Adrian Lee& Partners are delighted to announce an elite fencing programe for junior Irish foil fencers.
The programme follows on several years of sponsorship of individual fencers expenses. • The programme is designed to assist the best junior fencers with most potential compete successfully internationally. • The programme is funded 100% by Adrian Lee&Partners and run by Aron Friedrich. • This programme is available for up to 10 - 12 fencers. It is open to all Junior Irish fencers between the ages of 9 and 17.
This program include:
• private lessons 1-2 times a week
• individual coaching and advice on fitness competitive strategy
• provide advice on training for competitions
• develop fencing skills, footwork and bladework techniques
• suggesting competitions for the actual fencing season.
• short , middle and long term goals
• coching at the competitions
Qualification Criteria for FIE/EFC events
In order to represent Ireland at any international event, fencers must:
• Be a current member of Fencing Ireland with a competition licence, and
• Hold a valid FIE licence issued by Fencing Ireland, and
• Have attended the most recent Irish Open and/or National Championships.
a. Entry level: FIE Junior World Cups
All fencers who meet one of the following criteria are free to attend Junior World Cups:
• ranked inside the top 15 of the national rankings at the date of application, or
• placed in the top 50% at a nominated event, or
• placed in the top 50% at a Cadet Circuit event in the current season, or
• reached the round of Direct Elimination at a Junior World Cup or Cadet Circuit event in the preceding season.
Other fencers must apply to the Selectors for consideration.
b. Major Championships: Junior European Championships and World Championships
All fencers who meet one of the following criteria will be offered a place at that season’s European and World Junior Championships:
• reached the round of Direct Elimination at a Junior World Cup event, or
• placed in the top 50% at an EFC U-23 event as a junior fencer.
a. Entry level: EFC Cadet Circuit
All fencers who meet one of the following criteria are free to attend Cadet Circuit events:
• ranked inside the top 15 of the national rankings at the time of application, or
• achieved a top-half finish at a nominated event, or
• reached the round of Direct Elimination at a Cadet Circuit event in the preceding season, or
• on recommendation of Youth Subcommittee based on youth results overseas.
Other fencers must apply to the Selectors for consideration.
b. Major Championships: Cadet European Championships and World Championships
All fencers who reached the round of Direct Elimination at a Cadet Circuit event will be offered a place at that season’s European and World Cadet Championships.
More information:
https://irishfencing.net/international/selection-policy/
