The British Team
Each year the BMFA sends both a senior and junior team to represent Great Britain at either the World or European Championship. Juniors must be under 18 on the 1st of January to qualify for the junior team of that year.
Qualifying for the team
During the 2009 flying season there will be three team qualification events for the team to represent Great Britain in the 2010 World Championships to be held in Serbia. The dates of the qualifiers are on the calendar page. The rules for the qualifiers can be found here.
The 2008 team
The British team that competed at the2008 World Championships in Spain was
Seniors
| Class |
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Team Members |
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Reserves |
| S3 Parachute |
John Jacomb |
Ian Dowsett |
John Ellins |
Trevor Seabrook |
| S4 Boost Glider |
Mike Francies |
Nigel Bathe |
Ian Dowsett |
John. Jacomb |
| S6 Streamer |
Trevor Seabrook |
Mike Francies |
John Jacomb |
Ian Dowsett |
| S8 Rocket Glider |
Mike Francies |
Nigel Bathe |
Jef Ott* |
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| S9 Gyrocopter |
Mike Francies |
Nigel Bathe |
Trevor Seabrook |
Ian. Dowsett |
* Mike Kitchin was the 3rd qualifier for the team in S8 but withdrew due to pressure of work. Jef Ott, the reserve for S8, has agreed to take his place.
Juniors
Our junior team is Benedykt Klejnow, Catherine Jacomb and Jonathon Jacomb.
Team Managers Leonard Klejnow, Assistant team manager Geoff Seabrook.
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