East Cheshire ‘First Steps’ running academy
East Cheshire Harriers are pleased to announce they are launching a brand new ‘first steps’ running academy for 2014. It is aimed at new or novice runners who are looking to start or improve their running and improve fitness levels. They will be guided through a 5 week period with experienced coaching staff enabling them to understand and enjoy running …
End of an Era
Sue and Derek officially taking charge of the bar from Barry Little in 2005 An end of an era came to pass on Thursday 19th December when Sue and Derek Edwards finally retired from their positions as Bar and Membership secretaries after nearly 38 years association with the club. Phill Pearson captivated the members present with a list of …
Chesh News
-
National Sports Week – Let’s get involved!!To all ECH members, Hope we are all safe and well. We have signed the club up for National Sports Week 2020, which starts today (Monday 22nd June). We have set two challenges: 1 mile challenge- encourage as many athletes/extended members as possible to complete a mile. Who will be the fastest? 2 minute challenge- create your own 2 minute ..
-
Club re-opening & Coronavirus Statement – Updated 19th June*To all ECH members, Please see the latest statement from England Athletics >19th June 2020 Update< as well as an update on competition planning >Competition Planning 2020< We have started a phased re-opening which all ECH coaches have been made aware of to get athletes back training. If you require any further information please contact your athletics coach. Stay safe ..
-
Cross-Country Report 2019-20U-11 Girls. At the South East Lancs. League the girls went one better than last year by winning the team event outright and with the same trio who tied for 1st team last season. They were Anna Rooke 4th, Jessica Stafford 7th and Ava Royle 8th. Also completing the series were Harriet Byrnes 10th, Meadow Wright 11th, Amelia Jones 15th, ..
-
Secretary’s report on 2019
Secretary’s Report on 2019. Welcome once again to another report on your club’s activities. The main topic of the year has been the new floodlights. Melanie Kay and Francis Day got the ball rolling with Sport England and we had a quoted figure of £90,000 plus. The year was consumed in fund raising led by Joan Knott and a ..
-
FREE Mental Health Awareness Course
Hi All, Hope you are all well. See below link for a FREE mental health awareness course delivered by UK Coaching , normally £18. Thought it would be good to share with all coaches and club members, this is available until August 31st. UK Coaching – Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity
-
Black Knight Charge 2020 – Postponed
Hi all, Due to the ongoing situation with the Coronavirus pandemic, it is with great disappointment in light of the current circumstances I have made the difficult decision as organiser to hold off on this year’s 2020 East Cheshire Black Knight Charge July 15th event and defer it until July 21st 2021. I am sure everyone will understand that the ..
-
England Athletics – Virtual Club NightsAs you will all be aware club activity has largely had to cease in its normal guise as we stick to the governments guidelines on social distancing and staying at home. As such I have been tasked on behalf of the whole of England Athletics to develop ‘Virtual Club Nights’ as a way to further engage with our members during ..
-
Inter Counties Cross Country Championships 2020The annual Inter County Cross Country Championships took place on Saturday 7th March at Prestwold Hall in Loughborough with four ECH athletes representing their County Greater Manchester (GM) against the best athletes in the country. Emily Bowker helped GM to finish 8th team with a great run to finish in 64th place overall in the under 13 girls race. Matilda ..
