GB Junior Women
The British Junior Women's squad is home to the brightest stars of junior women's ultimate frisbee.
This season, we will be selecting teams in two age divisions:
- U17 (Born in 1992 or later)
- U19 (Born in 1989 or later)
A message of condolence.
Emily Harrison (August 1991 to October 2007)
The British Junior Women wish to express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Emily Harrison following her unexpected and tragic death. Emily had been a member of Arctic Ultimate in Sutton Coldfield since the clubs inception in 2005, and had trained with the GB junior women last season. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered as somebody who made the most of the opportunities she had.
U17
The British Girls U17 squad is made up from girls born in 1992 or later. In 2008 we will compete in the U17 European Girls Championships held early July (location TBC).
For information on the team and this years selection, follow the links below:
2008 Selection
For further information visit www.gbjuniorwomen.co.uk or email to james.hall@ukultimate.com.
Tournaments
U17 European Championships – (TBC)
Early July
This tournament is the European U17 Junior Women’s Championships (for those born in 1992 or later). In addition, we will be entering an U19 2nd team if there is enough interest from those not selected for Vancouver in February.
The exact location, date, accommodation and facilities of the tournament are still to be confirmed – we will publish this information as and when we receive it from the European Ultimate Frisbee Association.
Both teams will fly out together, supervised by a minimum of 2 coaches.
A selection day for the U17's will be happening on the 12th April (Birmingham, Venue TBC). Please email me at if you are interested in trying out for the squad.
U19
The British U19 squad is made up from girls born in 1989 or later and will consist of two teams for 07/08 season.
The first team will be competing at the World Ultimate Championships in Vancouver (Early August). The seconds will compete in a European tournament if there is enough interest from those who do not make the first team.
For more information about the squad, selection events and past results, click on the links below:
1st Team
Here are the players selected to represent Britain at the world Championships in Vancouver, Canada (August 3rd - 9th 2008).
3 Charlie Blair - Kent Open
4 Johanna S - Catch Those & MMUF
6 Nicki Biggs - Arctic & MU
7 Kate Farmer - Ocelots & MMUF
8 Katie Holmes - Ocelots & MMUF
9 Anna-Lisa Stone - Flatball & Swift
10 Rosie Dawson - Ro Sham & Swift
14 Emily Meade - ISO
15 Sian Miles - Thunderbirds & LTD. Release
16 Rosie Chilton - BLT & Nice Bristols
19 Jen Hart - Mustard & Strange Blue
20 Abbie Dutton - Catch Those & MMUF
23 Lauren Bryant - Thunderbirds & LTD. Release
27 Gill Spy - Ro Sham & Swift
29 Hannah Randles - Catch Those & MMUF
31 Jasmine Wright - Arctic & MU
48 Sarah “Ruby” Rennison - Thunderbirds & LTD. Release
89 Laura “Lob” O’Brien - Catch Those & MMUF
93 Jo Whelan - Arctic & MU
Coach James Hall
2nd Team
Trials for the second team are provisionally scheduled for the 5th of May at York University (same location as University Outdoor Nationals).
More information will be provided as and when we confirm them.
Tournaments
GBJW1 – World Championships, Vancouver, Canada
August 3rd – 9th
In the summer of 2008, close to 2000 athletes from over 25 nations will gather in Vancouver, Canada for the WFDF World Ultimate and Guts Championships. Surrounded by the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the spectacular Coast Mountains, all games will be played on lush fields at the University of British Columbia.
The GBJW will be embarking on Canada with the aim to do their very very best. To do this there will be regular trainings sessions where we will be concentrating on playing as one world class team.
The week will consist of games against some very high standard opposition as well as lots of fun activities and things to do. Below is a timetable of the sort of things that will be happening..
- July 31st - Fly out (TBC)
- Aug 1st - Arrive at accommodation (http://www.wugc2008.com/accommodation), check out venue
- Aug 2nd - Do some sightseeing
- Aug 3rd to 9th - Game time!! Throughout the week there will be various activities like shirt trading, pool parties and show games.
- Aug 10th to 12th - Do touristy things, if there is anything you'd like to see happen in those days email us at .
- Aug 12th Fly back :(
For further tournament info visit www.wugc2008.com or check out your players pack.
GBJW Payment Plan
Below is the payment plan for the GBJW 1st team. Payments must be made on time, any problems with deadlines must be outlined to James well in advance of the specific deadline. Players who just do not pay without explanation will endanger their place on the squad.
Instalment 1: £200 paid by 31st March 2008
Instalment 2: £550 paid by 30th April 2008 (if you are flying with the squad)
Instalment 3: £250-£400 Date TBC
If you would like to pay an instalment early then this is also fine, please contact James on for more information.
GBJW2 – EuropeanTournament, (TBC, Same venue as U17’s)
Early July
This tournament is the European U17 Junior Women’s Championships (for those born in 1992 or later). In addition, we will be entering an U19 2nd team if there is enough interest from those not selected for Vancouver in February.
The exact location, date, accommodation and facilities of the tournament are still to be confirmed – we will publish this information as and when we receive it from the European Ultimate Frisbee Association.
Both teams will fly out together, supervised by a minimum of 2 coaches.
If you are not selected for the U19 first team this year, please contact Linz Wilkinson: linzibo@hotmail.co.uk to express your interest for GBJW 2.
Training Calender
Here are the dates and locations for the 2008 training season.
For information and directions to each session please click the link in the location column.
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Event |
No. Days | Who? | Date(s) | Location |
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Fitness |
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GB1 & GB2 |
March |
In a field near you… |
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April |
In a field near you… |
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Open Tour With local teams
Contact James if you don’t have a team. |
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All |
5 & 6 April |
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27 & 28 April |
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10 & 11 May |
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U17 Trials |
1 |
All under 17’s |
12th April |
TBC (Chester or Birmingham) |
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Vancouver Training Weekend |
2 |
GB1 |
3 & 4 May |
York University University Outdoor Nat. Location |
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GB Training Weekend |
2 |
Open to all |
21 & 22 June |
TBC |
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Vancouver Training Weekend |
2 |
GB1 |
12 & 13 July |
Mixed Tour 3 Location |
Organisation
The British Junior Women’s squads are managed and coached by a team of trained and dedicated volunteers.
We’d like to say a BIG thanks to everybody who puts time and effort into making junior women’s ultimate a success in Britain. Thanks to the coaches, teachers and parents who give up their time for the players.
In addition, a special thank you goes to Cath Moore and Kev Lowe.
Cath Moore...
Cath founded the first junior womens team back in 2003 and has now gone on to win her own medals playing for the GB mixed team this summer.
Kev Lowe...
Kev has supported the junior divisions through their infancy for over ten years, and continues to offer us guidance and support as we grow from strength to strength.
Child Protection
All British Junior Women’s Coaches, players and events operate under our own Risk management & Child Protection Policy, built from our parent document “UKUA Child Protection Policy - August 2006.” GBJW is committed to procedures and philosophies which have been developed to protect children and young people, and which also protect adult members of the project from misunderstandings and false accusations of abuse.
Our policies and documents are made available for all to see as accessibly as possible. If you are unable to open the GBJW Child Protection policy attached to this page, please contact Gemma and she will email / post you a copy.
Coaching Team
Meet the Management:
Gemma Taylor (Squad Manager, Coach and U17 Manager) Gemma is the British Junior Women's Squad Manager and a UKUA qualified coach. She is currently representing British frisbee at senior level playing for the GB Women, as well as playing / coaching for her local midlands team (Mu). If you have any queries regarding the overall running of the team, the U17's or issues with finance / fundraising - please contact Gemma: Gemma.Taylor@ukultimate.com James Hall (Head Coach, Manager of U19 1st Team) James is the British Junior Women's Head Coach. He has been coaching junior sports for 9 years and this is his second year leading the GB Junior womens efforts. James is a qualified coach in a number of sports including Badminton, Basketball, Trampolining and Tennis. He currently plays for his local side in Leeds. If you have any questions regarding selection, training sessions or tournaments, contact James: James.Hall@ukultimate.com Linz Wilkinson (Coach, Manager of U19 2nd Team) Linz is the Manager of the U19 second team. She is a qualified teacher currently teaching in Wakefield. Linz currently plays for her local side Leeds ladies. If you have any questions regarding the second team, please contact Linz: linzibo@hotmail.co.uk Amie Channon (Coach + Ex Junior) Amie was the captain of the 2007 U19 British team, winning Gold at Southampton. She is currently training to be a PE teacher in Chichester. Lindsay ‘Cuthers’ Cuthbertson (Coach) Lindsay is currently part of the 2008 British Mixed training squad, hoping to represent Britian at senior level in Vancouver. She has been coaching university ultimate for 5 years and currently plays with her local side Mu in the midlands. Tom Howard (Coach) Tom is a ex junior turned UKUA coach. He has been coaching university ultimate for around 4 years and has been part of the British Junior womens coaching team since 2005. Phil Sturt (Coach + Ex Junior) Phil was part of the 2005 British Junior Womens team, and has since joined us as a qualified coach. she currently plays for Sheffield Steal. Sasi Milmo (Coach) Sasi is an old hand at ultimate who joined the coaching team in 2006. She has coached at university level for many years, and has been playing ultimate for around 7 years. Mara Alperin (Coach) Mara is our resident UPA qualified coach form America. She has been part of the GBJW coaching team since 2005 and is currently living and playing in London.
We also have a pool of coaches to attend the various regional selection events and tournaments:
Past Results
Click on the links below to see our previous Junior Womens teams in each division.
FAQ's
This FAQ page is where we store the questions asked of the management by parents and players. If you have a question to ask about the team, selection, tournaments, etc...
email Gemma with your query at Gemma.Taylor@ukultimate.com
Q. How long should I have been playing if I want to try out?
A. Any girl of any playing experience is allowed to try out (from absolute beginner onwards...)
Q. Do I need to fill in a consent form for every selection event?
A. No, one consent form will cover all selection and training events within the UK.
Q. Where can I find the consent form?
A. The consent form can be found on the bottom of both the U17 & U19 Selection pages.
Q. What sort of time committment will I need to give to play for GB?
A. The GB U19's will meet after selection around once a month. In addition to that you will need to commit to training for your local team as much as possible. However, schoolwork is always our main priority!
Q. How can I find other players from my area to share lifts with?
A. Email James at James.Hall@ukultimate.com and he will put you in touch with players living near you.
Q. How do I find out where my local team is?
A. The ukultimate website has a team finder (Here) or contact James for help.
Selection Venues
This page contains the details about our selection venues.
Session 1: Chester - 17th November
- Location: Eaton Playing Fields, Chester Catholic School
- (Click HERE for a map)
- Time: 11am (boots on and ready to go) until 4pm
- Price £3
Park in road on left before the school, walk through the primary school's play area towards the tennis courts and fields behind the High School.
Please email me at james.hall@ukultimate.com to confirm attendance with the following details:
- Name
- Location
- Date of Birth
- Proposed method of transport to/from training
Please also bring an A4 ringbinder and a completed GB Junior womens consent form (Attached on Main Selection Page) with you to the session.
Kit Needed:
- Light and Dark Playing Shirt
- Water
- Lunch
- Football boots
- Bin liner for wet gear
- Waterproof coat
- Warm clothes to play in
- Warm clothes for lunch
- Disc (If you have one)
Any questions on the venue, email James: James.Hall@ukultimate.com
Session 1: Reading - 17th November
- Location: Kings Meadow Playing Fields, Reading
- (Click HERE for a map)
- Time: 11am (boots on and ready to go) until 4pm
- Price £3
Kings Meadow playing fields are a 5 minute walk from Reading station. The map above shows the location of the fields in relation to car parking and the station. Changing rooms will be available on site for those that need them.
Please email me at james.hall@ukultimate.com to confirm attendance with the following details:
- Name
- Location
- Date of Birth
- Proposed method of transport to/from training
Please also bring an A4 ringbinder and a completed GB Junior womens consent form (Attached on Main Selection Page) with you to the session.
Kit Needed:
- Light and Dark Playing Shirt
- Water
- Lunch
- Football boots
- Bin liner for wet gear
- Waterproof coat
- Warm clothes to play in
- Warm clothes for lunch
- Disc (If you have one)
Any questions on the venue, email Gemma: Gemma.Taylor@ukultimate.com
Session 2: Bath - 12th January
WORK IN PROGRESS!
- Location:
- (Click HERE for a map)
- Time: 11am (boots on and ready to go) until 4pm
- Price £3
Please email me at james.hall@ukultimate.com to confirm attendance with the following details:
- Name
- Location
- Date of Birth
- Proposed method of transport to/from training
Please also bring an A4 ringbinder and a completed GB Junior womens consent form (Attached on Main Selection Page) with you to the session.
Kit Needed:
- Light and Dark Playing Shirt
- Water
- Lunch
- Football boots
- Bin liner for wet gear
- Waterproof coat
- Warm clothes to play in
- Warm clothes for lunch
- Disc (If you have one)
Any questions on the venue, email James: James.Hall@ukultimate.com
Session 2: Birmingham - 12th January
- Location: Hill West Primary School on Clarence Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4LD
- Butlers Lane train station is round the corner, 25 mins on the local line from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield.
- (Click HERE for a map)
- Time: 11am (boots on and ready to go) until 3:30 - 4:00 pm
- Price £3
- Toilets will be on site but unfortunatly no showers.
Please email me at james.hall@ukultimate.com to confirm attendance with the following details:
- Name
- Location
- Date of Birth
- Proposed method of transport to/from training
Please also bring an A4 ringbinder and a completed GB Junior womens consent form (Attached on Main Selection Page) with you to the session.
Kit Needed:
- Light and Dark Playing Shirt
- Water
- Lunch
- Football boots
- Bin liner for wet gear
- Waterproof coat
- Warm clothes to play in
- Warm clothes for lunch
- Disc (If you have one)
Any questions on the venue, email James: James.Hall@ukultimate.com
Session 3: Loughborough - 23rd / 24th February
- Location: 3M Training Fields, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8UE
- (Click HERE for a map)
- Time: Saturday 11:00 (boots on and ready to go) until 16:00
- Sunday 9:30 until 14:30
- Price £5
- Accomodation: Provided on Saturday night in Loughborough Trinity Methodist Church (See map). Friday night accomodation is limited, contact James if you require it.
If you are a member of the GBJW forum please fill in the Loughborough post in the training section to confirm attendance, if you are new to the GBJW please email me at james.hall@ukultimate.com to confirm attendance with the following details:
- Name
- Location
- Date of Birth
- Proposed method of transport to/from training
- Do you need accomodation?
Please also bring an A4 ringbinder and a completed GB Junior womens consent form (Attached on Main Selection Page) with you to the session.
Kit Needed:
- Light and Dark Playing Shirt
- Water
- Lunch
- Football boots
- Bin liner for wet gear
- Waterproof coat
- Warm clothes to play in
- Warm clothes for lunch
- Disc (If you have one)
Any questions on the venue, email James: James.Hall@ukultimate.com
File Store
All files are located below in their relevant sections...
Chester Consent Form (under 18's only)
Dita Contract
Dita contract below
Fitness Profile
Fitness Profile Below...
Photo Consent