The Welsh Federation of Coarse Anglers has launched it's own web site. You can visit the site at W-F-C-A.org.uk. Join today and support coarse angling in wales.

What is the W.F.C.A. ?
The Welsh Federation of Coarse Anglers is the official Sporting Governing Body for Coarse Angling in Wales. And as such we are recognised by the Sports Council for Wales, Federation of Welsh Anglers, Welsh Tourist Board, The Welsh Assembly, Environment Agency, Local Authorities, JADB and many other Government Departments, angling clubs and associations and individual anglers.

Why join the WFCA

Many ask why bother joining the WFCA or what does the WFCA do for them either as a club or as an individual.

What do we do?
1. The WFCA is a recognised Governing Body for Coarse Angling in Wales and is recognised as such by; The Sports Council for Wales, The Environment Agency, Welsh Tourist Board, Welsh Assembly, WSTAA, WFSA, Federation of Welsh Anglers and many Government Departments and other angling Governing Body's within England.
2. The WFCA provides a platform to ensure that coarse angling interests are represented politically at all levels. Thus ensuring our rights as anglers are protected and to ensure funding is fairly allocated to coarse angling within Wales.
3. The WFCA provides legal support and advice on all matters relating to access related issues and lease related issues.
4. The WFCA provides a licensed coaching scheme for those who wish to become angling coaches through the FWA.
5. The WFCA will resist against anti angling groups.
6. The WFCA provides advice and assistance on grants and development of club waters.
7. The WFCA represents Wales at World and European Championship Level for Juniors and Seniors.
8. The WFCA provides a competitive programme for member clubs at both regional and national level.
9. The WFCA operates three Regional Councils.
10. The WFCA run organised coaching activities that helps to increase participation and the development of individual skills.
11. The WFCA represents Coarse Angling at events to promote angling in Wales either with partners or on our own.

Structure of the W.F.C.A.
The W.F.C.A. is made up of the following

Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is the overall central body for the federation and is made up from the officers and other key personnel. In addition representatives from each region within the federation are appointed to the committee by the Regional Councils to ensure representation at National Level.
 
Regional Councils
The federation has three Regional Councils, Northern, Southern and Southwest. Each region has a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Match Co-ordinator all nominated and appointed by the member clubs within each region.
The Regional Councils are responsible for all matters within there area of responsibility including, coaching, competitive activities, liaison with Environment Agency, recruitment, promotion etc. All regions are subject to the overall control of the W.F.C.A. Executive Committee.

What is our Role?

• The role of the WFCA is to provide a political voice to ensure our rights as anglers are protected and to respond to any consultation Government or other that effects coarse angling in general.
• To resist against anything political or otherwise or from any group or organisation that threatens the sport of angling and to work with others who share the same concerns.
• To provide support and advice to members in relation to pollution, access related issues, fishery development, conservation, predation, project development, Lease related issues,
• To implement and develop a child protection policy.
• To provide provision for competitive activities at regional, national and international level.
• To provide clubs and individuals with a comprehensive insurance cover that protects fully the clubs members, club officials and day ticket users.
• To promote the sport of coarse angling, codes of conduct and sportsmanship.
• To ensure that coarse angling in Wales receives its fair share of investment from rod licence sales and through any other funding available.
• To encourage and increase participation and help to reduce anti social behaviour by working with groups and other organisations who share the same interests and concerns.
• To promote equal opportunities within angling at club, regional and executive levels.
• To promote coarse fishing in Wales at shows and other events.
• To promote performance and excellence as identified by the Sports Council for Wales.
• To provide a network of recognised Licenced angling coaches as recognised and licenced through the FWA Coaching Foundation.