FEDECAT GBR TEAM ELIGIBILITY RULES
If you are interested in being selected as a member of our GBR teams at any or all International Events held under the jurisdiction of CM FEDECAT please see the below information regarding our GBR athlete eligibility (Adopted 2014).
1) Must be a fully paid-up, current competition member of Fedecat UK.
2) Must comply with at least one of the following criteria:
i.) Will have been born in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) or a British Overseas Territory.
ii.) Will have a parent or grandparent who is a British national.
iii.) Will be married to, or be a partner of, a British national.
iv.) Will have been officially resident in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) or a British Overseas Territory for a minimum continual period of two years prior to qualification.
3) Will have of a level of fitness and health to be able to compete competitively as determined by the Fedecat UK selectors.
4) Have no outstanding or existing doping offences.
Only Fedecat-UK have the right to add to or amend these rules.
1) Must be a fully paid-up, current competition member of Fedecat UK.
2) Must comply with at least one of the following criteria:
i.) Will have been born in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) or a British Overseas Territory.
ii.) Will have a parent or grandparent who is a British national.
iii.) Will be married to, or be a partner of, a British national.
iv.) Will have been officially resident in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) or a British Overseas Territory for a minimum continual period of two years prior to qualification.
3) Will have of a level of fitness and health to be able to compete competitively as determined by the Fedecat UK selectors.
4) Have no outstanding or existing doping offences.
Only Fedecat-UK have the right to add to or amend these rules.
British Team Selection
Fedecat-UK
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This is a totally new way of looking at GBR team selection.
It will not be necessary to attend selection shoots in the UK, involving great expense to the shooter or result in an out of date selection criteria.
Selection Procedure for the two types of GBR teams for disciplines of Fan 32 and Trap.
1) The Match of Nations Teams (which consist of 3 people in the men's team and 3 people in the Women's team).
2) The Mixed Team (which consists of 1 man and 1 woman per team). Each country can enter a maximum of 2 mixed teams only (in our case they will be GBR 1 and GBR 2).
At separate FEDECAT Fan32 World and European Championships the Match of Nations and the Mixed Team event are separate team events that are shot after the main event has finished. The GBR team selection will take place during one of the prelim events held at each of these two major Championships. The prelim events can be either the Presidents Cup or the Gran Prix. Each year the designated Prelim to be used will be published on this website and our social media platforms.
Men's team - The highest scores at the designated Prelim will be use to appoint the 3 GBR shooters to shoot in the men's team.
Women's Team - The highest scores at the designated Prelim will be use to appoint the 3 GBR shooters to shoot in the women's team.
Mixed team - If there is a mixed team event at the championship then the highest scoring man and woman will shoot in ‘GBR 1’ and the second highest scoring man and women will shoot in ‘GBR 2’.
At combined FEDECAT Fan32 World and European Championships special selection criteria will apply
The 2022 World and ECH Fan32 Championships - Special Selection Criteria.
Both the ECH and the WCH have been combined to make a festival of shooting, held in the same week at Clube de Caca e Pesca de Ovar, Portugal. There will be 2 GBR selection processes during that week.
The first selection for the ECH GBR Teams (including the Mixed Teams) will take place on Wednesday 25th May using the ‘President Cup’(PC). Any ties will be resolved by one of 2 ways. If tied shooters are in the PC shoot off those results will decide the places. If our tied shooters are not in the PC Shoot off, then the Fedecat Grand Prix (FGP), the following day will be used to resolve ties.
The second selection for the WCH GBR teams (including the Mixed Teams) will take place on Thursday 26th May using the Fedecat Grand Prix. Any ties will be resolved by one of 2 ways. If tied shooters are in the FGP shoot off those results will decide the places. If our tied shooters are not in the FGP shoot off, then the European Championships, the following day will be used to resolve ties.
At FEDECAT Trap 5, 4 and 3 World and European Championships, the Match of Nations and the Mixed Team event are included in the main event. There are no Prelim events. This means that the GBR teams will be selected over a 50 bird match held at the international shooting ground, during the Official Training that takes place on the days before the start of the Championship. This is normally on the Thursday of the week of competition. The official opening ceremony / opening cocktails are normally held at the shooting ground after official practice in the early evening of the Friday.
Mens team - The highest scores at the selection shoot will be use to appoint the 3 GBR shooters to shoot in the men's team.
Women's Team - The highest scores at the selection shoot will be use to appoint the 3 GBR shooters to shoot in the women's team.
Mixed team - The highest scoring man and woman will shoot in ‘GBR 1’ and the second highest scoring man and women will shoot in ‘GBR 2’.
This is a competition Federation and we want to select people for the team places who can perform under pressure of competition. All shooters who are selected to represent GBR in the team events will receive their badge from Fedecat-UK.
Important Selection Note
If at the designated time for the selection shoot at any championships only four or fewer eligible members are present for selection, then no selection shoot will be held. However, in this event there will be a discretion for the Fedecat UK representative present to follow the following guidelines.
Fedecat-UK reserve the right to review the selection procedure each year and make any changes deemed necessary.
Selection Procedure for the two types of GBR teams for disciplines of Fan 32 and Trap.
1) The Match of Nations Teams (which consist of 3 people in the men's team and 3 people in the Women's team).
2) The Mixed Team (which consists of 1 man and 1 woman per team). Each country can enter a maximum of 2 mixed teams only (in our case they will be GBR 1 and GBR 2).
At separate FEDECAT Fan32 World and European Championships the Match of Nations and the Mixed Team event are separate team events that are shot after the main event has finished. The GBR team selection will take place during one of the prelim events held at each of these two major Championships. The prelim events can be either the Presidents Cup or the Gran Prix. Each year the designated Prelim to be used will be published on this website and our social media platforms.
Men's team - The highest scores at the designated Prelim will be use to appoint the 3 GBR shooters to shoot in the men's team.
Women's Team - The highest scores at the designated Prelim will be use to appoint the 3 GBR shooters to shoot in the women's team.
Mixed team - If there is a mixed team event at the championship then the highest scoring man and woman will shoot in ‘GBR 1’ and the second highest scoring man and women will shoot in ‘GBR 2’.
At combined FEDECAT Fan32 World and European Championships special selection criteria will apply
The 2022 World and ECH Fan32 Championships - Special Selection Criteria.
Both the ECH and the WCH have been combined to make a festival of shooting, held in the same week at Clube de Caca e Pesca de Ovar, Portugal. There will be 2 GBR selection processes during that week.
The first selection for the ECH GBR Teams (including the Mixed Teams) will take place on Wednesday 25th May using the ‘President Cup’(PC). Any ties will be resolved by one of 2 ways. If tied shooters are in the PC shoot off those results will decide the places. If our tied shooters are not in the PC Shoot off, then the Fedecat Grand Prix (FGP), the following day will be used to resolve ties.
The second selection for the WCH GBR teams (including the Mixed Teams) will take place on Thursday 26th May using the Fedecat Grand Prix. Any ties will be resolved by one of 2 ways. If tied shooters are in the FGP shoot off those results will decide the places. If our tied shooters are not in the FGP shoot off, then the European Championships, the following day will be used to resolve ties.
At FEDECAT Trap 5, 4 and 3 World and European Championships, the Match of Nations and the Mixed Team event are included in the main event. There are no Prelim events. This means that the GBR teams will be selected over a 50 bird match held at the international shooting ground, during the Official Training that takes place on the days before the start of the Championship. This is normally on the Thursday of the week of competition. The official opening ceremony / opening cocktails are normally held at the shooting ground after official practice in the early evening of the Friday.
Mens team - The highest scores at the selection shoot will be use to appoint the 3 GBR shooters to shoot in the men's team.
Women's Team - The highest scores at the selection shoot will be use to appoint the 3 GBR shooters to shoot in the women's team.
Mixed team - The highest scoring man and woman will shoot in ‘GBR 1’ and the second highest scoring man and women will shoot in ‘GBR 2’.
This is a competition Federation and we want to select people for the team places who can perform under pressure of competition. All shooters who are selected to represent GBR in the team events will receive their badge from Fedecat-UK.
Important Selection Note
If at the designated time for the selection shoot at any championships only four or fewer eligible members are present for selection, then no selection shoot will be held. However, in this event there will be a discretion for the Fedecat UK representative present to follow the following guidelines.
- To select GBR teams to be entered at the Championship on the basis of perceived form and experience, after consultation with those present.
- To decide to not enter a team, after consultation with those present.
Fedecat-UK reserve the right to review the selection procedure each year and make any changes deemed necessary.
Dress code for Opening or Closing Ceremonies, Podium and Competition.
It is expected that all British shooters coming out to shoot in the CM FEDECAT international events as members of Fedecat-UK will be proud to be representing GBR either individually or in our teams, and will already know and observe the normal dress codes expected.
When appearing on the podium and at Opening or Closing ceremonies please make sure you are dressed smartly. The bare minimum is polo shirt and trousers (chinos or jeans). For those who have them, the GBR Blazer uniforms or GBR tracksuits can also be worn.
Any British shooter is allowed to wear the GBR branded Fedecat-UK clothing (see below).
When shooting please make sure that you are dressed appropriately. Smart casual is normally acceptable at most of the private clubs where we compete.
Smart Jeans, Chinos, Trousers, Polo shirts, T Shirts without offensive slogans, and casual shirts are all acceptable.
You cannot wear any of the following clothing:
Shorts of any kind, half leggings, open toe sandals, flip flops and sleeveless shirts.
Please be warned that these are the rules of the private clubs that hold the Fan 32 championships. If you arrive in any of the above you will be told to change before being allowed to shoot. If you have no change of clothing with you, then you will have to return to your hotel to change. If you miss your start time only you are responsible.
When appearing on the podium and at Opening or Closing ceremonies please make sure you are dressed smartly. The bare minimum is polo shirt and trousers (chinos or jeans). For those who have them, the GBR Blazer uniforms or GBR tracksuits can also be worn.
Any British shooter is allowed to wear the GBR branded Fedecat-UK clothing (see below).
When shooting please make sure that you are dressed appropriately. Smart casual is normally acceptable at most of the private clubs where we compete.
Smart Jeans, Chinos, Trousers, Polo shirts, T Shirts without offensive slogans, and casual shirts are all acceptable.
You cannot wear any of the following clothing:
Shorts of any kind, half leggings, open toe sandals, flip flops and sleeveless shirts.
Please be warned that these are the rules of the private clubs that hold the Fan 32 championships. If you arrive in any of the above you will be told to change before being allowed to shoot. If you have no change of clothing with you, then you will have to return to your hotel to change. If you miss your start time only you are responsible.
Who is classed as being in the GBR squad?
All British shooters who attend the CM FEDECAT INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS are classed as representing GBR when they register for the competition. GBR is the generic recognition code for shooters from Great Britain. Therefore all of our shooters are considered a part of our GBR squad.
We are an inclusive Federation free of elitist attitudes and therefore all those representing GBR are free to walk behind the British Flag in any opening ceremony, should they choose to do so and providing they observe the dress code.
Fedecat-UK GBR Team Members are the only people able to wear the Team Wire Blazer Badge and Embroidered Skeet Vest Badge. These honours are only ever awarded to shooters who after finishing the selection shoot in the top 3 places, go on to represent GBR in the Team of Nations held at each ECH and WCH.
We are an inclusive Federation free of elitist attitudes and therefore all those representing GBR are free to walk behind the British Flag in any opening ceremony, should they choose to do so and providing they observe the dress code.
Fedecat-UK GBR Team Members are the only people able to wear the Team Wire Blazer Badge and Embroidered Skeet Vest Badge. These honours are only ever awarded to shooters who after finishing the selection shoot in the top 3 places, go on to represent GBR in the Team of Nations held at each ECH and WCH.
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Fedecat-UK has been set up in a very simple way, for like minded shooters who love the 'sport' of shooting competitions. They are serious about their sport. They always want to learn and improve. They want to have fun and enjoy their sport but at the same time they want to compete against the very best that the World can offer. They have respect for the Country that they represent.
These competitions are all Scratch with categories for Ladies, Juniors, Veterans and Super Veterans. Everyone competes for Titles, Trophies, Medals and Prize Funds. Check out the 'Discipline pages' and make sure you read the PDF's showing the individual Regulations for each disciplines, because anyone who enters any shoot on the International Calendar will have been deemed to have read and understood the Regulations for that discipline. Every year at both the World and the European Championships a ‘Match of Nations’ takes place after the main Championship. Each country enters teams of 3 in each of the categories Scratch, Ladies, Juniors, Veterans and Super Veterans. Fedecat UK is the only body that can select and enter the GBR teams at these events and the selection is all inclusive, simple, current, transparent and above all, different….! |
In all International competitions, a tax is paid by all shooters to the World Federation, at the time of inscription into the event.
Q. Will I be able to enter international competitions staged by other world federations like ICTSF, ISSF, NASSA, World Service Games, if i am a member of Fedecat-UK?
A. Firstly you would have to become a member of those federations should you wish to enter their competitions as they are autonomous organisations with their own membership.
Secondly, Fedecat-UK is totally happy for its members to also be members of other world federations and enter their competitions. We want shooters to be free to enjoy all the shooting disciplines available on the various international world circuits and to be able to freely choose the disciplines that they would like to follow.
However we cannot speak for other federations and we cannot say how they will treat their members or how they will respect or value their members freedom. If you feel you may be discriminated against by any other world federation, we suggest that you contact that world federation to clarify their position, so that you can make up your own mind.
Note - We have absolutely no interest in a private company called Fitasc based in Paris. We have been aware of their well documented threatening attitude towards various great shooters of the world from several different countries, who, since 2014 have no longer wanted to enter their competitions.
Fedecat UK is an honourable sports federation and we do not agree with this embarrassing and unsporting behaviour by this private company. So please do not ask us about this private company. We are absolutely not interested.
A. Firstly you would have to become a member of those federations should you wish to enter their competitions as they are autonomous organisations with their own membership.
Secondly, Fedecat-UK is totally happy for its members to also be members of other world federations and enter their competitions. We want shooters to be free to enjoy all the shooting disciplines available on the various international world circuits and to be able to freely choose the disciplines that they would like to follow.
However we cannot speak for other federations and we cannot say how they will treat their members or how they will respect or value their members freedom. If you feel you may be discriminated against by any other world federation, we suggest that you contact that world federation to clarify their position, so that you can make up your own mind.
Note - We have absolutely no interest in a private company called Fitasc based in Paris. We have been aware of their well documented threatening attitude towards various great shooters of the world from several different countries, who, since 2014 have no longer wanted to enter their competitions.
Fedecat UK is an honourable sports federation and we do not agree with this embarrassing and unsporting behaviour by this private company. So please do not ask us about this private company. We are absolutely not interested.
