IFSA and their role?

Hi all,

I am thinking of starting a local club and went researching what needs to be done.
So far I'v learnt that the IFSA are the main governing body of SAC, they cover club insurance and stuff like that.

Heres the problem, their site is very behind on info and hard to understand so if anyone can help......

1: what is the IFSA's role in the SAC world?
2: Why does a club need to be associated with them?
3: Is it worth associating with them?

Thanks in advance!

essentially if you cut out all the jargon, the IFSA organises angling in the sea whether boat or shore to produce teams to go to abroad and represent ireland

they apparently will have a new website next year hence the reason this years site is a bit unkempt