SWAZILAND ANGLING ASSOCIATION
CODE OF CONDUCT
Since SPORT ANGLING is my chosen sport / hobby / pastime, certain responsibilities and standards are encumbered upon me as a member of an angling club affiliated to the Swaziland Angling Association. To this end, I agree to abide by the following standards:
ENVIRONMENT
Angling is, of necessity, an ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SPORT. I therefore have a responsibility to ensure the future of the sport by maintaining a high standard of environmental ethics. These ethics include:
1. Agreement to keep waters used in pursuit if the sport, as well as associated riparian areas, pollution-free, and to report polluters to the proper authorities.
2. Agreement to control my harvest of fish in such a way as to sustain and improve the resource for future generations, and to encourage other resource-users to do likewise.
3. Agreement to respect all associated flora and fauna.
SPORTSMANSHIP
Angling is in essence a SPORT, and therefore I have a responsibility to ensure that certain sporting ethics are maintained. These include:
1. Fishing in a way that is consistent with nationally and internationally accepted methods and ethics associated with the chosen discipline.
2. The use of rod and reel only.
3. The return to the water any fishes that are surplus to my immediate needs.
4. Showing respect and consideration to other anglers and water users.
5. In competition, to fish in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the competition, and to fish in such a way as to be exemplary to other anglers, especially juniors.
PROMOTION
As a SPORT ANGLER, I have a responsibility to promote my sport wherever possible. This will ensure the future of the sport as well.
AFFILIATION
I have a responsibility to abide by the RULES AND REGULATIONS of my “home club,” and any other club of which I am a member. I also agree to be bound by the RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SWAZILAND ANGLING ASSOCIATION. I understand that failure to comply with the above standards and CODE OF CODUCT may result in my membership at Club level being terminated, and that this will terminate my affiliation to the Swaziland Angling Association.
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