European Ultimate Championship GB Squad Player Applications Are Open
We’re pleased to invite applications from players wishing to represent GB/UK Ultimate (Open, Mixed and Women’s) at EUC 2023. The trial process will comprise 3 phases: application, pre-selection (Stage 1 trials), main selection (Stage 2 trials).
In the first step, players are invited to apply to attend pre-selections, rather than to one particular team. Pre-selections will be held in November 2022 and will be split into single gender-matching sessions. Successful trialists will be invited to the main selection in January 2023, from which squads for each division will be selected. Final team selection will follow, in a process and timeline set out by the squad managers.
Eligibility for trials
We acknowledge that the transgender policies of EUF and WFDF may restrict players’ eligibility at EUC (organised by EUF) and/or WUGC (organised by WFDF). GB trials and training will operate in accordance with the UKU transgender policy, and players are welcome to apply, trial, and if successful, train, in the divison (or gender role in the mixed divison) that they identify with. However, given the complexities presented by differing policies, we welcome the opportunity to discuss further with any players for whom these policies might restrict eligibility. If you would like to discuss your eligibility please contact georgie.davin@ukultimate.com
Pre-Selection (Stage 1 trials) Dates/Locations
Male matching players
November 5th (2pm-6pm)/6th (1pm-5pm ) - Cranford, London
November 26th(1pm-5pm)/27th (2pm-5pm)- Glasgow Scotland
Female matching players
November 12th 2.15pm-6.15pm - Manchester
November 19th 11am-3.30pm - Cranford, London
Invitations to the main trial will be made as soon as possible following the pre-trial sessions.
Players who cannot attend a pre-trial (e.g., those unavailable in the autumn due to injury or other circumstances beyond their control) should still apply.
Information specific to University Ultimate Women’s BUCS League
We are aware that the female - matching pre-trial clashes with the University Ultimate Women’s BUCS league. We wish to cause minimal disruption to University Women’s teams and so if you are a University student playing in this league and are concerned about clashes and availability for the pre-trials we encourage you to speak with Rachel and Hannah directly.
Main Selection (Stage 2 Trials) Date/Location
TBC - Athletes will attend one full weekend in a tbc location. The dates will be either the 7th / 8th January, or the 14th/15th January.
Following the main trial selection and invitations to be part of the Mixed, Women’s or Open will be made by each squad.
The application deadline is 21st October at Midnight
Squad Managers
If you have any questions about the process please contact the squad managers (contact details below).
GB Women Team Managers
Hannah Brew & Rachel Naden
hbrew8@gmail.com & nadenrachel@gmail.com
GB Open Team Managers
James Mead, Ashley Yeo & Tommy Garwood
meadjames34@gmail.com, ayeo23@gmail.com & tjg8@live.com
GB Mixed Team Managers
To be appointed - please contact Ali Smith if you have questions about the Mixed squad
If you are interested in being part of the GB Mixed management team, please get in touch (gb.admin@ukultimate.com).
