Mark Downes, England Youth Manager, has arranged the trial dates for the Sensas U16’s and Drennan U21’s hopefuls, looking to get to the World Fishing Games in
Mark said, “both venues are tough. The river Sorraia in Corrouche (U16’s) and River Raia (Cabecao) are difficult venues and there will have to be a lot of hard work done to retain both gold medals.”
Trials are scheduled for 1st July 2006 (U21’s) and 15th July 2006 (U21’s & U16’s) at
Mark added “the waggler will play a major role along both venues and it’s these skills that we will be looking for. The youngsters will be expected to cast 30 – 50 yards and feed accurately. It’s a skill many adults find difficult!”
If you require a trial nomination form please contact the NFA on 0115 981 3535 or email office@nfadirect.com. Please note that nominations need to be returned to the N.F.A. Headquarters no later than 18th May 2006.
NFA Angling Development Officer Julian Taylor believes the Youth team provides;
“An excellent opportunity for young anglers to showcase their talent and get the recognition they deserve. The trials also show who has the potential to perform at the highest level, whilst experiencing the pressure’s they will face if selected to fish for Team
Notes:
The sport of angling is recognised by Sport England and the Government as offering key benefits to society through participation in a healthy outdoor activity. As anglers we already know how our sport helps us to unwind from the stresses of everyday life and enjoy the pleasures that our countryside provides.
We also play a key role in the conservation of our rivers and lakes as we are often the first to notice water pollution and fish disease. It is through our efforts that we help to safeguard the environment in which our sport takes place, and protect the very existence of our sport.
Angling caters for every cross-section of the community irrespective of age, gender, race, physical ability, mental ability or social standing. Through our pro-active coaching and development programmes we are helping to educate youngsters about the skills required in everyday life, as well as the current issues that affect our sport and how they can participate and contribute to the development of angling.
By joining the NFA you are supporting our work which promotes and protects your sport. It is only through adopting a collective stance that we can highlight the issues that threaten the development of angling as a modern and vibrant sport.
