2/6/2020 COVID-19 UPDATE
Dear members,
The following conditions still apply to all waters:
· Members must ensure that they comply with all Covid-19 social distancing and hygiene regulations.
· When handling our locks, anglers MUST either wear new gloves, antibac before and after handling, or use hand sanitiser (again before and after handling) for your safety and other members. We will not tolerate any of these disposable items being left behind, any member found discarding gloves/ wipes on waters will lose their license with immediate effect.
· Keepnets may now be used subject to where permitted by our fishery rules, however members should consider in the interest of fish welfare in warm weather and lower oxygen conditions the need to retain fish for lengthy periods.
· You must be in possession of a paid-up membership card to show to bailiffs.
Due to Safeguarding issues junior anglers must adhere to the following:
· On waters where there is public access, e.g. Bridgewater Canal, they must be accompanied by an adult from the same household, in accordance with Government Guidelines.
· On private waters where there is no public access, e.g. Grey Mist, the accompanying adult must be a WAA paid up adult member, again from the same household.
Night Fishing
As there are lots of members on 'Furlough Leave' there will be increased bookings. So, in the interests of fair play and to give everyone a chance to fish the changes are:
· Single nights on all night permit fisheries, with the exception of Worthington Lakes two nights Big Sandiway which is reduced to two nights.
· Current rule applies that you must be off the water by 12noon following your night session.
· Only one night permit booking, per member, per week until things settle down.
· Members must have a confirmed booking before proceeding to a water for a night session.
· All bookings strictly by TEXT only between 9am and 6pm.
· Bookings no more than 3 days ahead.
. Conditions for fishing vary in Wales, currently night fishing is not allowed. Fishing is still only in your local area and anglers must not travel into Wales from England. All social distancing rules and sanitising rules apply.
Thank you for your support. I sincerely hope that all members of the club will make us proud and stick to all the guidelines the government have laid out during these difficult times. We are fortunate to be able to get out and enjoy our sport, please let's all act as ambassadors and act responsibly.
Stay safe,
Frank
Dear members,
The following conditions still apply to all waters:
· Members must ensure that they comply with all Covid-19 social distancing and hygiene regulations.
· When handling our locks, anglers MUST either wear new gloves, antibac before and after handling, or use hand sanitiser (again before and after handling) for your safety and other members. We will not tolerate any of these disposable items being left behind, any member found discarding gloves/ wipes on waters will lose their license with immediate effect.
· Keepnets may now be used subject to where permitted by our fishery rules, however members should consider in the interest of fish welfare in warm weather and lower oxygen conditions the need to retain fish for lengthy periods.
· You must be in possession of a paid-up membership card to show to bailiffs.
Due to Safeguarding issues junior anglers must adhere to the following:
· On waters where there is public access, e.g. Bridgewater Canal, they must be accompanied by an adult from the same household, in accordance with Government Guidelines.
· On private waters where there is no public access, e.g. Grey Mist, the accompanying adult must be a WAA paid up adult member, again from the same household.
Night Fishing
As there are lots of members on 'Furlough Leave' there will be increased bookings. So, in the interests of fair play and to give everyone a chance to fish the changes are:
· Single nights on all night permit fisheries, with the exception of Worthington Lakes two nights Big Sandiway which is reduced to two nights.
· Current rule applies that you must be off the water by 12noon following your night session.
· Only one night permit booking, per member, per week until things settle down.
· Members must have a confirmed booking before proceeding to a water for a night session.
· All bookings strictly by TEXT only between 9am and 6pm.
· Bookings no more than 3 days ahead.
. Conditions for fishing vary in Wales, currently night fishing is not allowed. Fishing is still only in your local area and anglers must not travel into Wales from England. All social distancing rules and sanitising rules apply.
Thank you for your support. I sincerely hope that all members of the club will make us proud and stick to all the guidelines the government have laid out during these difficult times. We are fortunate to be able to get out and enjoy our sport, please let's all act as ambassadors and act responsibly.
Stay safe,
Frank
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