Federation of Welsh Anglers
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The Federation of Welsh Anglers (FWA) is the umbrella body for the three national governing bodies
for sea
, coarse
and game fishing in Wales
– the Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers
, the Welsh Federation of Coarse Anglers
and the Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling Association
. Founded in 2005, the FWA is responsible for the development of angling
coaching in Wales..
The Federation of Welsh Anglers is based in Hirwaun
, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Governing bodies of sports in Wales
The governing bodies of sports in Wales perform an organisational, regulatory or sanctioning function at a national level in Wales, some tracing their history to the 19th Century. Many cooperate with similar bodies from other countries to agree rule changes for their sport. Most implement decisions...
for sea
Angling
Angling is a method of fishing by means of an "angle" . The hook is usually attached to a fishing line and the line is often attached to a fishing rod. Fishing rods are usually fitted with a fishing reel that functions as a mechanism for storing, retrieving and paying out the line. The hook itself...
, coarse
Coarse fishing
Coarse fishing is a term used in the United Kingdom and Ireland for angling for coarse fish, which are those types of freshwater fish other than game fish . The sport and the techniques used are particularly popular in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.-History:The term "coarse fishing"...
and game fishing in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
– the Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers
Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers
The Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers is the national governing body of sea angling in Wales. It organises major angling events at regional and national levels...
, the Welsh Federation of Coarse Anglers
Welsh Federation of Coarse Anglers
The Welsh Federation of Coarse Anglers is the national national governing body for coarse fishing in Wales. It was established in 1977 and by 2003 had 69 affiliated clubs and over 23,000 members....
and the Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling Association
Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling Association
The Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling Association is the governing body for game angling in Wales. It has about one hundred member clubs. Founded as the Welsh Fly Fishing Association in 1952, the WSTAA organises national and international angling competitions, including two major World Fly Fishing...
. Founded in 2005, the FWA is responsible for the development of angling
Angling
Angling is a method of fishing by means of an "angle" . The hook is usually attached to a fishing line and the line is often attached to a fishing rod. Fishing rods are usually fitted with a fishing reel that functions as a mechanism for storing, retrieving and paying out the line. The hook itself...
coaching in Wales..
The Federation of Welsh Anglers is based in Hirwaun
Hirwaun
Hirwaun is the name of a village at the northwest end of the Cynon Valley in the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. The village of Hirwaun is from the town of Aberdare, and comes under Aberdare for postal reasons...
, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
See also
- Welsh Federation of Coarse AnglersWelsh Federation of Coarse AnglersThe Welsh Federation of Coarse Anglers is the national national governing body for coarse fishing in Wales. It was established in 1977 and by 2003 had 69 affiliated clubs and over 23,000 members....
- Welsh Federation of Sea AnglersWelsh Federation of Sea AnglersThe Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers is the national governing body of sea angling in Wales. It organises major angling events at regional and national levels...
- Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling AssociationWelsh Salmon and Trout Angling AssociationThe Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling Association is the governing body for game angling in Wales. It has about one hundred member clubs. Founded as the Welsh Fly Fishing Association in 1952, the WSTAA organises national and international angling competitions, including two major World Fly Fishing...