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National Academy Invite and Application Winter 12 BRITISH FENCING 1 BARON'S GATE 33-35 ROTHSCHILD ROAD LONDON W4 5HT T: +44 (0) 20 8742 3032 F: +44 (0) 20 8742 3033 www.britishfencing.com Neil Brown Project Officer 07590 046892 | [email protected] Alan Rapley Academy Manager 07970 313419 | [email protected] British Fencing National Academy Winter Training 18-22 December (epee and sabre) This document contains essential information for all fencers and coaches who are aiming for selection for the British Fencing National Academy Winter residential in December 2012. This year the training will be split over two venues. We have agreed to run part of the National Academy alongside the existing training camp organised by the French Federation for their national team in Lille (foil). The epee and sabre will be in London and we will be joined by the Japanese national team for epee. We will now have 20 spaces in Lille for foil fencers and 48 spaces for epee and sabre fencers in London. Applications are now sought from fencers who would like to take part in this British Fencing programme. Places available will be on selection by national ranking or will be by open application. The list of fencers who are pre-selected by ranking is in this document, Appendix 1. This training will be open to fencers born 94-98 and to selected others. Applications must be returned by the 12th November 2012. All fencers will need to complete and return the annual agreement (once per season, the same document as for all international trips and National Academy activities) and the Fencer Information Form (download both these documents at: http://www.britishfencing.com/international/youthtrips/). Venue – St Pauls School We will have the use of St Pauls School dedicated fencing salle and sports hall for the weekdays and evenings. Details of their facilities can be seen at http://www.stpaulsschool.org.uk/facilities Brunel University We will have the use of Brunel University’s new netball hall for the Saturday. Details of their facilities can be seen at http://www.brunel.ac.uk/services/sport Selection and Application Process Application date: 12th November 2012 Applications All fencers, including those on the pre-selected list (Appendix 1 of this document) should return the application form on the following page to [email protected] . The National Academy staff and coaches will make their selection based on the application form in the areas of:- • planning • ambition • determination • potential Priority will be given to fencers already engaged with National Academy activities Application for fencers born 94-98 only Please complete this application and return the form below to [email protected] as soon as possible but at least by the 12th November. Name: Weapon: DOB: Club: Coach: Attended Summer residential 2010? Y N (delete as appropriate) Attended Summer residential 2011? Y N (delete as appropriate) Attended Summer residential 2012? Y N (delete as appropriate) I would like to be considered to be part of the British Fencing National Academy Winter training camp 2012 for the following reasons:- Costs 2 Application date: 12th November 2012 The National Academy Winter training for epee or sabre will have a variable cost depending on the days fencers can commit to (4 of the days are during many schools’ term-time) and if they are able to host any of the visiting national teams. This will be payable using the British Fencing online payment system as soon as a place on the training can be confirmed. The scale of costs is below. Any accommodation costs will be on top of the amounts below. Full time (Tuesday am to Saturday pm) £300 Full time (Tuesday am to Saturday pm) host to international fencers £150 Weekday evenings and Saturday £150 Weekday evenings and Saturday host to international fencers £70 Saturday only £60 Hosts will be responsible for transporting their guest fencers to and from the training each day, collection and return from the airport and all their accommodation and food. The Japanese fencers arrive at Heathrow at 15:50 on the 17th Dec and depart at 13:45 on the 23rd Dec. If you are willing to host any Japanese fencers please email Neil Brown at [email protected]. Personal Coaches This information is for all coaches who have been identified by the fencers who will take part in British Fencing’s National Academy programme in 2012-13. Firstly, thank you for the work you have done to be in this position. We understand the time and effort this takes and know that you are the coaches who are supporting British Fencing’s activity on the world stage. You are invited to attend any or all sessions with the fencer(s) you coach. Please note that coaches will need to be properly registered with British Fencing to take part in any National Academy sessions or activities. As you will know this is a minimum standard of:- • Membership of British Fencing • A recognised fencing coaching qualification • A valid British Fencing CRB • Attendance on a scUK safeguarding and protecting children course within 3 years • A first aid qualification or England Fencing declaration The registers are held by each home country so please contact the respective office if you are not sure of your status. The England register is available to view at http://www.britishfencing.com/academy/academyskilldevelopment/coach/ Draft Timetable – St Pauls and Brunel 3 Application date: 12th November 2012 Tuesday 18th Dec 10:00 – 12:00 Training, technical and S&C 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 17:00 Training, technical and S&C 18:30 – 21:30 Training, tactical and sparring Wednesday 19th Dec 09:00 – 12:00 Training, technical and S&C 12:00 – 17:00 Lunch and tourist day for Japanese fencers 14:00 – 17:00 Training, technical and S&C 18:30 – 21:30 Training, tactical and sparring Thursday 20th Dec 09:00 – 12:00 Training, technical and S&C 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 17:00 Training, technical and S&C 18:30 – 21:30 Training, tactical and sparring Friday 21st Dec 09:00 – 12:00 Training, technical and S&C 12:00 – 17:00 Lunch and tourist day Saturday 22nd Dec (Brunel) 09:30 – 12:00 Training, technical and S&C 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 16:30 Training, team matches Appendix 1 4 Application date: 12th November 2012 All those listed below are pre-selected for the National Academy Winter training in 2012. All ranking lists taken as at 24th October 2012 – rankings are at http://www.britishfencing.com/events/national- rankings/ Selection The fencers who have been selected for the Winter training camp will be as follows:- • The top 4 ranked fencers born 1996 - 99 • The top ranked fencer born in 1998 ME 1 PECK Harry 1996 ME 2 NICHOLS Harrison 1996 ME 3 SINCLAIR Aml 1997 ME 4 MCGLADE Daniel 1996 ME 17 STEVENS Joshua 1998 MS 1 DEARY William 1997 MS 2 WEBB Jonathan 1996 MS 3 AMSALEM Rubin 1996 MS 4 MAXWELL Joshua 1997 MS 14 HOWES Nicholas 1998 WE 1 SUMMERS Francesca 1996 WE 2 GUNDRY Jessica 1996 WE 3 LAWSON Danielle 1998 WE 4 LAMBERT Justine 1997 WE 10 HIDE Victoria 1998 WS 1 GLADDISH Laura 1997 WS 2 ANIL Shreya 1998 WS 3 TURNBULL Isabel 1997 WS 4 HAMPSON Sarah-Jane 1996 WS 5 CHART Maria 1998 5 Application date: 12th November 2012 .
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