NFRC Seeks UK Team For IFD World Championship

The NFRC has announced its search for a team to represent the UK in the pitched roofing category at the IFD World Championship in Austria in November.

To win a coveted place in the UK roofing team, NFRC is running a practical skills competition on the 8 and 9 July at CoRE (Centre of Roofing Excellence) training facility in Hereford for six competitors. If you have a young roofer that has the skill, drive, determination and an appetite to compete on the world stage please apply by emailing Jo Lear: joannelear@nfrc.co.uk with the following information by close of play Friday 10 May:


• Name of applicant

• Covering letter telling us about your young workers achievements (max 200 words)

• Photographs showcasing their skill and technical abilities (max 10)

• If the applicant attended a roofing college, provide the name of the college and tutor

• Please note that all candidates must meet the following criteria

• Must be employed by an NFRC member

• Not be more than twenty-eight years old in the competition year

• If successful have a valid passport to travel to Austria

• If successful willing to commit to ten days of training in the run up to the competition

Once the entry date has closed applications will be reviewed by our team of mentors and the winning six entries will be invited to CoRE in Hereford to compete in a practical competition for a place in the UK team.

Any questions, please contact Jo Lear: joannelear@nfrc.co.uk