Grand Masters National championship run by the BDAA is set to break attendance records this year, the event in 2003 attracted 350 contestants from all over the country paying out over £ 2800 in cash prizes, the highest disability event payouts recorded by any organisation.
Martin Kershaw, 2003 winner of the Rochdale sports performer of the year
BDAA prides itself on developing performance pathways from introduction to elite status with guidance from the English Federation of Disability Sport the governing body of disability sports in England, equity, access and fairness along with recognition for performers has seen angling for those with disabilities improve since the BDAA introduced its disability angling policies.
Top rod last year Martin Kershaw from Rochdale was voted top sports performer by his home town as a result of him winning the Grand Masters and his other angling achievements, proving that angling is being recognised as a mainstream contender in sport.
This year venues are selling out fast, don’t delay send for an application form to avoid disappointment:
COUNTY
FISHERY
DATE
Cheshire
Border Fisheries
6th May
Worcestershire
Woodlands View
13th May
Surrey
Willinghurst Fishery
27th May
Cheshire
Meadow View
3rd June
Wigan
Widows Flash
1st July
Leicestershire
Holly Farm
15th July
Gloucestershire
Lemington Lakes
5th August
Northern Semi Final
Border Fisheries
19th August
Southern Semi Final
Lemington Lakes
26th August
FINAL
WOODLAND VIEW
16th SEPTEMBER
Application forms are available for the 2004 Grand Masters either via
