Why Affiliate your Club?
Bulk Insurance Cover
One of the main advantages is that the NSWFCA has negotiated bulk insurance cover through our broker at a fraction of the cost of other sporting bodies. We have a general insurance package for affiliated clubs to cover their members. The package has public liability; professional indemnity and accident cover for club officials and members when engaged in club activities including fishing. The cost is $400 per club per year subject to confirmation with our insurers.
Club Affiliation
In order to become an individual member of SMD NSWFCA Inc, you must belong to an affiliated club. Affiliated members qualify for sporting injuries insurance cover. This cover is cheap and costs less than half the price of a block of pilchards each year
What if my Club is not Affiliated with SMD NSWFCA?
Ask your club secretary to contact us or fill out this affiliation application form and send it in to us. Club Affiliation Form
What if my is Affiliated with SMD NSWFCA?
Click on this link to download a membership application. Complete the application form and return it to your club contact person with your membership fee. Member Application Form
Membership Benefits
Government
Provides a strong and united voice in decisions affecting recreational anglers and the environment.
Sporting injuries insurance
Cover for 365 days per year whilst involved in your recreation, for death or permanent disability. Insurance is in the cost of membership.
Divisional, State & National events
Fish SMD events to qualify for divisional and state events at various locations in NSW. Entry into State Competitions could lead to you representing NSW at National level.
Fish & casting records
Be eligible to register for fishing and casting records. Fishing Secretaries and Captains; if one of your members catches a good fish during the year why not give the catch a bit more recognition by having it listed with the NSWFCA's Yearly Heaviest of Species Competition. See the NSWFCA web page for all the details.
Friendship, social & learning
Meet other people who enjoy fishing while participating in organised fishing and social events. Learn from experienced anglers in all forms of fishing including offshore, estuary, rock, beach, freshwater and Fly.
