What is the W.F.C.A. ?

The Welsh Federation of Coarse Anglers is the official Sporting Governing Body for Coarse Angling in Wales. And as such we are recognised by the Sports Council for Wales, Federation of Welsh Anglers, Welsh Tourist Board, The Welsh Assembly, Environment Agency, Local Authorities, JADB and many other Government Departments, angling clubs and associations and individual anglers.

Why join the WFCA

Many ask why bother joining the WFCA or what does the WFCA do for them either as a club or as an individual.

What do we do?

1. The WFCA is a recognised Governing Body for Coarse Angling in Wales and is recognised as such by; The Sports Council for Wales, The Environment Agency, Welsh Tourist Board, Welsh Assembly, WSTAA, WFSA, Federation of Welsh Anglers and many Government Departments and other angling Governing Body's within England.
2. The WFCA provides a platform to ensure that coarse angling interests are represented politically at all levels. Thus ensuring our rights as anglers are protected and to ensure funding is fairly allocated to coarse angling within Wales.
3. The WFCA provides legal support and advice on all matters relating to access related issues and lease related issues.
4. The WFCA provides a licensed coaching scheme for those who wish to become angling coaches through the FWA.
5. The WFCA will resist against anti angling groups.
6. The WFCA provides advice and assistance on grants and development of club waters.
7. The WFCA represents Wales at World and European Championship Level for Juniors and Seniors.
8. The WFCA provides a competitive programme for member clubs at both regional and national level.
9. The WFCA operates three Regional Councils.
10. The WFCA run organised coaching activities that helps to increase participation and the development of individual skills.
11. The WFCA represents Coarse Angling at events to promote angling in Wales either with partners or on our own.