This year we have introduced the different age categories into the rankings so that fencers can see their position within their own age group, as well as their rank in Wales covering all U15 fencers. Prizes for the top rank will still only be given with the overall ranking in mind, but this way younger fencers can still feel a sense of achievement within their age group. With this in mind, we have added the U11 categories of competitions to the results. Elite Epee series has also been added to the list of events.
Fencers who are 14 years old or younger on 1st January, and are affiliated to Welsh Fencing will be included in the rankings. For this year this means fencers born in 2001 and younger.
Any fencer eligible to fence for Wales, and is affiliated to Welsh Fencing is included in the rankings.
The points system is shown in separate article, here: Points System Update
Please don't hesitate to drop me an email (link on website) and I will look into it.
Drop me an email and let me know what the events are. I will put the proposal forward and get them added. The Elite Epee series has already been suggested, and will be added from January 2016.
Yes, the list will be used for selection of School Games and Cadet Winton, once any mandated selection criteria have been applied, and after the Junior and Cadet rankings have been considered.
The following events are all used in the creation of the Welsh Youth League,
- British Youth Championships
- Welsh Youth Championships
- Welsh BYC Qualifier
- Cadet BRC U17 events including Cadet British Championships and UK internationals such as Manchester and Camden.
- LPJS events U11, U13 and U15 categories
- For foil: Newham Swords challenge.
- For epee: Elite Epee junior series.
- For sabre: Stratford and Manchester U14 events.
If you would like us to consider additional events, please contact Fran Russell.