Can You Help Us Coach Future Anglers?
Experienced anglers know that angling is a great sport for young and old, building lifelong friendships and appreciation of nature. And the magic often starts from childhood. That’s why Maldon Angling Society has supported the Angling Coaching Initiative (ACI) since 2018.
Coaching in 2025/6 Season
This scheme aims to bring juniors aged 8 to 16 into the sport, supporting youngsters who may not know anyone to take them fishing so they can learn to catch and look after fish. The scheme starts again for the new season on the 17th May. It caters for both novices and those who already fish. Parents/Grand Parents etc are welcome to join in. For many of the younger participants, they will rely upon a parent to take them fishing outside of the coaching scheme, so coaching the parents is equally important.
We teach participants everything to get them hooked, from starter sessions using a 4 metre whip, to full tuition on float rods and method feeders. The aim is to capture their interest and give them a sport for life! Tackle and bait are provided by ACI.
This is a joint venture with KDAA, MAS, CAPS, CPS and CAS under the umbrella of ACI, a non-profit making organisation, using a selection of club waters. Check out non MAS waters for coaching events on the ACI site below.
Pass on your experience as a Voluntary Assistant Coach
There is sure to be high demand for places. The courses are run by accredited Angling Trust Level 1 and 2 Coaches. Voluntary Assistant Coaches are essential to the success of the coaching sessions. They do not need to be a member of a participating club. If you can help even for a couple of sessions it would be greatly appreciated. No qualifications are needed just experience!
Visit the ACI website and view the Volunteer Coaches and Events Calendar webpages under the Information drop down menu.
Please contact Chris Burt – Angling Coaching Initiative
M 07917 781299
Email: anglingcoaching@gmail.com
ACI EVENTS
(MAS WATERS JUNE 7, JUNE 28, AUGUST 2, SEPTEMBER 20)
| Date | Venue | Post code |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 17th May | Seabrooks | CM3 1PQ |
| Sat 31st May | Layer Marney 2& 3 | CO5 9UF |
| Sat 7th June 3 | Heron Hall (MAS water) | CM9 8TU |
| Sat 14th June | Olivers | CM8 3LJ |
| Sat 21st June | Pebmarsh | CO9 2NJ |
| Sat 28th June | Slough House (MAS Water) | CM9 8JA |
| Sat 5th July | Seabrooks | CM3 1PQ |
| Sat 12th July | Blunts | CM9 6QX |
| Sat 19th | Brookhall | CO5 0RJ |
| Sat 2nd August | Bog Grove (MAS water) | CM9 8NL |
| Sat 9th August | Seabrooks | CM3 1PQ |
| Sat 16th August | Olivers | CM8 3LJ |
| Sat 30th August | Layer Marney 2&3 | CO5 9UF |
| Sat 6th September | Pebmarsh | CO9 2NJ |
| Sat 13th September | Brookhall | CO5 0RJ |
| Sat 20th September | Bog Grove (MAS water) | CM9 8NL |
| Sat 27th September | Blunts | CM9 6QX |
| Sat 4th October | Olivers | CM8 3LJ |
| Sat 18th October | River Stour | CO4 5QA |
| Sat 25th October | Reserve (use if river flooded on 18th) | |
| Sat 1st November | River Stour | CO4 5QA |
| Sat 8th November | Reserve (use if river flooded on 18th) |
