Angling Coaching Initiative, the successful coaching scheme for juniors we have supported since 2018, is starting again for the new season on the 17th May. The scheme is aimed to bring juniors aged 8 to 16 into the sport who may not know anyone to take them fishing, but also to develop the skills of juniors new to angling. The scheme, therefore, caters for both novices and those who already fish. Parents/Grand Parents etc are welcome to join in as well. For many of the younger participants, they will rely upon a parent to take them fishing outside of the coaching scheme,so for us coaching the parents is equally important.
This is a joint venture with KDAA, MAS, CAPS, CPS and CAS under the umbrella of ACI, a non-profit making organisation, using a selection of club waters. Participants do not need to be a member of the participating clubs.
As explained in our recent Newsletter article the main limiting factor is the need for more Voluntary Coaches to meet the high demand for places. If you can help even for a couple of sessions it would be greatly appreciated. No qualifications are needed just experience.
The courses are run by accredited Angling Trust Level 1 and 2 Coaches. Voluntary Assistant Coaches are essential to the success of the coaching sessions. They do not need to be a member of a participating club.
We teach participants everything to get them hooked, from starter sessions using a 4 metre whip, on to full tuition on float rods and method feeders. The aim is to capture their interest and give them a sport for life! Tackle and bait are provided by ACI.
Email: anglingcoaching@gmail.com
Visit https://anglingcoachinginitiative.co.uk/
The Angling Trust are looking for volunteers to assist in coaching and our club is supporting the Angling Coaching Initiative to encourage youngsters to fish. Each year sees an increase in the demand for places and this outweighs the support from volunteer coaches.
If you can commit to giving 3 to 20 days per year, please click banner below and visit the ACI website and view the Volunteer Coaches and Events Calendar webpages under the Information drop down menu.
Please contact Chris Burt – Angling Coaching Initiative
M 07917 781299.
This year our club is hosting two ACI events at Pebmarsh Lake on the following dates, and the lake will be closed;
Saturday 21st June 2025. Saturday 06th September 2025
