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SWAZILAND ANGLING ASSOCIATION
RULES REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS
1. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Any properly constituted angling Club within Swaziland may apply for membership of the Swaziland Angling Association (S.A.A). Membership Application forms are available from the Secretary. Individual anglers may only become associated through a Club.
1.2 The following documentation should accompany any Membership Application:
1.2.1 A certified copy of the applicant club’s Constitution, and a written assurance that all aspects of the Constitution are in place.
1.2.2 A copy of the Club’s full membership roll. The S.A.A. will have a Master Roll of all anglers in Swaziland.
1.3 The Committee of the S.A.A. will consider applications at the meeting following receipt of the Membership Application. If the Committee does not reach consensus, a vote will be held, at which a 2/3 majority will be required for the Applicant Club’s membership to be approved.
1.3.1 The Committee may, in certain circumstances, require additional information from the Applicant, or may require constitutional changes. The Secretary will communicate with the Applicant concerning additional requirements.
1.3.2 Once an application has been approved, all registration fees and subscriptions due must be paid before a letter of accreditation can be issued.
1.4 Angling Clubs that do not have a Constitution, and who wish to apply for membership, will be encouraged to become properly constituted. Assistance in this regard will be given upon request. (See also the section below: SUGGESTIONS WHEN DRAWING UP A CONSTITUTION).
2. SUGGESTIONS WHEN DRAWING UP A CONSTITUTION
2.1 The following needs to be established clearly within any Constitution:
2.1.1 The name of the organization as well as any abbreviations that may be used.
2.1.2 The aims and objectives of the organization.
2.1.3 Organizational structures, including office bearers, the election of office bearers, tenures of office, etc.
2.1.4 Financial management structures (bank accounts, signatories, etc.).
2.1.5 Regularity of meetings, structure of AGM, quorums, etc.
2.1.6 Methods of changing the constitution.
2.2 The Constitution should be ratified, signed and dated in order to be effective and binding.
3. CLUB COMPETITIONS, FUNCTIONS AND CALENDARS
3.1 Each Member Club will be responsible for the running of internal competitions. Formats and rules of competitions will be the responsibility of the Members Clubs.
3.2 Competitions should always be organized to a high standard, taking into account fair play, and recognizing international standards of sportsmanship and conservation.
3.3 Calendars of events should be drawn up well in advance, and all Club members should be informed of times, dates, etc. Calendars should also be submitted to the S.A.A. in time to be published in the Association’s Quarterly Newsletter. Annual calendars are preferable. Include as much detail as possible (dates, times, places, etc), and include competitions in neighbouring countries that may be of interest to S.A.A. members.
3.4 Should Member Clubs receive international invitations, these are to be reported to the S.A.A. immediately for sanction, and so that the Committee can assess whether national colours are to be awarded. No international competitions may be entered without the sanction of the S.A.A. Committee and trials being conducted. Representation will always be in accordance with conditions laid down by the Swaziland National Sports Council. The Swaziland National Sports Council has to be informed of all international competitions 30 days prior to participation.
3.5 Suggestions for the Organization of Fishing Competitions.
3.5.1 State clearly in promotional material WHO may participate, WHERE the competition is to take place, WHEN the start and finish will be, HOW the weigh-in will operate.
3.5.2 Where possible cover the rules of the competition with the participants before the competition starts. Clarify any queries at this time. Specify categories of prizes at this time.
3.5.3 Ensure that officials know what their function is, and where they will be conducting these duties.
3.5.4 Make sure that an ACCURATE SCALE is available, and that all fish are weighed on the same scale. Ensure that an adequate supply of batteries (if an electronic scale is in use) and note paper are available. It may be worthwhile having a back-up scale.
3.5.5 Keep accurate records of type and weight of all fish weighed by anglers. Ensure that the angler witnesses the reading of the weight and signs for the fish weighed. List prizewinners and forward results to the S.A.A. for inclusion in the Quarterly Newsletter.
3.5.6 If a league is being fished for a period of time, keep accurate records and update these after every leg of competition. It is suggested that computerized records be maintained.
3.5.7 If Member Club Record-keepers wish to claim Swaziland records, fish will have to be weighed on an assized scale. The relevant Registration of a Record Fish form should be completed in full and returned to the S.A.A. record-keeper as soon as possible.
3.5.8 Most angling disciplines now practice “CATCH AND RELEASE.” This type of competition is encouraged by the S.A.A., but at this stage is not compulsory.
4. REGISTRATION FEES AND ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
4.1 Upon acceptance of an Application, the Member Club shall pay the following fees and subscriptions in advance:
3.1.1 Registration/Administration Fee - E 500.00
3.2.2 Angler Annual Subscription - E 20.00 per year (or part thereof).
4.2 All fees are payable by the Club, in advance. It is the Club’s responsibility to recover any fees from membership.
4.3 After initial acceptance, Clubs are responsible for paying Annual Subscriptions on 1 July each year.
4.4 The Registration Fee and the Annual Subscriptions may be changed from time to time by the S.A.A. Committee. Any such changes will be communicated to Member Clubs well before the due date.
4.5 Failure to pay relevant fees may result in the guilty Member Club being stricken from the S.A.A. roll and/or representatives being removed from the S.A.A. Committee
4.6 Each Member Club in good standing is responsible for the selection of two (2) members to be representatives on the S.A.A. Committee. These selections need to be completed at the time of the Association’s A.G.M. each year. Each Member Club has two (2) votes only. If a Representative cannot be present to a Committee meeting, a substitute may be provided by the Member Club, or a written and signed proxy vote may be sent directly to the Secretary prior to the meeting being held.
5. CRITERIA FOR NATIONAL SELECTION
5.1 The selection of national teams and representatives is the responsibility of the Swaziland Angling Association. All national selections are to be submitted to the S.A.A. Committee, who will submit them to the S.N.S.C. for approval, after Committee ratification.
5.2 Swaziland Nation Sports Council regulations will apply at all times, and these rules and regulations may be amended from time to time to accommodate relevant changes in S.N.S.C. policy.
5.3 Qualifications for representation of Swaziland at international level are as follows:
5.3.1 Any representative team shall be made up of Swazi Nationals and individuals who have been resident in Swaziland for a minimum period of 3 (three) years.
5.3.2 Any angler wishing to represent Swaziland shall have been a member of a Swaziland Angling Association Member Club for a period of at least six (6) months prior to trials being conducted.
5.3.3 All anglers wishing to be considered for national selection will be expected to pay a fee, which will cover administration costs.
5.3.4 No person who has represented another country shall be eligible for selection for a National team for a period of two (2) years after his/her previous representation.
5.4 Selection Procedure.
5.4.1 All International invitations shall be channelled through the Swaziland Angling Association. All trials shall be conducted under the auspices of the S.A.A., and all selection recommendations shall be submitted to the S.A.A. for Committee approval.
5.4.2 When an invitation to compete at international level is received, the S.A.A. Committee will request a Member Club to organise and host selection trials for the event. These trials are open to ALL MEMBERS of ALL MEMBERS CLUBS, and notification of the dates and times of any such trials should reach the Member Clubs at least one (1) calendar month prior to the trials taking place. An ongoing trial system will only be acceptable if ALL MEMBERS of MEMBER CLUBS have been notified that such a system is in place, and the system has the prior approval of the S.A.A. Committee.
5.4.3 The conditions expected at the international event should be matched, as closely as possible, during trials, so that the strongest team can be selected for any event.
5.4.4 All selection trials are to be totally transparent and fair to all anglers in Swaziland. Requirements for trials and competition regulations may vary from discipline to discipline. These regulations are to be submitted to the S.A.A. Committee when selection recommendations are made.
6. BOATING AND SAFETY
6.1 Each Member Club shall designate a Safety Officer, whose responsibilities shall include:
6.1.1 Ensuring that safety regulations are strictly adhered to at all Club events.
6.1.2 Ensuring that boats used comply with the minimum safety standards of the relevant authorities under whose jurisdiction the Club falls.
6.1.3 Drawing up a Club Code of Safety that should be adhered to by all members.
6.2 Guidelines for safety on the water.
6.2.1 The skipper/pilot/driver of any craft is responsible for safety on that vessel, and can be held liable by law for any legal infringements. Local laws and regulations are to be observed at all times.
6.2.2 It is advisable that someone responsible on shore be told of proposed movements on the water, estimated time of return and any other information that may contribute to safety.
6.2.3 Power always yields right of way to sail, and sail yields right of way to oar.
6.2.4 Unless there is a local change, craft leave shore and approach shore in an anti-clockwise direction (left to right).
6.2.5 Minimum safety equipment on any vessel includes:
6.2.5.1 An approved life jacket for each crewmember on the vessel. It is a good idea to carry spares if possible.
6.2.5.2 Sufficient paddles/oars to land a craft (some authorities require oarlocks as well), or a battery powered trolling motor (inland waters only).
6.2.5.3 Two flares and a means of firing these, and/or a red flag, depending on the local authority.
6.2.5.4 A bailing bucket or a bilge pump. It is suggested that spare bilge pumps be carried as well.
6.2.5.5 A rear view mirror if skiers are being pulled.
6.2.5.6 An efficient whistle or siren which can be used to prevent collisions.
6.2.5.7 An efficient fire extinguisher.
6.2.5.8 If a vessel is to be used between the hours of sunset and sunrise, it should display a white light that can be seen from a distance of at least 200m.
6.2.6 Always keep a sharp lookout for swimmers and divers.
6.2.7 Skippers are to check radio frequencies with the relevant authorities if law requires radios. It is also advisable that a cell phone be carried at all times, in case of emergency.
6.2.8 It is advisable to ask local fishermen and skippers about local conditions if the area is unfamiliar.
6.3 Statistically, most accidents that occur on the water are ALCOHOL-RELATED. It is suggested that all Member Clubs ban excessive alcohol use while boats are being used.
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