A list of “Espoirs” athletes includes athletes who are at least twelve years old or who are enrolled in a secondary school during the year in which they are included on this list and who, in sports recognised as high-level, have demonstrated sporting skills certified by the national technical director of the relevant delegated federation, in line with the criteria for inclusion on the high-level sports list.
The criteria for inclusion on this list are set out in the federal performance project of the relevant delegated federation. Inclusion in this category is valid for one year. It may be renewed under the same conditions.