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First question "Why join the NFSA?"

Sea Angling needs a strong representative voice to defend our rights nationally and in Europe

AGAINST

The attacks of anti-angling activists who constantly threaten the very future of our sport

AND

Commercial over-fishing which has decimated our fish stocks and continues to do so

TO DO THIS

We must fight for our legitimate rights as a user stake holder of our marine resources

AND

Through education and training, and raising anglers' awareness of environmental issues, strengthen our sport and raise its status and profile

AND TO ACCOMPLISH THIS

We need to be staffed and financed efficiently and effectively

AND

With your personal support all these challenges can be met head on with strength and conviction.  So join today for tomorrow could be too late.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you are a sea angler - do you agree with the above?

If you do, "Why the NFSA?"

The NFSA is recognised, and charged, by the Government through Sport England, as the governing body for sea angling in England.  Only as a single, united body, working with all sea angling organisations, can the NFSA tackle the points listed above.  If all sea anglers join the NFSA, sea anglers can hope to achieve  a united voice, first to be heard and then to make a difference.

So, "What does it cost?"

You can join as an individual, or register a club, for just £10 a year

"How much?"

Yes, £10, which is less than approximately 5 pints of beer, or 3 packets of cigarettes, or 100 Lugworm, or even  24 Devon Peelers.  Surely this isn't too much to pay to help protect the sport you love?  We appreciate that sea angling is a sport which has always been enjoyed for free, but we need every sea angler to support us and become members to protect our sport - times have changed!

But, "Are there other types of membership?"

Yes, various categories, as follows:

Renewal is due 12 months after the month of joining

"What do you get as an Individual Member?"

• National Representation

• Regular Publication or News sheet informing of the work of the NFSA

• Third Party Public Liability Insurance Cover for £5 million for angling activities anywhere in the world

• A say and vote on the proposals of the NFSA

• Membership card which enables you to register with as many clubs as you like for the one payment

• Annual Specimen Award Competition

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"What do you get as a Personal Member?"

All the above, and

• Diary/Handbook for the following year (alone costs £6.50)

• PM Festivals

• PM Record Fish List

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But, "What about Club Membership?"

Club membership is available.  A 'club' can be an association, federation, organisation or whatever, as long as it has 10 members and is properly constituted.  If one of those members is a Personal or Individual Member, the 'club' can register as an affiliate for the cost of, yes, just £10.  (On affiliation, a club is required to provide a list of its members' names and addresses in order that the NFSA can directly inform them of the work of the NFSA and explain the membership benefits.)  Club Affiliation fees are due annually on 1st Jan.

"What does a Registered Affiliated Club get?"

• National Representation

• Regular Publication or News sheet informing of the work of the NFSA (only to the Club Secretary)

• A say and vote on the proposals of the NFSA

• Third Party Public Liability Insurance Cover for £5 million to cover the angling activities of the Club can be arranged

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Finally, what are the NFSA aims for the future of angling?

The work of the NFSA is split into four areas each with its own Working Groups and all are committed to securing a better future for sea angling.

Executive (EX) - Membership Services - Once the NFSA have achieved a larger individual database they can develop a whole new package for the angler and it is planned to provide special offers on tackle, clothing, publications, holidays and insurance services etc that in the past have only been available to larger organisations such as RSPB, WWF and others.

Conservation Group (CG) - Fish to catch - The small but dedicated Conservation Group has achieved much over the past two years and your support is needed in order that they can continue and expand their work.

The declining catches of anglers is well publicised and without fish or fishing venues, there will be no sea angling. Once the NFSA have sufficient funds, the first priority will be to employ a full-time person to be responsible for the Conservation and Access Issues. The CG will be able to lobby more effectively to ensure that the Recreational Angler is better represented within the UK and Europe and their needs and demands are addressed. This cannot be done effectively by the present staff, who along with a few volunteers, produce vast numbers of papers and correspondence on the ever increasing number of issues being raised.

We must raise the whole profile of sea angling and promote its socio economic importance and there has never been a better time to move the whole cause of sea angling forward. The NFSA have prepared submissions for the Common Fisheries Policy Review and the final decisions will be made in Brussels early next year, and these will have a huge influence on the future of the fish stocks and sea angling.

In the meantime our small team is addressing issues that include bait digging, restrictions on anglers' activities either by way of access or angling opportunities and they will continue to take on projects as resources permit.

Education and Training (EG) - The NFSA have, at the request of our members and with the assistance of Sport England, committed to providing a certification scheme for sea angling instructors who will be able to provide a proficiency award scheme which will include a 'safety at sea' element. This will require more resources in the form of staff and course literature, and the first priority will be to qualify the first NFSA sea angling coaches to Level 2 who will then be able to pass their knowledge on to others either through schools, or through other groups. This will be a major step forward for sea angling and our development programme includes all the elements that will help clubs recruit more juniors to their club and the sport.

National Team & Competition Group (NT&CG) - The NT&CG formed just under 2 years ago brought together a number of keen and knowledgeable sea anglers to work on various matters.  Part of the Group’s activity remains selecting the various England sea angling teams for National and International Championships. The NFSA Selectors, chosen from the NFSA Standing Committee, have been joined by a number of co-opted advisors who specialise in particular disciplines (beach, boat, juniors and casting etc) and continue with their mission: “For England to enter international sea angling championships with teams to win, and which compromise good ambassadors and excellent sports persons”.  In addition, the Group has begun to select various squads so that those “up – and – coming” anglers can demonstrate and improve their skills and become recognised and eligible for selection.  However, there is much other work now being undertaken by the NT&CG.  Firstly, guidelines for conservation-led ‘measure and return’ matches have been formulated and distributed to interested competition organisers, and these are proving very popular. Secondly, the ‘match pack’ has been completed and is now available from Head Office.  Finally, with additional funding, the NT&CG can take forward the work laid out in the Joint Angling Development Plan, including, developing team coaches and managers; exploring the possibilities of entering under 16 and under 21 years of age youth teams in National and World Championships; establishing a Club Team Championship; introducing a National Small Boats Championship; and instigating, recruiting and developing  NFSA Youth Talent Scouts.

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