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Angling Trust England Talent Pathway Coarse 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 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, Coarse 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 under 18 Trials young talented anglers to compete at the highest April 2013 level.

The Angling Trust conducted research and consulted Game Angling Talent Pathway 2012/2013 with performance representatives, national youth STAGE Northern Midlands Southern squads and their coaches from each angling TWO Coarse Angling Coarse Angling Coarse Angling STAGE discipline in an attempt to gather views on how the September 2012 Squad Squad Squad THREE England Youth Loch Style Qualifier existing system can be improved. - April 2013 May/June 2013 The findings were crucial to the development of an Angling Talent Plan in 2011 which sets out how Northern Midlands Southern an England Talent Plan will be delivered. The Plan STAGE NE Selection E Selection SE Selection Game Angling Game Angling Game Angling focuses on developing and accelerating talent, STAGE Event Event Event TWO resulting in more talented performers moving on May 2013 Squad Squad Squad to elite programmes and success at national and ONE international level. Over the next five years the aim August 2012 NW Selection Y&H Selection EM Selection WM Selection SW Selection L Selection 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. NE Selection E Selection SW Selection STAGE Event Event Event The long-term aim of the Angling Talent Plan is to ONE raise the standard of sporting achievement in angling August 2012 NW Selection Y&H Selection EM Selection WM Selection SE Selection L Selection Event Event Event Event Event Event 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

THE VOICE OF ANGLING 2 Principles of Talent Elements of Performance Selection and

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 ENVIRONMENT science/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 Coarse 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 and London. Anglers will fish in a competitive situation with the focus on being performance rather than esults.r Pole and waggler tactics will be used during the session, and local fishery rules will apply. The screening will give coaches an opportunity to observe and communicate with the anglers on a 1-1 basis. Coaches will assess anglers based on their performance. Parents can support the anglers from a designated area. Following completion of stage 1 events, coaches will select between 12-16 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 training programme focused on international tactics, techniques and rules, pole, waggler and natural baits. 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 Inter Super Regional match between the Northern, Midlands and Southern squads; • maintaining their personal development log; • providing own bait; • 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. Team England managers or coaches will attend a number of stage 2 events to assess whether any angler should be invited to attend U18 trials.

Stage 3 Anglers invited to attend England U18 trials will receive confirmation and full details from the Angling Trust. Anglers will be expected to provide their own transport, bait and equipment. 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 programme the following year.

THE VOICE OF ANGLING 5 Talent Selection How Performance is Measured

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

Good Requires

Regional Screening Exemplary Satisfactory improvement Coaches will consider 3 categories of performance, Mental Preparation question & general questions about how angler observation pre & prepared mental, technical and tactical. Each angler will be during match assessed in these areas throughout the duration of the Motivation observation event. Concentration & mental observation Catching fish and winning section points is clearly stamina remains focused on his/her fishing area &for an important factor in match angling and this will be duration of match reflected in the assessment with anglers being awarded Positive attitude discussion pre & points for section placements. shows positive attitude throughout post match observation It is important to remember that while catching fish is Ability to perform under observation during very important, our holistic approach means anglers pressure match selected will show ability in each of the key assessment Carry out task given efficiently & effectively Technical Shipping 11.5 or 13m pole observation areas and not solely on what is in the anglers keep net. Ship out pole with feeder pot without spillage & accurately line up with marker

Waggler set up question & Understanding of set up used observation Casting observation Demonstrates accurate and consistent cast to a given target Feeding observation Demonstrate accuracy of loose feeding by catapult and by hand Striking observation Appropriate application of timing & power to hook fish in relevant situation Playing observation Demonstrate line and rod control when playing fish of different sizes and species. Landing observation Demonstrate smooth and efficient landing, handling and unhooking of fish Tactical Appropriate selection of tackle discussion pre & terminal tackle match & (demonstrates understanding & logic) observation during

Bait selection Appropriate for species targeted discussion pre match & Bait awareness observation during Effective & efficient feeding patterns Rules discussion pre & Demonstrates understanding & compliance) observation during THE VOICE OF ANGLING 6 Watercraft discussion pre & Apply suitable tactics to suit weather & water conditions observation during

Section final position Weight Section Points

Mental Technical Tactical Section Points TOTAL POINTS

Signed Angler: ………………………………………………………….

Signed (Coach/Assessor): ...... V 1.3 08.2012 Angling Trust Coarse Angling Selection Criteria Anglers Name: D.O.B: Age: Venue: Peg No(s): Name of Talent ID observing: Assessment Date: Criteria Method of Assessment Comments assessment 1 2 3 4

Good Requires Exemplary Satisfactory improvement Mental Preparation question & general questions about how angler observation pre & prepared during match Motivation observation

Concentration & mental observation stamina remains focused on his/her fishing area &for duration of match Positive attitude discussion pre & shows positive attitude throughout post match observation Ability to perform under observation during pressure match Carry out task given efficiently & effectively Technical Shipping 11.5 or 13m pole observation Ship out pole with feeder pot without spillage & accurately line up with marker

Waggler set up question & Understanding of set up used observation Casting observation Demonstrates accurate and consistent cast to a given target How Feeding Performance observation is Measured Demonstrate accuracy of loose feeding by catapult and by hand Striking observation Appropriate application of timing & power to hook fish in relevant situation Playing observation Demonstrate line and rod control when playing fish of different sizes and species. Landing observation Demonstrate smooth and efficient landing, handling and unhooking of fish Tactical Appropriate selection of tackle discussion pre & terminal tackle match & (demonstrates understanding & logic) observation during

Bait selection Appropriate for species targeted discussion pre match & Bait awareness observation during Effective & efficient feeding patterns Rules discussion pre & Demonstrates understanding & compliance) observation during Watercraft discussion pre & Apply suitable tactics to suit weather & water conditions observation during

Section final position Weight Section Points

Mental Technical Tactical Section Points TOTAL POINTS

Signed Angler: ………………………………………………………….

Signed (Coach/Assessor): ...... V 1.3 08.2012

THE VOICE OF ANGLING 7 Angling Trust Talent Pathway Game Angling Selection Criteria Anglers Name: D.O.B: Age: Casting Test Score Sheet Venue: Peg No(5):: Test: Attempts Standing Attempts Seated Points Casting Attempts = Points Name of Talent Pathway Coach observing: Assessment Date: Mental Preparation Roll to a hoop: Criteria Method of assessment Assessment Comments Fishing Fish Points 4 Mental Attitude 3-6=4 7-9=3 10-12=2 13+=1 1234 Near & far Test Straight Line casting 3 Mental Enthusiasm

5-10=4 11-15=3 16-20=2 21+=1 Good Regular

Straigh line casting Exemplary Satisfactory Improvement Mental Ability to Perform 1-3=4 4-6=3 7-9=2 10+=1 Mental Preperation Question & observation Test Near & Far 2 total pre & during match Under Pressure Task 1 - Roll to a Hoop Attitude Task 3 - Straight Line Casting Observation & discussion Task 2 - Near and Far Grand Total pre & post match 1 Tactical Appropriate Enthusiasm Observation Test Roll to a Hoop Selection of tackle 4 2 0 Series1 2 Ability to perform under Observation during Number of fish caught Biggest fish caught (cm) Total fish caught (cm) Points scored (1 per fish) pressure casting tests & match Technical Playing & Tactical Appropriate selection of Discussion pre match & Tactical Watercraft tackle observation during Landing fish Understanding of Discussion pre match & 3 environment & observation during Technical Casting Tactical Understanding of Final Assessment Score entomology (watercraft) Technique Methods 3 Mental Technical Tactical Casting Test Score Points for fish scored TOTAL POINTS Understanding of Discussion pre match & 5 1 methods observation during Technical Casting Dis tance Tactical Rules 1 Adaptability Discussion pre match & observation during Technical Casting Accuracy Tactical Adaptability Technical Casting Accuracy Observation during casting test & match Stand Casting distance Observation during casting test & match Signed Angler: ...... Task: Casting technique Observation during From the Casting Stand, employ a Roll Cast to land your fly in the three rings. casting test & match You must start with Ring No.1 and move to the next ring only when you have Signed (coach-assessor): ...... V1.3 06.2012 Playing & landing fish Observation during or Stand successfully landed your fly in the ring. Move to Ring No.2 and then Ring No.3 discussion post match 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

Sample Performance Chart

Mental Preparation You will receive a personalised 4 chart displaying how your Fishing Section Points Mental Motivation performance was measured. Technical Landing Mental Concentration & Mental Stamina The chart can be used to 3 identify areas of strength and areas for development. Technical Playing 2 Mental Ability to Perform under Pressure You can use this chart to develop your angling skills within your club or individual 1 sessions outside of the Technical Striking Mental Positive Attitude England Talent Pathway 0

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

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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 Coarse Angling England Talent Pathway Coaches

North Midlands South Head Coach: Tony Campbell Head Coach: Paul Brammer Head Coach: Justin Hooper Assistant Coach: Jim Ridley Assistant Coach: Dave Smith Assistant Coach: Andy Loble Assistant Coach: Barry Hargreaves Assistant Coach: Robbie Williams Assistant Coach: Neil Spedding Assistant Coach: Jonathan Broadbent Assistant Coach: Neil Powell Assistant Coach: Les Pearce

THE VOICE OF ANGLING 9 Angling Trust England Talent Pathway Contacts

National Lead All Ben Thompson [email protected] 07854 240177

North Coarse Darren Birch [email protected] 07791 164921 Follow us on twitter Midlands Coarse James Roche [email protected] 07791 786251

South Coarse Dean Asplin [email protected] 07854 239731 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 10 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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