John Driscoll receiving his gift during the presentation. Photo: Ellie Robinson
John Driscoll has been awarded for his work with the West Cheshire Athletic Club and the sport of athletics.
Members of his club gathered to thank John for his many years of service to athletics following the final round of the Borders Road Running League.
John received books on two of his non-sporting interests – folk music and architecture – and a restaurant voucher with which to celebrate his and his wife’s upcoming birthdays.
“John has been instrumental in West Cheshire AC and its previous incarnations since moving to the Ellesmere Port area 55 years ago, and has officiated and produced statistical data at county, regional, national and international level “said club chairman Mark Duffey.
“His array of support for athletics is particularly impressive, whether refereeing at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, recording positions and finishes in all weathers, or helping to setting up courses for local events, he was also instrumental in forming the Borders Road Race League.
“John has a particular talent for statistics, whether it’s devising the devilishly clever handicapping system used by the Endurance League or analyzing trends in the athletics of Cheshire clubs. He currently analyzes the best national and world performances across multiple events, with the aim of demonstrating how performance figures at elite level vary over time – information that really should find its way into the wider world of athletics somewhere!
“In short, John combines great analytical talent, down-to-earth application and a genuine interest in athletics – he is always very approachable and encouraging.”
Debra Bemand won the women’s Endurance League competition, ahead of second-placed Alex Duffey and third-placed Keely Smith, while Andy Carter won the men’s competition, with runner-up Steve Fernyhough and third-place finisher Andrew Clague.
Jamie Richardson was West Cheshire AC’s first runner-up at Sunday’s Borders Road Running League Six Miles Race at Tattenhall, posting 31 minutes 41 seconds for fifth, backed by David Shearer (eighth in 32:34), Michael Young ( 19th in 33:40), Neil Finegan (21st in 33:53), Graham Wells (23rd in 34:08) and Matthew Douglass (27th in 34:41).
Keely Smith led the West Cheshire AC ladies to the finish line clocking 37:25 for third, backed by Claire Harris (22nd in 44:13), Emma Nutt (27th in 45:37), Ellie Robinson (30th in 46:10), Angela Tegg (46th in 48:48).
Other West Cheshire AC finalists included Steve Fernyhough (28th in 34:52), James Robinson (44th in 36:50), Neil Hershaw (52nd in 37:42), Andrew Clague (61st in 38:09), Dave Alexander (70th in 39:14), Richard Hayes (73rd in 39:40), Paul Cain (89th in 41:16), Paul Morrison (90th in 41:31), Neil Field (103rd in 42:56), Steve Hillier (117th in 44:50), Stephen Ball (118th in 45:19), Andy Carter (126th in 46:58), Iain Wood (130th in 47:36), Phil Gent (131st in 47:40), Dave Tiernan (133rd in 47:47) and Darren Shillington (141st in 49:23).
General classification of the team (after the sixth round):
DIVSION 1 MEN: 1 Wallasey 911 points; 2 West Cheshire 1232; 3 Buckley 1276; 4 Wirral 1454; 5 Wrexham 1545; 6 Ellesmere Port 3641; 7 Eryri 15276.
MEN’S SECOND DIVISION: 1 Helsby 1325; 2 Chester Tri 1670; 3 Deside 1734; 4 Prestatyn 2236; 5 Deestriders 2602; 6Tattenhall 5223; 7 Birkenhead 5317; 8 Wrecsam Tri 5847; 9 Abergele 11240; 10 Cybi 14000 walkers.
WOMEN’S DIVISION 1: 1 Wirral 90; 2 West Cheshire 146; 3 Buckley 261; 4 Chester Tri 310; 5 Wallasey 377; 6 Helsby 420; 7 Ellesmere Port 765.
WOMEN’S SECOND DIVISION: 1 Deeside 197; 2 Deestriders 252; 3 Tattenhall 372; 4 Wrexham 658; 5 Prestatyn 759; 6 Eri 779; 7 Birkenhead 1033; 8 Wrecsam Tri 1287; 9 Abergele 1447; 10 Cybi 2400 walkers.
MEN VETERANS: 1 West Cheshire 1298; 2 Wirral 1712; 3 Buckleys 1823; 4 Wallasey 2055; 5 Helsby 2633; 6 Deside 2934; 7 Deestriders 3013; 8 Wrexham 3106; 9 Chester Tri 3118; 10 Prestatyn 3350; 11 Ellesmere Port 4120; 12 Wrecsam Tri 5035; 13 Tattenhall 5336; 14 Birkenhead 5341; 15 Eryri 6399; 16 Abergele 7174; 17 Cybi 8400 walkers.
VETERAN WOMEN: 1 West Cheshire 123; 2 Buckley 212; 3 Deestriders 252; 4 Wallasey 293; 5 Chester Tri 301; 6 Helsby 322; 7 Tattenhall 372; 8 Wirral 547; 9 Ellesmere Harbor 621; 10 Wrexham 728; 11 Prestatyn 759; 12 Deside 826; 13 Eri 975; 14 Birkenhead 1033; 15 Wrecsam Tri 1287; 16 Abergele 2222; 17 Cybi Striders 2400.
The final is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, May 11.
Registration closes April 18 for the Macclesfield Open Athletics Meeting to be held Saturday, April 23 (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.). The entry link is here.
Fixtures this weekend include Trafford AC’s athletics medal meeting at Longford Park on Monday.
Further details can be found at West Cheshire Athletic Club. here.
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