WCAC News #532 15-8-2025

EPSV TRACK TRAINING IS ON

Please note that the Saturday run-jump-throw junior training session supervised by Dennis and Joanne, at the EPSV Track (10am-12 noon), is taking place this weekend.

AND club training continues at the EPSV Track throughout the school summer holidays!

HELPERS NEEDED FOR OUR NEXT CLUB ROAD RACE… 

Helpers/Marshals are needed for the Guilden Sutton 10K Road Race taking place on Sunday 21st September at 11am. If you can help please email Dennis Wall ASAP at: [email protected]

Entries are now being accepted for the Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race. The race will be fixture 7 in the Cheshire AA Road Running Grand Prix series and the entry fee is Β£15 for UKA Affiliated Runners (Β£17 for non-affiliated runners). The online entry link for is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/

Please remember to provide a friend to volunteer as a marshal if you are running in the race!

CONGRATULATIONS PAUL MORRISON!

Well done to Paul Morrison who clocked his first-ever sub-2 minute 800m (1:59:97) on Tuesday night at Trafford, and to everyone who has represented the club in recent fixtures. This week’s Club Press Report can be found here: www.westcheshireac.co.uk/news/

ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE

Ellie Robinson has kindly agreed to coordinate club entries for the North West and Cheshire Road Relays being held at Birkenhead Park on Sunday 14th September, and the Northern Road Relays at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday 21st September.

Ellie needs to know availabilities byΒ 1stΒ SeptemberΒ latest to give her enough time to sort out the teams. Athletes (or parents) need to email Ellie directly if they are available and want to be considered to be included in a team at:Β [email protected]

Usual rules apply i.e.: Club vests must be worn; You must be a 1st claim member; For the event on the 14th you need to be eligible to run for Cheshire by birth or residence. (You do not need Cheshire eligibility for the event on the 21st).

Details (race distances, team sizes and start times) are available on these links:

Cheshire County Champs (all age groups) Sunday 14th Sept – Birkenhead Park

Click to access NW-Road-Relays-2025.pdf

North of England Champs (U13 upwards) Sunday 21st Sept – Leigh Sports Village

Click to access Joe-Galvin-64-Stage-Relays-and-Young-Athletes-Relays-Prospectus-2025.pdf

GET YOUR ENTRY IN…

DEESIDE AAC are organising an Endurance Open Meeting at Connah’s Quay, on Tuesday 19th August. The online entry link is: https://wales.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2025/GBR/nwend2/

WIRRAL AC are accepting entries for their Evening Open Track and Field Meeting being held at Bebington Oval on Wednesday 17th September. The online entry link is: https://www.race-results.co.uk/

WREXHAM AC is organising the Final Fling Competition at the Queensway Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28. Details at: [email protected]

ENTRIES OPEN FOR CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD GRAND PRIX

The date of Match 4 has changed to aid the availability of our officials to Saturday, 6th September, hosted by Macclesfield Harriers & AC. Entries will open soon at this link: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27175

Officials: If you’re available to officiate at Match 4 can you please complete this form?: https://forms.gle/7eA7tkPyvdse7t8VA

PLEASE KEEP OUR TEAM MANAGER INFORMED…

Alan Littler is assembling a team of under 17s, under 20s and seniors for the club’s next Northern Track and Field League fixture taking place on Sunday, 31st August, at Longford Park Stadium, Stretford, Manchester. Please let Alan know if you are available to compete by emailing him ASAP at: [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR MULTI-TERRAIN RACE

Entries for September Tuesday night Multi-terrain series have opened. 

Tuesday 16th at Thurstaston Country Park is the responsibility of West Cheshire AC: Mark the course with signs; Set up run in to finish – bollards, stakes and tape; Marshal the course – 5 can cover 6 marshal points plus tail marshal; and Clear up.

Please contact Mike Lamb with your availability at: [email protected]

The September series Multi Terrain entries are open for entry.

2/9 Royden Park;  9/9 Harrison Drive; 16/9 Wirral Country Park; 23/9 Arrowe Park. 

Everyone who enters the whole series will get a free Multi Terrain Series T Shirt. For those who don’t enter the full series there will be the opportunity to purchase at Β£15 later on.

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

FIXTURES…

Sunday, August 17 – Birchwood 10k Road Race, near Warrington.

Tuesday, August 19 – North Wales Endurance Open Meeting, at Connah’s Quay, Deeside.

Tuesday, August 19 – Wirral Summer Trail Series.

Sunday, August 24 – Bury AC Bank Holiday Track Festival.

Monday, August 25 – Cilcain Mountain Race.

Wednesday, August 27 – Wirral Seaside Race, at Leasowe.

Friday, August 29 – Mid Cheshire Summer 5k Road Race.

Saturday, August 30 – Manchester International Track and Field Meeting, at Sport City, Manchester.

Sunday, August 31 – Northern Track & Field League Round 4, at Trafford.

Good luck to all West Cheshire AC athletes and officials!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Jane Palmer, Isaac McKenna, Lewis Morris, Ava Kerruish, Owain Jones, Louis Ryan, Leo Ravenscroft.

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE FIXTURES… 

Fixtures for this season’s Borders League are: 28th September, Tattenhall (hosted by Chester Tri); 16th November, Delamere (West Cheshire AC); 7th December, Trac Mon, Anglesey (Cybi); 1st February, TBC (Pensby); 1st March, Wallasey; 22nd March, Promenade (Wirral AC); 6th May, Prestatyn, Relays.

CLUB RECORDS

Mike Lamb has produced interactive track and field progression tables of male and female records for all age groups and events, showing who held the record and when since the club was formed in 1998.

Mike has also produced up-to-date progressions of age group road records for female and male club members since the club was formed.

The link is: https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/club-records/

PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO URGENTLY HELP YOUR CLUB

Helpers are urgently needed from 5.50pm on Tuesdays and 6.20pm on Thursdays to register everyone on the tablet who attends EPSV training sessions.

And volunteers are always needed to assist with club track training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Please help if you can!

Mia shines in Birmingham

MIA JOHNSON registered two new personal bests at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.

The talented West Cheshire Athletic Club sprinter qualified for two finals at the England Athletics Age Group Track and Field Championships.

Mia clocked a new under 15 girls 100m best of 12.40 seconds in her heat, then posted a new best of 12.36 in her semi final before finishing ninth in her final with 12.60.

Mia also powered her way to a new under 15 girls 300m best of 40.83 in her heat to qualify for the final where she posted 42.34 for ninth spot.

Mia was joined at the event by club mates Louis Grimes, Arwen Thorne, and Evie Whittaker.

Louis achieved 40.29 seconds in his under 15 boys 300m heat, while Arwen cleared 1-55m in the under 17 women’s high jump and hit 31.37m in the javelin, while Evie cleared 1-51m in the under 15 girls high jump.

FIXTURES this weekend include the Birchwood 10k Road Race, near Warrington, on Sunday.

ENTRIES are now being accepted for the Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race being organised by West Cheshire Athletic Club on Sunday, September 21. The race will be fixture 7 in the 2025 Cheshire AA Road Running Grand Prix series and the entry fee is Β£15 for UKA Affiliated Runners (Β£17 for non-affiliated runners). The online entry link for is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/

ENTRIES are being accepted for the Ellesmere Port Running Club 5k Road Race being held on Wednesday, August 13, (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/

THE date of the final Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix is Saturday, 6th September, and will be hosted by Macclesfield Harriers & AC. Entries are now open at this link: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27175

DEESIDE AAC are organising an Endurance Open Meeting at Connah’s Quay, on Tuesday 19th August. The online entry link is: https://wales.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2025/GBR/nwend2/

WIRRAL AC are accepting entries for their Evening Open Track and Field Meeting being held at Bebington Oval on Wednesday 17th September. The online entry link is: https://www.race-results.co.uk/

FORTHCOMING fixtures include the North West and Cheshire Road Relays being held at Birkenhead Park on Sunday 14th September, and the Northern Road Relays at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday 21st September.

ENTRIES for September’s Tuesday night Multi-terrain series have opened. 

The dates and venues are: 2nd at Royden Park; 9th at Harrison Drive; 16th at Wirral Country Park, Thurstaston: 23rd at Arrowe Park.

Everyone who enters the whole series will get a free Multi Terrain Series T Shirt. For those who don’t enter the full series there will be the opportunity to purchase at Β£15 later on.

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

FIXTURES for this season’s Borders Road Running League are: 28th September, Tattenhall (hosted by Chester Tri); 16th November, Delamere (West Cheshire AC); 7th December, Trac Mon, Anglesey (Cybi); 1st February, TBC (Pensby); 1st March, Wallasey; 22nd March, Promenade (Wirral AC); 6th May, Prestatyn, Relays.

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

WCAC News #531 8-8-2025

EPSV TRACK TRAINING IS ON

Please note that the Saturday run-jump-throw junior training session supervised by Dennis and Joanne, at the EPSV Track (10am-12 noon), is taking place this weekend.

AND club training continues at the EPSV Track throughout the school summer holidays!

HELPERS NEEDED FOR OUR NEXT CLUB ROAD RACE… 

Helpers/Marshals are needed for the Guilden Sutton 10K Road Race taking place on Sunday 21st September at 11am. If you can help please email Dennis Wall ASAP at: [email protected]

Entries are now being accepted for the Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race. The race will be fixture 7 in the Cheshire AA Road Running Grand Prix series and the entry fee is Β£15 for UKA Affiliated Runners (Β£17 for non-affiliated runners). The online entry link for is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/

Please remember to provide a friend to volunteer as a marshal if you are running in the race!

ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE

Ellie Robinson has kindly agreed to coordinate club entries for the North West and Cheshire Road Relays being held at Birkenhead Park on Sunday 14th September, and the Northern Road Relays at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday 21st September.

Ellie needs to know availabilities byΒ 1stΒ SeptemberΒ latest to give her enough time to sort out the teams. Athletes (or parents) need to email Ellie directly if they are available and want to be considered to be included in a team at:Β [email protected]

Usual rules apply i.e.: Club vests must be worn; You must be a 1st claim member; For the event on the 14th you need to be eligible to run for Cheshire by birth or residence. (You do not need Cheshire eligibility for the event on the 21st).

Details (race distances, team sizes and start times) are available on these links:

Cheshire County Champs (all age groups) Sunday 14th Sept – Birkenhead Park

Click to access NW-Road-Relays-2025.pdf

North of England Champs (U13 upwards) Sunday 21st Sept – Leigh Sports Village

Click to access Joe-Galvin-64-Stage-Relays-and-Young-Athletes-Relays-Prospectus-2025.pdf

GET YOUR ENTRY IN…

DEESIDE AAC are organising an Endurance Open Meeting at Connah’s Quay, on Tuesday 19th August. The online entry link is: https://wales.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2025/GBR/nwend2/

WIRRAL AC are accepting entries for their Evening Open Track and Field Meeting being held at Bebington Oval on Wednesday 17th September. The online entry link is: https://www.race-results.co.uk/

WREXHAM AC is organising the Final Fling Competition at the Queensway Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28. Details at: [email protected]

ELLESMERE PORT RC 5k ROAD RACE…

Entries are being accepted for the Ellesmere Port Running Club 5k Road Race being held on Wednesday, August 13, (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/

ENTRIES OPEN FOR CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD GRAND PRIX

The date of Match 4 has changed to aid the availability of our officials to Saturday, 6th September, hosted by Macclesfield Harriers & AC. Entries will open soon at this link: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27175

Officials: If you’re available to officiate at Match 4 can you please complete this form?: https://forms.gle/7eA7tkPyvdse7t8VA

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR MULTI TERRAIN RACE

Entries for September Tuesday night Multi-terrain series have opened. 

Tuesday 16th at Thurstaston Country Park is the responsibility of West Cheshire AC: Mark the course with signs; Set up run in to finish – bollards, stakes and tape; Marshal the course – 5 can cover 6 marshal points plus tail marshal; and Clear up.

Please contact Mike Lamb with your availability at: [email protected]

The September series Multi Terrain entries are open for entry.

2/9 Royden Park;  9/9 Harrison Drive; 16/9 Wirral Country Park; 23/9 Arrowe Park. 

Everyone who enters the whole series will get a free Multi Terrain Series T Shirt. For those who don’t enter the full series there will be the opportunity to purchase at Β£15 later on.

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

FIXTURES…

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 8, 9 and 10 – England Athletics Age Group Championships and Combined Events Championships, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham.

Saturday, August 9 – British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Trafford: www.britishmilersclub.com

Sunday, August 10 – Northern Masters Open and Closed Track & Field Championships, ant Trafford.

Wednesday, August 13 – Ellesmere Port Running Club 5k Road Race, at Capenhurst.

Sunday, August 17 – Birchwood 10k Road Race, near Warrington.

Tuesday, August 19 – North Wales Endurance Open Meeting, at Connah’s Quay, Deeside.

Tuesday, August 19 – Wirral Summer Trail Series.

Sunday, August 24 – Bury AC Bank Holiday Track Festival.

Monday, August 25 – Cilcain Mountain Race.

Wednesday, August 27 – Wirral Seaside Race, at Leasowe.

Friday, August 29 – Mid Cheshire Summer 5k Road Race.

Saturday, August 30 – Manchester International Track and Field Meeting, at Sport City, Manchester.

Sunday, August 31 – Northern Track & Field League Round 4, at Trafford.

Good luck to all West Cheshire AC athletes and officials!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Dan Nowosielski, Bradley Spurdens, Marcus Dubois, Safiyah Jaffri, Arya Downing. 

CONGRATULATIONS!

Well done to everyone who has represented the club in recent fixtures.

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

BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE FIXTURES… 

Fixtures for this season’s Borders League are: 28th September, Tattenhall (hosted by Chester Tri); 16th November, Delamere (West Cheshire AC); 7th December, Trac Mon, Anglesey (Cybi); 1st February, TBC (Pensby); 1st March, Wallasey; 22nd March, Promenade (Wirral AC); 6th May, Prestatyn, Relays.

CLUB RECORDS

Mike Lamb has produced interactive track and field progression tables of male and female records for all age groups and events, showing who held the record and when since the club was formed in 1998.

And Mike has also produced up-to-date progressions of age group road records for female and male club members since the club was formed.

The link is: https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/club-records/

PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO URGENTLY HELP YOUR CLUB

Helpers are urgently needed from 5.50pm on Tuesdays and 6.20pm on Thursdays to register everyone on the tablet who attends EPSV training sessions.

And volunteers are always needed to assist with club track training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Please help if you can!

WCAC Endurance League

Emma and Michael forge ahead in the standings with two months to go. Claire H, Anest and Mark consolidate their positions, while Jeff moves into 3rd place outright.
See the Races page for full tables. Please address any queries to [email protected].

Press Report: Harriet and Joe Among UK’s Best

by Dennis Wall

HARRIET WHEELER rubbed shoulders with Olympian multi-eventer Katarina Johnson-Thompson at the weekend.

The talented West Cheshire Athletic Club thrower was the youngest competitor in the javelin competition at the UK Athletics Track and Field Championships held at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.

Harriet finished fourth with a throw of 47.58m, while Katarina warmed up for next month’s World Athletics Championships heptathlon with 41.98m and fifth place.

Harriet was joined in Birmingham by club mate, Joseph Morrison, and former West Cheshire AC member, Abigail Pawlett.

Joseph clocked 1:47.86 for fourth spot in the third heat of the senior men’s 800m.

And Abigail celebrated a silver medal with a time of 13.12 seconds in the senior women’s 100m hurdles final.

CHRISTIAN HOLCOMBE, Dave McKay and Joy Hickman achieved club age group records for West Cheshire AC at Saturday’s third round of the Northern Track and Field League Premier West Division fixture held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

Christian long jumped a new over 40 men’s record of 5.52m, while Dave hit a new over 40 men’s hammer record of 46.11m, and Joy rounded the 800m in a new over 60 women’s record of 3:05.3.

Christian also won the long jump with 12m, while Dave nailed a winning throw of 46.44m in the javelin.

The pair were joined in the winners circle by Henry Robinson, Dun Xue, Holly Bosworth, Emma Nutt, Arwen Thorne, Ruby Billington, Kara Stoll, Beth Manson, Imogen Pughe, and Erin Barnard.

Henry clocked a winning time of 11:13.5 in the 3,000m steeplechase, while Dun claimed top spot in the B shot (10.48m) and B discus (29.33m), and Holly posted 25 seconds in the 200m.

Emma achieved victory in the B 3,000m, while Arwen (1-55m) and Ruby (1-45m) combined for a double success story in the high jump, and Arwen added top spot in the javelin with 35.42m.

Kara powered her way to success in the B discus with 22.93m, and the quartet of Beth, Imogen, Erin and Holly teamed up for a convincing victory in the 4x400m relay.

Other important West Cheshire AC point scorers included Alex Rutherford, Nathan Owen, Alessio Solinas, Lewis Parsons, Josh Stirling, Dan Walker, Paul Morrison, Lewis Morris, Matt Gutteridge, Andy Manson, Andy Gore, Joseph Donnelly, Dan Nowosielski, Alba March, Macey Jones, Cosette Wearden, Nancy Farmer, Hayley Holland, Mae Grant, Megan Kettle, and Satine Wearden.

MATCH RESULT: 1 Blackburn Harriers and AC 384.5 points; 2 Team Isle of Man 376; 3 West Cheshire AC 361; 4 Sale Harriers Manchester 348; 5 Trafford AC 314.5; 6 Southport Waterloo AC 265.

OVERALL STANDINGS (after three rounds): 1 Blackburn Harriers and AC 18 league points (1236.5 match points); 2 West Cheshire AC 12 (1040.5); 3 Sale Harriers Manchester 11 (1019); 4 Trafford AC 8 (932); 5 Team Isle of Man 8 (927.5); 6 Southport Waterloo 6 (875.5).

The next round will be held at Trafford’s Longford Park Stadium on Sunday, August 31.

FIXTURES this weekend include the England Athletics Age Group Track and Field Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

ENTRIES are now being accepted for the Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race being organised by West Cheshire Athletic Club on Sunday, September 21. The race will be fixture 7 in the 2025 Cheshire AA Road Running Grand Prix series and the entry fee is Β£15 for UKA Affiliated Runners (Β£17 for non-affiliated runners). The online entry link for is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/

ENTRIES are being accepted for the Ellesmere Port Running Club 5k Road Race being held on Wednesday, August 13, (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/

THE date of the final Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix is Saturday, 6th September, and will be hosted by Macclesfield Harriers & AC. Entries are now open at this link: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27175

DEESIDE AAC are organising an Endurance Open Meeting at Connah’s Quay, on Tuesday 19th August. The online entry link is: https://wales.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2025/GBR/nwend2/

WIRRAL AC are accepting entries for their Evening Open Track and Field Meeting being held at Bebington Oval on Wednesday 17th September. The online entry link is: https://www.race-results.co.uk/

FIXTURES for this season’s Borders Road Running League are: 28th September, Tattenhall (hosted by Chester Tri); 16th November, Delamere (West Cheshire AC); 7th December, Trac Mon, Anglesey (Cybi); 1st February, TBC (Pensby); 1st March, Wallasey; 22nd March, Promenade (Wirral AC); 6th May, Prestatyn, Relays.

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

Press Report: Quartet Shine in National Champs

by Dennis Wall

HARRIET WHEELER secured a silver medal in Birmingham on Saturday.

The West Cheshire Athletic Club member braved difficult wet conditions during the England Athletics Under 20 Women’s Javelin Championship and nailed a throw of 45.33m to claim second position.

Harriet was in fourth position before her last throw during an exciting competition at the Alexander Stadium, but moved into first position with throw of 45.33m before being bumped into second place by a throw of 46.06 from the last athlete to throw.

Club mate, Kara Stoll, kicked things off in the Women’s hammer on Friday, finishing 10th.

Holly Bosworth put in a very confident and aggressive 400m performance, leading strongly through the first 300m, but she unfortunately paid the price in the final 80m after going out too fast and just missed out on qualifying for the semi-finals.

However, Holly bounced back brilliantly in the 200m, executing her race plan smartly, qualifying for the semi-finals after finishing second in the heats, and running a strong 24.85 seconds in the semis, narrowly missing the final, finishing 10th overall, which is a fantastic effort.

Nathan Brassington took part in the combined events competition and registered a club under 20 record in the combined events.

He achieved personal bests in three events, including the 100m, 110m hurdles and pole vault and, finally broke the 6000-point mark overall which is a major milestone and he finished ninth.

FIXTURES this weekend include the third round of the Northern Track and Field League Premier West Division being hosted by West Cheshire AC at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday, August 2, and the UK Athletics Track and Field Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium, on Saturday and Sunday.

ENTRIES are now being accepted for the Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race being organised by West Cheshire Athletic Club on Sunday, September 21. The race will be fixture 7 in the 2025 Cheshire AA Road Running Grand Prix series and the entry fee is Β£15 for UKA Affiliated Runners (Β£17 for non-affiliated runners). The online entry link for is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/

ENTRIES are being accepted for the Ellesmere Port Running Club 5k Road Race being held on Wednesday, August 13, (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/

THE date of the final Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix is Saturday, 6th September, and will be hosted by Macclesfield Harriers & AC. Entries are now open at this link: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27175

DEESIDE AAC are organising an Endurance Open Meeting at Connah’s Quay, on Tuesday 19th August. The online entry link is: https://wales.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2025/GBR/nwend2/

WIRRAL AC are accepting entries for their Evening Open Track and Field Meeting being held at Bebington Oval on Wednesday 17th September. The online entry link is: https://www.race-results.co.uk/

FORTHCOMING fixtures include the Pie and Peas 5 Miles Race, at Winsford, on Wednesday, 6th August, and the Deestriders Off Road Race at Sutton, on Thursday, 7th August.

FIXTURES for this season’s Borders Road Running League are: 28th September, Tattenhall (hosted by Chester Tri); 16th November, Delamere (West Cheshire AC); 7th December, Trac Mon, Anglesey (Cybi); 1st February, TBC (Pensby); 1st March, Wallasey; 22nd March, Promenade (Wirral AC); 6th May, Prestatyn, Relays.

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

Press Report: WCAC reach Top Flight with Home Victory

by Dennis Wall

WEST CHESHIRE ATHLETIC CLUB is celebrating promotion to the Premier League.
The purple and gold vested outfit capitalised on home advantage on Sunday with a final round victory at Ellesmere Port Sports Village in the under 13 and under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League North West Division One match.
Dylan Gledhill, John Velasquez, Max Henderson and Louis Grimes capped a memorable day by securing a winning time of 2:52.3 in the concluding under 15 boys 4x300m relay.
Dylan had earlier bagged victories in the discus (22.78m) and javelin (39.60m), while Sam Cooper (4.84m) and John Velasquez (4.39m) combined for a double success story in the long jump.
Mia Johnson, who had pocketed a bronze medal in the sprint relay during her debut for Welsh Schools at Derby on Saturday, grabbed glory in the under 15 girls 100m (12.3 seconds) and 200m (25.3) on Sunday for her club.
Violet Thorne (26.26m) and Amelia Owen (13.39m) combined for a double success in the discus, and Amber Billington cleared 1.40m for top spot in the high jump.
Lucas Sawyer delivered an impressive victory with a time of 3:50.3 in the under 13 boys 1200m.
Poppy McKenna (12.3) and Vera Vetan (13.1) teamed up for maximum points from the under 13 girls 70m hurdles, and Poppy cleared 1.35m for victory in the high jump, while Henrietta Randall won the B long jump with 3.64m.
Important back up was provided by Kade Harris, Finlay Stewart, George Grimsditch, Reggie Medland, Lucy Caldwell, Phoebe Hersey, Amelia Snowden, Maya Jennings, Rose Shepard, Heidi Wetherall, Nia Manson, Evie Smith, Tristan Lee, Jack McWilliams, Atharva Ganesh, Henry Wright, Alfie Thompson, Morgan Edwards, Jack Webb, Henry Cobb, Luke Gardner, Jack Arnold, Sofia Fowler, Anita Orlinska, Fleur Du Pre, Amelia Clarke, Florence Hain, Belle Thompson, Emilia Hughes, Rosie Grimsditch, Saskia Keresturova, and Merryn Thorne.
MATCH RESULT: 1 West Cheshire AC 501.5 points; 2 Blackburn Harriers and AC 489; 3 Southport Waterloo AC 429; 4 Deeside AAC 427.5; 5 Crewe and Nantwich AC 414.5; 6 Bolton Harriers United and AC 363.5.
OVERALL FINAL STANDINGS (after four rounds): 1 Blackburn Harriers and AC 2005 match points (22 league points); 2 West Cheshire AC 1982 (22); 3 Bolton United Harriers and AC 1578 (11); 4 Crewe and Nantwich AC 1567 (11); 5 Deeside AAC 1569 (9); 6 Southport Waterloo AC 1477.5 (9).

FIXTURES this weekend include the England Senior and Under 20 Track and field Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

FORTHCOMING fixtures include the third round of the Northern Track and Field League Premier West Division being hosted by West Cheshire AC on Saturday, August 2.

ENTRIES are now being accepted for the Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race being organised by West Cheshire Athletic Club on Sunday, September 21. The race will be fixture 7 in the 2025 Cheshire AA Road Running Grand Prix series and the entry fee is Β£15 for UKA Affiliated Runners (Β£17 for non-affiliated runners). The online entry link for is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/

ENTRIES are being accepted for the Ellesmere Port Running Club 5k Road Race being held on Wednesday, August 13, (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/

THE date of the final Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix is Saturday, 6th September, and will be hosted by Macclesfield Harriers & AC. Entries are now open at this link: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27175

Press Report: Top Marks in Schools’ Champs

ALBA MARCH pocketed a gold medal at the English Schools Track and Field Championships.

The West Cheshire Athletic Club sprinter combined for Cheshire’s Intermediate Mixed 4x100m relay team who clocked a championship record time of 43.90 seconds for victory after winning their qualifying heat in 44.55 seconds.

Alba had earlier posted a time of 12.44 seconds for sixth spot in her Intermediate Girls 100m heat at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.

West Cheshire team mate, Harriet Wheeler, secured a bronze medal in the Senior Girls javelin competition with a throw of 45.14m.

Kara Stoll delivered fourth position with a throw of 46.89m in the Senior Girls hammer event.

Sidney Shorrock achieved fifth place in the Intermediate Girls shot put with 13.08m.

Seb Whiteley powered his way to 15.25m for sixth position in the Intermediate Boys shot put.

Arwen Thorne launched the javelin to a mark of 38.71m for seventh place in the Intermediate Girls javelin.

Nathan Brassington spun the discus to a distance of 35.66m for eighth spot in the Senior Boys discus.

Evie Whittaker cleared 1-56m for 12th position in the Junior Girls high jump competition.

Niamh Le’Gall (24.99 seconds) and Holly Bosworth (25.39 seconds) finished fourth and seventh respectively in their Senior Girls 200m heats.

And Lewis Morris clocked 9:23.65 for 12th position in his heat of the Intermediate Boys 3,000m.

DAVE SHEARER and Steve King achieved victories at the Xterra Half Marathon held at Snowdon in 30 degree heat.

Dave finished first in his over 40 age group and 29th overall, while Steve won his over 50 age category and was second overall in the open half race.

FIXTURES this weekend include Sunday’s final round of the Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League being held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

ENTRIES are now being accepted for the Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race being organised by West Cheshire Athletic Club on Sunday, September 21. The race will be fixture 7 in the 2025 Cheshire AA Road Running Grand Prix series and the entry fee is Β£15 for UKA Affiliated Runners (Β£17 for non-affiliated runners). The online entry link for is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/

ENTRIES are also being he accepted for the Birkenhead Park 5 Miles Race being held on July 23, (7pm), accompanied by a free Mile Run for children with entries on the day. The online entry link for the 5 Miles Race is: https://wirralac.niftyentries.com/

ENTRIES are being accepted for the Ellesmere Port Running Club 5k Road Race being held on Wednesday, August 13, (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/

THE date of the final Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix is Saturday, 6th September, and will be hosted by Macclesfield Harriers & AC. Entries are now open at this link: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27175

ENTRIES are now open for the England Athletics Track and Field Championships taking place at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.

The Under 15 and Under 17 Championships are being held on August 8, 9, and 10, and the closing date for entries is July 20. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/events?id=26944  

Press Report: Three Wins for Arwen

ARWEN THORNE headlined West Cheshire Athletic Club’s team victory at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Sunday.

The talented all-rounder, who has qualified to compete in September’s English Schools Combined Events Championship Final, achieved a hat-trick of wins at the final round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League.

Arwen, who will represent Merseyside at this weekend’s English Schools Track and Field Championships, clocked 12.6 seconds in the under 17 women’s 80m hurdles, cleared a winning height of 1-50m in the high jump and launched the javelin to a mark of 36.90m.

Arwen was backed up by team mates Lewis Parsons, Matthew Jones, Dun Xue, James Rawson, Alba March, Lara Fields, Beth Manson, Liliana Boelger, Eleanor Wheeler, Nancy Farmer, Cosette Wearden, Nathan Owen, Daniel Hughes-Shaw, Joseph Donnelly, Seb Whiteley, Will Rawson, Millie Warren, Erin Barnard, Mae Grant, Ruby Billington, Sidney Shorrock, Satine Wearden, Alessio Solinas, Harry Atkinson, Daniel Hooker, Lydia Walker, Kara Stoll, Dan Walker, Lewis Morris, Scott Wells, Imogen Fives, and Emilia Pyper. 

Lewis posted 52.0 seconds to win the under 20 men’s 400m, while Matthew rounded the under 20 men’s 1500m for victory in 4:20.7, and Dun registered maximum points from the under 20 men’s discus (32.78m) and hammer (37.98m), alongside James who secured success in the under 20 men’s B discus (17.10m) and B hammer (16.55m).

Alba blasted her way to victory in the under 20 women’s 100m (12.6), while Lara delivered a sprint double in the under 20 women’s B 100m (14.1) and B 200m (28.7).

Beth grabbed glory in the under 20 women’s 100m (27.2) and 300m (43.0), alongside Liliana who won the under 20 women’s 400m (64.2), and Eleanor who posted a winning time of 65.1 in the under 20 women’s B 400m.

Nancy rounded the under 20 women’s 800m for victory in 2:27.2, while Cosette clocked 5:08.2 for success in the under 20 women’s 1500m.

Nathan won the under 17 men’s 100m (11.9) alongside Daniel who clocked 12.5 to win the under 17 men’s B 100m, while Joseph cleared 1-55m for victory in the under 17 men’s high jump.

Seb powered his way to victory in the under 17 men’s shot (13.66m) alongside B winner, Will, who achieved 7.16m.

Millie celebrated a hat-trick of wins from the under 17 women’s B 100m (13.7), B 200m (28.0), and B hammer (18.25m), while Erin won the under 17 women’s B 300m (44.4).

Mae negotiated the under 17 women’s B 80m hurdles in a winning time of 14.0 seconds, while Ruby won the under 17 women’s B high jump (1-45m).

Sidney grabbed glory from the under 17 women’s shot (13.26m) and discus (35.31m), and Satine secured success in the under 17 women’s hammer (39.15m) and B discus (23.49m).

Walker, Morris, Wells, and Hooker combined to win the under 17 men’s 4x400m relay in 3:57.0, while March, Fives, Warren and Walker teamed up for success in the under 17 women’s 4x100m relay with 51.5 seconds, and the quartet of Manson, Barnard, Wheeler and Boelger delivered victory in the under 17 women’s 4x300m relay with a time of 3:01.2.

TEAM RESULT: 1 West Cheshire AC 552 points; 2 Blackburn Harriers & AC 545; 3 Lancaster and Morecambe AC 416; 4 Leigh Harriers & AC 338; 5 Sale Harriers Manchester 304; 6 Border & Seaton 231; 7 Team North Cumbria 160.

OVERALL FINAL STANDINGS: 1 Blackburn Harriers & AC 20 league points (1714 match points); 2 West Cheshire AC 19 (1528); 3 Leigh Harriers & AC 14 (1208); 4 Lancaster and Morecambe AC 12 (1128); 5 Sale Harriers Manchester 10 (969); 6 Border & Seaton 6 (783); 7 Team North Cumbria 3 (505). 

ARWEN THORNE will be joined at the English Schools Track and Field Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium on Friday and Saturday, by nine club mates representing Cheshire: Lewis Morris (Inter Boys 3000m); Seb Whiteley (Inter Boys Shot); Nathan Brassington (Senior Boys Discus); Evie Whittaker (Junior Girls High Jump); Alba March (Inter Girls 100m); Sidney Shorrock (Inter Girls Shot); Holly Bosworth (Senior Girls 200m); Harriet Wheeler (Senior Girls Javelin); Kara Stoll (Senior Girls Hammer).

ENTRIES are now being accepted for the Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race being organised by West Cheshire Athletic Club on Sunday, September 21. The race will be fixture 7 in the 2025 Cheshire AA Road Running Grand Prix series and the entry fee is Β£15 for UKA Affiliated Runners (Β£17 for non-affiliated runners). The online entry link for is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/

THE date of the final Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix is Saturday, 6th September, and will be hosted by Macclesfield Harriers & AC. Entries are now open at this link: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27175

ENTRIES are now open for the England Athletics Track and Field Championships taking place at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.

The Under 20 and Senior Championships are being held on July 25, 26, and 27, and the closing date for entries is July 13. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/registration?id=26945

The Under 15 and Under 17 Championships are being held on August 8, 9, and 10, and the closing date for entries is July 20. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/events?id=26944  

ENTRIES are also being he accepted for the Birkenhead Park 5 Miles Race being held on July 23, (7pm), accompanied by a free Mile Run for children with entries on the day. The online entry link for the 5 Miles Race is: https://wirralac.niftyentries.com/

ENTRIES are being accepted for the Ellesmere Port Running Club 5k Road Race being held on Wednesday, August 13, (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/

WCAC News #526 4-7-2025

TREVOR PRESCOT RIP

The club sends its condolences to the family and friends of former CEPAC (Chester & Ellesmere Port AC) member Trevor Prescot who has sadly passed away.

The funeral service is at St Helens Crematorium, Rainford Road, St Helens, at 2.30pm, on Wednesday 9th July. 

EPSV TRACK TRAINING ON

Please note that the Saturday run-jump-throw junior training session supervised by Dennis, Jane and Joanne, at the EPSV Track (10am-12 noon), will be taking place this weekend.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Good luck to the nine West Cheshire AC members who have been selected to compete for Cheshire at the English Schools Track & Field Championships being held at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium, on Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th July:

Lewis Morris (Inter Boys 3000m); Seb Whiteley (Inter Boys Shot); Nathan Brassington (Senior Boys Discus); Evie Whittaker (Junior Girls High Jump); Alba March (Inter Girls 100m); Sidney Shorrock (Inter Girls Shot); Holly Bosworth (Senior Girls 200m); Harriet Wheeler (Senior Girls Javelin); Kara Stoll (Senior Girls Hammer).

PLEASE KEEP OUR TEAM MANAGERS INFORMED…

Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League Team Manager, Kerry Gardner, is compiling a team for this Sunday’s YDL fixture being held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. Please let Kerry know ASAP if you are available to compete by emailing her at: [email protected]

Our under 13 and under 15 team managers (Under 13 boys, Carolyn Pollard; Under 15 boys, Adrian Gledhill; Under 13 girls, Steve McKenna; Under 15 girls, Paul Higgins) are assembling the club team for the next Youth Development Track and Field League fixture taking place at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, on Sunday, 20th July. Please let our team managers know if you are available to compete by emailing them ASAP:

Under 13 boys, Carolyn Pollard: [email protected]

Under 15 boys, Adrian Gledhill: [email protected]

Under 13 girls, Steve McKenna: [email protected]

Under 15 girls, Paul Higgins: [email protected]

Alan Littler is assembling a team of under 17s, under 20s and seniors for the club’s next Northern Track and Field League fixture taking place on Saturday, 2nd August, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. Please let Alan know if you are available to compete by emailing him ASAP at:Β [email protected]

THE WEEK AHEAD…

Saturday, July 5 – Juniors Run-Jump-Throw Training Session, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am-12 noon).

Sunday, July 6 – Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track & Field League, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village: https://www.ukydl.org.uk/

Good luck to all West Cheshire AC athletes and officials!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Well done to our four club members who were medallists at Derby in the Northern Track & Field Championships and everyone who competed in last weekend’s fixtures.

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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

Jenny Manning, Jessica Lark, Sofia Smith, Zara Sandland, Francesca Disley, Olivia Clarke, Freya Stamper-Clark.

HELP NEEDED FOR SCHOOLS SPORTSHALL ATHLETICS EVENT

Volunteers are needed for a Year 3/4 Indoor Sportshall Athletics event being held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Monday 14th July between 9am-12 noon. Please email Dennis ASAP if you can help at: [email protected]

CHESHIRE TRACK & FIELD GRAND PRIX

The date of Match 4 has changed to aid the availability of our officials to Saturday, 6th September, hosted by Macclesfield Harriers & AC. Entries will open soon at this link: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27175

Officials: If you’re available to officiate at Match 4 can you please complete this form?: https://forms.gle/7eA7tkPyvdse7t8V

HELPERS NEEDED FOR OUR NEXT CLUB ROAD RACE… 

Helpers/Marshals are needed for the Guilden Sutton 10K Road Race taking place on Sunday 21st September at 11am. If you can help please email Dennis Wall ASAP at: [email protected]

Entries are now being accepted for the Guilden Sutton 10k Road Race. The race will be fixture 7 in the Cheshire AA Road Running Grand Prix series and the entry fee is Β£15 for UKA Affiliated Runners (Β£17 for non-affiliated runners). The online entry link for is: https://wcac.niftyentries.com/

Please remember to provide a friend to volunteer as a marshal if you are running in the race!

BIRKENHEAD PARK 5 MILES RACE…

Entries are also being he accepted for the Birkenhead Park 5 Miles Race being held on July 23, (7pm), accompanied by a free Mile Run for children with entries on the day. The online entry link for the 5 Miles Race is: https://wirralac.niftyentries.com/

ELLESMERE PORT RC 5k ROAD RACE…

Entries are being accepted for the Ellesmere Port Running Club 5k Road Race being held on Wednesday, August 13, (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/

ENGLISH TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS…

Entries are now open for the England Athletics Track and Field Championships taking place at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.

The Under 20 and Senior Championships are being held on July 25, 26, and 27, and the closing date for entries is July 13. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/registration?id=26945

The Under 15 and Under 17 Championships are being held on August 8, 9, and 10, and the closing date for entries is July 20. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/events?id=26944  

PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO URGENTLY HELP YOUR CLUB

Helpers are urgently needed from 5.50pm on Tuesdays and 6.20pm on Thursdays to register everyone on the tablet who attends EPSV training sessions.

And volunteers are always needed to assist with club track training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Please help if you can!

WHY NOT BECOME AN OFFICIAL?…

West Cheshire AC need officials to support the range of fixtures the club attends, including track and Field league fixtures where graded officials contribute vital points alongside our athletes. Please find below a list of the officials’ courses coming up over the next few weeks.

Level One Track Judge – Monday 7th July (1800-2030)

Level One Starter/Starters Assistant – Tuesday 8th July (1800-2030)

Follow this link to sign up to a course: https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/login?s_id=8f70e147bd3dedbcdafe90725a9d96a0

DEESTRIDERS OFF ROAD GRAND PRIX…

DEESTRIDERS RUNNING CLUB are organising a series of off road four miles multi terrain races from Rowleys Drive, Shotton, CH5 1PY, on Thursdays, August 7 (7.30pm start), and Friday, September 6 (7pm start). Entries at: deestridersrunningclub.net

CLUB KIT

Woollen Club Bobble Hats and Purple Club hoodies are available to buy at the Track Office Container after training.

Meanwhile, Club members can also access an Online Club Shop selling a range of items. Please look at this link using WCAC2023 as the password: https://www.malookasports.com/product-category/teamwear/west-cheshire-athletics-club/

CHILD SAFETY AT CLUB TRAINING SESSIONS

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

All youngsters should arrive with warm clothing, waterproofs and a bottle of water.

Can parents please write the name of their youngster on any clothing they wear at the EPSV track so that any training tops or coats are identified if left at the site.

And all parents/guardians of youngsters attending track training sessions are reminded to collect them from the track, not from the car park. The club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that every youngster safely leaves every track training session.

Club members can buy bobble hats and hoodies after club track training sessions from the Track Office Container, and access to an online club shop selling a range of items can be found at this link using: WCAC2023 as the password: https://www.malookasports.com/product-category/teamwear/west-cheshire-athletics-club/

REMOVING 1M RUNNING SHOES FROM LANDFILL

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

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

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

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

TRACK SPIKES FOR SALE

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

UP & RUNNING SHOP OFFERS

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

PLEASE HELP TO STAY IN TOUCH

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

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