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The Angling Trust is delighted to announce that Ammo have confirmed sponsorship of the Angling Trust England Boat squad. Ammo have very kindly offered their assistance towards the expenditure of the teams squad weekend.
Ian and Michelle Tyldesley of Ammo (Ammodytes Co Ltd) have very generously offered financial support for the squad weekend and are also providing each squad member with clothing, consisting of a fleece jacket and a sweatshirt for the year. Ian and Michelle have both wanted to support Sea angling and after consultation with the England Manager, Neil Bryant, and Jim Whippy and Ray Ashby it was felt that to support the Boat squad like this was the best way forward.
From 12th – 19th September 2009 Pornichet, France host the World Boat Angling Championships. The team consists of; Ray Barron, Bob King, Glen Milligan, Colin Searles, Rolf Marschalek, Richard Russell, and Team England Manager, Neil Bryant. This World Championship attracts participation from up to 18 countries with adult and junior teams taking part.
Our World Championship teams rely heavily on companies offering sponsorship and support and Angling Trust would like to offer special thanks to Fladen Fishing UK Ltd who sponsor and support the World England Boat Team and to Ammo for their support and sponsorship towards the England boat squad.
Neil Bryant, England Manager stated, “On behalf of the team we would like to thank Ammo for their generous support.”
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The Angling Trust’s northern and southern selection matches for the England team for anglers with disabilities have now been confirmed. The re-scheduled northern qualifier will take place on 5th April 2009 on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal and the southern qualifier will be fished on 18th April 2009 at Gold Valley Fishery.
England Team Manager Joe Roberts has introduced two selection matches fished to international rules to help identify anglers who are of international calibre. A number of anglers from each regional match will be selected to fish a national trial and have the opportunity to fish for England at the World Championships in Portugal.
Any anglers with disabilities who wish to put themselves forward for the international team should contact their local Regional Officer for Anglers with Disabilities (see list below). The local officer will be able to advise them of the required style of international fishing and put them forward to fish the appropriate match.
Each angler must have at least one handicap point which is based on their disability, with the full team requiring a minimum of ten points in total to fish the World Championships. Team manager, Joe Roberts will assess each of the anglers’ disability on the day ranging from one to six points for the highest classification.
Potential anglers must also join the Angling Trust to be eligible to fish, which can be easily done via the new website, www.anglingtrust.net or by calling 0844 7700616.
Joe Roberts, England Team Manager, believes these regional contests are vital, commenting: “This year we have created a selection process that will enable us to see how anglers adapt to the style of fishing required to be successful on the international stage. We will also have more time to work with the anglers and create a team that can deliver at the World Championships.”
International Events Manager Dick Clegg supported Joe, adding: “The style required to fish at international level is completely different to the way anglers normally fish in this country. Having regional matches fished to international rules will give the selection team the opportunity to pick the very best anglers who have the necessary skills to deliver success in Portugal.”
Source: Angling Trust
