SKA Membership
Welcome to the World's Largest Saltwater Tournament Trail!
Be Part of the Tradition
The Southern Kingfish Association has been the premier Kingfish tournament trail since 1991. From Texas to the Carolinas, the SKA promotes safe, family-friendly and reputable King Mackerel tournaments while ensuring the future of its fishery.
What does it mean to be a member?
Being a part of the SKA is a true, value-based membership. In addition to receiving first-hand coverage of you and your fellow anglers at every sanctioned King Mackerel Tournament, SKA members receive a number of industry discounts and benefits from the Association's proud partners. It's a membership FOR the King Mackerel Angler.
Benefits include:
Angler and Team online profile access - COMING SOON!
SKA Member-Only Tournament TWTs and Jackpots
SKA Partner Incentive Programs
SKA Industry Discounts
The opportunity to qualify for the annual SKA Nationals and corresponding Jackpots
The Southern Kingfish Association 2024 Memberships
Competition Member
$100
For the competing angler, this member level gives you access to create your own Angler Profile page. For every sanctioned tournament you participate in, receive up-to-date points and standing rankings, an annual SKA Member Kit, decals, and access to all SKA industry benefits.
Competition Members can also qualify for Senior (Males anglers age 55 and over), Lady (age 18+) and/or Veteran Angler rankings. (Female anglers are ONLY qualified as "Lady Anglers" if aged 18+; otherwise, they qualify for Junior or FXR Pro Fish NextGen rankings and prizes. Veteran Angler status can overlap with any other category.)
*** Please note you will need to check in your team and anglers prior to each event to qualify for points. There is no additional cost for check in. ***
FXR Pro Fish Competition NextGen Angler Member
$50
For the competing FXR Pro Fish NextGen Angler (13-17 years old). If the Angler is thirteen (13) on January 1 of that calendar year, they are eligible for competition in the NextGen Angler class. As long as the NextGen Angler's 18th birthday is after January 1 of the calendar year of competition, they can compete as a NextGen Angler for the remainder of the season. For every sanctioned tournament you participate in, receive up-to-date points and standing rankings, plus an annual SKA Member Kit, decals, and access to all SKA industry benefits.
Competition Junior Angler Member
FREE
Competition Junior Anglers are defined as being 12 years of age or younger. Competition Junior Anglers are entitled to compete in any number of the Divisions in the Junior Angler category. For every sanctioned tournament you participate in, receive up-to-date points and standing rankings, plus an annual SKA Member Kit, decals, and access to all SKA industry benefits
Associate Member
$50
Not competing but want to keep up with all the action? Receive a SKA Member Kit, enjoy access to SKA industry benefits and up-to-date feeds on SKA Sanctioned events.
You must be a SKA Competition Member to win any SKA-sponsored prizes. Membership runs on an annual basis, from January 1 to December 31.