The target timeline for the 2026 Cadet (U17) and Junior (U20) Euro Selections.
Selection to fence in the individual events at European & World Championships for GBR is initially made from eligible athletes who have reached the necessary qualifying standards, subject to the Selection Policy.
Meeting the qualifying standards does not guarantee automatic selection for the major championships.
Extract from the Selection Policy:
If more than three eligible athletes have reached the qualifying standard for the European & World Championships, then: the first three athletes on the respective BF ranking list will be selected. The fourth Athlete and any non travelling reserve will be chosen/proposed by the GPT at their discretion. These will typically be chosen from any remaining qualified athletes using a combination of assessing comparative qualification standards and discretionary factors, except in Seniors where in the case that an athlete with recent Senior qualification form fails to make a qualification standard due to significant injury/illness or pregnancy, the GPT reserve the right to propose that Athlete for either place (instead of a qualified athlete), subject to that Athlete being able to demonstrate a return to fitness.
The 2026 Cadet and Junior Euro Championship Major Event page with all information can be found here.
*Please note: All dates listed in the selection timeline are indicative and subject to change. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, adjustments may occur without prior notice. Please refer to this page regularly for the most current information.
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