Note – Current season charges and fines here
2023-24 GBR Competition Administration
There is one admin entry fee of £15 for the following international competitions where BF administrates entries:
Nominated U20 (Junior) World Cups and all European & World Championships except Veterans are considered ‘managed’ GBR trips, and there are additional services and, therefore, charges associated.
For U17 (Cadet) Nominated and Development EFCs and FIE events, BF organises (and pays for) referees.
| Managed Events | Cadet | Junior | European /Worlds |
| Accommodation per night | 0 | £75 | Price per event |
| Admin | £20 | £25 | £30-£50 |
| Referee Expenses | £145 | £125 | Covered by Event Entry Fee |
| Staff/Coach Costs | N/A | £75 | Price per event |
| Total | £165 | £375 | Per Event |
Cadet and Junior costs are based on an average figure across the season and the Cadet and Junior competitions.
2023-24 Late Entry & Withdrawal
Late entries will only be accepted in *exceptional* personal circumstances that demonstrably prohibit the entry from being completed by the deadline and will be subject to available administrative resources and the place still being available (see explanatory notes).
Where no EFC or FIE fines are associated with a late entry or withdrawal:
| BF Late Entry (BF Deadline 1) | £100 |
| BF Withdrawal fee – non-medical | £15 |
| BF Withdrawal fee – (Medical evidence provided) | F.O.C |
2023-24 EFC & FIE Fines
BF require at least 3 full working days to action any (non-medical) withdrawals.
| BF Administration fee: | £100 plus any of the following: |
| FIE Late Entry Deadline 1 | 150 Euros |
| FIE Late Entry Deadline 2 | 250 Euros |
| FIE – Failure to appear | 500 Euros |
| FIE – Late withdrawal (non-medical) | 500 Euros |
Refunds
If an athlete withdraws from an event after paying, there may be some circumstances in which BF can process a refund (e.g., we can get a refund from hotels, and another athlete can take place).
Where refunds are payable, there will be a 10 % transaction value deduction in addition to the relevant fines, fees and charges set out above.
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