Cranbrook and District Angling Club

Juniors

We are proud to be one of the few angling clubs that have achieved the Angling Trusts 'Fishmark' Accreditation.

Many of our waters cater for junior anglers, namely Runham Lake, Saw Lodge, Rosemary Lakes, Pattenden Lane and Burnt Wood. All these offer youngsters an easy chance of catching fish and learning the basics of fishing.

In 2017, the Environment Agency announced a shake-up of rod licences, following feedback from anglers all over England. The changes include a FREE rod licence for junior anglers which is hoped to encourage more young people to give fishing a go and secure the future of the sport.

Juniors will still need to register and receive a licence in order to fish but the licence will be free.

The changes came into effect in March 2017.

Click HERE for more information.

To encourage more Junior anglers to join, we have kept our Junior Membership Fee to just £15! And every full paying member can get up to 2 FREE junior memberships with their first year application. Please see the membership page for more information.

The club runs many angling events throughout the year for youngsters including coaching sessions, junior matches and our annual Family Day.

Click here to view our Angling Coaching Events Schedule

And we also offer the chance for local youth groups (cubs, scouts, guides etc) to come and have a go at fishing.

If you or any groups would like to part in any of these events please contact the club on juniors @cranbrookanglingclub.co.uk

Cranbrook and District Angling club treats Young Anglers with respect, values them at all times and will keep them ‘safe’ from all forms of abuse.

We want you to be -

treated fairly by other anglers and have your thoughts and feelings listened to and respected.
cared for by skilled, experienced staff and volunteers who understand young people
given praise and encouragement and the opportunity to make yourself a better angler
encouraged to develop self-discipline and consider other anglers feelings;
able to learn new skills, make yourself more confident and more positive person.

MOST OF ALL WE WANT YOU TO FEEL THAT ANGLING IS A SAFE SPORT!

As a young person you are the future of our sport and we want to help make you a successful angler.

All people in Angling should be committed to your welfare and there will be lots of adults that will be ready to listen and help you.

There may be times when you feel angry, unsafe, isolated, unhappy, uncomfortable or just worried. In these cases, you should always tell your parents or those who care for you. Please remember, there will always be someone who can help.

Contact Mike Coward our Junior Membership Officer on: juniors@cranbrookanglingclub.co.uk / 07958 536421

Our Child Welfare Contact is Heidi Lindsell on: 07989 279325

If you cannot or do not feel you want to speak to any of these people, you can contact any of the following people / organisations 24 hours a day who ‘will’ listen and do something to help you:

The Angling Development Board Lead Child Protection Officer on:

07800855709 or Daniel.Ramm@AnglingDevelopmentBoard.org.uk

CHILD LINE: 0800 1111

NSPCC HELP LINE: 0808 800 5000

Go to www.worriedneed2talk.org.uk where you will find important information and help.