CLASSIC BENCH SELECTION PROCEDURE AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
As this great sport grows, so have many of the teams that we send out internationally. None more so than the Classic Bench Team, which has seen numbers upwards of 100 competitors. Having previously rested on the shoulders of Head Coach Sheridan Wray, this is a monumental task.
This year, the board have voted to reduce this workload on the Head Coaches by splitting the team in to age categories. To expedite this within our capabilities, we have appointed an interim Head Coach to facilitate this change in 2026 whilst we conduct a recruitment process to provide the 3 Head Coaches necessary for 2027 and onwards.
The 2026 Classic Bench Team will be as follows:
- Sub-Junior, Junior and Open with Interim Head Coach Scott Simon
- Masters with Head Coach Sheridan Wray
Below, you will find information on both the Sub-Junior, Junior, Open selection procedure and expression of interest form then the Masters selection procedure and expression of interest form.
The timelines for these are very tight, so we urge each of you to apply ASAP.
If you have any further questions regarding Classic Bench selection you can email the Head Coaches or the Performance Committee.
Sub-Junior, Junior and Open International Selection – Classic Bench
As part of Scott’s preparations, he would like to share the following announcement:
2026 Sub-Junior, Junior & Open Classic Bench International Selection Expression of Interest (EoI)
In line with the 2026 Selection Policy, athletes who placed in the top three position in their age and weight classes who wish to be considered for International Selection for the 2026 Sub-Junior, Junior & Open Classic Bench International Teams are requested to complete this EoI form.
Process and Timeline
To be selected athletes need to have completed and uploaded a current ADEL certificate,
2026 IPF Consent form and a passport style photograph onto their Sport 80 profile by close
of play 8th March 2026.
Selection decisions and individual offers will then be made for the 2026 IPF World Bench
Championships by the 15th of March, with Preliminary nominations closing on the 24th
March 2026.
2026 European Bench Selection will be completed in May 2026.
Masters International Selection – Classic Bench
As part of Sheridan’s preparations, he would like to share the following:
2026 Masters Classic Bench International Selection Expression of Interest (EoI)
In line with the 2026 Selection Policy, athletes who placed in the top three position in their age and weight classes who wish to be considered for International Selection for the 2026 Sub-Junior, Junior & Open Classic Bench International Teams are requested to complete this EoI form.
Process and Timeline
To be selected athletes need to have completed and uploaded a current ADEL certificate, 2026 IPF Consent form and a passport style photograph onto their Sport 80 profile by close of play 8th March 2026.
Selection decisions and individual offers will then be made for the 2026 IPF World Bench Championships by the 15th of March, with Preliminary nominations closing on the 24th March 2026.
2026 European Bench Selection will be completed in May 2026.