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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE GAME ANGLING INSTRUCTORS' ASSOCIATION
Arthur Ogleseby enlisted his co founders Esmond Drury and Captain Tommy Edwards,Jack Martin,Jim Hardy and Barry Welham game angling celebrities of their day to establish a qualification in 'Game Angling' based on a formal syllabus and examination. By 1970 three areas were available, Salmon Casting (and fishing), Trout Casting (and fishing) and Flydressing. Candidates were required to demonstrate high standards of skills and a thorough knowledge of that particular area of their sport. Candidates were also required to identify and rectify faults and show a high standard in teaching the various methods. In those early years Donald Downs, Ken Smith ,Peter Mackenzie Philps , Ron Holloway were among the qualifiers for APGAI , Donald Downs today is President of GAIA. The syllabuses were refined and improved to enshrine new techniques and developments as the Association were keen to promote sound and efficient practices. With the turn of the century came also changes in structure of the Association and invitation to holders of recognized qualifications to join their respective organizations under the 'Umbrella' body of the 'Game Angling Instructors Association'. The organisation of this transition was initially festooned but as with all good organisations the hiccups have now given way and shown light at the end of the tunnel. (S.T.A.N.I.C) 'Salmon and Trout Association National Instructor Certificate' although recognised as a qualification has passed on to (Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling) and under the auspices of the Salmon and Trout Association an equal partner of the (Joint Angling Development Board) and Sports Coach UK, brings the 'Coaching' of our Game Angling into line with structured methods across the breadth of all of 'Sports Coaching' within the British Isles. (Level 2 C.C.A) can be realised through a structured course , portfolio, examination, and external assessment enshrines the GAIC certificate and full membership of GAIA. (G.A.I.C) 'Game Angling Instructor Certificate' can be realised by external self preparation followed by an internal examination and assessment. This will enable qualification in Salmon, Trout, Flydressing or all, which leads to full membership, this bridges the gap left by the demise of (S.T.A.N.I.C) and its replacement (Level 2 C.C.A) (S.G.A.I.C) 'Scottish Game Angling Instructor Certificate' can be realised by external self preparation followed by an internal examination and assessment. This will enable qualification In Salmon, Trout, Flydressing or all, which leads to full membership. (A.P.G.A.I) 'Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructor' can be realised by any potential Instructor holding any of the recognised qualifications, by assessment normally held once in each calendar year in Salmon, Trout , Flydressing or all. |