STUDENTS are hoping to make a name for themselves on the national stage this weekend.
Cheshire's team for the English Schools' Track and Field Championships, which start at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham today, includes more than half-a-dozen medal hopefuls from schools and colleges in Northwich.
They have been selected as a reward for their performances at the county championships - and also the Mason Trophy - earlier this season.
"For decades we have seen aspiring senior champions of tomorrow take formative steps towards at these championships," said Chris Jones, chief executive officer at England Athletics.
"While it is only one step, the event also plays a part inspiring young athletes to continue participating in track and field."
Three members of Vale Royal Athletics Club from schools outside of mid Cheshire are also in the county team.
They are endurance runners Ben Lee (Knutsford Academy), Raif Serif (Sandbach School) and Jake Wilson (Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School).
Here is everything you need to know about the 89th English Schools' Track and Field Championships:
When?
Today, Friday, July 12 and tomorrow, Saturday, July 13 (from 10am on both days)
Where?
Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
Which names should I look out for?
Friday
1054 Junior girls' 1,500m heats
Holly Weedall (Weaverham High School)
1118 Junior girls' 75m hurdles heats
Hermione Mason (Hartford Church of England High School)
1226 Senior boys' 1,500m heats
Alex Doyle (Sir John Deane's College)
1554 Junior boys' 800m heats
Patrick Griffith (St Nicholas RC High School)
And on Saturday...
1015 Inter girls' hammer final
Evie Tipping (The Grange School)
1121 Senior girls' 3,000m final
Holly Smith (Sir John Deane's College)
1200 Senior boys' shot final
George Hyde (Sir John Deane's College)
1502 Junior girls' 1,500m final
Holly Weedall (Weaverham High School)
1530 Senior girls' 1,500m final
Emily Lowery (Sir John Deane's College)
Can I watch the action online?
Yes, you can.
Vinco Sports are providing a live stream on both days. It's here.
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