Hats off to the five hardy souls who took part in Hot Foot Up Famau last Wednesday, June 12th where, after the clamber up the stone gully, the day’s rain provided the added bonus of a run through a mini-stream.
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Hats off to the five hardy souls who took part in Hot Foot Up Famau last Wednesday, June 12th where, after the clamber up the stone gully, the day’s rain provided the added bonus of a run through a mini-stream.
(more…)THIS WEEKEND
Many West Cheshire AC youngsters will be involved in this Saturday’s Inter Counties Schools Track and Field Mason Trophy Fixture at Alexander Stadium, Warrington, this Saturday.
(more…)WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club youngsters scored top marks in the Cheshire and Merseyside Schools Track and Field Championships.
(more…)Steve and the two Andys continue to pull away from the rest, as do Ellie and Clare, though only three points separate Claire H, Deb, Keely, Kerry and Alex. Next month marks halfway through the competiton, and year(!), so get those points in, on- and off-road over the summer. For tables at the end of May, see middle of https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/races/road/
THIS WEEKEND
West Cheshire AC youngsters will be involved in this Saturday’s Cheshire Schools Track and Field Championships at Victoria Park, Warrington, or the Merseyside Schools Track and Field Championships at Bebington Oval.
(more…)EWAN BRADLEY will represent England in Cardiff next month.
The West Cheshire Athletic Club multi-eventer will wear an international vest at the fixture taking place on Wednesday, July 24, after winning the Northern Under 20 men’s 110m hurdles title in Manchester at the weekend.
Bradley clocked a new personal best time of 14.87 seconds and added a silver medal in the pole vault with a new personal best of 4.25m, which is a new West Cheshire club record.
Under 20 club mate, Josh Ford, clocked a new 200m personal best of 22.77 seconds at Manchester.
LAURA TURLEY represented West Cheshire AC and celebrated a new under 23 women’s 400m personal best of 54.66 seconds in her first overseas appearance at the Challenge Meeting held at Valence, in France.
WEST CHESHIRE AC returned home with a fistful of medals from the Cheshire Track Relay Championships at Crewe.
Stephanie Jones, Lara Battersby, Fatoumatta Bojang and Imogen Pughe posted a new under 15 girls 4x100m club and county title-winning record time of 50.0 seconds.
And Pughe then teamed up with Sophie Grainger and Carys Roberts to deliver an impressive 3x800m victory, while team mates Martha Willetts, Lara Battersby and Megan White pocketed bronze medals.
Ruby Phillips, Eleanor Neve, Grace Henderson and Molly Fields combined to earn West Cheshire AC gold medals in the under 11 girls 4x100m relay, before Phillips and Henderson teamed up with Mae Grant for silver in the 3x600m.
Macy Brett, Flora Plass, Lara Fields, and Emily Owen secured West Cheshire AC gold medals in the under 13 girls 4x100m, while team mates Holly Bosworth, Freya Renshaw, Amelia McLintock, and Aimee Phillips won bronze medals.
Brett and Phillips then teamed up with Jessica Lark to secure gold medals in the under 13 girls 3x800m.
Sammy Hollins, Jamie Richardson and Nathan Broomfield delivered gold medal performances for West Cheshire AC in the under 15 boys 3x800m.
Luke Parker, Matthew Jones and Jack Nash pocketed silver medals for West Cheshire AC in the under 13 boys 3x800m.
Joe Williams, Matthew Coombes, and Tom and Ben Hackett pocketed West Cheshire AC silver medals in the under 11 boys 4x100m.
JOSEPH MORRISON of West Cheshire AC won the latest Wirral Seaside 5k Race at Leasowe, posting 16:01 to finish 13 seconds ahead of his nearest rival.
Joseph’s brother Paul clocked 18:37, ahead of other West Cheshire AC members Jodi Bemand (21:42), Ian Ackroyd (22:21), and Pam Ackroyd (25:43).
STEVE FERNYHOUGH represented West Cheshire AC in the Deva Triathlon Olympic Distance and finished 41st in the field of 445 athletes to clock 2:30:51.
KERRY RILEY was fourth lady representing West Cheshire AC at the Wincle Trout Fell Race, clocking a time of 55 minutes 39 seconds, alongside Anthony Spruce (51:57).
ANDY CARTER of West Cheshire AC posted 18:14 for 14th spot at the Birchwood 5k Road Race, ahead of club mates Henry Robinson (19:37), Ellie Robinson (21:22), Georgina Duffey (23:56), Henrietta Duffey (25:19), Alex Duffey (27:14), and Mark Duffey (27:55).
CONGRATULATIONS!
Many congratulations to Alice and Liam Davoren who were married on Saturday. Everyone at West Cheshire AC passes on their best wishes.
(more…)WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club capitalised on home advantage at the weekend.
(more…)BEST WISHES!
The club would like to pass on its best wishes to club members Alice McMahon and Liam Davoren who are getting married this Saturday!
MANY THANKS!
The Club would like to thank the 56 adult helpers and youngsters who volunteered at last Sunday’s Essar Chester Half Marathon. Your contribution was really appreciated, thank you!
CONDOLENCES
The Club would like to pass on it’s condolences following the sad news that Mandy Pritchard has died. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, 28th May, in St Werburghs RC Church at 2pm.
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER CHESHIRE TRACK RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Any member wanting to compete in the Cheshire Track Relay Championships at Crewe on Sunday, 2nd June, should contact Dennis by this Sunday at: [email protected]
MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW OVERDUE
Club memberships are now over due. Anyone not renewing their membership will no longer be able to train at the EPSV Track until they do renew their membership.
Anyone not wishing to renew their membership should email Club Membership Secretary, Debbie Baker ASAP at: [email protected]
THIS WEEKEND
The Club is hosting the second round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League at Ellesmere Port Sports Village this Sunday.
If you are an under 17 or under 20 member please support your club by agreeing to turn out and let team managers Jill Howe and Debbie Baker know you can compete.
Dennis Wall will be at the track from 8am to help Brio staff members set-up, but other helpers are needed from 8am and throughout the day to ensure the fixture runs smoothly. Please help if you are available.
Best wishes to every member for the weekend!
NORTHERN TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS β ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
Entries are now being accepted for the Northern Track and Field Age Group Championships for Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s, Under 20s, and Seniors, at the following link:
The Under 20 and Senior Championships closing date is 13th May; while
the Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s Closing date is 26th July.
Further details here.
ITβS GOOD TO TALK
Members and parents are reminded to look at the following links for updates about any Club training sessions being cancelled due to adverse weather conditions:
FACEBOOK: West Cheshire AC, West Cheshire AC Road Running, west cheshire ac jnr to u20 middle distance group
WEBSITE: www.westcheshireac.co.uk
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/westcheshireac
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
All parents of youngsters attending track training sessions are
reminded to collect their sons and daughters from the track β not from
the car park. The Club wants to ensure everyone stays safe and that
every youngster safely leaves every track training session.
CLUB KIT
Anyone wanting to purchase club vests (Β£17) and/or hoodies (Β£15) is reminded that parents Vikki Brett and Joanne Lark will sell club kit at the EPSV Track Office AFTER Tuesday night training sessions.
Payment can be made by cash, or by cheque made payable to West Cheshire AC.
URGENT HELP NEEDED
The Club needs urgent help, support, and assistance from parents during Tuesday evening training sessions at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track (6.30pm-8pm).
The club currently has a waiting list for under 11s, and this situation can only be resolved by asking parents to volunteer on a rota basis at Tuesday night training sessions.
PARENTS who can help should contact Dennis Wall on 07968643038 or email: [email protected]
INVITE TO OBTAIN TRACK AND FIELD CERTIFICATE
All Club members are being invited to support our club by completing
the Track & Field Online Management Course to help West Cheshire AC
look after the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track. Further
details can be found here.
PHYSIO SUPPORT
Club member Heather McLintock is a qualified physiotherapist and offers substantial discounted prices for West Cheshire AC members on production of their membership card. Heather can be contacted on 01244 381350 or 07885 462487.
WEEKLY PRESS REPORT
This weekβs press report can be found here.
FIXTURES
Sunday, May 26: Youth Development Track and Field League U17/U20 Round Two, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village
Monday, May 27: Trafford AC Open Medal Meeting
Wednesday, May 29: Wirral Seaside 5k
Thursday, May 30: Birchwood 5k
Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2: Northern Under 20 and Senior Track and Field Championships, at Manchester
Sunday, June 2: Cheshire Track Relay Championships, at Cumberland Sports Ground, Crewe.
Wednesday, June 5: Birkenhead Park 5 Miles Road Race
Thursday, June 6: Bowdon 5k
Saturday, June 8: Cheshire Schools Track and Field Championships, at Victoria Park, Warrington
Monday, June 10: Ellesmere Port, Neston and Helsby Quad Kids Competition, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village, (11am-3pm).
Saturday, June 15: Inter Counties Schools Mason Trophy Match, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
Sunday, June 16: Northern Track and Field League Round Two, at Wigan
Thursday, June 20: Chester and District Schools Year 9, 10 and 11 Track and Field Championships, at Deeside Stadium, Connahβs Quay.
Saturday, June 22:
Youth Development Track and Field League U13/U15 Round Three, at Bebington Oval
Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23: English Schools Combined Events Regional Round at Crewe
Monday, June 24: Cheshire Schools Year 7 (Minors) Track and Field Championships, at Victoria Park, Warrington
