The UK Ultimate Association is responsible for selecting the leaders of the GB squads and reviewing their progress and results. Once appointed - the GB captains are largely free to run their squads in the way they believe will deliver the best end results.
In 2007/8 the GB Captains were also offered the opportunity to run the squads at the World Championships Beach Ultimate 2007 in Brazil. This offer was taken up by the Open and Mixed squads. The Women's and Masters beach squads are being run independently of the main squads.
In 2007/8 the UKUA also took the step of creating two cross-squad roles:
1. Hannah Nistri is GB Squads Coordinator to support the captains and players in areas that typically require coordination across squads such as practice venues, kit, and tournament accommodation; and
2. Jeff Jackson is GB Fitness Coach.
The GB Medical team will be supporting the squads during the tournament - but are also becoming increasingly involved in helping players work out the best way to stay healthy before the event:
The team is led by the UKUA Medical Advisor Dr Usamah Jannoun. We are also lucky to have three physiotherapists working with the squads: Clare Whittingham, Parys Edwards and Petra Tanner.
As with all other roles associated with the GB Ultimate teams - these are volunteer roles.