2024 FIE VETERANS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS –  DUBAI, UAE

British Fencing is delighted to confirm the preliminary squad selected for FIE Veterans World Championships which will be held in Dubai, UAE, from October 11th-17th, 2024.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THIS POST AND COMPLETE EVERYTHING THAT IS REQUIRED.

Competition Date: October 11th-17th, 2024.

Deadline to accept the invitation and make full payment on Sport80:  11:00hrs on Monday 31st July 2024.

For the competition details please see here: 2024 FIE Veteran World Championships

Please make sure you read the invitation carefully.

For all queries, please get in touch with Gillian, your Team Manager at: [email protected]

Athletes Invited:

MF A: PAYNE Nick REID Graham MCKAY Mike ELLISON Alexander	MF B: TROIANO John MCMULLEN Greerson EVANS Marvin QUESTIER Michael	MF C: LOWEN Paul BRADBURY Michael PAUL Graham FOX Stephen
ME A: LAUGA Eric BUZWELL Timothy ALLEN Gregory MACDONALD Leslie	ME B: KERNOHAN Hugh MCMULLEN Greerson PINK Simon MILLER Will	ME C: BROWN Andrew BROOKS Robert OSBALDESTON William TELFER Max
MS A: FLETCHER Nicholas THOMAS Ceri SABA Shafik ELLISON Alexander	MS B: GHOSH Julian NICKLESS Roger HUNT Martin TATE Bryan	MS C: MORRIS Carl PREVETT Chris BEATH Richard PAUL Graham
WF A: O’CONNELL Kate THOMAS Marion DRAGE Lisa COATES Tracey	WF B: ANDERSON Sheila WORMAN Gillian MORRIS Jennifer ARCHER Kati	WF C: CLAYTON Jane MCNAMARA Moya UFF Susan WHEELBAND Marilyn
WE A: USHER Georgina BUDDEN Sarah ALTKEMPER Susan HULL Nicola	WE B: GRANT Karen HUTCHISON Jane MORRIS Jennifer BROOKS Susan	WE C: CLAYTON Jane HALDANE Fiona BARON Janet HARDY Marilyn
WS A: ESIMAJE-HEATH Jacqueline MARTIN Caroline WRIGHT Lucy BAXTER Claudia	WS B: HUTCHINSON Jane NAREY Michele ROBINSON Lyn ASHMAN Carol	WS C: FRITH Vivien BROWN Silvia UFF Susan

Trip Costs/Athlete Contributions

There will be an administration fee of £15 payable once your place has been accepted on Sport 80.

Selection Queries

Carefully read the BVF selection policy, which can be found here: BFV Selection Policy

If you believe there is an error in ranking calculations or policy application please contact your TM.

Accredited Personal Coaches

To attend in the capacity of a personal coach, you must register in advance with BF. Personal coaches must apply for accreditation to each event using the following form: Competition Attendance or Accreditation for Coaches

All coaches, including personal coaches, must be on the BF Coaching Register and not coach against fellow GBR fencers during international competitions.

Team Manager/GBR Coach

Your team manager is: Gillian Aghajan

Eligibility

As per: BVF Selection Policy

FIE Licence – you need a licence to compete

You need a valid FIE licence for the 2023-24 season to compete in this competition. Your must apply for this via Sport80 before accepting your place at this event.

Please go to: bf.sport80.com

Log in using your membership login details, click on the Licences tab and follow the directions to apply for an FIE licence.

Other Important Information

All selections are subject to possessing a British passport/certificate of British Citizenship. This must be uploaded to Sport80 and approved by BF before you can accept your place on this trip.

All BF Codes of Conduct apply to athletes, parents, coaches and officials.

BF will process the entries through the FIE once all entries are finalised.

Equipment Requirements

Please check to make sure you meet the FIE requirements. Further information can be found here: Fie & EFC Equipment Rules

Accepting Your Place

An invitation email from Sport80 will follow this post within 24 hours. Unless notified otherwise, all places must be accepted by Wednesday 31st July 2024 on the BF membership platform (Sport80).

Fencers must confirm the selection by following the instructions in the invitation email, including making any payments due. Athletes who have not made payment in full and completed the registration form within the deadlines will forfeit their place to any remaining reserves.

Any athlete who accepts and pays for their place but fails to appear at the event may be liable for any FIE fines.

For further information about anti-doping, kit requirements and guides to weapons checks, please visit: GBR Senior Zone

 

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