Updated 29/10/2023
GB Men’s Sabre squad that is selected for the Junior World Cup event in Antalya, Turkey.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THIS POST AND COMPLETE EVERYTHING THAT IS REQUIRED
Competition Date: 1st and 3rd December 2023.
Deadline to accept the invitation and make full payment on Sport80: 11:00 on Thursday 2nd November 2023.
Competition details (Reglements). Please make sure you read the invitation carefully.
Once you have booked your flights, please complete the travel and emergency form.
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 Contact Form.
ATHLETES |
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Women Lexie Craze Bethany Brierley Melissa Jane Amy Westwell Nicole Saunders Ava Davies Maya Sutton Hui Xin Sezille Georgia Howes Keira D-Sallows Jessica Fereday Melanie Stevens |
Men Samuel ALLEN Henry MARTIN Ryuki HIYAMA Thomas HEATH Folayemi AKINYOSOYE Dylan GALAZKA Eiger SWINSCOW Zachary WOODWARD Alexander LISTER Jacob BARR Yoji HIYAMA Samuel HORNE |
TEAMS | |
Women Lexie Craze Bethany Brierley Melissa Jane Amy Westwell |
Men Samuel ALLEN Henry MARTIN Ryuki HIYAMA Folayemi AKINYOSOYE |
Reserves Keira D-Sallows |
Reserves Thomas HEATH |
FIE Licence – you need a licence to compete
You need a valid FIE licence for the 2023-24 season in order to compete at this competition. You must apply for this via Sport80 before accepting your place on this trip.
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.
Hotel
Nashira City Hotel
Athlete Contributions
As the cost of travel and accommodation have increased due to the current climate we have had to increase the travel and administration costs to reflect this.
Athletes that breach BF Codes of Conduct risk becoming ineligible for future financial subsidies and may be required to refund any grants and subsidies.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All selections are subject to possession of a British passport/certificate of British Citizenship.
Turkey travel advice – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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.
ADP Coaches and Staff
Pat Aiyenuro – Team Manager.
Balazs Kurucz – Coach JWS
James Williams Coach JMS
Accredited Personal Coaches
If you wish to apply 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. As a reminder, personal coaches must not coach against fellow GBR fencers during international competitions.
All coaches, including personal coaches, must be on the BF Coaching Register.
Kit and Equipment
Please check to make sure you meet the FIE requirements. Further information can be found here – https://www.britishfencing.com/gbr-fencing/fie-and-efc-equipment-rules/
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.
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