22/23 GBR SME & SWE SELECTION – VANCOUVER 2022

GBR Men’s and Women’s Epee squad selected for FIE Senior World Cup Vancouver, Canada 2022.

Competition Date: 7th – 11th December 2022

Deadline to accept the invitation: 13:00 on , Friday the 11th November 

Competition details (Reglements)

• Q = Top 8 eligible fencers
• D =  ADP discretionary selections

FIE Licence – you need a licence to compete
From 1st August 2022, you must apply for the FIE licence through the British Fencing Membership Portal.

Please go to bf.sport80.com – log in using your membership login details; click on the Licences tab and follow the directions for an FIE licence.

FIE COVID Testing Rules
The FIE still have COVID rules in place for the FIE events.

• Facemasks must be worn, except when fencing, training and eating;
  
• Participants will need to present to the organisers the negative result of one
  Covid–19 test (PCR or RAT – Rapid Antigen Test), performed within maximum 72 hours before the arrival in the country
• Other sanitary measures at the competition may be implemented by the host
  federation at their option or as required by the national authorities.

BF COVID instructions for the above test

• Athletes and staff to test prior to leaving the UK within 72 hours of the arrival time into the country travelling to and take a photo of the test and also bring the test with them to present at registration. Everyone is also to bring a spare test to the registration as a back up. 
  
• Everyone to bring enough masks for the duration of the event.

Important Information
All selections are subject to possession of a British passport/certificate of British Citizenship.

A selection email from Sport80 will follow this post within 24 hours. Please note all places must be accepted within 48 hours of notification from the BF membership platform (Sport80) unless notified otherwise.

All BF Codes of Conduct apply to athletes, parents, coaches and officials and attention are drawn in particular to the Code of Conduct for Youth Events.

Selection Queries?

If you have any queries regarding how the selection is made please ensure you have carefully read the selection policy that can be found here. This policy will also help you understand who you need to contact in the event you think there has been an error in rankings or applying the policy.

If you have any queries regarding why you have not been selected for a discretionary place you should speak to the ADP Lead Coach in your weapon. Please ensure that you have your Athlete Development Profile available and shared with the ADP Lead Coach in advance for that discussion. To book a discussion with an ADP Coach please email your Athlete Development Profile along with details regarding the specific selection you wish to discuss to [email protected].

Appeals:

The BF Appeal Policy and Procedure published here sets out the framework process that will be followed. Athletes have two (2) working days to submit their notices of appeal.