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ATHLETICS IN CHESHIRE
Athletics is a sport made up of a number of different activities and is enjoyed by large numbers of people all over the world. It offers individuals with different skills and talents the opportunity to compete at various levels from local to international. It is a sport in which progress, however slight, is instantly evident in terms of times or distance achieved.
The different activities within Athletics range from track and field (which can involve running, jumping and throwing) to road and cross country running, fell or hill racing, race walking and tug of war. In addition Sports Hall Athletics has been introduced in recent years principally for youngsters.Athletics is a sport available to everybody and provides competition from around 9 years old to pensioners.
As with any competitive sport, athletics is carried out through Clubs and under guidelines or rules which have evolved over the years. There are over 30 registered athletic Clubs and Associations within the County of Cheshire. Some, particularly those associated with the large centres of population in the County, cater for all of the disciplines of athletics and for all ages usually from 9 years upwards, while others concentrate on only one or two aspects and generally for seniors only (usually road and cross country running).
An athletics Club provides the nucleus for athletics, a meeting place for its members, coaching (or advice), a means for competition, team competition in what is largely an individual sport and a social life.
Within the pages of the Handbook section you will find details of these Clubs, who to contact and what disciplines in athletics they cater for. In addition, there is a considerable amount of other information which should give a flavour of how athletics is organised locally. Usually subscription levels to Clubs are low.
The Cheshire County Athletic Association is responsible for the administration of all athletics within the County. It also organises annual County Championships in all of the disciplines of athletics. The responsibility for athletics is invested in the County Association by the North of England AA which is one of the constituent members of the national governing body (UK Athletics) and also of the AAA of England.
If you are interested in athletics do not hesitate to contact your local Club which provides for the discipline of interest to you. You will be made very welcome. If you have any problems in making contact, the County secretary can help you.
CHESHIRE COUNTY AA HANDBOOK - INTRODUCTION
The present Cheshire County Athletic Association was formed in July 1992 in response to the requirement by the new North of England Athletic Association for ALL athletics to be administered locally by County District Committees. The constitution of the previous Cheshire County Athletic Association was modified to take on its new delegated role as well as the previous role of organising County Championship events in all disciplines of athletics.
All athletic clubs whose headquarters are within the County and all other Associations whose secretary lives within the County are automatically affiliated to the County Association.
PRESIDENT: | Allan Wort | 07884 188 008 | ajw01@cyteenfoundation.com |
CHAIRMAN : | Andy Garnett | 01606 888 319 | E-mail andy.garnett@talktalk.net |
Vice CHAIRMAN : | M Cutler | ||
SECRETARY : | A Thiemicke | 01606 851148 | E-mail honsecretary@cheshireaa.com |
HON TREASURER : | W Smith | 01928 712387 | bill.smith7@ntlworld.com |
OFFICIALS SECRETARY : | A Morris | cheshireofficials@gmx.com | |
WEBMASTER: | |||
A Pritchard | H: 01625 617734 | Webmaster@cheshireaa.com |
Please contact Officials Secretary with any queries regarding officails
CHESHIRE COUNTY AA AFFILIATED CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
(If your club has a web site, please let us know)
Clubs | ||
Boalloy Running Club |
Not Affiliated |
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Event Promters | ||
Active Leisure Events Ltd Crazy Legs Events Cute Fruit Events High Legh Community Association Mad Runners Pennington Events Ltd |
Run North West Ltd Sportshall Associates Ltd Stockport County Supporters Co-operative University of Chester Whitley Village Hall Xtra Mile Events Ltd Xplosive Sports Events Ltd |
Please notify any changes or corrections to the
England Athletics, Athletics House, Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2BE
Tel: 0121 7138499
Unit 9g Ponderosa Business Park, Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PR
Tel 01924 457922
Neighbouring County AA:
Shropshire
North Wales Regional Athletic Board
PERMISSION TO PROMOTE
All athletic events should be organised with due recognition of safety requirements. It is likely that from 2001 for events held on the public road UK Athletics will insist on mandatory Risk Assessment (which includes Duty of Care) being carried out before a Permit is issued (and thus Third Party Insurance Cover is granted).
Most athletics events require specific permission before they can take place :
All Open and League Cross Country Meetings
All Open and League Track & Field Meetings
All Road Running events.
Applications for a Permit for all disciplines should be sent to the County Permit Secretary several months before the event is due to take place. The lack of a Permit will make that event "unregistered" and also not provide third party insurance cover.
Road Race Number Swapping Guidelines
ACCIDENTS
It is essential that if any accidents occur at athletic competitions held within the County, then they must be reported. Forms are available for this - available from the County Secretary or Club Secretaries. There is a requirement for the County to report all accidents to NoEAA.
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The County Association organise a comprehensive range of County Championship competitions and actively encourage the participation of individual athletes and teams in Inter‑County Events. The County Association Committee appoint Championship Secretaries and Team Managers as and when required.
In a normal calendar year, County Championships will be held for :
Track & Field (usually mid-May)
Track Relays (July) - also see below
Combined Events - Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 (September)
Road Relays (Autumn)
Cross Country (early January)
The County also provide individual awards for road race championships at 10km (Aug) and Half Marathon (March/Sept) distances and for Fell Running (Nov). These championships are usually held in conjunction with appropriate Open events.
The County has traditionally organised track relay meetings in mid June and mid July not only for the current Cheshire Clubs, but also for those Clubs whose members were formerly in the old County of Cheshire.
COACHING
Further information on all aspects of coaching can be obtained from the Cheshire County AA Coaching Secretary : Eddie Gore (0151 356 0648) or e-mail : eddiegore@ntlworld.com
The John Young Awards
The Cheshire County AA have instituted an annual award to be presented to an Official or Athlete who has given outstanding service to the County. This award is in the memory of John Young who was Chairman of the Cheshire County AA from its inception in 1992, having previously been Chairman of District 5, Northern Counties AA (which included west Cheshire) as well as being a former President of the English Schools AA. John Young died in March 1999.
The 1999 award was presented to George Edwards (Warrington AC) who took part in the first English Schools championships, competed for Lancashire and has been heavily involved with his club for many years, organising many events. He has officiated at many Cheshire championships.
In 2000, it was awarded to Joe Shellhorn (West Cheshire AC) who has been the Officials Secretary for the County for several years, ensuring that the County has a good supply of trained officials for the sport. He has acted as a Field Referee at the highest level, and has been involved with his local club since moving to Cheshire in the early 1970's.
Ithe 2001 was awarded to Harold Goode, who although originating from Rotherham where he started his athletics careerin the 1930's, has spent the remainder of his life in Cheshire. He was Chairman of Cheadle & gatley AC for a number of years which became Stetford AC in 1965 (later Trafford). Harold was their President for a number of years. While with Cheadle & gatley he took an interest in acting as a Starter, rising eventually to the top grade. In addition he was Hon secretary of the Cheshire Mens AA for many years before it amalgamated with the Cheshire Womens AA in the late 1980's.
2002 John Young Award given to Ramsay Hewson
View subsequent John Young Award recipients on the CCAA news archive
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL
The County Association is responsible for the training and examination of prospective technical officials. There is a continuing need for more officials. For further information on lectures and examination arrangements, please contact the County Officials Secretary, Mr A Morris (E-mail above). It is possible to become a Grade 4 Official simply by officiating at 5 or more meetings with a report from a higher graded official. Progression to higher grades will require taking the preliminary exam. A list of Cheshire Track and Field Officials is attached at the end of the Handbook.
ROAD RACE COURSE MEASURERS
Road Races which are advertised as being of a particular distance need to be measured accurately by an approved course measurer. The County RoadRunning@cheshireaa.com has details of those persons who currently act in this capacity.
DIGITAL CLOCKS
The Cheshire County AA own a digital clock.
COUNTY CHAMPIONS
Cross Country | MEN | WOMEN |
Road Running | MEN | WOMEN |
Fell Running | MEN | WOMEN |
Road Relays | MEN | WOMEN |
Track & Field Championship Best Performances
Senior Men CBP | |
Junior Men CBP | |
Under 15 Men CBP | |
Under 13 Men CBP | |
INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Teams from Cheshire County AA take part in various UK and Regional Inter-county Championships. Selection is based primarily on an athletes performance in the appropriate Cheshire County Championship.
This Handbook is as accurate as can be. If there are any corrections, additions, etc please send information to the County Secretary.