FIE JUNIOR WORLD CUP (TBILISI) WS 202

The GB Women’s Sabre Junior preliminary squad has been selected for the International Fencing Federation Junior World Cup event in Tbilisi, Georgia.

The following athletes are invited to the Junior World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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

Competition date: 1st-2nd February 2025

The deadline to accept the invitation and make full payment on Sport: 80 is 4 days (96 hours) from the date of invitation.

Please note, invitations will be sent via Sport:80 after the British Fencing office reopens after the Christmas break on 2nd January 2025. Those selected and planning to accept their place at these competitions can now start exploring travel options and book transport and accommodation requirements (where relevant). We invite fencers, parents and coaches to book now to benefit from better travel rates.

The invitation contains competition details (known as Reglements). Please read the invitation carefully.

• Q = Top 8 eligible fencers
• D =  GBR Pathway discretionary selections

Reserves

Team

GBR Pathway coaches attending this event
TBC

• Team Manager/Coach Contribution: The costs now are: £76.50. As travel and accommodation costs have increased in the current climate, we have had to increase the travel and administration costs to reflect this.
• Referee Contribution: £ 127.50 Each Junior World Cup squad of 5 or more will require one referee, and each squad of 10 or more will require two referees (or a 1000 euro fine per missing referee). Through the ADP, BF will subsidise the additional costs of fines/travel where needed. Rules around referee quotas and fines can be found on the FIE website (o.25 and o.31).
• Accommodation: £153
• Administration: £25.50
• Additional ADP Coach: TBC

Please note that unless notified otherwise, your place must be accepted and paid for within 96 hours of notification from the BF membership platform (Sport:80).

Selection Queries
Carefully read the selection policy, which can be found here, if you believe there is an error in ranking calculations or policy application. Queries regarding discretionary applications should contact GBR Support using the Pathway/ADP Query Form. Ensure you have your Individual Athlete Development Plan (IADP) available and that it has been uploaded via this link before contacting BF.

Rankings
Click here for rankings and selection information for this selection. The ranking file (csv) downloaded from the ranking system is attached to the selection information. If you believe there is an error in the production of these rankings, please register your query here within two working days of the selection announcement.

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.

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

Travel
Once you have booked your flights, please complete the travel and emergency form here.

The parent or athlete is responsible for ensuring that the athlete can enter the competition host country, has a valid passport and meets the host country’s entry requirements.  Read the ‘Foreign travel advice’ section of the gov.uk website for further details.

Hotel
TBC

• Parents should not book into the athlete’s hotel.
• Rooms will only be booked for fencers, referees and BF staff. Personal coaches must make their arrangements.
• Length of accommodation only booked to cover the advertised entry and exit points—any extra nights outside of this need to be arranged by the athletes.

Eligibility As per the selection policy.

FIE Licence – you need a licence to compete To compete in this competition, you need a valid FIE licence for the 2024-25 season. You must apply for this via Sport:80 before accepting your place at this event.

Instructions on how to apply for the licence
1. Go to your British Fencing Membership on Sport:80 bf.sport80.com
2. Login using your membership details
3. Click on your profile
4. Then click on the Licences tab
5. And follow the directions to apply for an FIE licence For complete instructions, click here.

Contact Please only contact the organisers regarding booking accommodation if the organisers are offering this service. Please do not contact the organisers for any other queries. For all other queries, please contact BF using the Pathway/ADP Query Form.

Other Important Information All selections require a British passport or certificate of British Citizenship. This must be uploaded to Sport:80 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; attention is drawn to the Code of Conduct for Youth Events. BF will process the entries through the FIE once they are finalised.

Entries are done 14 days before the deadline on a Thursday.

Equipment Requirements Please check to make sure you meet the FIE requirements. Further information can be found here.

Accepting Your Place An invitation email from Sport:80 will follow this post within 24 hours. Unless notified otherwise, all places must be accepted within 96 hours of notification from the BF membership platform (Sport:80). Fencers must confirm their selection by following the instructions in the invitation email and 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. Please visit here for further information about anti-doping, kit requirements, and guides to weapons checks.

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