Wirral A C Newsletter

No 195 Dec 2012 Editor: L J Carroll

Happy Christmas To All Our Readers

Senior Men Hang on at the Borders League n the third round of the Borders League at Christeton, despite the absence of several key runners resulting in I fourth place on the day, the Seniors maintained top spot in Division 1, established since the last Newsletter by a resounding win in the second round at Capenhurst. Deeside, with four in the first ten, were runaway win- ners, but a disastrous race at Capenhurst where their last counter was 233rd means they still languish in 5th place over 700 points behind us. We were just nicked by 5 points by our nearest rivals and defending champi- ons, Wallasey, who remain second, but coming up on the rails are Tri who closed the gap on the pair of us, thanks to four in the first twenty. Jordan Donnelly on a rare trip home from distant lands – anywhere south or east of Watford – led the team home in 7th place, supported by regulars Joe Johnson (20th) and Mark Hulmston (21st). Steve Laker (32nd) and Keiran Morgan (44th) followed with the remaining five counters between 60 and 72 including Vice Cap- tain, Simon Fox, two new members, Terry Roberts and Richard Davies, and two members of long standing Brian Beecroft and Martin Quinn. Some solid pack- ing but a far cry from Capenhurst when we finished Cross Country Championships 10 in 39, led by Alan Woods in 4th. The deadlines for entries for the three cross country cham- The Ladies team competition is emerging as a pionships are looming. Young members wishing to be entered head-to-head between us and Chester Tri. We just in the Merseyside at Arrowe Park on Jan 5th and the National edged them at Capenhurst, but at Christleton were at Sunderland on Feb 23rd must have let the team managers short of ammunition and finished second, allowing Pam Green and Sarah Kearney know and paid the entry fee them to slip past to top Div 1 by 8 points. The in- either directly or through their coach before Christmas . defatigable Kearney duo of Sarah and Emily (1st Seniors should contact Sarah Kearney (Women) , Simon Fox, and 4th) led the team home, supported by Aimee Mark Hulmston or Leo Carroll (Men). Bartley (13th) in her first race for some months fol- Entries for the Northern at Knowsley Safari Park on Jan lowing injury, with Phillipa Stott the fourth counter 26th must be with Leo Carroll via the above by Monday, Jan 7th . in 43rd. Track&Field Award Winners – 2012

Club web site ; www.wirralac.co.uk Web master : Liam Brick – email news to [email protected] Cross Country Round Up Coming soon…… The last two rounds of the Liverpool&District Dec 26 Chester Walls Race Chester League enabled the Senior Men to finish second overall Note: Entries closed – race full behind Liverpool Harriers. Alan Woods made the first 1 mile fun run on grass (min age 9) ten in a competitive and well supported race within the 10.15 £2 on the day Euro Trial in Sefton Park. Behind him the team packed Jan 5 Merseyside County CC Arrowe Park well with Matt Donnery working his way up the field Championships including for 18th, Jon-Philip Seymour (20th) and Phil Robertson Club Champs below Seniors. (21st) in the next 30 seconds and Joe Johnson (30th) Jan 12/13 Northern Indoor Champs Sheffield and John Hunt (32nd) a further minute adrift. Jan 13 Borders Road League Birkenhead Pk At Stadt Moers, where the field was reduced by a Manchester CC League Boggart Hole clash with the Mid Lancs League, Matt Donnery ran Jan 26 Northern CC Champs Knowsley strongly from the start to finish 5th. Mark Hulmston led Feb 2 County Schools Champs Wavertree a charge which saw five Wirral vests between 11th and Feb 3 Borders Road League 21st for second place in the absence of Southport Water- Feb 10 L/pool&District Champs Clarke Gardens loo who opted for the Mid Lancs League. Manchester League Stockport Wirral highlight of the young athletes races at Sefton Feb 23 English CC Champs Sunderland Park was 11th in the U17 Men by in-form Richard Ev- Mar 3 Reserve date for Borders League ans. Another eye-catching result in view of the champi- Northern Vets CC Champs onships coming up after Christmas was three in the first Mar 5 Wirral Short Course CC Arrowe 4.30pm 30 in the U13 Boys with Joe Wigfield (20th), Arran Mar 9 Inter Counties CC ChampsCofton Park Kearney (27th) and brother Ieuan (29th). Krystina Mar 12 Wirral Short Course CC Arrowe 4.30pm Martindale made the the first 30 in the U13 Girls, while Mar 16 English Schools Somerset Sarah Kearney ran well for 64th in the Senior Womens Brit Masters CC Champs Sunderland race. Mar 19 Wirral Short Course CC Arrowe 4.30pm In the two editions of the Manchester League since Mar 23 Northern 12/6 stage Relays TBA the last Newsletter, Emily Kearney was in the frame Note: Mar 3rd is a reserve day for the Borders League both U17 races, while Richard Evans with 6th in a com- if the races on Jan 13th and Feb 3rd are cancelled. The petitive U17 race at Sherdley Park. In the U15 Girls, venue would be Hoylake. Given the uncertainty, the Beth Foster finished 6th at Sherdley and 9th at Wythen- date for the club Senior Champs will be decided later. shawe. Athletic Shorts….. These performances helped us place in the team races ♦ at Sherdley Park – 2nd in the U17 Men (Matt Westby Hanna Tarver helped Cambridge to a win over and Keiron Morgan in support) and the U17 Women Oxford on Wimbledon Common with third place (Fiona and Heather Nuttall made up the count) and 3rd on her debut in the annual blues cross country race. ♦ in the U15 Girls (Aileen Kearney and Nicola Harris in Coaching Coordinator, Steve Brick, has the latest support). The U13 Boys of Sam Cross, Jacob Brophy information about up-coming coaching courses. ♦ and Sam Tempest also placed third at Sherdley. The club cross country championships for all age Sarah Kearney finished 5th and 6th in fields of over groups except Seniors will be decided within the 150 in the Senior Womens race, winning the F35 age Merseyside Championships at Arrowe Park on Jan group at Sherdley and placing 2nd at Wythenshawe. 5th. Timetable: The full results of both events are at 10.45 9&10 on the day Boys and Girls 11.00 U13 Girls, 11.20 U13 Boys, www.race-results.co.uk 11.40 U15 Girls, 12.00 U15 Boys, Fancy Officiating?? 12.25 U17/U20 Women, 12.50 U17 Men, We always need officials to help out at events, par- 13.20 Senior Women, 14.05 U20/Senior Men. ticularly for the Track&Field leagues, where we have to supply a team of qualified officials at every league event. Each official actually contributes to the team Club Vests points that decide the match, The official stockists of club vests are: There is an opportunity to take the first steps on the Runners Sport & Leisurewear ladder to becoming a qualified official by attending a and are now based at Level 2 course for track judges, timekeepers or field 28, Birkenhead Road, Hoylake, CH47 3BW, event judges to be held at Wavertree on Sunday, Feb Vests : £15 ; Green shorts : £10. 24th. . Please contact Leo Carroll if you are interested They will deal by mail : 0151 632 3820 or want more information. .