The under 18 World Championship is due to be staged at Assen in the Netherlands from 25 to 26 July 2014, and a team is required to represent the Angling Trust.

Where and When

The Angling Trust Sensas Team England youth assessment trial will take place on Sunday 06 April 2014 at Makin’s Fishery, Nuneaton, Warwickshire on the Phase One lakes. Applicants must have been under 18 years of age on 31 December 2013 to apply.

All competitors will be fishing to full international rules. Rules are available on the FIPSed website HERE

Applicants who are invited along must impress the Angling Trust Sensas U18 England Manager, Steve Sanders, who will be looking for talented anglers who have the ability to fish under pressure and to international rules. Anglers must be proficient in fishing bloodworm on the pole for roach, skimmers and perch.

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply for the assessment trial must complete an England youth assessment trial form by contacting Sandra Drew at: sandra.drew@anglingtrust.net or telephone: 0115 9061 3017.

Application forms have been sent to anyone who applied for the assessment trial last year and completed forms must be returned by no later than 28 February 2014.