CALLING GBR PATHWAY ATHLETES: JOIN OUR ATHLETE REPRESENTATION PANEL

BF is currently seeking nominations for athletes that wish to stand for election as Athlete Representatives for the BF Athlete Representation Panel.

Purpose:

The purpose of the BF Athlete Representation Panel (ARP) is to provide a representative voice for GBR athletes on the GBR Pathway Programme across Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. It is intended to:

• provide a group for Athletes on the performance pathway to share their feedback on all aspects of the GBR system and structure (as delivered by the GBR Pathway Programme, excluding the elements delivered by the World Class Programme (WCP). Feedback on the WCP will go through a separate athlete body.
• provide Athletes with a mechanism for ensuring their views on important matters are heard and communicated to the BF Senior Leadership Team and Board
• provide a two-way communication link between the Athletes and the BF Senior Leadership Team and BF Board.

Athletes will be provided with free training to support them in their roles, delivered by the British Elite Athletes Association (BEAA).

How to apply:

The nomination process will be run by the British Elite Athletes Association (BEAA) on behalf of British Fencing.  To nominate yourself to become part of the Athlete Representative Panel, please send an Expression of Interest, including your name, weapon, and why you think the role is suited to you [email protected].

The nomination period will take place over 14 days and start on Thursday 28th August 2025 and will close on Thursday 11th September 2025. Athlete nomination statements will be published on the BF website.

In the event of an election, this process will be run independently by the BEAA and will be completely confidential.

For more information about the role of an Athlete Representative and the ARP please read the AR Role Description and the ARP Terms of Reference.

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