Angling Trust England Talent Pathway

THE VOICE OF ANGLING

1Game Angling Information Booklet Mental Preparation Fishing Section Points 4 Mental Motivation

Technical Landing 3 Mental Concentration & Mental Stamina

Technical Playing 2 Mental Ability to perform under pressure

1 Technical Striking Mental Positive Attitude Angling Trust Talent Pathway Game Angling Selection Criteria 0 Anglers Name: D.O.B: Age: Venue: Peg No(5): Technical Feeding Tactical Appropriate Selection of Tackle Name of Talent Pathway Coach observing: Assessment Date: Criteria Method of assessment Assessment Comments 1 2 3 4 y y Technical Waggler Casting Tactical Approprate Bait Selection vement o Good emplar Regular Ex Satisfactor Impr Technical Waggler set up Tactical Bait Awareness Mental Preparation Question & observation pre & during match Attitude Technical Shipping Pole Tactical Watercraft Observation & discussion pre & post match Tactical Rules Enthusiasm Observation Mental Preparation 4 Ability to perform under Observation during Fishing Fish Points Mental Attitude pressure casting tests & match Tactical Appropriate selection of Discussion pre match & Test Straight Line casting 3 Mental Enthusiasm tackle observation during

Understanding of Discussion pre match & Mental Ability to Perform environment & observation during Test Near & Far 2 entomology (watercraft) Under Pressure Task 3 - Straight Line Casting Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop Understanding of Discussion pre match & 1 Task 2 - Near and Far methods observation during Tactical Appropriate Adaptability Test Roll to a Hoop Discussion pre match & Selection of tackle 4 2 observation during 0 Series1 2 Technical Casting Accuracy Observation during casting test & match Technical Playing & Casting distance Observation during Tactical Watercraft casting test & match Landing fish Casting technique Observation during 3 casting test & match Technical Casting Tactical Understanding of Playing & landing fish Observation during or Technique Methods 3 discussion post match 5 1 Technical Casting Dis tance Tactical Rules 1 Casting Test Score Sheet Technical Casting Accuracy Tactical Adaptability Test: Attempts Standing Attempts Seated Points Roll to a hoop: Casting Attempts = Points Stand

Near & far 3-6 = 4 7-9 = 3 10-12 = 2 13+ = 1 Task: From the Casting Stand, employ a Roll Cast to land your fly in the three rings. Straight line casting 5-10 = 4 11-15 = 3 16-20 = 2 21+ = 1 You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you have Stand successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move to Ring No.2 and then Ring No.3 Stand Log the total number of casts made. Total 1-3 = 4 4-6 = 3 7-9 = 2 10+ = 1 Task: Tast set up: From the Casting Stand, employ an Overhead Cast to land your fly in the Grand Total Hoops 1 & 3 (2.5ft dia) @ 20ft five rings. Task: Hoop 2 (3ft dia) @25ft You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you From the Casting Stand, employ an Overhead Cast to land your fly between have successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move in the sequence shown. the two rod tubes. Log the total number of casts made. Number of fish caught Biggest fish caught (cm) Total fish caught (cm) Points scored (1 per fish) Task set up: Task set up: Two rod tubes @ 30ft, initially @18" apart Hoops 2 & 4 @ 45ft Vary width between rod tubes to add variety and difficulty. Hoop 3 @30ft Hoops 1 & 5 @ 25ft Final Assessment Score Mental Technical Tactical Casting Test Score Points for fish scored TOTAL POINTS

Signed Angler: ......

Signed (coach-assessor): ...... V1.3 06.2012

England is well represented in the Home, European and World Championships for junior, senior, Game Angling Talent Pathway 2012/2013 intermediate, female, veteran and disabled teams in all three disciplines. However in 2009 the Angling Trust identified that there was no structured, STAGE complete pathway in place to develop and prepare THREE England Youth Fly Fishing Loch Style Qualifier young talented anglers to compete at the highest May/June 2013 level.

The Angling Trust conducted research and consulted with performance representatives, national youth STAGE Northern Midlands Southern squads and their coaches from each angling Game Angling Game Angling Game Angling discipline in an attempt to gather views on how the TWO existing system can be improved. May 2013 Squad Squad Squad

The findings were crucial to the development of an Angling Talent Plan in 2011 which sets out how an England Talent Plan will be delivered. The Plan NE Selection E Selection SW Selection focuses on developing and accelerating talent, STAGE Event Event Event resulting in more talented performers moving on to elite programmes and success at national and ONE NW Selection Y&H Selection EM Selection WM Selection SE Selection L Selection international level. Over the next five years the aim August 2012 Event Event Event Event Event Event is to deliver the Angling Talent Plan 2011-17 that will include a talent pathway structure in nine regions.

The long-term aim of the Angling Talent Plan is to raise the standard of sporting achievement in angling and ultimately improve international performance.

This Plan provides an integrated and strategic approach to the holistic development of talented young anglers.

The England Talent Pathway provides opportunities for talented young anglers between the ages of 14 to 21. The model consists of the following three stages:

Stage 1 - Selection into the England Talent Pathway Stage 2 - Selection into Super-regional Squads Stage 3 - Selection into England Youth squads Coarse Angling Talent Pathway 2012/2013 STAGE THE VOICE OF ANGLING 2 THREE England under 18 Trials April 2013

STAGE Northern Midlands Southern TWO Coarse Angling Coarse Angling Coarse Angling September 2012 Squad Squad Squad - April 2013 Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop

Development DEFENSIVE OFFENSIVE COMPLEX CLOSED What is Talent? SPECIAL

Talent becomes obvious through training and it is OPEN the physical, technical and mental attributes that PASSION STRATEGIES contribute to performance. SKILL SELF What is Talent Selection? CONTROL COMMITTMENT The screening of young anglers currently taking part EMOTION in the sport using experienced coaches to assess psychological and physiological attributes to identify ENERGISED CONFIDENCE those most likely to succeed. PSYCHOLOGY PERFORMANCE What is Talent Development? INTEGRITY FOCUS Providing an adequate infrastructure to enable CHARACTER talented anglers to develop to their full potential.

This includes the provision of appropriate coaching, RESPECT PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION training and competition programmes along with access to facilities, equipment and sports science ENVIRONMENT and medicine. It requires the development of a CARING performance pathway. HEALTH COLD HEALTH FITNESS ALTITUDE hwenger00 HEAT FITNESS

GEARING UP FOR PERFORMANCE

THE VOICE OF ANGLING 3 Northern Game Angling Squad 2011/12

THE VOICE OF ANGLING 4 How the Pathway Works Stage 1 Stage 1 of the pathway begins with regional screening events in 9 regions, North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West & London, where coaches will assess anglers based on their performance. Anglers will fish in a competitive situation and complete a casting skills test. The screening will give coaches an opportunity to observe and communicate with the anglers on a 1-1 basis. Parents will be requested to support the anglers from the area designated by the coaching team. Post event coaches will select between 8-12 anglers to progress to Stage 2 of the pathway. Each angler will receive individual feedback on their performance and written notification within 14 days of the final screening event regarding the outcome of the selection process.

Stage 2 Anglers selected to attend Stage 2 will enter a Loch Style training programme which will focus on competition tactics and techniques. Anglers will be issued with a Personal Development Log to support their learning and progression through the pathway. Talent Pathway coaches will facilitate this learning throughout the duration of the programme. Anglers should be committed to the full programme by:

• attending all sessions, including the England Youth Fly Fishing national qualifier • maintaining their personal development log; • purchasing a permit for all sessions at rates negotiated with fisheries by the Angling Trust.

If selected for Stage 2, there may be a large amount of travelling involved as venues will be spread throughout the country, depending on which squad anglers are selected to represent. There may be opportunities to car share which will be explored at the beginning of the programme.

Stage 3 All anglers participating at Stage 2 will be eligible to enter the England Youth Fly Fishing national qualifier. Talent Pathway coaches will provide support through a practice day at the venue the day before the national qualifier. A random draw will see anglers paired for the event and fish for 7 hours in a loch style match fished to Team England Youth Fly Fishing rules. This event will mark the end of the annual Talent Pathway programme and those anglers that fall within the age bands will have an opportunity to get involved in the following programme.

THE VOICE OF ANGLING 5 Mental Preparation Fishing Section Points 4 Mental Motivation

Technical Landing 3 Mental Concentration & Mental Stamina

Technical Playing 2 Mental Ability to perform under pressure

1 Technical Striking Mental Positive Attitude

Technical Feeding Tactical Appropriate Selection of Tackle

Technical Waggler Casting Tactical Approprate Bait Selection

Technical Waggler set up Tactical Bait Awareness

Technical Shipping Pole Tactical Watercraft Tactical Rules Casting Test Score Sheet Test: Attempts Standing Attempts Seated Points Casting Attempts = Points Mental Preparation Roll to a hoop: Fishing Fish Points 4 Mental Attitude 3-6=4 7-9=3 10-12=2 13+=1 Near & far Test Straight Line casting 3 Mental Enthusiasm 5-10=4 11-15=3 16-20=2 21+=1 Straigh line casting Mental Ability to Perform 1-3=4 4-6=3 7-9=2 10+=1 Test Near & Far 2 total Under Pressure Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop Task 2 - Near and Far Task 3 - Straight Line Casting Grand Total 1 Tactical Appropriate Test Roll to a Hoop Selection of tackle 4 2 0 Series1 2 Number of fish caught Biggest fish caught (cm) Total fish caught (cm) Points scored (1 per fish) Technical Playing & Tactical Watercraft Landing fish 3 Technical Casting Tactical Understanding of Final Assessment Score Technique Methods 3 Mental Technical Tactical Casting Test Score Points for fish scored TOTAL POINTS 5 1 Technical Casting Dis tance Tactical Rules 1 Technical Casting Accuracy Tactical Adaptability Stand

Signed Angler: ...... Task: From the Casting Stand, employ a Roll Cast to land your fly in the three rings. You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you have Signed (coach-assessor): ...... V1.3 06.2012 Stand successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move to Ring No.2 and then Ring No.3 Stand Log the total number of casts made. Task: Tast set up: From the Casting Stand, employ an Overhead Cast to land your fly in the Hoops 1 & 3 (2.5ft dia) @ 20ft five rings. Task: Hoop 2 (3ft dia) @25ft You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you From the Casting Stand, employ an Overhead Cast to land your fly between have successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move in the sequence shown. the two rod tubes. Log the total number of casts made. Task set up: Task set up: Two rod tubes @ 30ft, initially @18" apart Hoops 2 & 4 @ 45ft Vary width between rod tubes to add variety and difficulty. Hoop 3 @30ft Hoops 1 & 5 @ 25ft

Talent Selection How Performance is Measured

The Angling Trust will screen anglers in a match environment and skills test in order to select talented anglers to enter the pathway. A robust Angling Trust Talent Pathway Game Angling Selection Criteria Anglers Name: D.O.B: Age: system to select talent is essential to ensure the Venue: Peg No(5): steady and continuous development of anglers in Name of Talent Pathway Coach observing: Assessment Date: performance angling, our talent selection method is Criteria Method of assessment Assessment Comments 1 2 3 4 y

linked with that of the national squads. y vement o Good emplar Regular Ex Satisfactor Impr Regional Screening Mental Preparation Question & observation pre & during match Coaches will consider 3 categories of performance, Attitude Observation & discussion mental, technical and tactical. pre & post match Enthusiasm Observation Each angler will be assessed in these areas Ability to perform under Observation during throughout the duration of the event. Anglers will pressure casting tests & match also be asked to undertake an assessment of Tactical Appropriate selection of Discussion pre match & their casting ability through a series of short tests tackle observation during Understanding of Discussion pre match & designed to measure overall technique with focus environment & observation during on accuracy and distance. entomology (watercraft) Understanding of Discussion pre match & methods observation during Performance in these tests will be scored and Adaptability Discussion pre match & contribute to total score. Fish caught will also count observation during towards total score, with 1 point per fish awarded. Technical Casting Accuracy Observation during casting test & match Casting distance Observation during It is important to remember that while catching casting test & match fish is very important, our holistic approach means Casting technique Observation during casting test & match anglers selected will show ability in each of the key Playing & landing fish Observation during or assessment areas. discussion post match

Game Angling Talent Pathway 2012/2013 STAGE THREE England Youth Fly Fishing Loch Style Qualifier May/June 2013

Coarse Angling Talent Pathway 2012/2013THE VOICE OF ANGLING 6 STAGE Northern Midlands Southern STAGE TWO Game Angling Game Angling Game Angling Squad Squad Squad THREE England under 18 Trials May 2013 April 2013 NE Selection E Selection SW Selection STAGE Event Event Event STAGE Northern Midlands Southern ONE August 2012 NW Selection Y&H Selection EH Selection WH Selection S Selection L Selection TWO Coarse Angling Coarse Angling Coarse Angling Event Event Event Event Event Event September 2012 Squad Squad Squad - April 2013 Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop

Technical Landing 3 Mental Concentration & Mental Stamina

Technical Playing 2 Mental Ability to perform under pressure

1 Technical Striking Mental Positive Attitude

Technical Feeding Tactical Appropriate Selection of Tackle

Technical Waggler Casting Tactical Approprate Bait Selection

Technical Waggler set up Tactical Bait Awareness

Technical Shipping Pole Tactical Watercraft Tactical Rules

Mental Preparation Fishing Fish Points 4 Mental Attitude

Test Straight Line casting 3 Mental Enthusiasm

Mental Ability to Perform Test Near & Far 2 Under Pressure Task 3 - Straight Line Casting Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop 1 Task 2 - Near and Far Tactical Appropriate Test Roll to a Hoop Selection of tackle 4 2 0 Series1 2

Technical Playing & Tactical Watercraft Landing fish 3 Technical Casting Tactical Understanding of 3 Technique Methods 5 1 Technical Casting Dis tance Tactical Rules 1 Technical Casting Accuracy Tactical Adaptability Stand

Task: From the Casting Stand, employ a Roll Cast to land your fly in the three rings. You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you have Stand successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move to Ring No.2 and then Ring No.3 Stand Log the total number of casts made. Task: Tast set up: From the Casting Stand, employ an Overhead Cast to land your fly in the Hoops 1 & 3 (2.5ft dia) @ 20ft five rings. Task: Hoop 2 (3ft dia) @25ft You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you From the Casting Stand, employ an Overhead Cast to land your fly between have successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move in the sequence shown. the two rod tubes. Log the total number of casts made. Task set up: Angling Trust Talent Pathway Game Angling Selection Criteria Task set up: Two rod tubes @ 30ft, initially @18" apart Anglers Name: D.O.B: Age: Hoops 2 & 4 @ 45ft Vary width between rod tubes to add variety and difficulty. Venue: Peg No(5): Hoop 3 @30ft Name of Talent Pathway Coach observing: Assessment Date: Hoops 1 & 5 @ 25ft Criteria Method of assessment Assessment Comments 1 2 3 4 y y vement o Good emplar Regular Ex Satisfactor Impr Mental Preparation Question & observation pre & during match Attitude Observation & discussion pre & post match Enthusiasm Observation How Performance is Measured

Ability to perform under Observation during pressure casting tests & match Tactical Appropriate selection of Discussion pre match & Casting Test Score Sheet tackle observation during Test: Attempts Standing Attempts Seated Points Understanding of Discussion pre match & Roll to a hoop: Casting Attempts = Points environment & observation during entomology (watercraft) Near & far Understanding of Discussion pre match & 3-6 = 4 7-9 = 3 10-12 = 2 13+ = 1 methods observation during Straight line casting Adaptability Discussion pre match & 5-10 = 4 11-15 = 3 16-20 = 2 21+ = 1 observation during Total Technical Casting Accuracy Observation during 1-3 = 4 4-6 = 3 7-9 = 2 10+ = 1 casting test & match Casting distance Observation during Grand Total casting test & match Casting technique Observation during casting test & match Playing & landing fish Observation during or Number of fish caught Biggest fish caught (cm) Total fish caught (cm) Points scored (1 per fish) discussion post match

Final Assessment Score Mental Technical Tactical Casting Test Score Points for fish scored TOTAL POINTS

Signed Angler: ......

Signed (coach-assessor): ...... V1.3 06.2012

THE VOICE OF ANGLING 7 Game Angling Talent Pathway 2012/2013 STAGE THREE England Youth Fly Fishing Loch Style Qualifier Coarse Angling Talent Pathway 2012/2013 May/June 2013 STAGE Northern Midlands Southern STAGE TWO Game Angling Game Angling Game Angling Squad Squad Squad THREE England under 18 Trials May 2013 April 2013 NE Selection E Selection SW Selection STAGE Event Event Event STAGE Northern Midlands Southern ONE August 2012 NW Selection Y&H Selection EH Selection WH Selection S Selection L Selection TWO Coarse Angling Coarse Angling Coarse Angling Event Event Event Event Event Event September 2012 Squad Squad Squad - April 2013 Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop

NE Selection E Selection S Selection STAGE Event Event Event ONE August 2012 NW Selection Y&H Selection EM Selection WM Selection SW Selection L Selection Event Event Event Event Event Event Angling Trust Talent Pathway Game Angling Selection Criteria Anglers Name: Venue: Name of Talent Pathway Coach observing: Criteria Method of assessment Assessment Task 3 - Straight Line Casting

Task 3 - Straight Line Casting

Stand Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop

Task: From the Casting Stand, employ an Overhead Cast to land your fly between Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop the two rod tubes. Stand 2 Task set up: Two rod tubes @ 30ft, initially @18" apart 2 Vary width between rod tubes to add variety and difficulty. Task: From the Casting Stand, employ an Overhead Cast to land your fly between the two rod tubes.

Task set up: 3 Two rod tubes @ 30ft, initially @18" apart 1 Vary width between rod tubes to add variety and difficulty. 3 1

Angling Trust Talent Pathway Game Angling Selection Criteria Stand Anglers Name: Venue: Task: Name of Talent Pathway Coach observing: From the Casting Stand, employ a Roll Cast to land your fly in the three rings. Stand Criteria Method of assessment Assessment You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you have successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move to Ring No.2 and then Ring No.3 Log the total number of casts made. Task: Angling Trust Talent Pathway Game Angling Selection Criteria From the Casting Stand, employ a Roll Cast to land your fly in the three rings. You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you have Anglers Name: Tast set up: Casting Skills Test successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move to Ring No.2 and then Ring No.3 Venue: Hoops 1 & 3 (2.5ft dia) @ 20ft Hoop 2 (3ft dia) @25ft Log the total number of casts made. Name of Talent Pathway Coach observing: Criteria Method of assessment Assessment Tast set up: Task 2 - Near and Far Hoops 1 & 3 (2.5ft dia) @ 20ft 4 Hoop 2 (3ft dia) @25ft 2 Task 3 - Straight Line Casting

5 Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop 1

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Task: 3 From the Casting Stand, employ an Overhead Cast to land your fly in the five rings. Stand 1 You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you have successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move in the sequence shown. Log the total number of casts made. Task: Task set up: From the Casting Stand, employ an Overhead Cast to land your fly between Stand Hoops 2 & 4 @ 45ft the two rod tubes. Hoop 3 @ 30ft Hoops 1 & 5 @ 25ft Task set up: Task: Two rod tubes @ 30ft, initially @18" apart From the Casting Stand, employ a Roll Cast to land your fly in the three rings. Vary width between rod tubes to add variety and difficulty. You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you have successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move to Ring No.2 and then Ring No.3. Log the total number of casts made.

Task set up: Hoops 1 & 3 (2.5ft dia) @ 20ft Hoop 2 (3ft dia) @ 25ft Game Angling Talent Pathway 2012/2013 STAGE Game Angling Talent Pathway 2012/2013 THREE England Youth Fly Fishing Loch Style Qualifier May/June 2013 STAGE THREE England Youth Fly Fishing Loch Style Qualifier STAGE Northern Midlands May/June 2013Southern THE VOICE OF ANGLING 8 TWO Game Angling Game Angling Game Angling Squad Squad Squad Game Angling Talent PathwayMay 20132012/2013 STAGE Northern Midlands Southern TWO Game Angling Game Angling Game Angling STAGE May 2013 Squad Squad Squad England Youth Fly Fishing Loch Style QualifierNE Selection E Selection SW Selection THREE STAGE Event Event Event May/June 2013 ONE August 2012 NW Selection Y&H Selection EH Selection WH Selection S Selection L SelectionNE Selection E Selection SW Selection Event Event Event Event STAEventGE Event Event Event Event STAGE Northern Midlands Southern Game Angling Game Angling Game Angling ONE TWO August 2012 NW Selection Y&H Selection EH Selection WH Selection S Selection L Selection May 2013 Squad Squad Squad Event Event Event Event Event Event

Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop NE Selection E Selection SW Selection STAGE Event Event Event Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop ONE August 2012 NW Selection Y&H Selection EH Selection WH Selection S Selection L Selection Event Event Event Event Event Event

Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop Angling Trust Talent Pathway Game Angling Selection Criteria Anglers Name: Venue: Name of Talent Pathway Coach observing: Criteria Method of assessment Assessment

Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop Task 2 - Near and Far Task 3 - Straight Line Casting 4 2 2

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Sample Performance Chart

Mental Preparation You will receive a personalised chart displaying how your Fishing Fish Points 4 Mental Attitude performance was measured.

The chart can be used to Test Straight Line Casting 3 Mental Enthusiasm identify areas of strength and areas for development. Mental Ability to Perform You can use this chart to Test Near & Far 2 develop your angling skills Under Pressure within your club or individual sessions outside of the 1 England Talent Pathway. Tactical Appropriate Test Roll to a Hoop Selection of Tackle 0 Series1

Technical Playing & Tactical Watercraft Landing Fish

Technical Casting Tactical Understanding of Technique Methods

Technical Casting Distance Tactical Rules Technical Casting Accuracy Tactical Adaptability

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Game Angling Talent Pathway 2012/2013 STAGE THREE England Youth Fly Fishing Loch Style Qualifier May/June 2013

STAGE Northern Midlands Southern TWO Game Angling Game Angling Game Angling May 2013 Squad Squad Squad

NE Selection E Selection SW Selection STAGE Event Event Event ONE August 2012 NW Selection Y&H Selection EH Selection WH Selection S Selection L Selection Event Event Event Event Event Event

Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop Game Angling England Talent Pathway Coaches

North Midlands South Head Coach (joint) Jeff Metcalfe Head Coach: Karl Humphries Head Coach: Paul Eslinger Head Coach (joint) Stuart Wardle Assistant Coach: Barry Grantham Assistant Coach: Steve Carew Assistant Coach: Mike Tinnion Assistant Coach: Charles Deverill Assistant Coach: Steve Dowling Assistant Coach: Scott Nellins Assistant Coach: Jason Bird Assistant Coach: Carl Malpass

THE VOICE OF ANGLING 10 Angling Trust England Talent Pathway Contacts

National Lead All Ben Thompson [email protected] 07854 240177

North Game Daniel Ramm [email protected] 07800 855709 Follow us on twitter Midlands Game Richard Hadley [email protected] 07854 239721

South Game Daniel Williams [email protected] 07854 240368 Like us on facebook Admin All Sandy Grandon [email protected] 01159 061307

If you have any questions about the Angling Trust England Talent Pathway please do not hesitate to contact your Angling Trust Officer.

Angling Trust Competitions & Performance Strelley Hall Main Street Strelley Nottingham NG8 6PE www.anglingtrust.net

Our sincere thanks to the following people whose expert contribution and thinking have created the Angling Information Booklet: Ben Thompson, Jeff Metcalfe, Stuart Wardle, Joe Roberts and Tony Campbell. Jackie Sheldon - Head of Performance & Competition

THE VOICE OF ANGLING 11 Child Protection in Angling Equality in Angling

The Angling Trust treats young anglers with respect, values them at all times Sports Equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and will make angling a safe sport for young people. and taking steps to address them. The Angling Trust is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and is responsible for ensuring that no member, We want you to be: volunteer, coach, employee or job applicant of the Angling Trust, receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, • Treated fairly by other anglers and know you will be listened to and respected nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, social • Cared for by skilled, experienced and understanding staff and volunteers status, sexual orientation or political belief. • Given praise and encouragement and the opportunity to make yourself a better angler The Angling Trust will ensure that everyone who wishes has an equal opportunity • Encouraged to develop self-awareness and to be considerate to others to participate in all disciplines of the sport of angling at all levels and in all roles, • Able to learn new skills, gain confidence and be positive whether as a participant, coach, manager, volunteer or official in the sport or as an employee within the Angling Trust. Most of all, we want you to experience angling in a safe and enjoyable way. If you would like to discuss any equality issues then feel free to contact our Lead If you have any concerns about the behaviour of a coach, volunteer or another Equality Officer, Darren Birch, on 07791 164921. participant towards you then please feel free to contact our Lead Safeguarding Officer, Daniel Ramm, on 07800 855709. For further details on child protection and equity please visit www.anglingtrust.net

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