GBR Discretionary Selection Form

GBR Discretionary Selection Form

Name of Athlete
BF Membership Number
Contact Details / Phone:
Email:
Name & Date of Event
National Championship Attendance / Y / N
(Athletes will only usually be considered eligible to represent GBR provided they have attended the relevant National Championships. Athletes with an exemption should provide a copy of the relevant communication from British Fencing)
I have read the relevant Selection Policies and Procedures (including those regarding right of appeal) and fulfill the relevant eligibility requirements.
I have read the BF Codes of Conduct and agree to follow these and all BF Policies that relate to representing BF internationally
All the information below is a full, accurate and truthful representation of the facts that I wish the selectors to consider.
I have an up to date training diary available for the selectors on request.
Signature of Athlete Signature of Coach Signature of Parent (if U18)
Date: Date: Date:

1.Purpose of Form

To be completed by any athlete wishing to be considered for discretionary selection to represent Great Britain. For details of the availability of discretionary selection and please refer to the individual selection documents. Unless stated otherwise, applications for discretionary selection must be received by 2 weeks before any published selection date. British Fencing will confirm receipt by email and no form will be considered submitted unless that acknowledgement is received.

2.Summary Case

I wish to be considered for selection based on the following reasons:

Reason / Y/N / Summary Comments
Returning from Illness/Injury
Commitment to Training
Contribution to Team
Performance Trajectory
Other (Please describe)

3.Case Details

Please use the sections below to lay out the details of your case for Discretionary Selection. Please ensure all sections are completed so that the selectors can base their decision on the full facts.

1.1Current Rankings

Please list all entries on GB, EFC and FIE rankings as at the date of this form:

Cadet / Junior / U23 / Senior
GB
EFC
FIE

1.2Injury/Illness

In the event that you are requesting discretionary selection as a result of a loss of form resulting from an injury/illness, please attach a letter from a medical professional confirming that the injury/illness would have had a material effect on your ability to perform/compete.

1.3Commitment to Training/Talent Programme Activity

Please describe your current commitment to training. Please include a statement from your personal coach confirming current commitment to lessons and work in the club. Please also include your recent attendance record at relevant training camps, Talent Pathway (or Home Country Equivalent) activities and/or Senior Squad trainings

1.4Contribution to Team

Please describe any notable and relevant international performances within a team event over the last 24 months which you wish the selectors to take into account

1.5Performance Trajectory

Please describe any notable and relevant performances over the last 24 months which you wish the selectors to take into account

1.6Additional Considerations or Comments

Please include any other considerations that you wish to be taken into account. Unfortunately we cannot forward on chains of email correspondence to selectors so this section is where you should include any other information that you wish to be considered by the selectors.

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