Don't forget to submit the Entry Form below to the National Secretary no later than 10th May 2011

Approval has been sought to enter a team of 6 anglers into the Overseas Coarse Angling Challenge 2012. This annual competition is contested between the RN&RM, RAF, Army, Army (Germany) and DSRA. If there is sufficient demand early enough then it might be possible to enter a second team.

The event takes place in and around Heerde, Holland. The competition is on three different sections of the River Ijssel providing a very challenging diversion from tactics and techniques employed on normal British coarse angling venues. The accommodation and event HQ are normally located at de Koerberg, Heerde, Nr Zwolle, Holland. Including travel you can expect to be away from early on 18/19 April and returning on 28th April 2012.

Eligibility

All serving RN personnel (male and female) will be considered eligible for the tour providing they are members of the RN&RM AA and the RN&RM Sports Lottery. The selection process for tour personnel will be undertaken by the RN&RM AA Coarse Captain in consultation with the Coarse Secretary and Tour Manager (if separately appointed).. Applications from anglers who have shown commitment and loyalty towards Royal Navy Angling will be looked at favourably and the team will look to balance across all ranks and rates. A reserve listing will be compiled in priority order in case of cancellations

Funding

The cost per angler to compete in this event is expensive due to accommodation, vehicle hire, fuel, ferry charges, bait, meals, licenses and entry fees. The final cost per head can vary significantly but can be up to £890 plus £80 pools entry. A grant from the Sports Lottery of £350 per person has been requested to defray these costs and if we can obtain minibuses through AROs then another £200 per head will be saved bringing the cost to each attendee down to approximately £420 (including pools). This includes all bait, meals, travel and accommodation for 10 days so is a very good deal. It is also possible to seek personal assistance from unit and Command welfare funds for everything except the Pools money. Any unspent funds will be distributed after the receipts have been cleared with the RN&RM AA Treasurer.

Applications

Applications are to be made using the application form above by 31st January 2012. Cheques for £450 payable to the RN&RM AA will be required with applications. Once the team is selected and committed cheques will only be returned to those selected personnel who are unable to participate in the tour due to exigencies of the Service or in exceptional personal circumstances.

Insurance

It is a requirement to have a personal travel insurance policy. Evidence of this must be provided before departing on the tour.

Responsibilities

All participants will be expected to assist in the planning and execution of the tour and will be invited to take the lead and assume the responsibility as delegated by the tour manager. Volunteers for being the Tour Manager are welcome.

Steve Mardlin, RN&RMAA Coarse Sec

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