Mirror
A strong and well organised class association and well supported internationally, the Mirror also offers a smooth transition to Youth double handers and has produced many World and Olympic champions.
Mirror National Junior Squad
Sailors wishing to be considered for selection for the 2009/10 RYA Mirror National Junior Squad shall normally be under 15 on the 31 December 2009 and members of the Mirror Class Association (UKMCA) and the RYA. However in exceptional circumstances sailors who do not meet the age criteria may be invited at the discretion of the selection committee.
Squad Places and Selection Policy
Eight places will be offered, however this may vary according to the ability of competitors taking part in the indicator series. Additional sailors may also be invited after the initial selections have been completed should they emerge from other RYA/Class programmes.
Indicator Events
The 2009 Mirror National Junior Squad indicator events are:
- RYA Eric Twiname Championships
9th & 10th May 2009
Rutland Sailing Club - Mirror Nationwide Championship 3
27th & 28th June 2009
Brightlingsea Sailing Club - Mirror National Championship 2009
23rd - 26th July 2009
Pwllheli Sailing Club
National Junior Squad Training Dates 2008/9
- 2nd November 2008: Chichester University, Land day
- 22nd & 23rd November 2008: WPNSA
- 10th & 11th January 2009: Hayling Island SC
- 24th & 25th January 2009: Rutland SC
- 7th & 8th February 2009: WPNSA + Fitness Testing
- 14th & 15th March 2009: Hayling Island SC
- 28th & 29th March 2009: WPNSA
- 16th & 17th May 2009: Pwllheli SC
- 20th & 21st June 2009: Pwllheli SC
The current 2008-9 squad consists of the following sailors:
- Izzy Fitzgerald & Emily Peters
- Harry Yeoward & Nicholas Elsdon
- Alex Lloyd & Jack Moore
- William Parkinson & Hannah Brown
- Charlotte Fitzgerald & Annie Sibthorp
- Hugo Sloper & Emma Spruce
- Tom Lovesey & Millie Pugh
- John Peterson & Clare Peterson
- Hal Miller & Johnny Miller
