U23 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 SELECTION

BF is delighted to confirm the U23 Squad for the upcoming European Championships, held in Antalya, Turkey, from June 1st to 4th, 2024.

At the selection meeting, the selectors reaffirmed that selection for U23 Europeans is based on full squads of eligible* athletes meeting the qualification standard as posted on the GBR Athletes and Team Qualification standards page. Eligible fencers not meeting the qualification standard could be selected via a team selection.

* Athletes having either attended the U23 Nationals or an exemption.

Congratulations to all the athletes and their coaches.

Athletes selected (listed alphabetically by surname):

Q = Qualified,

Sport 80 invites will be sent by 26th April.

For further event and travel information, click here 

U23 European Championships Selection Panel 2024

The members of the panel were:

Steve Kemp – Chair
Fran Whalley – Sabre recommendations
Ian Lichfield – Epee recommendations
Ben Peggs – Foil Recommendations
Mike McKay – Lead Foil Rep -GBR Selection Panel Rep
Anthony Crutchett –  Lead Sabre Rep – GBR Selection Panel Rep*
Hugh Kernohan –  Independent Member -GBR Selection Panel Rep
Pat Aiyenuro  – Independent Observer and Board Member
Niall Harman  – Minutes, data and insight

Weapon Selectors – Pre-Selection Meeting Panels
Mike McKay –  GBR Selection Panel Rep
Anthony Crutchett – GBR Selection Panel Rep
Lindsay Bottoms – GBR Selection Panel Rep
Kate O’Connell – GBR Selection Panel  Rep
Kola Abidogun – GBR Selection Panel  Rep
Hugh Kernohan – GBR Selection Panel Rep
Mariette Mason  – GBR Selection Panel Rep
Joanna Braine  – GBR Selection Panel Rep
Nick Fletcher – GBR Selection Panel Rep

The panel met on 22nd April 2024.

• * Unable to attend the meeting. Chair inputted information with final confirmation from the Selection panels on 24th April 2024.

For fencers that did not meet the qualification standard for selection, the selection panel took several discretionary factors from the selection policy into account, including:

1. Performance Trajectory (International Results % finishes)
2. Competitions in the U23 Ranking list
3. BF Pathway Stage Assessment and Development Trajectory to 2024/2028/2032 Olympic Games

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.

For Appeals and Complaints, please read below – please note selections are subject to appeal.

Appeals & Complaints (Section 13 – extract from the Selection Policy)

144. Any athlete who has not achieved the eligibility criteria and qualifying performance standards for automatic selection for any International Competitions or Major Championships shall have no right of appeal against non-selection for these competitions.
145. Any athlete who has not completed and submitted a ‘GBR Discretionary Selection Form’ shall have no right of appeal against non-selection for these competitions.
146. Any athlete who has not provided a completed Athlete Assessment Form (submitted as part of the Selection Application Form where applicable), shall have no right of appeal against non-selection for these competitions.
147. Submitting the Selection Application Form is the opportunity for the athlete to provide any relevant data to the Selection Panel. An athlete shall have no right of appeal against non-selection on the grounds that the data supplied by the athlete was missing or inaccurate.

In cases of disappointment that need to be addressed, we kindly ask parents and coaches to encourage open communication. This is a crucial part of an athlete’s development journey and will allow for a better understanding of the selection process and the path to future selection.

We understand that selection decisions can be emotionally charged but we kindly request parents and coaches to refrain from behaving in ways that may amount to abuse or harassment towards BF staff, selectors, and coaches. Such behavior includes excessive calling, messaging, emailing, and making personal threats. Please note that any such behavior will be reported for disciplinary action.

Queries about selection?

If you have any questions about this post, please submit them to us via the form here, and an ADP team member will respond to you.

If there are any outstanding queries you should email Steve Kemp E: [email protected] cc’ing your personal coach.

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