Welsh Squad 2008
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Nigel Kent Promoted to Welsh
National Squad
Congratulations to Nigel Kent of Llantwit Major Archers. After narrowly
missing out on a Welsh Squad place in December, Nigel was awarded a place
on the Development Squad. Three very strong performances in the first
quarter of the year has meant that Nigel has now been promoted to the
National Squad. Well done Nigel!
2008 Welsh Squads Selected
Congratulations go to all of the archers selected for the
Welsh National and Welsh Development Squads for 2008. Standards have
improved dramatically in Wales over the last few years and this has made
selection difficult for 2008. Those of you selected will receive
formal notification shortly. Everyone who has won a place in either squad
has worked very hard over the last year to secure their throughly deserved
places. Well done all!
Changes to the Management
of the Welsh Squads
Geraint Thomas takes on the new role of Welsh Squads
Manager from December 2007. The WFAA General Committee thanks Gary Hart
and Mathew Symmonds who have stepped down from the roles of Welsh Squad
Manager and Welsh Squad Logistics Manager respectively. Geraint's new role
will include management of all aspects of both Welsh Squads including the
logistics of overseas tours.
Selection Criteria Raised
for Welsh National Squad
In line with our strategy for raising the standards of
field archery in Wales, the qualifying criteria has been raised, meaning
that only archers who are classified A class and higher will be considered
for selection. Archers shooting at a good B class standard may be selected
for the Welsh Development Squad. Whilst the initial squads have now been
selected, the Squad Manager reserves the right to select more members to
both Squads as the year unfolds, based upon performance, commitment and
tournament results. The Squad Manager may also move archers from the
Development to the National Squad if their performance justifies it.
Development activities such as coaching sessions will take place during
2008 to further realise our aim of raising the standard of shooting in
Wales.
Welsh Development Squad
The all new Welsh Development Squad consists of archers who
have not quite qualified for the National Squad but who the selectors feel
are shooting close to a standard where selection to the National Squad is
likely. Archers who are selected for the Development Squad will be offered
assistance and support to help them improve their form and complete the
transition from club to international level field archery.
Welsh Squads 2008
Squad Manager: Mr Geraint Thomas GBM
Welsh
National Squad
Gary Hart GBM (AMBHC)
Bob Lloyd BM (VMFU)
Mathew Symmonds GBM (AMFSR)
Richard Doore SBM (AMFSR)
Dave Home GBM (AMFU)
Geraint Thomas GBM (AMFU)
Andrew Lloyd (AMBU)
Nigel Kent (AMBU)
Welsh
Development Squad
Andrew Lewis (AMFU)
Steve Lloyd (AMFU)
Nick Dampier (AMFU)
Mike Penrose (AMBU)
Ben Lawson (AMBHC)
Ken Penrose (AMBL)
Colin Ketley (AMFSR)
Mark Lunn (AMBBR)