Anglers’ AGM sets prices for the year
The
Annual General Meeting of Worksop and District Anglers Association (WDAA)
took place on Thursday at the Innings, Prospect Estate.
Over 60 members were in attendance to formulate and confirm the constitution
and prices for the ensuing year.
In his opening address, the president asked all the members to stand for
the customary one minute silence in memory of those who had died during
the past year.
He then delivered his second annual report covering both the positive
and negative activities that had occurred during the season.
The first major topic that he referred to was that of the finances by
once again highlighting the following facts: membership book sales were
down 14 per cent, affiliated clubs were down eight per cent, day tickets
and match bookings were down 11 per cent. He stated that he thought that
the downturn had now reached its lowest trough and was showing signs of
levelling off.
The president continued his address by informing those in attendance that
the executive committee were always working hard to improve fishing for
the membership and then made reference to each individual fishery as follows:
Sandhill Lake is now open all year round and has got 80 new permanent
pegs. The lake was restocked in December 2001 with over 10,000 small hybrid
carp.
The association is currently running a midweek open match series to raise
funds for some fishing platforms.
Woodsetts Quarry Pond was still subject to the close season ruling but
it was hoped that this could be re-negotiated for future seasons. Vehicular
access to the wood side pegs has now been improved dramatically.
The Chesterfield Canal has also been subject to a fish re-stocking campaign
and this year will be the venue for a NFA Embassy Pairs qualifier that
should create good publicity for the association. Thanks were extended
to Roger Marsh (WDAA Fishery Officer) for his contribution and support.
The Stainforth and Keadby Canal has proved a great success for our members
during its first year of availability.
But the approach lane at Normanton on Trent is still causing concern despite
the fact that part of the lane has already been repaired. It is hoped
that if sufficient volunteer members come forward, the remainder of the
lane can be improved.
The remainder of the WDAA waters are now into new contracts with the exception
of the middle reaches at Normanton where the lease was terminated by the
landowner at the beginning of last season.
The young anglers from the cadet, junior and intermediate squads had rewritten
the record books during the season by winning virtually every event that
they entered.
The cadets (10-13 years) won their age group of the national championships
on the Bargate Drain and also took the individual bronze medal. They also
won the East Midland region championships and the individual gold medal,
and the Cadet team captain had also become the schools national championship
individual winner with a record weight of 65lbs 13oz.
The junior age group (13 to 16 years) won their nationals on the Sibsey
Trader and also collected the individual gold medal with a record breaking
weight of 31lbs 15oz.
They too had won the East Midland Region event backed up with individual
gold, silver and bronze medals. Two squad members qualified for the televised
Junior Fish O’ Mania event and to their credit took first and second
place.
The intermediates (16 to 19 years) won the nationals on the Hobhole Drain
and also had the individual winner with a new championship overall record
weight of 43lbs 14oz. It is worth noting that this individual also went
on to receive the Bassetlaw Senior Sportsman of the Year Award.
If that was not enough glory, one of our Intermediates represented England
in the World Youth Championships in Hungary.
The president expressed his thanks for the commitment of Glyn Williams,
Mark Pressley Garry Butt, Ken Stevenson, and Mick Burrell and to the parents
and families of our junior angling sections.
He then referred to the noble efforts of the senior national squad who,
despite a lot of hard work and commitment, had to settle for a midtable
position in the Division One Championships and thanks were extended to
team manager Gordan Smith and his assistant Gordan Gibson.
The ladies national squad had fished their championship event on the River
Soar in Leicestershire where they finished 12th out of 25 teams and they
were congratulated on their efforts.
The senior citizens match was held once again at Hallcroft Fisheries near
Retford where the event proved to be a huge success and thanks were extended
to secretary, Derek Brown and the stewards for their support.
In conclusion, the chairman then thanked the executive committee for their
support throughout the year and to Richard Brunt the new match booking
secretary and a further compliment was directed to Derek Brown for all
his hard work during the year.
Moving onto the main agenda items, the following
decisions were confirmed and approved by the members in attendance:
The most controversial
decision was to increase the club membership 12-mile radius from headquarters
to 30 miles. There was only one vote against this proposal. This now means
that any angling club within that catchment area can apply to become members.
With the exception of the assistant secretary’s position, all the
current officials were formally re-appointed. Ken Stevenson was elected
to take over the assistant secretary’s position.
The following fees or amendments were approved by those in attendance:
Club affiliation and registration fees are to remain the same at £10
and £75 respectively.
The 50p donation to the senior citizens match remains at 50p.
Adult members books were increased to £16.50, juniors and senior
citizens were increased to £8 (with immediate effect).
Members match booking fees were increased to £1.50 per peg (with
immediate effect).
Non member match booking fees remain at £3.
Temporary members fees (day tickets) Chesterfield Canal: adults £2.50,
juveniles and senior Citizens £1.50. The River Trent venues are
£3.00 and £1.50 respectively (with immediate effect).
Sandhill Lake and Woodsetts Quarry Pond (non-leisure pass holders) £3,
(leisure pass holders) £2.50, juveniles and senior citizens £1.50,
evening sessions 5pm until dusk £2 and £1 respectively (with
immediate effect).
Round-up
Go Baits
Tackle have organised three activities at Langold Lake during the past
week.
The results for their Wednesday evening event were as follows: Joe Temperal
32lbs 3oz, Simon Hunt 23lbs 13oz, Lee Murray 16lbs 8oz. Sunday’s
match saw Trevor Richards take the honours with 36lbs 5oz followed by
Lee Hardy 33lbs 11oz and Mick Witham 30lbs 3oz. The Bank Holiday Monday
event was won by Ian Turner with 38lbs 3oz, Joe Temperal was runner-up
with 27lbs and Shaun Rampling took third place with 21lbs.
Association News
Club
secretaries are reminded that names and entry fees for the senior citizens
match at Hallcroft on Saturday 1st June should be sent to the secretary
as soon as possible.
The official application forms for member books must also be returned
ready for distribution at the June meeting.
WDAA’s seventh open match on Sandhill Lake attracted 14 anglers and
Malcolm Hancock took the honours with 9lbs 15oz of bream and skimmers
on the feeder method from peg 58. Mick Pogson was second from peg 26 with
6lbs 14oz comprising two tench backed up with a variety of species that
were all caught on the pole method. Simon Smith was third with 4lbs 12oz
from peg 27. Section winners were (23 to 27) Tommy Harper 2lbs 14oz p24,
(51 to 58) Billy Barnett 2lbs 6oz p53, (59 to 64) Melvyn Morris 4lbs p60.
Notice Board
Go Baits
next midweek match at Langold Lake takes place on Wednesday 15th May.
The entry fee is £10 all-inclusive and there will be a Golden Peg
prize. The draw will take place at 5pm and fishing will be from 6pm until
9pm. The draw time for their Sunday match is 8am and fishing will be from
9am until 3pm. Further details are available from Stewart Goulding on
01909 540105.
Golden Ball members should note that the annual general meeting and presentation
night is scheduled to take place at the Colliery Inn on Sunday 26th May
starting at 7pm. Subscriptions for the new season should be paid on or
before this meeting. New members are cordially invited to attend. Further
details on 01909 731562.
Woodhouse Inn/French Horn members should note that subscriptions for the
new season are now due to be paid. New members are cordially invited to
join the club and further details are available on 01909 482225.
Worksop Piscatorial members should note that their membership can be renewed
at all the usual points. Subscriptions are the same as last year but the
price of a WDAA book are adults £16.50, OAPs £8. Members who
have pre-ordered books should make payment as soon as possible.
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Yours in Sport Glyn |