June 22nd - 26th 2010
Mid Wales - Rhayader and Llandrindod Wells

Nowhere is the Commonwealth ideal better expressed than when anglers come together in friendly rivalry. Come June that wonderful camaraderie will be matched by the quality and hospitality of Wales within the beautiful and scenic surroundings of the mid-Wales Countryside. The Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championship will surely provide an event all participants will enjoy and commit to memory – win or lose!

I believe the first ever Commonwealth Championship was actually fished here in Wales. It was the year the World Fly Fishing Championship was held in the Wrexham area of north Wales. Immediately after the World Championship the Commonwealth Championship was held on Llyn Brenig, Cerrig-y-drudion – both events having been organized by the Welsh Salmon & Trout Angling Association (WSTAA).

This year, working in tandem with the Angling Associations of Rhayader, Builth Wells, Clywedog and Tal-y-Llyn Lake; the WSTAA has created a challenge and a setting that the leading world fly fishermen will thoroughly enjoy. As for the social programme – what can be said other than this is the ‘Land of Song’.

The Commonwealth Championship will bring together friends old and new, sharing a common understanding and reaffirming once again that old adage ’there’s more to fishing than catching fish’.

Draft Programme for the Championship

Pre-event

All teams arriving early for the event are expected to base their activities in the pretty market-town of Rhayader which lies at the heart of the fishing waters of Mid Wales.
Details on accommodation and fisheries in the area are available from Alan Lewis who can also supply all the necessary information on fishing tackle and techniques.
Contact Tel: 01597 810383 e-mail address: hafodhardware@btconnect.com

Base for the Event

On Tuesday 22nd June all teams will move into the team hotel which is the
The Metropole Hotel at Llandrindod Wells LD1 5HF
Email : frankie@metropole.co.uk
– where registration will take place from 2.00pm.

Event Time Table (Draft)

Tuesday 22nd of June 2010

2.00 pm Registration at The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells
8.00 pm. Captains’ meeting – at the The Metropole Hotel

Wednesday 23rd of June 2010

9.00 am. Practice Day. (Own transport.)
4.00 pm. Back to The Metropole Hotel
5.00 pm. Buses depart The Metropole Hotel for Rhayader. (13miles)
5.45 pm. Official opening at Rhayader Leisure Centre.
6.30 pm. Parade Starting at Smithfield – Band and choir inc.
7.00 pm. Rhayader Leisure Centre - Choirs performance.
7.30 pm. Evening meal. (Buffet - Elan Hotel West St. Rhayader
9.30 pm. Draw & Captains’ briefing at the The Metropole Hotel

Thursday 24th of June 2010

8.00 am. Buses depart The Metropole Hotel for Tal-y-llyn
9.00 am. Buses depart The Metropole Hotel for other fishing venues.
10.30 am. Commence fishing - 1st session
1.30 pm. Finish fishing - 1st session.
3.30 pm. Commence fishing - 2nd session.
6.30 pm. Finish fishing - 2nd session.
8.00 pm. Evening meal

Friday 25th of June 2010

8.00 am. Buses depart The Metropole Hotel for Tal-y-llyn
9.00 am. Buses depart The Metropole Hotel for other fishing venues.
10.30 am. Commence fishing – 3rd session.
1.30 pm. Finish fishing - 3rd session.
3.30 pm. Commence fishing – 4th session.
6.30 pm. Finish fishing – 4th session.
8.00 pm. Evening Meal

Saturday 26th of June 2010

7.00 am. Buses depart The Metropole Hotel for Tal-y-llyn
8.00 am. Buses depart The Metropole Hotel for other fishing venues.
9.30 am. Commence fishing – 5th session.
12.30 pm. Finish fishing – 5th session.
3.00 pm. Fly Dressing Competition. – The Metropole Hotel
7.30 pm. Presentation of prizes.
8.00 pm. Gala Dinner

Sunday 27th of June 2010

Hwyl i bawb – A Fond Farewell and Good Wishes All