The sections below show the proposed structure of the programme for each age group.
Under 12s
Training Focus |
Club Talent: Regional talent development days |
Domestic Competitions |
Welsh Youth Champs |
International Competitions |
None |
Ranking List |
None |
Squad Size for Selected Events |
Not Applicable |
Focus |
Fun Introduction and establishment of key fundamental movements and physical literacy - fencing and general |
12 - 14s
Training Focus |
Club Talent: Regional Training Days Performance: 6 training days, and one 4-day training camp with ADPC. Encouragement to attend other training camps |
Domestic Competitions |
BYCs Welsh Closed Events LPJS Circuit Youth Series Welsh Schools - tbc Other U14 national events Cadet Winton |
International Competitions |
EFC U14 Nominated Events - 3 nominated through the year, per weapon (tbc) |
Ranking List |
GB/Welsh List |
Squad Size for Selected Events |
Top 40% per weapon for 3 EFC nominated events Others encouraged to attend as individuals BYCs as directed by event process |
Focus |
Two rounds of poules to increase time on task Provide visibility of the next wave of talent Introduction and development of WF Performance Pathway and key values and expectations |
Cadet
Training Focus |
Club Talent: Regional talent development days Performance: ADPC Training, BF ADP Training, Encourageent to attend other training camps |
Domestic Competitions |
BRC Events Nominated Opens Cadet/Junior Nationals Welsh Nationals Cadet Winton |
International Competitions |
Cadet & Junior Commonwealth Fencing Championships |
Ranking List |
GB/Welsh List |
Squad Size for Selected Events |
Full squad - 4 per weapon, where possible |
Focus |
Build up competitive experience Identify strong team fencers Assessing potential/challenges in cohort and both future transition to Junior/Senior and implications for 12-14s. Reinforcing and strengthening WF performance values |