Under 20 and Senior men and women. Medals will be awarded to the first three Cheshire athletes to finish in each race.

Holding a joint event with other counties will provide athletes with a great opportunity to take part in more competitive races. The closing date for entries is April 15.

Full details of the meeting can be found at: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27996&fbclid=IwY2xjawQb45dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvNqYRkjoZiDhrWVl_3Jn1XMpN3UxJ1D_WKnZVY7PizG4lSLvooBIVLRYkB8_aem_lskPt-oZhn3JkLRsPFUpHg

FIXTURES for this season’s Borders Road Running League are: March 22, (Hoylake); April 19, (To Be Confirmed); May 6 (to be confirmed), Prestatyn, Relays.

FIXTURES for this year’s Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix are: Round One, Saturday, April 25, at Macclesfield; Round Two, Sunday, May 17, at Crewe or Macclesfield; Round Three, Sunday, July 5, at Ashton Under Lyne; Round Four, Sunday, September 13, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk