Competitive angling to resume across Worksop

Competitive angling is set to return with immediate affect across the Worksop area after new procedures were agreed.
Angling has been given approval to resume match action.Angling has been given approval to resume match action.
Angling has been given approval to resume match action.

It follows talks between the Angling Trust and the Government on best pratice guidelines for a safe resumption of match action.

These include no gathering of competitors for the draw or prize giving and special equipment and arrangements to maintain social distancing during the weigh-in.

Angling Trust CEO Jamie Cook welcomed the response saying: “We were always committed to move through the phases of our plan for the resumption of all forms of angling as quickly as possible, bearing in mind the changes in government guidance and the need to present angling as a safe and responsible outdoor activity.

“It’s because we have acted sensibly and professionally that the government is happy to see the Angling Trust guidelines as the basis for a return to competitive fishing in all angling disciplines.

“My message to match anglers and organisers is not to take this for granted, particularly when many other sports are restricted to participation with no more than one other individual.

“By all means enjoy fishing matches again but please do so safely by following our guidelines to minimise the risk.”

The Angling Trust guidelines were produced in consultation with leading anglers, organisers and fisheries in the match fishing community across all angling disciplines.

Separate guidelines have been produced for game, coarse and sea angling competitions.

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