Why Should I Become A Member Of SAUFF?

All individuals, as well as clubs who have underwater fishing facets should be members of SAUFF.  Those who already belong to a club will not benefit directly if they have not joined SAUFF in their personal capacity.

Benefits of being a member include:

Benefits of membership extend beyond personal advantages; they encompass:

  • Contributing to the sustainability of recreational and competitive Spearfishing.
  • Joining a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to safeguarding our sport.
  • Participating in a community that thrives on healthy, fair, and productive competition.
  • Directly supporting affiliation costs crucial for the existence of our sport.
  • Accessing a vast network of sport anglers and underwater sport members on a local and international scale.
  • Qualifying to claim an SA Species record, recognizing individual achievements.
  • Becoming part of a community actively invested in the well-being of our sport and recreation.
  • Enjoying membership discounts and association benefits with SAUFF partners.
  • Engaging in high-level competitions, representing your province nationally and even internationally.
  • Strengthening the collective presence of our community, affiliated with SASSACC and SAUSF, ensuring recognition under the SASCOC umbrella.
  • Upholding our sport’s credibility through compliance with stringent checks and administrative requirements, showcasing a community to be proud of.

Our ability to conduct competitions, foster interactions with the scientific and environmental community, and maintain a bold and professional presence hinges on a robust membership base of paid-up SAUFF members. Simply put, SAUFF’s existence relies on its membership. Without the support of our members, the very existence of our sport could be in jeopardy.

SAUFF Membership Costs

Membership period is from 1 March till last day of Feb in any cycle.

The SAUFF membership fee for those individuals that are paid up members of an affiliated club or union will be R150 per year.

The SAUFF membership fee for those individuals that are not members of an affiliated club will be R200 per year.

NOTE:

  • If you are a member of a SAUFF affiliated underwater club and pay after 1 March, you will pay R150, this membership will still expire at the end of Feb.
  •  If you are not a member of a SAUFF affiliated underwater club and pay after 1 March you will pay R300 and the membership will still expire at the end of Feb.
  • Any membership application after the 1st July will attract a full membership for the following year, paid in advance.

Banking Details

Account Name: South African Underwater Fishing Federation
Account number: 50011592454
Branch Code: 580105
Bank: Investec