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FAQ

1. What changes have been made so far?

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.

 

2. Why am I not on the list?

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.

3. Why are there some on the list who fence in an English club?

Any fencer eligible to fence for Wales, and is affiliated to Welsh Fencing is included in the rankings.

4. How do you decide on how many points to award people?

The points system is shown in separate article, here: Points System Update

5. I'm not on the rankings but I should be.

Please don't hesitate to drop me an email (link on website) and I will look into it.

6. I think other competitions should be added to the list.

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.

7. Will the list be used for selection purposes?

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.

8. What events should I consider?

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.

 

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