ADP WEAPON GROUP – TERMS OF REFERENCE

Page Updated 25/10/2023

This page contains a summary of the ADP Weapon Group Terms of Reference which included the responsibilities.

Purpose: The ADP Weapon Groups are working groups being set up to guide the development of weapon performance in the UK through a collaborative approach to coach and athlete development, training, selection, and preparation for competition.

Scope: The scope is within British Fencing ADP/GBR Programme (including specific nominated international and domestic competitions)

Responsibilities:

1. Giving direction and support to the future development of the weapon from cadet through to senior level
2. Providing leadership and guidance in the development of the ADP programme, shaping the deliverables across camps, competitions and other athlete development opportunities (including online education)
3. Setting and improving standards at ADP camps and competitions
4. Advising on relevant BF Policy development
5. Supporting delivery of funding body requirements (UK Sport Progression and Sport England Talent)
6. Submission of nominations for selections at all age groups (Selection still being performed by the Selectors)
7. Profiling athletes to pathways stages, reviewing IADPs, identifying athlete acceleration and transition support opportunities
8. Sharing insight from international level, and the subsequent requirements/impact on domestic training, competition and coaching.
9. Proposing updates to the GB Style (3Ps)
10. Identifying risks and issues and escalating as appropriate

Membership:
The group membership is based on roles, appointments and availability within the BF weapon community and will be reviewed annually, prior to the start of the international season.

If you are an ADP coach interested in joining the working group please contact [email protected] and we will send you details of how to apply. The expectation is that applicants have evidence of building athlete development programmes to support medal winning performances at major championships and evidence that they are engaged in personal development (for example a current coaching health check).