The England Management of the Angling Trust John Weeden will be holding an International Assessment day for Anglers with Disabilities on the River Soar, Soar Lane, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough. LE12 5PH on Wednesday 18th September 2019.

This year the England Anglers with Disabilities Angling Team did fantastic to win silver on the Scolmatore Channel near Pisa, Italy from 14th – 15th June.

The assessment day will be fished to FIPSed international rules for anyone over 16 years of age. There will be no limit on bait on the day.

All competitors will be meeting at 9.00am on Soar Lane LE12 5PH with fishing taking place from 11.00am/11.30am to 3.00pm approximately.

Any interested applicants must contact Sandra Johnson at the Angling Trust to confirm their interest to attend by telephone; 0115 822 4519, or email; sandra.johnson@anglingtrust.net with their contact details by no later than Friday 16th August. You must also have individual membership of the Angling Trust.

Anyone selected will have to be prepared to pay their international costs to compete in the World Championships next year and to help with any team fundraising. The World Championship in 2020 will be taking place in Slovenia.