Snowsport England Alpine Squad selection process for 2026–27 season
Snowsport England has previously published its Alpine Squad Selection Policy for the 2026–27 season, outlining how athletes will be considered for selection. We are happy to be able to now confirm the process and timeline for selection.
Athletes that have met the published minimum performance standards to be considered for selection will be identified from the BASS seed list 2026.7 and contacted directly about attending physical profiling. Athletes are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the 2026/27 selection policy. If you meet the eligibility and performance criteria but don’t receive an email in line with the below timescales, check your junk and/or contact alpinesquad@snowsportengland.org.uk.
The 2026 profiling day will be held in partnership with TASS at the University of Hertfordshire on Sunday 12 July. This will need to be booked via Sport80 to confirm attendance and complete pre-screening information.
Following the physical profiling day, the selection panel will meet and athletes will be contacted and notified whether they were successful in being selected or not.
Any athletes that can’t attend profiling due to injury should contact alpinesquad@snowsportengland.org.uk with proof of injury and expected date of return to training no later than Monday 22 June.
Selection Timeline
To support clarity around the selection process, athletes and families should note the following indicative timeline:
Minimum standards review: Athletes assessed against published benchmarks following the performance window following publication of BASS list 2026.7
Invitation to profiling day: Athletes meeting minimum consideration standards will be contacted directly via email with details by 10 May.
Profiling Day: In-person physical testing at Performance Herts, Hatfield on Sunday 12 July.
Final selection decisions: Confirmed after completion of profiling and internal review process no later than Friday 31 July.