Rules

The definition of any of the statements or rules below will be at the discretion of RDAA and may be, within reason subject to change at anytime.

Responsible Angling Guide

This guide has been produced in order to preserve the rights of any RDAA member to enjoy their fishing experience on our venues, while also protecting the environment surrounding our fisheries and our stock.

Please ensure you are aware of ALL rules and you have checked the ‘water booking sheet’ for any booked venues.

Treat all other RDAA members and RDAA, officials with the respect you would expect to receive yourself. RDAA prides itself on offering varied angling opportunities, please respect any other angling disciplines different to yours.

Use bait sensibly and not to excess, take any unused bait away with you.

Ensure any nuts, beans, pulses are prepared in the correct manor before use.

Ensure any ‘rigs’ give the fish an opportunity to break free of tackle if in the unfortunate event of a loss.

Ensure any fish caught are only returned once fully recovered, if necessary allow fish to rest in a retaining sling or landing net.

The rules prohibit the placing of any fish on a hard surface. This is why RDAA encourage the use of an unhooking mat. Should an angler not be in possession of one the angler is expected to then place a fish on a soft surface such as soft grass.

Ensure any nets bought onto RDAA property are dry. CLEAN, CHECK, DRY.

Please use any toilets provided, where not provided ensure you have a means to contain any waste to then be disposed of at home (not on our venues). Any member suspected of not adhering to this will have their permit immediately confiscated pending a disciplinary hearing.

ANY litter within the scope of your swim is YOUR responsibility and must be taken away upon leaving.

While we appreciate angling can be a social pastime, any drinking of alcohol should be in moderation. BBQ’s must be raised from the ground as to not leave ‘scorch’ marks and any resulting coals to be disposed of properly.

Any anglers whose conduct is given to cause concern as a result of the influence of drugs or alcohol will be escorted off our property and will not then return until a disciplinary meeting is held.

Dogs should be cleaned up behind and always kept under control via a lead. Any member found to have an aggressive animal or one not under control will be asked to leave our property.

For your own safety, please be aware of any uneven ground, slippery banks – high river banks that could be undercut or flooded banks. If in doubt, stay away.

Please abide by any signs permanent or otherwise.

Please read the Countryside Code https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/countryside-code-full-online-version.

We now have a Youtube Channel where you will be able to find such things as fish care guides, beginner guides and general fishing related videos.

General Rules· 

Permit holders are members of the Association from point of purchase until the following 31st March each calendar year.

Legislation does not permit fishing during the ‘close season’ (15th March - 16th June) on any of our rivers, canalised rivers and canal venues - The exception to this is FROXFIELD CANAL which may be fished throughout the year.

1. All members shall pursue their angling activities in a ‘sporting’ manner, having due regard to the rights of property owners adjacent to our waters, wildlife and the environment and property controlled by the Association. Any member whose conduct brings the Association into disrepute will be expelled.

2. All members shall conduct themselves in an exemplary manner, hold a current Environment Agency rod license and abide by Environment Agency bylaws. The RDAA permit is only valid if accompanied by a current EA rod license. No member shall cause nuisance to other water users or interfere with the sport of other anglers - RDAA has produced a ‘Responsible Angling Guide’ and members are expected to adhere to it.

3. All members are expected to show respect to all RDAA officials and fellow members both on the bank and in online dealings and any other form of communications, including social media.

4. Members are prohibited from any involvement in the production or publication of video/films or written articles for commercial gain or personal profit featuring any of our waters without the specific permission of RDAA.

5. Strictly no lighting of open fires.

6. No cutting of trees, except for the light pruning with hand tools of branches up to a diameter of 50mm.

7. No camping which also includes overnight stays in vehicles without prior agreement from the Fisheries Officer.

8. No tents or any form of shelter not deemed to be not angling oriented.

9. All members are responsible for any litter that is within the confines of the swim/peg they are fishing. All litter is to be removed on leaving a swim/peg.

10. No depositing of garden waste/grass cuttings or anything else on property controlled by RDAA.

11. Members shall not enter or cross property beyond that which is referred to in RDAA maps for any reason whatsoever.

12. No member shall fail to resecure any gate or barrier, whether locked upon arrival or not. Any breach of this will risk a ban of up to 3 years.

13. No member shall use, be in possession of, or instigate the use of – any form of remote-controlled equipment such as – Drones/ Boats or models of any kind whilst on property controlled by RDAA. 

*Except for Sonning eye lake, where the use of baitboats are permitted*

14. The use of or the instigation of, boats/canoes/kayaks/punts or dinghies for fishing purposes is strictly forbidden in any pretext whatsoever.

15. Swimming is strictly forbidden, as is wading in depths greater than chest height.

16. No member shall use any form of audio device at a volume so as to disturb others.

17. No fishing within 30 meters of overhead power cables whether signed or not.

18. No fishing from landing stages or permanent moorings

- No fishing within 25 meters of locks, bridges and structures connected to.

19. No member shall fish a ‘booked venue’ as detailed on the water booking sheet after midnight prior to the date of the booking. This includes were RDAA controls opposite banks.

When, due to exceptional circumstances, a club is allocated a venue which does not appear on the water booking sheet, they will respect the rights of members already fishing upon their arrival and peg around them.

20. No member shall park outside of official marked car parks, as indicated on the venue map page.

21. No member shall fish with more than TWO rods at anytime. The exception to this is on the following venues – Pingewood Lagoon-Englefield Lagoon-Farnham Flint-Whistley Mill Lake & Sonning Eye lake where a maximum of THREE rods may be used providing the member holds the appropriate rod licence.

22. No member is permitted to use any form of automatic striking device, a gaff or gorge.

23. The ‘reserving’ of swims or pegs is strictly forbidden. However, a swim may be secured for a maximum of 20 minutes by placing a substantial item of tackle within the swim. This is to allow the angler time in which to gather the rest of their tackle from a vehicle.

24. No pre/post-baiting (an exception to this is when preparing a swim by raking etc). Any groundbait/free offerings introduced should be kept to a maximum of 5kg, in any single 24hr period.

25. Members may leave their swim for a maximum of 90 minutes in any 12 hour period. All baited hooks and tackle must be removed from the water during this time. Any bait should also be removed from hooks/rigs to avoid harm to wildlife.

26. Long stay members are restricted to 120 hours on any single venue in any one 7 day period.

27. A fishing ‘area’ on lake venues is determined as 50% of the water adjacent to and including opposite swims/pegs. This will be enforced to avoid conflict when anglers wish to fish from adjacent defined swims.

28. The use of unhooking mats is encouraged. Under no circumstances shall fish be placed on hard surfaces once caught.

29. A maximum of 50lbs of fish are permitted to held in a single keepnet where keepnets are permitted (see venue map pages and/or venue signage).

30. All fish held in keepnets shall be returned within 6 hours.

31. No fish may be taken from any RDAA controlled water, this includes TROUT.

32. No fish shall be removed from any RDAA controlled water for the purpose of ‘live baiting’ unless caught and used within the same venue. It is illegal to move fish between waters.

33. The trapping of Crayfish on all RDAA waters is prohibited, as is the use of Crayfish or parts of as bait.

34. The use of retaining ‘sacks’ are prohibited. Any fish should be returned to the water as quickly as possible as to cause the minimum of stress.

35. No braided mainlines or leaders are to be used on RDAA lake venues. A short length up to 120cm of ‘rubbing material is acceptable i.e leadcore or equivalent.

A minimum of 15lb (0.35mm) mainline is to be used when targeting Carp.

The only exception to this is lure fishing or whilst using a marker/spod rod.

36. The use of bedchairs, bivvies and brollies with sides are prohibited on all RDAA river venues with the exception of Sonning River-Wallingford ‘A’.

37. The use of Bloodworn and Joker is forbidden.

38. The use of ‘zig rigs’ or hooklengths greater than 500mm is forbidden on lake venues between the dates 31stMarch and 31st October.

39. Any dogs on RDAA controlled property MUST be under the control of a lead at all times.

Specific Pike/Predator Fishing Guidelines

· Suitable tackle must be used. Minimum main line of 15lbs. Wire trace of a minimum 20lb b.s. for bait fishing of at least 18" in length.

· It’s compulsory to have unhooking equipment that must include long forceps (or long nosed pliers), a means of cutting hooks or wire and an unhooking mat.

· No more than two treble hooks per trace

· You must be within 3mtrs of any baited rods

· ‘Chinning’ fish from the water is ok but no ‘beaching’ of fish, use a suitably sized landing net Fish must be returned to the water they came from, quickly with the minimum of fuss. Fish must be supported in water to allow recovery before releasing

· No fixed leads and no freelining

· No bait fishing for Pike between the dates 1st April & 1st October lure fishing only

· If using ‘multi hook’ lures barbs should be crushed as a minimum. Unhooking equipment and terminal tackle must be made available to a warranted bailiff when requested to do so.

· Lures must be of a maximum size of 75mm between the dates 1st April & 1st October

· If targeting species other than Pike with lures or live bait, a fluorocarbon trace/leader of an appropriate breaking strain can be used.

The definition of any of the above statements or rules will be at the discretion of RDAA and may be within reason, subject to change at anytime.

Sunrise & Sunset Times

JUNE - 4.44am - 21.17pm

JULY - 5.01am - 21.10pm

AUGUST - 5.46am - 20.22pm

SEPTEMBER - 6.35am - 19.14pm

OCTOBER - 7.24am - 18.07pm

NOVEMBER - 7.18am - 16.10pm

DECEMBER - 8.00am - 15.50pm

JANUARY - 8.00am - 16.19pm

FEBRUARY - 7.16am - 17.13pm

MARCH - 6.14am - 18.04pm

APRIL - 6.05am - 19.56pm

MAY - 5.09am - 20.45pm

The definition of any of the above statements or rules will be at the discretion of RDAA and may be, within reason subject to change at anytime.

Match Rules

1. All Association matches shall be pegged down.

2. Any requirement for double draws for pegs must be advised when the entry is made and the double draw for pegs shall be made on the day of the match prior to the main draw.  A member fishing with spouse, a child under 14 years of age or related OAP or RDP may fish separated by at least one peg but within the same venue. The senior member to be down-stream.

3. The Match Secretary, or his nominated stewards, shall conduct the draw for pegs.  Further, the Match Secretary or his nominated stewards shall start and end all matches by the sound of a whistle.

4.  Before the starting signal, no competitor may on any account groundbait or loose feed the swim, but will be allowed to wet a line, plumb the depth and set the float, mix and wet groundbait and position rod rests and keepnet.  The use of any kind of feeder to plumb the depth is prohibited.  The cutting of bank weed only is permissible.   Dragging of swims is not permitted, except in lakes or gravel pits without a flow and then only for the first 30 minutes of the match.

5.  A competitor may wade provided that the water does not extend above the knees unless they can touch the bank with fingertips, in which case the water can extent above the knees. When platforms are used the water must not extend above the knees when stood at the back of the platform.

6.  Should, in the opinion of the Match Secretary or a member of the match committee, any swim not be fishable he may permit the competitor to redraw.  A competitor must lodge his appeal within one hour of the match’s commencement.

7.  Any competitor leaving his/her swim must remove any bait from the hook which should be properly concealed and all tackle except the keepnet from the water.

8.  All fish in season except salmon, trout and pike to weigh in.  These fish must be returned into the water as quickly as possible.

9.  The weigh-in for all Association matches shall be made at the peg; should any competitor move his fish from that point prior to their being weighed, he/she shall be disqualified.

10. Competitors must use keepnets of not less than 35 centimetres diameter and 2 metres in length (EA Byelaws).

11. Only one rod, single line and hook shall be in use at any one time.

12. The use of live fish, frogs, crayfish and artificial lures as bait is not permitted in matches.

13. The Match Secretary’s decision on all disputes shall be final.  However, the competitor may appeal to the Executive Council on any dispute.  The result of the match shall be withheld until the result of the dispute hearing is made public.

14. Assistance may be given to a competitor on request for the netting of hooked fish only.

15. Definition of a swim.  Commencing one yard upstream of the peg and terminating one yard above the downstream peg.  On still waters and canals the swim shall be deemed to be midway between the competitor’s peg and the pegs on either side.

16. Where an Association match is held on waters other than Association waters the rules governing that water shall take precedence.

17. Any breach of these General Rules and Regulations may result in the competitor being disqualified.

18. On Association matches all anglers drawing stewards tickets at the draw shall carry out their duties by remaining at the waterside until the weigh-in has been completed.  Defaulters will be suspended for the next nine consecutive Association matches.

REGULATIONS

(a)  Any sweepstake or pools promotion run on the result of any match shall be under the direct control of the Match Committee.

(b)  Entries must be in the hands of the Match Secretary at least one week prior to the match, except for the Annual Championship and the Club Team Championship for which all entries and pools money, both team and individual, must be received two weeks prior.

(c) All competitors fishing Association matches must hold a current Association Annual Permit, even if such a match is not held on Association waters.

(d)  Pools monies will be distributed at the end of matches unless there is a dispute.

(e)  All trophies must be returned by the Annual General Meeting.  Any person in default shall be brought before the Executive Council for an explanation.

(f)  All winners of Association matches shall receive a miniature trophy to hold for all time

Team Matches

In all team matches the winners shall be that team with the highest total of section points.   In the event of a tie the highest aggregate weight shall decide the winner.

Association Team Championship

1.  The competition will be held annually and be open to all affiliated clubs.  Clubs may enter more than one team.

2.  Teams will consist of  named members, including the captain.

The Match Secetary will decide each season as to the number of members in a team. A reserve may be named but cannot fish other than for his team.

3.  The trophies will be awarded at the annual prize-giving.

4.  The venue will be arranged in sections, one member from each team fishing per section at the same peg number throughout.

5.  The team captain will draw his team number before the start of the match.

6.  Other conditions governing this match will be as laid down under General Match Rules.

Annual Championship

1.  This competition is a combined team and individual event.  Clubs may enter not more than three six-man teams.

2.  The team entry fee will be paid out in prizes as follows: 60% to the winners, 40% to the runners-up.

3.  Team members must enter as individuals

4.  Trophies will be awarded to the individual winner, the winning team members and section winners.

Association Match Aggregate Shield

1.  This trophy will be fished in conjunction with the Festival Cup, Preservation Cup, Association Cup, Association Shield, Ron Want Shield, Canal Trophy and Kennet Trophy matches.

2.  The top eight weights only from each club’s entry at each match shall count for this trophy.

3.  The club with the largest aggregate at the conclusion of the programme shall be the winner and hold the trophy for one year.

4.  To become an eligible competitor a member must hold a current Association Annual Permit

5.  The club first nominated shall be deemed that member’s club.  A member will not be allowed to change his nominated club during the season.

The definition of any of the above statements or rules will be at the discretion of RDAA and may be, within reason subject to change at anytime.

Dog Owner Rules

Dogs are allowed on all R&DAA venues with the exception of Padworth Mill.

We ask all dog owners to kindly respect other water users, young and old who may be wary.

If your dog is of an aggressive nature, you will be asked to take it home.

All dogs must remain under control and on a short leash at all times, a free-roaming dog could result in a permit endorsement.

Any dog excrement must be cleared up immediately, failure to do so will result in withdrawal of the permit.

RDAA take no responsibility for any occurrence of harm or injury to your dog while on its venues.

The definition of any of the above statements or rules will be at the discretion of RDAA and may be, within reason subject to change at anytime.

Disciplinary Procedure

Dependent on the nature of the offence and other circumstances, a Warranted Bailiff may endorse the member’s permit with the date and nature of an offence. Should the member be found committing a further offence which would ordinarily warrant an endorsement, the permit will be confiscated.

Dependent on the nature of the offence and other circumstances a permit may be automatically confiscated.

In all cases members will be referred to the Executive Council’s Disciplinary Committee.

When a permit is withdrawn by a Warranted Bailiff, membership is suspended and no access to any Association water is permitted.

The Association’s Disciplinary Secretary will include the item on a Disciplinary Committee agenda.
They will then contact the member to advise them of the date fixed for the hearing which the member is invited to attend to present his own case.

These proceedings will take place even in the absence of the member and a decision reached.

It should be noted that the Annual Permit and associated key issued, remains the property of the Association. No recompense will be made for any period for which any permit is subsequently withdrawn.

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CONSTITUTION OF THE READING AND DISTRICT ANGLING ASSOCIATION

1. The Association shall be called the Reading & District Angling Association (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”.

2. The object of the Association shall be to promote the amateur sport of angling amongst its members in the Reading & District area by providing and maintaining fisheries and related social and other facilities. Further, to make Rules and implement them for the benefit of its
members.

3. Membership of the Association shall be open to anyone interested in the sport on application regardless of sex, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or other beliefs.
The Association may have different classes of membership and subscription on a non-discriminatory and fair basis. The Association will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant obstacle to people participating.
The Association may refuse membership, or remove it, only for good cause such as conduct or character likely to bring the Association or sport into disrepute. Appeal against refusal or removal may be made to a meeting of the Executive Council.

Membership of the Association is divided into two different classes and shall consist of the following groups:

(a) Full Members (b) Honorary Life Members .

4. The Association, being a voluntary organisation shall not operate for the profit of its members; and there shall be no distribution of assets, funds or surpluses to members or other persons during the existence of the Association. All surplus income or profits are re-invested in the
Association.

5. The Association shall not be dissolved so long as 50 members remain and then only by an Extraordinary General Meeting of members called by the Executive Council.

6. The Chairman, General Secretary and Treasurer from time to time shall be deemed the Trustees of the Association, be appointed by deed, and operate under the provisions of the Trustees Acts.

7. The Trustees shall sign all papers in connection with the legal requirements of the Association and shall hold all fisheries and properties in trust for the benefit of the Association.

8. The Executive Council shall consist of the Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer, and the Fisheries Officer together with twelve other members of which at least four should be a member of an Affiliated Club. The findings of the Executive Council on all matters shall be final
and binding on all members. The Executive Council shall delegate the day to day running of the Association to the Management Committee, consisting of the Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer and Fisheries Officer. The Management Committee shall have full executive powers, shall control the day to day running of the Association and shall be responsible for making strategic decisions affecting the Association.

Constitution and General Rules and Standing Orders

1. Name: The name of the Association shall be the Reading and District Angling Association, hereinafter referred to as the Association.

9. Objects: The objects of the Association shall be to promote the amateur sport of angling amongst its members in the Reading & District area by providing and maintaining fisheries and related social and other facilities. Further to make rules and implement them for the benefit of its members.

10. Membership: Membership of the Association shall be open to anyone interested in the sport on application regardless of sex, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or other beliefs. The Association may have different classes of membership and subscription
on a non-discriminatory and fair basis. The Association will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant obstacle to people
participating. The Association may refuse membership, or remove it, only for good cause such as conduct or character likely to bring the Association or sport into disrepute. Appeal against refusal or removal may be made to a meeting of the Executive Council.

(a) Membership of the Association is divided into different classes and shall consist

of the following groups:
(a) Full Members
(b) Honorary Life Members.

(b) Junior. OAP & RDP Members: A member who has not attained the age of 17 years on or before the 16 June, shall be considered a Junior member, and need not purchase a Senior member’s permit until the following season. An ‘OAP’ member shall be 65 years or more on that same date; an ‘RDP’ member is one who is a registered disabled person and is in receipt of either invalidity benefit or severe disability allowance.
(c) Honorary Life Members: A member who has been accepted by the Executive Council for outstanding services to the Association. Any one serving nine years as an Officer of this Association shall automatically become an Honorary Life Member

11. (d) Appointment of Trustees: The Chairman, General Secretary and Treasurer from time to time shall be deemed to have been nominated as Trustees of the Association. Upon the resignation or removal of the Chairman, General Secretary or Treasurer from their respective offices in the Association, they shall be deemed to have resigned or been removed as such Trustee. For the purpose of giving effect to such nomination
the Chairman is nominated as the person to appoint new Trustees of the Association within the meaning of the Trustees Act 1925, Section 36, and he shall by deed appoint the person or persons so nominated as the new Trustee or Trustees of the Association and the provisions of the Trustees Act 1925 shall apply to any such appointment. Any statement of fact in any such deed of appointment shall, in favour of a person dealing bona fide and to the value of the Association or the Executive Council, be conclusive evidence of facts so stated. The Association shall indemnify and keep indemnified each of the Trustees, other officers of the Association and the members acting properly in the course of running the Association, from and against any liability howsoever incurred in the proper. Running of the Association, except for willful wrongdoing or fraud on the part of the relevant Trustee, officer of the Association or member.

12. (a) Executive Council: The Executive Council shall consist of the Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer and the Fisheries Officer plus a further 12 members at least of which four should be a member of an Affiliated Club The findings of the Executive Council on all matters shall be final and binding on all members. The Executive Council shall meet on a monthly basis (normally the second Monday in each month) and the quorum for a meeting of the Executive Council shall be one half of the total of Executive Council members, excluding the Chairman.
The Executive Council shall delegate the day to day running of the Association to the Management Committee, consisting of the Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer and the Fisheries Officer. The Management Committee shall have full executive powers, shall control the day to day running of the Association, and shall be responsible for strategic decisions affecting the Association. The Management Committee shall report to the Executive Council at the monthly meeting of the Executive Council.

(c) Election of Officers and Members of the Executive Council: All Officers and members of the Executive Council shall hold office for a term of three years. Elections for vacant seats shall be held at every A.G.M. Nominations for these positions when they become vacant will be advertised on the Association’s website and in the monthly Information Sheet Should any Executive Council member miss
three consecutive meetings without reasonable cause their membership of the Executive Council shall be decided by the Executive Council. The Executive Council shall have full power to co-opt members to fill vacancies or for any other purpose they deem necessary.

13. Officers’ Duties:
Chairman: To conduct all meetings with control, see that the business on the agenda is carried out and provide fair time for discussion on all points. In the event of a tie on the proposition to give a casting vote. The Chairman can terminate all discussions when in his opinion a reasonable time has elapsed.

Vice Chairman: Shall be elected by the Executive Council to take over the responsibilities of
the Chairman in his absence. General Secretary: To deal with correspondence and all general business. To call all Executive Council, Delegates’ and General meetings and to provide agendas for same. To report to the Executive Council, Delegates’ meeting and to affiliated clubs through the Monthly Information Sheet.

Treasurer: To receive and disburse all monies on behalf of the Association. To issue season and guest permits. To keep such books and accounts as may be required, submit them annually for audit and to provide a Trading statement to the A.G.M. Auditors shall be announced in the October Information Sheet meeting. Match Secretary: To make all arrangements necessary for matches as agreed by the Executive Council. To keep records of matches, entrants and entry fees received and specimen fish weighed in. To report to the Executive Council, Delegates’ meeting and through the Monthly Information Sheet.

Fisheries Officer: To prepare an annual appraisal of work requirements for the upkeep of the Association fisheries and property. To recruit and control a select body of members and to do, or have done, such necessary training as to enable this group to undertake skilled fisheries work or the supervision of other work groups. To report to the Executive Council, and through the monthly Information Sheet.

Minutes Secretary: To keep minutes of all meetings in record form and to present same to the Chairman for signature. To work with other Officers on aspects of the general correspondence in reference to the business of the Association.

Trustees: To sign all papers in connection with the legal requirements of the Association and to hold all fisheries and property in trust for the membership. Should any further posts be created the duties of those officers shall be laid down by the Executive Council.
14. Finance: The Financial Year of the Association shall end on 31 December.
15. Dissolution: The Association shall not be dissolved so long as 50 members remain and then only by an Extraordinary General Meeting of members called by the Executive Council. At least 21 days notice of this meeting will be given and at which not less than three quarters of
those voting, support that proposal. The Management Committee shall then be responsible for the orderly winding up of the Association’s affairs and settling all liabilities of the Association. The Executive Council shall authorise that the net assets remaining shall be given or transferred to another registered CASC, a registered charity or the sport’s governing body for use by them for related community
sports.

16. Information:
Meetings: The Annual General Meeting being held on the first available Monday in March and be advertised on the Association’s website. Members may raise discussions on any issue by submitting details to the General Secretary one month in advance of the meeting.  Notice
of intending to attend must be given to the General Secretary at least twenty eight days before the meeting.

The business of the AGM will be to receive the following:
(a) The Minutes of the last A.G.M. as previously circulated to members for approval
(b) General Secretary’s Report
(c) Fisheries Officer’s Report
(d) Treasurer’s Report
(e) Auditor’s Report
(f) Match Secretary’s Report
(g) Election of Officers and Executive Council Members
(h) Voting on resolutions and amendments.

Nominations for vacancies on the Executive Council must be in the hands of the General Secretary prior to the second Monday in February.
Standing Orders:
(a) The Chair shall be taken at the time and the place stated on the notice convening the meeting.
(b) The business on the agenda shall take precedent; when completed other business shall be taken, time permitting.
(c) Members must confine their remarks to the subject under discussion. The ruling of the Chairman shall be final and without appeal.
(d) Except for Executive Council resolutions no motion shall be discussed unless seconded.
(e) When a proposition has been made and seconded, the proposer shall be the first to speak followed by the seconder, and then general discussion shall be allowed, the  proposer shall wind up the debate.
(f) If the amendment is carried it shall displace the original proposal and become the proposition, whereupon any further amendments may be moved. Monthly Information: In order to keep members fully informed, a Monthly Information Sheet will be compiled each month following the Association’s Executive Council meeting (normally the second Monday in each month), this will be displayed on the website. The contents will consist of reports from the General Secretary, Match Secretary and Fisheries Officer and be of a factual nature.

10 Club affiliation: Any Angling Club or Angling Section of a bona fide Sports or Social Club can apply for Affiliation. This must be in writing and will be decided by the Executive Council. Their decision will be final.

Affiliated Clubs: Clubs affiliated to the Association are permitted to sell RDAA permits and are also entitled to match booking on Association controlled waters, provided that, participants in such matches are in possession of a valid association permit or day ticket.
(i) Permit Sales: Affiliated Clubs will have the right to sell RDAA Permits but must request quantities and pay for them by 1 st June. The numbers should be based on their previous year’s sales. Any unsold and returned by 1 st September will be refunded. The names and details of each recipient must be provided to the Association for the Permit to be valid.
(ii) Match Bookings: Each affiliated club shall be permitted a maximum number of= Sunday bookings per season as decided by the Executive Council. The Executive Council will have the power to remove this right if the numbers participating in matches drop below five and their judgement will be final.
(a) Affiliated clubs shall request dates and venues for matches on the form distributed by the due date, to the Water Booking Secretary for inclusion in the next season’s fixtures. The Water Booking Secretary shall have full discretion as to the allocation and venues, and, every effort will be made to render the dates required to clubs but these cannot be guaranteed. Matches on other days of the week may be booked on the application and granted at the discretion of the Executive Council.
(b) Affiliated clubs will be expected to visit their booked venue at least a week prior to the booking and carry out any necessary work by hand only. If they consider it to be too much for them then the Fisheries Officer must be notified at least one week before the booking. The Association has the right to sell match bookings to non-affiliated clubs at an agreed minimum price.

17. Rules: None of these rules foregoing and hereafter shall be altered, amended, rescinded or added to except at an Annual General Meeting or an Extraordinary General Meeting and then only by a 75% majority of the members present. Rules alterations will only take place every
three years commencing from 2019 Written notice of any motion to be moved at the A.G.M. shall be submitted by a member to the General secretary prior to the second Monday in November so that they may be published in the December Information Sheet, together with any motions to be tabled by the Executive Council.

An Extraordinary General Meeting may be called by the Executive Council of the Association by the General Secretary serving not less than fourteen days’ notice to the members These rules foregoing and hereafter will be binding for a period of three years from the date printed below before the above paragraph can be implemented except at the discretion of the Executive Council.
The Executive Council shall be the sole authority for interpretation of these rules and its decision on any point either within or outside of these rules, providing it affects the Association, shall be final and binding upon all members.