GBR
This section of the website provides information on our GBR International Programmes, England National Teams, International structures, selection policies and other important information.
Who is responsible for what?
British Fencing is responsible for our Great Britain Teams at Senior, Junior and Cadet level and for our World Class Programme, which deals withthose athletes who are funded for the London Olympic Games.
Our Talent Development Programme which provides the foundation for our National Teams is the British Fencing National Academy. Information on the Academy can be found by clicking on the Academy header above.
England Fencing is responsible for the England Teams at Senior, Junior and Cadet level which attend the Commonwealth Games and Home Country Internationals.
World Class Programme
The World Class Programme is the UK Sport funded programme which aims to win gold medals at Olympic level.
The World Class Programme is also responsible for managing the Senior GBR programme.
The International Youth Committee
The GBR Youth Programme (Cadet and Juniors) is managed and operated by the International Youth Committee on behalf of British Fencing.
Chair - Clare Halsted- 02074851498 Mobile 07860534378
Vice Chair - position vacant
Epee Coordinator - John Haynes - Mobile 07970652340
Epee Assistant Coordinator - Lindsay Bottoms - 07854 008816
Foil Coordinator - Paul Abrahams - Mobile 07834573161
Foil Assistant Coordinator - Mark Nelson-Griffiths - Mobile 07850780495
Sabre Coordinator - Chris Buxton - Mobile 07858117090
Sabre Assistant Coordinator - Daniel Redshaw - Mobile 07861656774
Coaching Representative - Jamie Miller
Youth Trips
BF Admin - Maxine McCombie - Mobile 07557737645
Youth Chefs d'Equipe for Season 2011-2012
Epee
JW - Marie-Pauline McKinnon - 01635254895 Mobile 07855424884
JM - Kate Smith - Mobile 07900605577
CW/CM - Maggie Maynard - 01903201214 Mobile 07939070390
Foil
JW - David Craig - 07960 829102
JW - Lorraine Rose - 07930619639
JM - David Buist - 07507665026
CW - Linda Strachan - 02074762015 Mobile 07956618898
CM - Baldip Sahota - 01908 271876 Mobile 07739147070
Sabre
JW/JM - Pat Aiyenuro - Mobile 07786064836
CW/CM - Maggie Lloyd-Jones - Mobile 07974437193
Selections and Rankings
Click here for ranking and selection rules for Seniors, Cadets and Juniors
EUROPEAN U23 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013
Torun Poland 5-9 June
Max 4 fencers/country + 1 team
Selection date 18th April
Selection Policy
- World Class Programme fencers selected by the Performance Director
- Top 12 GBR senior ranking on selection date - in order of ranking.
- Other fencers can apply to be considered; only international results will be taken into account
Selectors: the two weapon co-ordinators will be responsible for any selection decisions in the first instance. If necessary the IYC Chair will be included as a third selector.
Please can any fencer who would like to be considered or have further details contact their weapon coordinator now.
Foil paul_abrahams@hotmail.com
Sabre chrisbuxton21@gmail.com
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