Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers

Ladies Shore Team Helen Pearce helen.pearce@btinternet.com

Application for Ladies Shore Team for 2008.

Ladies Shore Team Table.
Combined Results from 16th March, 20th April, 15th June.
Name	Points	Position
Sally Owen	283	3rd
Diane Todd	211	5th
Karen Hancox	208	6th
Helen Pearce	426	2nd
Pam Worrall	218	4th
June Howell	140	7th
Tina Lustig	493	1st
Diane Jones	113	8th

Ladies Shore Team, Newsletter December 2007 Team selected for World Championships in France 2008. Team Captain - Helen Pearce, Aberystwyth. Team Member - Tina Lustig, Pembroke. Team Member - June Howell, Penarth. Team Member - Pam Worrall, Aberystwyth, New Cap. Team Member - Diane Jones, St Asaph. Team Member - Diane Todd, Pembroke, New Cap. Congratulations to all ladies selected but especially to our two new caps. Fundraising I have organised a series of monthly Open Competitions which are combined with the West Region Shore League - all are 75% payout and 25% donated to Ladies Team Funds. The Ladies Team would appreciate your support if you are able to come along and fish. The next round in January is the second leg of the shore league and your last chance to join in the league this year. The top 5 anglers in the league will go through to the Angler of Wales Final in June 2008. All matches are pegged, measure & release, Penn Points. Entry is £10.00. Sunday 20th January 2008, Tan-y-Bwlch beach, Aberystwyth, 12.30pm - 4.30pm Sunday 3rd February 2008, Llansteffan, 12pm - 4pm Sunday 9th March 2008, Freshwater East, 11am - 3pm Sunday 20th April 2008, Cei Bach nr New Quay, 2pm to 6pm May - last round date and venue to be agreed 2008 Qualifiers The qualifiers are due to start in March for the 2009 Team. The qualifiers are as follows:- 16th March 2008 - Talacre, North Wales, 20th April 2008 - Cei Bach, Mid Wales 14th September 2008 - Borth, Mid Wales November - date & venue to be agreed If anyone fancies coming along to help steward etc. then they are more than welcome. If you know of any ladies who may be interested then please get them to give me a call. I may be able to help sort out lifts to the matches if required. Training sessions I will be organising a number of training sessions during the year and any lady angler is more than welcome to come along and join in. These sessions will include match practice & casting instruction. Match practice The ladies in the team are keen to get as much match practice as they can on different venues and with different people. If your club would like to arrange a match to fish against the ladies team then please get in touch. Best wishes Helen Pearce WFSA Ladies Team Manager Email: helen.pearce@btconnect.com or Tel. 01970 626888 daytime 01970 820063 evening.

Shore Trials dates for 2008:- 16th March 2008, Talacre, North Wales, fishing 10.30am to 2.30pm 20th April 2008, Cei Bach, Mid Wales, fishing 2pm to 6pm 14th September 2008, Borth, Mid Wales, fishing 2pm to 6pm  November - date and venue to be agreed

The WFSA Ladies Team, to represent Wales in 2008. Captain - Helen Pearce, Aberystwyth. Pam Worrall, "New Cap" Aberystwyth. Diane Jones, St Asaph. June Howell, Penarth. Tina Lustig, Pembroke. Diane Todd, "New Cap" Pembroke.

Ladies Team Shore Trials for 2009. 22nd April - Llandudno North Shore, fishing 11.30am to 3.30pm  10th June - Borth Beach, fishing 11.30am to 3.30pm  4th November - Llanstefan, fishing 10.15am to 2.15pm

Ladies Team Wales Shore Trials 2009 Information Guide Following our disappointing results at the World Internationals in 2006 and the poor attendance at the shore trials I have discussed the selection process with senior members of the WFSA and have made the following changes:- 1. A Team comprising of 6 anglers will be chosen from the attending anglers at the shore trials. 2. These 6 anglers will be chosen on their results during the fishing matches, bait presentation, casting ability, match fishing skills, watercraft skills, the ability to work as part of a team and the willingness to take part in tuition sessions on any of the above points. 3. The Team of 6 anglers will travel to the World Championships and possibly the Home Internationals in 2007. The Team will be then be selected at the Managers discretion on a daily basis from the Team of 6 anglers. 4. Each day, from the Team of 6 anglers, 5 anglers will be chosen to fish the match and the remaining angler will be expected to walk the beach with the Team Manager or Assistant Manager to support the Team. Once the Team for 2007 has been selected all members will be expected to:- A. Run and participate in fundraising events for the Team B. Attend Team meetings and practice events. C. Attend tuition events such as casting etc. D. Purchase Team clothing to be worn during the Championships - unless sponsorship for this can be found. E. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for International Anglers which is currently under review and will be issued to all the selected Team members at a later date. Helen Pearce, Ladies Team Manager, October 2006

WFSA Ladies Team Wales World Internationals 2006 - Portugal   The 2006 Team consisted of:- Team Manager & Member - Helen Pearce, Aberystwyth Team Captain - Tina Lustig, Pembroke Team Member - Mair Owen, Aberystwyth Team Member - Diane Jones, St Asaph Team Member - June Howell, Cardiff Training Day This day saw only 2 team members catching fish - Mair Owen with a nice mullet and Helen Pearce with 2 undersize weavers. A disappointing day but served its purpose with regards to rig testing. 1st Competition Day A very disappointing day with only one angler Diane Jones catching 2 mullet. 27 anglers blanked with 2 of the zones only producing fish for 5 anglers. Team position was 8th place. 2nd Competition Day A better day for us with 3 out of 4 anglers catching fish - Diane Jones with 2 mullet, Helen Pearce with 2 sole and Tina Lustig with a sole and a mullet. Mair Owen was unable to fish because of an upset stomach. The Team finished the day in 7th place. 3rd Competiton Day A very poor days fishing for all the teams with a huge amounts of weed all along the beach. Out of the total of 50 anglers only 12 managed to catch. Mair Owen weighed in a bream and the Team slid to 9th place. 4th Competition Day The final day was again disappointing with only 2 anglers weighing in fish - June Howell with a garfish and Helen Pearce with 2 sole. Again there were a large number of blanks - 24 in total. The final Team position remained in 9th place. Final Team Positions:- 1st - Portugal 2nd - Holland 3rd - Croatia 4th - Italy 5th - Brazil 6th - Spain 7th - South Africa 8th - Germany 9th - Wales 10th - France Overall a very disappointing performance which has prompted me to change the Team Selection Process. These changes have been implemented for this years qualifier sessions and will hopefully improve the characteristics and skills of the Team. Helen Pearce WFSA Ladies Team Manager