Squad applications are now closed for W.Y.A squads 2008 2009. The application process will re open next summer. All squads are in the process of selection and will be posted here after sailors have been notified.
Regional Performance Squads
All events and placing at regional squad selection are indicative only. Selection will be made based on the results you have achieved at any of the fore-mentioned events, but also the following factors: -
- Performance criteria listed above
- Age and potential
- Performance in another class
- Factors affecting results
- Attitude and behaviour
- Class ranking list
- Height and weight
- Goals and aspirations
- Other factors the selection committee considers appropriate
Regional Squad Sailors are expected to attend the 3 Welsh events indicative of Welsh Squad Selection and sail main fleet at class events in order to achieve a class ranking.
Welsh National Squad Application
Current Squad sailors may prioritise and include other National or International events in re: selection and on request miss Welsh events.
Sailors choosing to miss a Welsh indicator Event and applying for direct Squad selection must discuss this with the WHPM before not attending a Welsh indicator event.
All squad applicants will be considered and invitations will be given to either:
- To be invited to be a full member of the Welsh National Sailing Squad
- To be offered a place on a trial basis
- To be invited to be a full member of a Regional Performance Squad
- To be offered a Regional place on a trial basis
- To be advised to join open training and continue club sailing in a suitable class for future progress
Will I be able to sail in my local open training?
All Squad sailors are recommended to sail as often as possible at their club or open training. National Squad sailors maybe invited or recommended to sail with their regional squad. Ask if you’re not sure!
Sailors who are expecting to change from junior to youth classes in the next 12 months are encouraged to use Regional Open Training to make the transition. In these cases coaching and advice may be given.