Cadet, Junior & Youth National Championships
Lindholme Lakes
Saturday 5th July 2025- Cadet & Junior categories
Sunday 6th July 2025 – Youth category
The Championship is open to any club/association affiliated to the Angling Trust and all registered anglers must be individual members of the Angling Trust.
This National Championship consists of teams of 6 anglers in three different categories: Cadet, Junior and Youth.
Cadets: Open to anglers minimum age of 10 to 12 on the day of the championship.
Juniors: Open to anglers minimum age of 13 to 15 on the day of the championship.
Youth: Open to anglers minimum age of 16 to 20 years on the day of the championship.
Fishing Times:
11:00am – 3:00pm (Cadet) duration 4 hours
11:00am – 4:00pm (Junior) duration 5 hours
11:00am – 4:00pm (Youth) duration 5 hours
Draws:
Cadet National: 08:45am on Saturday 5th July .
Junior National: 9:00am on Saturday 5th July.
Youth National: 9:00am on Sunday 6th July.
Teams must register their attendance before each draw takes place.
Environment Agency Fishing Licence: Competitors aged 12 years and under do not need a fishing licence. Competitors aged 13 and above must be in possession of a valid Environment Agency Fishing Licence. Failure to possess a licence will result in disqualification from the event.
Lakes to be used:
- Cadet: all Lakes except Beeches
- Junior: all Lakes except Beeches
- Youth: all Lakes except Benny’s
Rules/bait bans: See Fishery & Angling Trust rules.
Refreshments: Available on site
Procedures: Before going to the Draw all team captains/managers must report to the Team Registration Desk where they will record their team’s attendance and any changes to the previously nominated team.
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