2026 summer league membership numbers

[Jlanelly]

Leo can you put Richard Cooke down for 2026 summer league

[steve]

The question asked is "Definitely joining club or league"

I will definitely join the club but not the league.

[fishfinder]

League please

[Leo Martin]

Thanks Steve

[Leo Martin]

List updated

[Leo Martin]

  Notes below are from the AGM minutes regarding club membership numbers and also costs

6.    Number of members for 2026 season
a)    Discussion on how we have to book pegs for matches in up to 2 years in advance. Previous years the club had over 20 members and it was suggested to book 20 pegs. The last 2 years data point towards an attendance of between 50 to 80 % with 70% being a good average even supported by guests. 2025 season started with 16 members but through the year this has reached 20 members. The Legends weekend was in particular poorly attended. Request is from club committee for a firm commitment from members who are to join the club as the forum is currently only showing 11 joining the league, 5 unsure and 1 as a club member.  Currently there are 20 pegs booked for 2026 season, 15 pegs booked for 2027 season. It is easier to ask for more pegs than cancel booked pegs. Booking the 20 pegs in 2025 and unattendance of members has cost the club £800 which is unsustainable.
It is also expected that in 2026 there may be a pegging cost increase at some fisheries
Several methods are proposed to correct this going forward. Discussion on payments for club matches. Paying a one off fee for pegging all up front or  stay as currently is pay throughout the season per match. Pros and cons on this item, most club members miss one or more matches per season. Only one member has a full 100% attendance. Working shifts, family circumstance, holidays, and other commitments all affect attendance to matches
        Dependence on club size, booking 15 pegs corrects the 75% attendance from 20 pegs issue and offers the savings of £50 per match over a season. This adds up to circa £800 which is the ls discrepancy in  2025  season.
Actions in relation to above
A firm commitment required from members who are joining the club to agree by 31st December every year so that we have a working number. Action all members
a)    Once numbers are known it is proposed that between January and March all fishery owners will be contacted to ask if we can reduce from 20 pegs to 15pegs for the 2026 season. Grange excepted where we get the lake for 16 pegs Action  Leo / Jasper
b)    Note League members will take priority over club members for the 15 pegs booked
c)    Match bookings would be on first paid on first served basis, if more than 15 members names down a request for more pegs to the fishery will be made
d)    Payment for 2026 season club membership would be required by a week in advance of the first summer league match at the end of March.  Action all members
e)    It was decided to run with current system for 2026 season and review in 2026 AGM effectiveness of the changes made above if we need to change paying for matches as a full season or not. Action all members



37.Discussion on club annual membership fee raising to £30 to help protect club funds MR                                                                                                                  Vote taken and 2026 membership fee will raise to £30. League fee to remain at £20.

[Leo Martin]

updated

[Leo Martin]

League updated now with 14 members and 3 club members. Same to be capped on 31st December