U17 (CADET) EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 SELECTIONS

Congratulations to the first wave of selections for the GBR Squad for the upcoming U17 (Cadet) European Championships in Antalya, Turkey, from 23rd to 26th February 2025.

Selection Status: Appeal window opened (3pm 12/12/2024)

This first wave of selections consists of athletes that have met the qualification standards at the published selection point of 9th December. Where squad places are still available (eg CWE), a final selection for the remaining places will take place week of 13th January and at this point reserves will also be nominated.

Athletes selected (listed alphabetically by surname):

(Qualification standard/average international % finish across best 3 results, R = BF ranking position)

QM = qualified by medal standard, Q8 = qualified by 8% standard, Q35 = qualified by 35% standard.

Please Note: 

1. Important information about the Championships: Before taking any decision to accept selection or take any related action, athletes, parents, supporters and coaches must read the Cadet and Junior European Championships 2025 dedicated event page. This includes important latest information about entry, exit points, accommodation and costs as details will differ from standard U17 events.
2. Major Event Guide: If it’s your first time involved as a parent, athlete or coach (or you would like a reminder about how these types of events run) please read the GBR Guide to Major Event.
3. Follow Up Admin: This selection was made in shorter timescales than usual to allow athletes and their families to start making plans and prepare to make payments in January – as a result there are some outstanding administration actions and affected athletes will be contacted individually to complete these.
4. Acceptance Emails: These will be sent out from the Sport:80 platform in the week starting the 6th January (the BF Office will be closed on 25th December, reopening on the 2nd January).
5. Appeals Window: The Selection Status will be updated to show ‘Confirmed – no (further) appeals in progress’ when that process is concluded. Athletes are advised not to make non-refundable plans until the appeals process is concluded.
6. Junior Selection: Some athletes may also be selected for Juniors (latest selection point 19th January), please take this into consideration (eg costs of date changes) if booking flights now.
7. Chaperoned Flights: Details of flights where BF can offer chaperone support will be available from week of 6th January.
8. Preparation Camp: Selected athletes (unless they have prior authorisation) are required to attend the Europeans Preparation Sessions on the 8th & 9th of February, 2025 – GBR Pathway camp invites have already been sent out.

Reminder of the Selection Process

In accordance with the GBR Selection Policy the first three qualified fencers from the rankings were selected.

With regards to the fourth discretionary place athletes meeting qualification standards were considered:

1. If only one remaining athlete met the standards they were selected.
2. If more than one remaining athlete met the standards the selectors took into account the general selection principles for major events.

Where there was insufficient international performance rationale (which included consideration of any valid discretionary cases) to separate qualified athletes, selection reverted to the BF Ranking lists. A further check was performed to ensure that for those athletes, any choices to attend the British Open or the Cadet Commonwealths did not make a material difference.

More Information

Members of the Selection Panel

Selection Principles and Data Links

Athletes Meeting Qualification Standards as at 9th December

GBR Selection Policy – see section 7.2, item 53 for qualification standards

Appeals

In accordance with the GBR Selection Policy, appeals will only be accepted from athletes that have met the qualifying performance standards. Before making an appeal athletes/parents/coaches are expected to look at the published performance data, in particular the average percentage finish over the best three results in comparison to those athletes selected.

In accordance with the GBR Selection Policy athletes have 48 hours to submit an appeal. Before making an appeal please read the published information and Appeals Policy.

Selection queries

If you have any questions about this post, please submit them to us via GBR Pathway Query form here and a GBR Support team member will respond.

Personal Coaches

Eligible personal coaches meeting the major event requirements will need to apply for accreditation and there are limits to the numbers that can attend. More information available here: 2025 Cadet and Junior European Championships Antalya.

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