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My,you have been busy over the summer! And it hasresulted in an unprecedented number of stories andreports for this issue of Archery UK.Which is brilliant!Thank you so much.But it means things are a little cramped.So if your storyor letter is a little shorter than you had expected,myapologies.And apologies too if it does not appear inthis issue. I promise to do my level best to get it intothe next one.

So what can you expect from the autumn edition?We take a look at some ofthe sport’s unsung heroes.We hear how archery has given some disabledarchers the chance to take control.We have advice on how to prevent injuriesand keep your nerve on the shooting line.There’s all your latest news plus reports on the spectacular National SeriesGrand Final, Big Weekend and Junior National Outdoors Championships.And,we need your help.We are looking for someone to review the verylatest archery-inspired active gaming device. Find out more on page 30.Happy shooting – and good luck with your indoor season preparations.

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3CONTENTS

AUTUMN 2013• ARCHERY UK

Cover Story34 Big Weekend latest

Features32 Unsung Heroes

41 Disability Archery

48 European Archery Festival

4 News

22 Juniors

30 New Gear

34 Development

40 Digital

42 Performance

50 Talent

51 Experts

56 Mailbag

58 Operations

59 Judges

60 Membership

62 Rules

63 Coaching

64 Foresters: Partners Update

66 Diary

71 Handicap Target Awards

72 Records and Achievements

80 Directory

82 From the Chairman

4 NEWS

But that’s what happened to 47 London,Royal Richmond,Cranford and Newhamarchers who found themselves in mockbattle mode in front of fans at the UEFAChampions’ League cup final betweenBorussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

The volunteers were split into twosquads, kitted out in the opposing teams’colours and joined 550 drummers as partof the pre-match entertainment.After twovolleys of safety arrows and ahighly choreographed“battle,”two giant warriors clashed inthe centre of the pitchwatched by all thecombatants, the fans and alone animated war horse.

Christine Hung, secretaryof London Archers said:

“Everything seemed to go much quickerthan in rehearsals and it ran quitesmoothly, though a certain amount ofchaos probably added to the authenticbattle atmosphere.

“The final retreat to the dressing area tohuge roars from the crowd of German fanswas memorable and we were glad tohave played our part. It’s just a shame thatour efforts were not shown on UK television.”

It’s not often that you get offered thechance to step out on toWembley’shallowed turf to perform in front of more

than 86,000 people.And it’s even lesslikely when you are an archer dressed upin chainmail and medieval gear.

Meet the Wembleywarriors! Archers ‘invade’hallowed turf

WhenAndrew Lewis was a child hewas told he would never ride abike or be able to swim. In fact,he

would never be able to take part in sports.But Andrew has proved everyone wrong.The 25-year old,who has non-verbal

autism, is now a champion after winningtwoWelsh Game Fair Archery titles.His mum Linda said:“He had to face a

lot of challenges to get where he is now.“Lots of people told him he would never

ride a bike and he does.Then they said hewouldn’t swim,and he swims like a fish.He’s proved them all wrong.

“The archery has been great for hisdisorder as it helps him to create morestructure during the day which he needs.We’re so proud of him.”

Andrew, from Pontyberem, is a memberof the Three Counties Inclusive Archers.He trains twice a week,helped by hisspecialist carer.

Linda said:“The sport has really helpedhim develop his confidence and givenhim a real sense of achievement.He looksforward to it every week and it’sdeveloped his bond with his carer.”

Andrewprovesthemwrong!

All smiles for Andrew Lewis.Picture courtesy of Llanelli Star

5NEWS

Forest of Bere Bowmen paidtribute to former member andNational Judge Keith Mills in a

way he would have appreciated –by organising its first memorialshoot in his honour.Members chose to shoot a

Chester round, four dozen arrowsat each of 60,50 and 40 yards,mainly because Keith had workedout the handicaps.Keith was bitten by the archery

bug during a have-a-go in 1959,had been with the club for 20 yearsand was the first person membersturned to for advice.His wife Gwen is also a judge and

club committee member and shedonated a trophy in his memory.It was won by Josie Chandler.The runners up were Brian Chandlerand John Davies.

Bowmen find a fitting tribute

In memory of Keith

Left:Gwen Mills withJosie Chandler, Brian Chandler

and John Davies.Above: Keith Mills with his wife Gwen

ARCHERY UK • AUTUMN 2013

6 NEWS

Northern Ireland played host to theWorld Police and Fire Games forthe first time – and nine Archery

GB members came away with a haulof medals!Between them Chris Horan,Hannah

Brown,Stephen Kerr,Ashley Russell Cowan,LindaWoods,Mark Davis,CraigYoung,John Synott and Steve Malloy won ninegolds,seven silvers and five bronze medals.It was the first time the UK had hosted

the event and it turned out to be quite aparty with celebrations including turningBelfast City Hall’s iconic dome into aflashing blue and red siren.They werebilled as the Friendly Games but, in anunexpected twist,quickly turned into theLove Games with a slew of proposalsamong the athletes.Competitors from 18 countries

took part in three days ofexceptional archery, shootingtarget,mixed field and 3Drounds in spectacular scenery.New Games records were set

– and some novices managedto outshine much moreexperienced internationaland para archers.And it was an unqualified

success. In a letter to the Northern

Ireland Archery Society JohnnyDavies, the Games’Head of SportsDelivery said:“The ambition was todeliver the Friendliest Games everand theWPFG Federation has nowofficially confirmed that Belfast nowholds the title not only as the

Friendliest Games ever but also theBest Games ever.”

IT’S OFFICIAL!Belfast stages best World Police and Fire Games ever


8 NEWS

Records fell and personal bestswere set at the fourth KentDisability Championship hosted

by Sittingbourne CommunityCollege Archers.

Archers flocked from all over to takepart in theWestern and Short Western,with a BurntwoodWestern available tovisually Impaired archers and a shorterdistance for beginners.

But what made it really special, saidKent Sport Maker Jaimee Mallion,was the

atmosphere created by the support crew.“It’s made up mainly of juniors who are onhand to score,collect arrows,hold the allimportant brolly when the heavens openor the sun beats down and of course,they are all experts in tea making!”

There were medals in eachclassification,ARW1,ARW2,ARST andVIand trophies for Kent champions

To find out details about the 2014tournament,go to the Kent ArcheryAssociation website.

KEEPINGTHE FLAME ALIVEThe spirit of London 2012 is alive

and well – in Swansea!The Bowmen of Gower staged a

have a go to welcome the Olympic Torchto Swansea and it was so successful theclub staged another one at the KingGeorgeV sports fields this year.Club Secretary Neil Smith said:“We

picked up the spirit and organised asuccessful day.The sun shone all morningbut even the arrival of the rain didn’t spoilan enjoyable day.“We introduced members of the public

to the sport of archery and we madesome new friends along the way.”

Records tumbleParalympian John Cavanagh was

on hand to inspire those takingpart in the Rayleigh Junior

Schools Archery Festival.The festival builds on the work being

done in schools by ProfessionalArchery Services in Schools, thebrainchild of former Junior CommitteeChairman JohnWillson and is aimedat ensuring that young people areintroduced to the sport.

And it was these young archers whoconverged on a school in Benfleet,Essex, to show what they could do.

They ranged from archers using jellybows to those who were archery clubmembers and represented theirschools in both compound andrecurve competitions.But,mostimportantly, they had a fantastic time.

It’s festivaltime!


10 NEWS

There was a clean sweep for the East of Scotland’s recurve teamat the annual Pentangle Archery competition,which was heldin its home turf in Penicuik.

The Pentangle has been running since the 1960s and is contestedby teams of four men and four women from Eastern,Northern andWestern Scotland,Durham and Northumberland and Cumbria.Theyshoot 144 arrows at targets ranging from 50 to 100 yards and there isno quarter given as they fight for the prestigious Martin Trophy.The East of Scotland team was made up of archers from Penicuik

Archers, Edinburgh University Archery Club,Balbardie Archers,BorderBowman Lasswade Archers, Pentland Archers and Disability SportsFife and secured the recurve title with a score of 6,472.Durham and Northumberland won compound honours with

7,379 and Cumbria took the traditional longbow title with 1,041.Overall victory went to Durham and Northumberland.

When LynnYoung was inspired to take up archery byLondon 2012,she did not think her new skills wouldhave a practical application.

And the Newburn Archer did not have to wait long.“I was going for my first badge in the Short Windsorcategory and shooting at 50 yards,”she said.“You can imagine my surprise when I realised I hadshot a fly! I think I can safely say it will be a oncein a lifetime achievement.”

Who needs fly spray?

INTO THE BREACHGuernsey steps in to save island games

Home turf victory

When archery was dropped fromthe Natwest Island Games inBermuda, the Bowmen of

Guernsey made a decision. It was goingto stage its own competition and invite allthose archers who would normally havetaken part.That’s how 49 archers from 10 islands

around the world ended up there for theGuernsey Games 2013,a week-longWorldRecord status celebration of the sport.But it was not just a local competition.

A team from the Falklands – Jo Lazo,SteffThain, Jav Lazo, Justin McPhee,MarkLewis and Jason Lewis – made a 36-hourjourney to make its debut on theinternational stage.Jo is the FalklandsArchery Association Secretary, so weasked her about the experience.“The team received some intensive

coaching fromTony Drabble and CliveJaecock before the games started,” she

said.“And of course that had to stopwhile we celebrated Falklands LiberationDay with a barbecue!

“On Monday the competition gotunder way in bright and breezyconditions with a full FITA.The other teamswere worried the weather might suit theFalklands team and,as ithappened, the teamperformed well.We won bronze.

And there was a first andsecond in the mixed pairsthe following day,despitethe patchy weather.

“By Thursday the sun wasshining and we shotimperial rounds for the firsttime,getting individualpersonal bests – and I wonbronze and an Archery GBWhite Rose award!

“Friday was the combined indoor FITA.The team found this event tough. It wasthe end of a tiring week of shooting andthe small targets required utmostconcentration.But there were individualPBs all round with a surprise win for Markwho beat top archers from Guernsey andthe Orkneys.

“It was a fantastic week of archery!”

The Falklands team flies the flag

When Director Operations BryanWoodcock was given thechance to attend the All British

Field Championships as Lord Patron,he seized the chance to find out more.“I had been told to prepare for wet

weather as it ‘always rains at Pentref’,”he said.“And that sampling the cateringwas a must.The weather was fantasticand the course, the Judges, the archers –and the catering – were exceptional.What a brilliant weekend.

“Even though this was the BritishField Championships the wholeshoot was conducted in a veryrelaxed manner,which meansit must have been verywell organised.”

The second day was anadventure in unmarkedterritory.Quite literally.Thearchers had to judgebetween the shootingpeg and the target invery demanding settings,shoot at some verystrange angles and try toavoid the trees.

“If you miss you don’talways find your arrow,”hesaid.“But you may findsomeone else’s.There is acollecting bucket at


12 NEWS

First taste of FieldThe verdict? Relaxed,well-organised… and brilliant!

Any sporting body is only as strong as itsmembership.And getting feedback frommembers is the key to progress and

getting the right policies in place.That is theessence of good governance.That is why Archery GB will be consulting

members about its proposals for revamping theBoard which will be presented to the 2014 AGM.The Board has been meeting to consider itsoptions but it is important that we get this right.And the only way to do that is to find out what youthink and then revise the proposals accordingly.So expect us to be in touch soon.We are also preparing for an independent

governance audit,due to be carried out on-site inDecember.While all funded sports undertake anannual self-evaluation which is independentlyassessed, they all undergo a more detailedinspection on a four-yearly cycle. It is simply ourturn and we are confident that we have all theappropriate policies and procedures in place.

It has been a busy summer and there has beenlots of good news.At the end of Augustmembership stood at 42,800.That’s 8,000 up onthe same period last year. It is the result ofexcellent work,both by Membership Services,which has been handling the increase,and byclubs.Well done everybody.Now we need tomake sure that members are receiving the rightlevel of support and services from all areas ofArchery GB so that we can retain those we haveand continue to attract new ones.

Archery GB is a respected member of WorldArchery and,as such, is helping to influence thesport at a global level.That reputation was furtherenhanced when Lilleshall was the venue for theWorld Archery and Para-Archery Committee’sVisually Impaired Archery Conference.

And,finally,congratulations to everyoneinvolved in the National Series Grand Final inNottingham. It was a real success and newsponsorship meant that it could be staged in away that attracted both members of thepublic and media coverage, raising thesport’s profile.

DavidSherrattChief Executive

headquarters where all ‘lost’arrows arereunited with their owners.“It was a thoroughly enjoyable

weekend.Actually it was better than that.

I had two days of relaxingwalks through some reallypleasant countryside,metsome really nice archersand learned a lot aboutfield archery.

“I wonder if field archerywould be more popularwith junior archers if theyrealised parents had to stayat the door.They aren’tallowed on the courseunless they are shooting.Hmm, I wonder…”

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It’s been a lifetime packedwith special days.But forsix-time Olympian AlisonWilliamson,one beats all therest – the day she marriedWill Conaghan.The 41-year-old was all

smiles as they exchangedvows at Stafford RegisterOffice in front of around 30family and friends.“It was wonderful,”she said.

“It was very intimate and wasthe number one event in mylife. I have got to get used tomy new name now!”

Alison andWill ConaghanPhoto: Emma Beardsley

ALISON’SBIGGEST DAY

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14 NEWS

Another club celebrating a special anniversary is the Fast & Loose Archery Club.It ran a summer challenge to mark its silver jubilee and the prize was a newtrophy given by Margaret and John Brain.

The Gloucester club only has 25 members but punches above its weight withfour archers in the county team and a Gloucester Archery Society and GrandWestern Archery Society under-16s champion.

Congratulations to theValleyBowmen of Huddersfield.The club is celebrating its golden

anniversary – and spending a SportEngland grant of £49,900 onimproving facilities.Work is expected to start soon on the

new building at the club’s headquartersoff Knowle Lane in Meltham.

It was founded in 1963 by Ricky Farrar,his wife Karla and Hazel Charlesworth.Thefirst shooting venue was at a police rugbyclub at Armitage Bridge, Lockwood. It wasthere for a couple of years until it movedto a field next to the Sands House pub atCrosland Moor and later in 1971, to a fieldin Meltham.

Since then it has grown but it still holds

on to many traditions, including displayinga gonfalon at all competitions.The coat ofarms,on a pole,was hand stitched andembroidered by Karla Farrar in the earlydays of the club.

The club,which meets at Royds HallSchool during the winter,celebratedits golden jubilee with a specialanniversary shoot.

Valley’s 50 golden years

SILVER JUBILEECHALLENGE

Back to basics, that’s what he said.It’s time to unlearn all the bad habits.And he is,of course quite right.But thequestion is, if I don’t get the chance toshoot often enough – which I don’t –are they really bad habits? Or is it justthat I’m not shooting enough to getinto good habits?

Either way, the result is the same.Let’s face it,Coach’s Eye doesn’t lie.Unfortunately.

So it’s back to theT-draw.The goodnews is that the top line is right. I’vestopped hunching and I remember todrop my front shoulder.Almost always.

No,the problem is keeping the backstraight and the chest down. It’s fineuntil I get to the anchor and aim point –and then I start to worry about my bowhand.That’s when it all goes wrong.Thechest comes up and the back slipsneatly back into an S shape.

Does anybody have any ideas? Iknow you are all really inventive.Surelysomeone can come up with some sortof contraption or device that will forceme stand properly until the shot iscompleted? Anybody? If only topreserve the sanity of my poor coach?

Speaking of coaching,therein lies atale.But we will leave that until thenext issue...

Jane Percival

CMO Bowmen have been gettingtips on the psychology ofcompetitive archery from former

Archery GB President Trish Lovell.The world-class barebow archer

explained how to develop a successfulmental approach, identify expectations

and overcome fears.And it must have worked.Two novices,a

junior and a senior,who attended theseminar walked away from their firstrecord status shoots with silver medals acouple of weeks later and two moreexperienced club mates took gold.

Novice archers had their chanceto shine at the inaugural StKingsmark Bowmen First Year

Archers Tournament.Eleven took part in the contest,which

was open to anyone who had not shotin a tournament before.Seniors shot a Short Metric II and

juniors shot a Short Metric III.There werebouncers and an equipment failure –but that did not get in the way of somefierce competition.

Joseff Young took junior gold and thetrophy,with Heather Schurer secondand John Barber third.

Nicola Phillips took the women’s titlewith Moira Bell second and the men’strophy went to Barry Harley with RossWills in the silver spot and bronze forDavid Bell.

Judges Greg Hill and Tracey Andersonwere thanked for helping to ease thearchers through their first competition.

17NEWS


Easy does it!

We all know that archers are very enterprising so itwas a case of waste not,want not for the aptly-namedElizabeth Arrowsmith of Durham City Archers,whomanaged to find a new use for a broken arrow.

In the white!

IT’S ALL IN THE MIND

The Scorton Arrow is the oldestarchery competition in Britain. Ithas been held in and aroundYorkshire since 1673,with scarcely

a break and the only thing that hashalted the competition has beenmajor wars.The original silver arrow still survives and,

until quite recently was kept by theCaptain of the Arrow. It is nowdisplayed at the Royal Armouries,Leeds,and is brought out for eachyear’s contest.The Scorton Arrow contest

inspired Henry Peckitt of ThirskArchers.The result was the GrandNational Archery Meeting, first held inYork in 1844,which led, in turn, tothe establishment of the GrandNational Archery Society andArchery GB.The magnificent gold medal for the

GNAM men’s champion was paid forby Octavius Luard and firstawarded at Derby in 1849. It bearsthe familiar motto UNION,TRUEHEART AND COURTESIE on one

side and STOUT ARM – STRONGBOW – STEADY EYE on the other.

The GNAS medals andbrooches featured a head ofDiana, the goddess of huntingand were designed byWyon.They were first awarded at theLeamington meeting in 1853,along with the Silver Bracer forthe“championess.” It wasawarded to a Miss Horniblow,and she went on to win the

national prize again in 1856,1858,1862,1869-73 and, for

the last time, in 1880.Several prizes were acquired from other

clubs, including the Beck Silver Quiverfrom the Royal British Bowmen. It isdecorated in relief with Prince ofWales feathers and inscribed

‘R.B.B.Champions Prize1858’.The origins of a tinycameo brooch are

unknown but it is acharming prize for thebest gold in the DoubleNational round.

We are all familiar with the woodenspoon, the booby prize given for theworst white or overall worst score butthis replaced the horn spoon whichwas a feature of many 18th century

clubs.They were usually fitted with silverplates engraved with the names of thewinners.A large carved wooden spoonamong GNAM trophies bears the date1857 but no names.The Society of Archer-Antiquaries has a variation on this and

at its Antiquarian Shoot a pair ofDutch clogs is given for theworst white. �


18 HISTORY

Arthur Credland is Archery GB’s official historian– and he wants to hear from you.Contact himat [email protected]

And the medalgoes to...

TheWyon designed GNASmedal with Diana’s head

Above right: Beck Silver QuiverRight: Silver bracer, first

awarded 1853Left:Trophy table at the 1909

GNAM at Great Malvern

Far left:Wooden spoon,1857Left: Cameo brooch.Left:Men’s championship goldmedal, introduced 1849

19NEWS


It’s all about belief for Karen Hunt. Sheshoots longbow and has been amember of Burton Constable Company

of Archers for ten years.But she never gotany further than a third class and did noteven try for a second class because shewas convinced she wasn’t good enough.That was until her husband Dave,a

level 2 coach, intervened last year.Hetalked her into entering the Harrogate

Western,which she won.Since then she has taken theYorkshire

ladies longbow indoor and outdoor titles,won the Selby Archery ClubWestern and,recently, retained her Harrogate title.She also got a Robin Hood in the gold(above) and has won a Rose award.

She has also received her third, secondand first class Bowman classifications andis now working towards Master Bowman.

Believe in yourself...

A clearshotCheck out this wonderful picture ofVéronique Heijnsbroek,a member ofAberdeen University Archery Club,shooting in the Scottish sunshine.The moment was captured by fellowclub member Paul Ross.

Compound archer Neil Bridgewaterhas achieved something very rare.He shot a FITA round and scored1,407,breaking four county recordsand earning a much-coveted 1,400FITA Star.

But is it an even bigger feat for theHinxworth Archer? Director ScotlandMuriel Kirkwood remembers himbreaking the 1,300 barrier with arecurve bow.Has he done thedouble? If so,he is in very selectcompany.We will investigate further…

HAS NEIL DONETHE DOUBLE?

Nominations please!The 2014 AGM is approaching fast – and it’s time to get your nominations infor Vice-President and Director – Finance and General Purposes.Nominations are also being sought for Chairman Field and Chairman

Target.And members are needed for the Field,Judges,Junior,Rules andTarget Committees.The AGM is being held at the University of Derby on 26 April 2014.

All the information you need will be available on the Archery GB websiteunder Governance.


20 NEWS

Alf Davies, the former Archery GBPresident who coached AlanWillsto two Olympics and twoWorldChampionship victories,has died.

“He was part of my family and mybest friend,” said Alan.“He was oneof the kindest and most influentialpeople in my life. Everyone who metAlf said what a great guy he was.I feel so lucky to have known himso closely and for so long.”

Archery GB Chairman DavidHarrison said:“It’s really sad. I,and allof archery,owe Alf a debt for all hisgreat work.”

And Tim Swane,Chairman ofCoaching, said:“Alf was one ofthe nicest people in archery.Hechampioned junior archery.Withouthim there would be no juniorarchery in Britain,at least not inits present form.”

Former Archery GB ChairmanLynne Evans said:“Alf knew how tolead by demonstrating his abilityacross so many facets of the sport,from his unique ability to spot andcoach young archers who went onto international and Olympicsuccess,as a manager for the Britishteams and as an organiser of theSellafield Field archery tournamentswhich were shot very close to wherehe lived in Ravensglass. It was aprivilege to know him.”

Philip SimmonsBath Archers paid tribute to their President, Philip Simmons,by forming an honour guard of 32 longbows athis funeral.

Philip,who was awarded an Archery GB Unsung Hero Award in 2011 for his work withthe disabled,died after a brief battle with cancer.He was 74.He was a dedicatedlongbow archer and had been the club’s president since 1997.He was awarded lifemembership two years later.

Club Secretary Kay Deacon praised his drive,commitment and determination tobuild a field course,club house and a club to be proud of.

“Philip was always consummately capable,witty and suitably armed with hisfavourite ratchet screwdriver, sound advice and his favourite cigars,his wry smile givingaway thoughts of a night-cap whisky,” she said.

Dennis GriffithsBayeux Bowman Dennis Griffiths has passed away exactly a year afterthe club held a shoot to celebrate his 90th birthday.

Dennis,who saw action during the Battle of Britain, first becameinterested in archery while serving in India.A few years later he joinedthe Hastings and St Leonard’s Archery Club before moving to Bayeux.

His friend Terry White said:“Dennis,by his own admission,was nevera good shot but he loved the sport and would always come back for more.He waswhat every club needs,a very good club member,who was always ready to help.”

Former Archery GBPresident Alf Davies

Thelma BarberTributes have been paid to Thelma Barber,coaching organiser and co-founder ofTonbridge Archery Club.

She and her partner Malcolm set up the club 35 years ago after winning a 122cmtarget boss during a Dunster archery week.She was one of the first women to qualify asa National Coach and went on to work with National Squad members in the 1970s.She was Kent Archery Association’s County Coaching Organiser for many years.

Den SmithDen Smith, founder member and honorary Life President of JollyArchers of Houghton andWyton,has passed away aged 92.

Archery was a major part of Den’s life.He was a keen longbowarcher and a member of the Craft Guild of Bowyers and Fletchersand the Society of Archer–Antiquaries.He was President of the

Cambridgeshire Archery Association and a meticulous club records officer – but hewas never happier than when going to archery with his wife, sons and grandchildren.

A recent feature of the Jolly Archers’ year has been the Den Smith Birthday Shoot.This will now become the Den Smith Memorial Shoot.

Mike KingMike King,archer,National Judge,coach and mentor has died after a short illness.He was a founder member of Charnwood,had been the Chairman of EMAS,assistant team manager for the English Archery Federation junior team and alongstanding member of Green Dragon Bowmen.

His passion for archery ran deep and it is perhaps fitting that he spent his last twoweekends delivering a beginners’course.

Obituaries

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WELCOME TOYOUR JUNIOR PAGES!

These are your pages – for you and written by you. SO if you have a report, a story, jokes

(the worse they are – the better) pictures, cartoons, challenges or ideas, send them in.

22 JUNIORS

KEEPING BUSY!H illingdon Juniors have

been busy over thesummer.They havebeen hosting

competitions,making theirmark on the JNOC and winningmedals at the LondonYouth Games.

They were part of theBowmen of Warfield’s first UKrecord status Short Metric andcame away with silver medalsfor William Jones,DarraghDoyle and a bronze forSimon Passey.

The team of Simon Passey,Huw Hallam,Kieran Heraghty,Himaaya Peiris andDarragh Doyle claimed 10th spot in theLondonYouth Games,and there wasgold for Himaaya who won the JuniorWindsor with a score of 797.

She also shot well in the Archery GBJuly Nationals and won gold at theMiddlesex County Archery AssociationOutdoor Championships, scoring 1,063 totake the junior Bristol 5 title.But she wasnot the only one.Simon Passey took theJunior Bristol 1 crown while Darragh Doylewon the Junior Bristol 3 title,beating clubmate Huw Hallam into second place.

And the club played host to archersfrom Hampstead Bowmen,HarefieldArchers and Brent Council’s LondonYouthGames team when it held an All WindsorRounds competition. It was such asuccess that it is doing it again next year!

23JUNIORS

Fifty archers from eight clubs gathered at the Bowmen of Warfield’s first Annual JuniorShort Metric record status shoot,and broke eight national records between them.They shot Short Metric I toV and,according to club member Matt Shaw,had a

great time.“It was just amazing,”he said.“There was an ice cream van,barbecue,

a head-to-head and music.Can we do it again?Yes.Definitely.Next year!”

Sixteen-year-old Stalybridge archer Erin Mayeralways knew August was going to be a bigmonth.There were GCSE results – and shebecame Cheshire Senior Target Champion.She has only been shooting for three years

but decided to have a go at a Hereford in thesenior women’s section. It was a slow start butthen she scored a personal best of 851.“I was very surprised to win,”she said.“I

didn’t think that I shot that well,as I missed withsix arrows at the first change of distance.”A week later she set four new national

records at a clout competition in Netherfield.She has been National Junior Clout Championin her age group twice and shoots target atsenior level for Cheshire.

ERIN’S BIGMONTH

CANWE DO IT AGAIN?

24 JUNIORS

A year in the life...What it’s like to be an Academy archer:Geordie’s story

My name is Geordie Harrow. I’mnine and I live in St Andrews,Scotland. I started archery in

February 2012 and my coach put meforward for selection for the new ScottishArchery Academy in July 2012.On the introduction and selection day

there were about 40 archers and I wasthe youngest boy. Lana Needham, thePerformance Director,gave us logs to fill inevery day and therabands to practicewith.The Academy is great fun.We metevery four or five weeks over the winter

and it was much more than just shooting.We played basketball and used lasers tosee how well we were holding our bows.

It is tough too, though, I shoot over2,500 arrows a month,plus every day I dolaser practice, strengthening exercisesand I still fit in my homework,musicpractice and daily physiotherapy. I keep arecord of all my competitions and results,I’ve won four trophies and seven goldmedals so far plus a fantastic blue SpiderBadge from Bannockburn which ismy favourite.

My ambitions are to win recurve goldfor Great Britain at both the Paralympicsand Olympics. I am coached by HazelElliot and Murray Elliot, the Paralympian.Everyone says I’m Murray’s Mini Me!Archery takes my mind off my pain. I havea similar condition to Dani Brown and mybalance isn’t always great but when Ifocus on shooting I forget everything else.It all disappears. I’ve now graduated toyear 2 of the Academy and can’t wait tomeet up with all my friends again.

I’ve learned lots in my first year ofarchery. I’ve learned it takes a lot of hardwork and commitment to be the best atany sport but the more you put in, thebetter the results. I’ve learned that mysuper light Jazz arrows don’t like to beshot at 40m when it’s very windy (theycan go for miles though!) and you needa really cool metal detector to find them.

I’ve also learned how easy it is to windup your club coach (sorry Shelly!) andhow satisfying it is to shoot pictures ofJustin Beiber at fun nights! Most of allthough, I’ve made lots of new friends andI love club nights with Kingdom of FifeFletchers and Academy days.

26 JUNIOR NATIONAL OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

The best of young British talent shot insoaring temperatures and turned in somesizzling performances at the JuniorNational Outdoor Championships andJunior FITA Star at Lilleshall.And,after last year’s washout, the

archers did not disappoint.Lucy Mason of Deer Park Archers

smashed through the 1,400 barrier andtook the national Metric IV record andjunior compound cup with a staggeringscore of 1,407.Chris Woodgate of WokingArchery Club took the Metric II recordand the junior men’s recurve trophy with

1,333,while Pip Taylor of Lichfield Archerstook the junior women’s 40m record with1,269.Saturday’s other national recordbreaker was Rebekah Lowe of BurtonJoyce Archers who seized the juniorwomen’s Metric V barebow honours witha score of 1,169.

There were some family rivalries too.Kirsten George of Isle of Man ArcheryClub beat her sister Aalin by a singlepoint to take the junior women’s FITACompound Cup 1,334-1,333. JakobBarrett-Rhys of Blandy-Jenkins Archersbeat his brother Finnlay 871-812 to take

Records tumble during sizzling performancesIt’s a scorcher!

27JUNIORS

the Metric IV junior barebow trophywhile their sister Grace took thefemale title.England won the Home Nations

challenge while regional junior recurvehonours went to the East Midlandswomen and southern counties men.

On Sunday, there were 265 entries andthe conditions were a little kinder,withfewer youngsters falling victim to the heat.Three national records fell: Bristol 4 juniorwomen’s compound to Lucy Mason,Bristol 5 junior women’s barebow toDeer Park’s Nicole Deasy andthe Bristol 2 junior men’s recurveto Chris Woodgate.

Junior Committee ChairmanHelenWoodcock said:“Whata fantastic weekend.Thestandard of shooting hasbeen really high and thebehaviour of the archersexemplary.They have beena real credit to the sportand to themselves. I reallycannot praisethem enough.“

Master Bowman and finished first in herage group in:The Essex County ChampionshipsThe Essex County FITA and MetricChampionshipsThe Southern Counties FITA and MetricChampionshipsThe Junior National MetricChampionshipsThe Junior National OutdoorChampionshipsShe said she loves archery because:“I

look forward to meeting new people andseeing friends. I always like to try my best.Always.And if something goes wrong Inever give up. Everyone is kind at archeryand the main thing for me is taking partand trying my best.”


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Nethermoss Juniors Heather Hughesand Thomas Rice put in a crackingperformance at the 18th AsshetonNovice Shoot.

Thomas only started shootingcompound in January but he managedto get a first class score in the StNicholas round and win his category.

Heather has only been shooting a fewmonths longer but she won her recurvecategory AND scored more points thanthe winner of the junior gents’ recurvecategory.She also shot two six goldends and ended up with a juniorbowman score.

And they had another good day atthe Lancashire Archery AssociationJunior Championships.Heather took theunder 14s recurve title,won a Red Roseaward and got her first Junior MasterBowman score while Thomas won hiscompound category,a Blue Rose awardand got his six gold end.

The JNOC was one of the summer’shighlights for Rhiannon Easton of Noak HillArchers. She followed in the footsteps ofher hero,AlisonWilliamson,by winning theBragg Cup for the under-12s recurveBristol 5.Rhiannon,who is 10,also won the

Metric 5 andTonkin Trophy at the JuniorFITA Star after a long battle with her friend,Louisa Piper,who suffered equipmentfailure late in the match and could notcatch up.Her scores were also good enough to

make her part of the victorious Essex andSuffolk County mixed recurve team andthe Southern Counties regional team.But those were not her only successes.

This year she has achieved her Junior

There were dramatic twists at the firstJunior Masters tournament,heldat Welbeck.Competition was intense and the

juniors were in such fantastic form thatboth the junior men’s and women’srecurve medal titles had to be decidedby single-arrow shoot-offs. Joe Groundeventually took the men’s honours fromMichael McCarthy and Louisa Piperbeat Zoe Reed.The compound titles

went to Harry Harding and Lucy Masonand Andrew Brimer and Rebecca Lowetook barebow honours.

It was the first time many of the 36young master bowmen had taken partin a full head-to-head tournament withqualifiers.“We tried to make it a realreflection of a proper competition, saidJunior Chairman,HelenWoodcock.“Idon’t know who was more nervous,us,the archers or the parents! But it was

absolutely brilliant and the feedbackhas been so positive.

“It’s really exciting because we didn’tknow if it was going to work but it’sjust blown our minds. It’s beenabsolutely stunning.”

Only Junior Master Bowmen cancompete so anyone who wants to takepart in next year’s competition mustremember to send their forms in toArchery GB to claim JMB classification.

Right result for Rhiannon Quite adouble act!

DRAMAAT THE MASTERS!

Nail your patriotic colours to the mastwith the latest limited edition backpackfrom Legend Archery. Streamline GreatBritain is a twist on one of Europe’sbest selling backpacks. It is still slim,compact and lightweight but now it isbranded with the Union flag.

It is all red,white and blue inside too,with oversized zips and there is plenty ofroom for your gear with a removablenylon case for your limbs and a riser ofup to 25ins although, to be fair, it’s a bitof a squeeze for a 25in riser.

It is a good size though,67cm long,33cm wide and only13cm deep. It isrobust,made ofRipstop nylon withreinforced seamsand chunky butcomfortableshoulder straps,and is availablefrom majorarchery retailers.It costs £39, thesame as theStreamline range.

Jane Percival


30 NEW GEAR

than 70 apps.The niggles? The recoilerholding the stylus disconnects easily,asdoes the spring holding it.And if you donot draw back far enough the triggerdoes not move the stylus.

To be fair I am no gamer, so I took italong to the National Series Grandfinal to find out what you thought.But opinions were mixed, ranging from:“Good exercise tool – but not sure

about archery-specific exercises” to“It’s genius! Where do I get one?”

There is only one way to sort itout.One of you has to review it.Log into the Member’s Portaland tell us why you are the rightperson for the job in 100 wordsor fewer. If you are chosen youget to test it – and keep it.Thereis one condition though.Youhave to agree to do a review forthe next edition.And thedeadline for entries is 10 October.For the rest of us, the BowBlade

costs around £50 and is availablefrom www.bowbladegaming.com

Jane Percival

Eye-catching. It’s the first thing you noticeabout Legend Archery’s Eagle-I quiver.Modern, stylish and shiny, it definitelymakes a statement.But it’s well thoughtout too,with a T-gauge hole,a scorecardsliding and plenty of storage.

And it is very practical.There is a lot ofstorage with plenty of pockets, robust,lightweight and well put together. In fact,it is just the thing to give you a head starton the shooting line.

It is available from major archeryretaillers and costs £15.

Jane Percival

How do you get gamers interested insport? More specifically,how do you getthem interested in archery? TheWiistarted the interactive trend but a newarchery-based gaming device could takethings a whole lot further.The BowBlade is designed to work with

your smart phone and has been createdby a former stuntman and keen gamerturned chiropractor.The basicidea is that resistance trainingplus gaming equals a funway to get in shape.So how do you use it?

It is designed to havethe look and feel ofa bow.You placeyour phone in acradle at the front,draw back and pull atrigger that makes astylus touch the screen.On the plus side it is

lots of fun,makes youwork really hard and wellmade, lightweight,durableand will work with more

BowBlade

THE FLAME Eagle-I quiver

STREAMLINE GB

If you really want to blaze a trail, thiscould be just what you are looking for.The Flame is the latest vane from flex-fletch.And it really shouldn’t work but,so far, it does.

An outrageous flame profile gives thetwo-inch target vane its name.So far sofun.But surely the design must affect thearrow’s stability? It does not seem to havehad any adverse impact on groupingand, if anything, the flight seems tobe smoother.

The manufacturer makes great claimsabout durability.They are certainly stiffand sturdy.As for claims of lasting longerthan other vanes?Well that remains to beseen but they are performing well so far.

The Flame comes in packs of 36 and isavailable from www.flexfletch.com.Theycost $25 (around £15.75).

Jane Percival

When poet John Miltonwrote those words hewas talking about hisblindness and his place

in the world.Over the centuries their meaning has

broadened. In popular culture it nowrefers to all of us performing a function,regardless of ability and disability. Inwartime situations it can mean thosesupporting people on the front line,whether at home or in the supply network.It can apply to archery too – and isn’t it

time all those who give up their free time andact as taxi services,mentors,“gofers”andcaterers for all our talented archers were given amention? So let’s hear it for the parents, guardians,friends and coaches without whom our archers wouldstruggle to shine.But what is it really like? We talk to three parents who

have been there,done that… and are still doing it.


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Tom WilliamsonTomWilliamson and his wife Sue are wellknown in British archery – as is theirdaughter is six-time Olympian AlisonWilliamson.Her career and sustainedsuccess means they have had morepractice than most and,perhaps,at ahigher level. But the couple have twodaughters,Alison and Hilary,with verydiffering interests. So how did they copeand meet the demands of both?“Sue and I liked shooting and both

daughters just followed, sometimesshooting, sometimes sightseeing in

places like Warwick Castle,”he said.“Hilary soon decided horses were farmore interesting so left archery,although her daughter is now amember of our club.Alison on theother hand was never satisfied,alwayswanting to improve.

“Two daughters with different likes didnot prove a problem. In the holidays myyoungest went to work with me,passingtools and holding the horses.We wouldtalk horses and at weekends shehelped at the local stables.

who pitch the tent, brew up,watch and wait.They alsoserve who only standand wait…

“Alison had an advantage in that bothSue and I are coaches and were alwayshappy for other coaches to look at allthree of us. Because Sue and I both shootwe tend not to watch. I did at the start butfound it very counter-productive anddrove Alison mad.We did archery everynight and in the winter shot every night inthe village hall.

“I think Sue and I had a small impacton Alison’s archery career but most of itcame from Alison’s desire to do well atanything she does.”

They alsoserve

TomWilliamson givesdaughter Alison a hug


Bev HarrowCan archery change a life? Bev Harrowwould say yes.Her son Geordie has arange of health problems but archeryhas given him a goal: Paralympic ANDOlympic glory.

Geordie is nine and started shooting ayear ago.Within a couple of months wasaccepted into the Scottish ArcheryAcademy.And it has changed his,and hisfamily’s, life.You can read what Geordiethinks about archery in the Juniors’section,but Bev says it “has literally savedGeordie’s life and we are so grateful.”

Geordie has complex regional painsyndrome,which is similar to the conditionaffecting double Paralympian DanielleBrown. It causes problems with his lowerlimbs and feet and makes balancedifficult.He also has cyclical vomitingsyndrome and severe allergies whichmean his mum always has to be nearbywith a medical kit, keeping an eye on himand,when needed,collecting his arrows.

Training is relatively easy because hisclub,Kingdom of Fife Fletchers,uses thefamily’s land and there are indoorfacilities nearby.But in winter he has totravel to Cluny,20 miles away, twice aweek – and that has meant buying anew car,nicknamed the Arrow Mobile.

Geordie trains six days a week andthat means at least 20 hours, or more ifhe is competing. So how does Bevspend the time? “Watching and learningabout archery,manning the medicalbag and the drinks and snacks…

“Archery has taken over our lives butas parents of a child who knows wherehe wants to go with his sport, our job isto totally support and help him toachieve his aims.

But is it worth it? “Apart from the 22,722arrows he has shot, the difference inGeordie has been remarkable,” she says.“Archery has given him a focus awayfrom his daily pain, away from hisconstant nausea and away from feelingdown about not being able to do whata lot of his friends can.Now, he’s theone who can do things that no oneelse can.

“His father and I are very proud ofGeordie. He has a lot to put up with buthe never cries and is incredibly stoicabout his difficulties. He’s a walkingmiracle so to see him stridingconfidently to the shooting line andputting into practice all that he hasbeen taught puts a lump in my throatevery time.” ●

Ian TaylorFor Ian Taylor, archery has becomea way of life. It started when hisdaughter Pip tried archery at ahave-a-go session. She is now partof the GB development squad –but it has not been an easy ride.She has had to fight back tofitness after being struck down bya debilitating virus which left herparalysed and with a questionmark over her archery career.“Being an archer may be tough

but being a parent of an archertakes dedication, patience, grit,stamina, lots of diesel and deeppockets,” he said.“It starts with aMonday pick-up from school at4.40pm and off to training atLichfield.This 20 mile round trip isdone Monday,Wednesday,Thursday and on Saturdaymornings.Tuesday is gym nightwhen I get to bench press with mydaughter which I never imagineddoing when she was born.On aFriday I get a day off!“Coaching is one the most

important element to archery.Learning the correct techniquetakes many hours of drills with clinibands and training bows andshooting arrow after arrow.As aparent this means hours and hoursof spectating. If that were notenough, Sunday is competition day.It involves early morning starts andtravelling all over the country.“There are also health risks.

Usually they involve the smell ofbacon,cups of tea,biscuits andhomemade cakes,which areimpossible to resist…“Having said all of that I would

have it no other way.Archery hasgiven me something I have becomeactively involved in with my daughter.It is exciting and thrilling watchingher compete and we get to spendgood quality time together.”

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Geordie Harrow

West Somerset Company of Archers said:“We had only meant to run this for fourhours but we had people queuing up toshoot so we ran on for another hour toaccommodate them.Paul Maines,Chairman of GordanoValley Archers, saidit ran a Festival of Sporting Activity withother local sports organisations andmanaged to raise £600 for the children’shospice SouthWest.He said:“Thefeedback we received from the publicwho attended is a fantastic complimentto the effort and commitment shown byour club volunteers. Everybody is askingme whether we can do it again next yearbut make it a two-day event.”

Rochdale Company of Archers usedthe BigWeekend to introduce its sevenlevel 1 candidate coaches to thedemands of a high profile,high volume

event – under the watchful eye ofits more experienced coaches

and mentors.ClubSecretary Dave Stevens

said:“An eventlike this needsvolunteers and

we certainly had that.And our level 1candidate coaches were fantastic.”

In Scotland,Bannockburn Bowmenhosted a successful event – even thoughit was not a bank holiday north of theborder. But the big talking point,according to Club Secretary BrendaWilliams,was the impact of the BigWeekend T-shirts.

They also worked well for TelfordArchers.Its members wore them to work,while outshopping and when they were askingbusinesses to publicise the event.Membersof Deer ParkArchers also wore themwhiletaking part in DisabilityWeek sessions.They,and NortonArchers also used the BigWeekend to publicise theArrows kit forschools.Norton Chairman DavidMcCullogh said:“It was fantastic to hearthe number of people still talking abouthow they were inspired by the Olympicsand how they really enjoyed the archery.”

Hannah Lucas,Archery GB’sDevelopment and Business SupportOfficer said:“The BigWeekend 2013 was abig success thanks to the hard work andcommitment put in by all involved.”

Clubs around the UK united in onecause over the bank holidayweekend – to introduce theircommunities to the joys

of archery.And the result for the 54 clubsthat took part? People queuing up to geton beginners’courses.Matt Howe,Secretary of Leicester

Ancient Order of Foresters Archery Clubsaid:“Must have had around 70 visitorsand we’ve got 31 names for potentialbeginners courses, so we’re very happywith how it went. Everyone had fun,whichwas the main thing.” It was the same storyat Waterside Archers,Hampshire,wherehalf of its 50 visitors are eager to sign upfor a course.And there was plenty of demand from

people wanting to shoot.Geoff Gilbert of

Big Weekend? Big success!

34 BIGWEEKEND

Exploringnew strategies

35ON TARGET

Cashboostfor clubsFifteen clubs are sharing in £8,295 fromthe fourth round of the Archery GBontarget small grants programme.

The money will go towards attractingand retaining members andincreasing shooting opportunities.Sittingbourne Community CollegeArchers, Leicester Archery Academyand Canterbury Archers are spendingtheir grants on increasing coachingprovision and support.

Archers of Jersey,whose membersshoot in a damp,badly lit tunnel, 30metres long by three metres wide,received £900 to improve facilities andcoaching.Club secretary, JacquieHuelin, said “This,we are sure,will leadto more archers shooting regularly andsuccess in not only attracting newmembers,but in retaining them.”

Woking Archery Club was awarded£350.Harvey Davies,CommunicationsOfficer, said:“We have a growingnumber of junior and senior archers aswell as archers with disabilities thatstruggle to erect stands and strawbosses,plus a growing group of retiredarchers wishing to shoot mid-weekwhen younger members are not aboutto help.New foam bosses will greatlyhelp this group as well as others.”

All sports share a single goal: gettingmore people taking part regularly.Archery GB is no exception and ontargetwill be working with five clubs over thenext 18 months to find ways of achievingthat aim.Thirty-five clubs put themselves forward

for the project and the five selected were:• Aardwolf Archers (Sheffield)• Bowmen of St Mary’s (Hull)• BrixhamArchers (Devon)• Trent Valley Archers (Stoke)• Old Oundle Bowmen Archery Club(Peterborough)

They will work with Archery GB andother organisations on creating adevelopment plan designed toincrease regular participation. In return,they will receive funding to help themachieve their aims and development.

More information about ontarget andclub development is on the Archery GBwebsite atwww.archerygb.org/support orcontact Arran Coggan on07525 233592 or [email protected]

Joining thespecialists!

HOW DOWE GET MORE PEOPLESHOOTING REGULARLY?

More clubs are joining the ranks ofontarget community, young people andperformance specialists.Cleve Archers,Tyndale Archers,

Moorside Archery Club,BraintreeBowmen and Bracken Company ofArchers will join the 17 clubs alreadyawarded the Community specialism.Afurther eight clubs are working towards it.Sittingbourne Community College

Archers has been awarded youngpeople specialist status after proving itprovides an excellent environment inwhich young archers can develop.

Three clubs have now gained this statuswith eight more working towards it.

GordanoValley Archers and RochdaleCompany of Archers join Deer ParkArchers as performance specialists fullygeared towards giving their archers,coaches, judges and volunteers the rightopportunities to achieve their fullpotential. Seven more clubs are seekingthe specialism.

The specialisms are part of the ontargetclub programme. It helps clubs todevelop and offers support andrecognition for their achievements.

It’s all change in coaching! The sport needsmore coaches so, to make achievingthat aim easier, the way the system ismanaged has been reorganised intothree broad areas:1. Course delivery,planning andmanagement.This will be overseen byHannah Bussey, the new DevelopmentManager – Workforce,assisted by HannahLucas,Development and BusinessSupport Officer2.Course content – overseen by theNational Coaching Committee3.Coach management – overseen byNational Coaching Committee withsupport from Membership Services

The need to reorganise was identified byindependent research. It found that archersoften struggled to source coaching at alevel that suited their abilities.Hannah Bussey said:“Archers have told

us very clearly that coaching is reallyimportant to them.A coach helps youlearn,challenges your skills and gives youthe support to compete.“We need more coaches, particularly

for novice and intermediate archers whooften haven’t received coaching sincetheir beginners’ course.Without access tocoaching,many people get to a certainlevel then gradually lose motivation ordrop out.”

HOT NEWS! 34 universities took part in the recent BritishUniversities and Colleges Sport Archery Outdoor Championships.And it was a huge success,with competitors claiming seven newuniversity records,20 FITA Stars,32 FITA target awards and one sixgold end.In fact archery is now such hot news among students that Archery

GB is looking at working with ten universities to set up new clubs oncampus over the next two years.Bournemouth and Newcastleuniversities are already confirmed and will be promoting their newarchery clubs at their Freshers’Fairs.

“Many of the teachers werefascinated at how easy Arrows was toset up and use and there was a realbuzz as many of the childrenencouraged and competed againsteach other to show the true spirit of thegames,which includes: teamwork, self-belief, respect,passion,honesty anddetermination.”

Northumberland is now consideringmaking archery part of its SchoolGames and Steve has been invitedto go into individual schools topromote Arrows as a way of gettingall children interested in archery,whatever their ability.

And a new competition format hasbeen introduced this month toencourage more inter-schools rivalryas well as an inclusive archerycompetition format that will beavailable as part of the SchoolGames cards from January.

For more information go towww.yourschoolgames.com

When archery was includedin last year’s SchoolGames, it gave the sport amassive boost.And it has

been keeping clubs and coaches busyever since.In Gloucestershire,archery made it

into the Schools Games county finalsand Shropshire is planning to introduceit at primary and secondary school levelnext year.They are not the only ones.Steve Richardson,County

Development Co-ordinator for Durhamand Northumberland,and member ofNorth East Archers,was invited toNorthumberland’s School Games todemonstrate archery and the highlysuccessful Arrows kit.He said:“We were given a spot by the

side of the bowling alley and 243 outof 1,000 participants had a go.Theyincluded Olympian Chris McDermottfromTeam GB Handball,who took hisplace in the queue, signing autographsas he went.

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HOWARCHERY IS HITTING SCHOOLS TARGET

Meeting the needIt’s Games time!

IN-DEPTH SUPPORTA series of in-depth workshops are beingrun as an alternative to the NationalDevelopment Conference and the aimis to deliver exactly the information youneed.The workshops are:

1.Pass It On:Coach archers with adisability. Saturday 25 January 2014.9am-5pm.Lilleshall National Sports &Conferencing Centre,Newport,TF10 9AT.Costs £15. For level 1 coaches andabove.Develop your skills and

confidence in dealing with the disabled,providing appropriate support. Practicaland theoretical sessions led byexperienced coaches will help youunderstand disabled people’s needsmore clearly,making your approach tocoaching more inclusive.Closing date for applications: 3 January.

2.Deliver archery as a business.Saturday 8 February 2014.10.30am-4pm.Lilleshall.Costs £15.

Find out everything you need to knowabout setting up an archery business,what you need to do,how it fits in withArchery GB rules and regulations and thebenefits for the whole archery community.Closing date for applications: 17 January.

3.Be a better coach.Saturday 8 March2014.10.30am-4pm.Lilleshall.Costs £15.Closing date for applications:14 February.For details call 01952 602 795.

CourseContent (NCC)

CourseManagement

(DMW)

CoachManagement

(NCC/MembershipServices)

Newresponsibilities

Head of Development said:“Becausearchery already has a strong presence,it made sense for us to increase ourinvestment into this area.”

Showing how clubs are getting peopleinvolved is also important.The ontargetprogramme is reaching out to clubs thatwant to increase participation rates andsome clubs are to receive extra resourcesand support to help them achievethat aim.

Sport England has also thrown downthe challenge of increasing the amountof archery,and all other sports,practicedoutside clubs.Over the next four yearsArchery GB will be looking at ways ofgetting people shooting in lots ofdifferent environments.

The challenge facing archery isclear: how do we get more peopleinvolved? Sport England has morethan doubled its funding,awarding

the sport £2 million over four years.Butnow the hard work starts. For that moneyit expects Archery GB to get more adultstaking part in the sport and to increasethe number of talented young archers,offering them better support.And it wants evidence.Sports which

receive Sport England funding have todemonstrate success by recording higherparticipation figures in the Active PeopleSurvey.The survey is carried outindependently and results are publishedtwice a year. It reports on regularparticipation – in archery, the number ofadults shooting at least once a week.At the moment the APS figures show35,000 adults shooting regularly.Thetarget for 2017 is 39,000.So how is thatgoing to be achieved? A four-yearstrategy has been put in place,parts ofwhich are already being delivered.One of Sport England’s aims is to get

more students active, so Archery GB isbuilding on and extending its presence inHigher Education and Further Educationto get more university and collegestudents involved in archery.David Reader,

Four years to get more people shooting

the challenge?Can we meet

FUNDING

Members of thenewly-formedNorth EastArchers havebeen busyspreading theword about thesport among

college students.They ran two days

of taster sessions atTyne

Metropolitan College,with a twist.Eachgroup was a class and there were prizes forbest class,department and individual.

Organiser Joe Brown said:“As the groupsarrived you had the normal apprehension,the sparkle in the eye of those whothought they would split the arrow likeRobin Hood and everyone in-between.

“Shooting six arrows with imperial scoringit became evident that, for most, theirarchery skills far outweighed their maths

skills.Some were just happy that they hadhit the target while others were competingfor the score.There was a very excitinghead-to-head as two lads who had neverheld a bow went up against each otherand both shot perfect six gold ends.

“The highlight was the excitement in thefaces of the students who realised,‘Yes, Ican do this!’ followed by‘Can I do thisagain?’ It proved yet again what a trulyinclusive sport archery is.”

Two new awards are being introducedto train instructors and teachers todeliver safe and enjoyable introductoryarchery sessions.

The Archery GB Instructors Award andTeachers Award will be launched on1 January. It will be available on a smallscale at first but will becomemorewidely available during the first year.The Leader Award will be available asnormal during this period.

AndArchery GB is looking fordedicated and enthusiastic tutors totrain the new instructors and teachers.If you want to become an approvedtutor you will need to apply to enter theselection process.

The next recruitment phase is opennow. If you are already a Leader tutorand want to deliver the Instructor courseyou will need to apply because you willnot be transferred over automatically.

For more details go towww.archerygb.org

New awardsintroduced

They shoot.They score...

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support and tuition to encourage themshoot more, shoot regularly and join inclub activities.The result is that we nowhave 19 active level 1 coaches.What success have membersachieved?Triple Olympian Larry Godfrey is amember of Cleve Archers,as is JakeBunce,a member of the GB JuniorSquad,who has shot internationally forthe last seven years,along with MattArnold.Teresa Bridges and Adam Shawregularly represent England and sevenmembers were selected to represent thecounty in September 2012.How do you ensure you provideopportunities for all?Club Disability Development Officer,Kevin Davis, is a level 1 coach.His job is toincrease participation for people withdisabilities,develop school and juniorclub links and to work with our juniordevelopment team.

We are also equipped with Genesis bowswhich are shorter than a normal recurvebow andmuchmore adaptable to arange of draw length and drawweights.Plans for the future?A Club Development Team was formedin 2012 to assess members’needsand create a long-term plan toimprove facilities and increaseparticipation opportunities.

39CLUB PROFILE

Membership at Cleve Archers hasincreased from 89 seniors and 39 juniorsin March last year to 135 seniors and 73juniors. So how has the club coped?Bob Nicholls has the answers.What has been the impact on CleveArchers?There are 15 on our second juniorbeginners course of 2013 and 18 on ourthird senior beginners course of the year.Demand is such that we are in theprocess of organising another Level 1coaching course and looking for a level 2course for our existing coaches.We run free community events on the

first Tuesday of every month and so far thisyear we have given archery lessons tomore than 85 people.How do you keep members interestedand engaged?We have added to our range of bows, tostandardise and improve the equipmentoffered to new members and improversbefore they buy their own.Juniors meet on Saturday mornings

andTuesday evenings and are putthrough their paces by our JuniorCoaching Organiser. Improvers and newmembers are invited to shoot on Saturdayafternoons andTuesday evenings wherethey have extra tuition from club coaches.Our coaching development plan

allows us to offer members additional

Special award for 40,000th memberAnd Cleve has a very special member.When 11-year-oldGabrielle Lott decided to join with her dad Richard aftera beginner’s course,she became the 40,000th memberof Archery GB.To mark the occasion Gabrielle, the40,000th member, received a glass plaque along with a£500 equipment and support grant for the club.The plaqueand cheque were presented by Development Manager,(Participation),Arran Coggan.

Coping with success


FACT FILEClub NameCleve ArchersFormed1960County and RegionGloucestershire,GrandWesternArchery SocietyWebsitewww.clevearchers.co.ukClub ContactBob NichollsVenues‘UpYonder’Hambrook,ChippingSodbury SchoolMembershipAdults – 135,Juniors – 73ontarget statusRegistered.Community Specialism

Gabrielle Lott withher dad,Richard

Cleve Archers recently gained theontarget Community Specialism and isconsidering applying for the YoungPeople Specialism award.Otherambitions are to buy our own land,develop a viable archery venue inthe local community and furtherincrease participation.


40 DIGITAL

Why? Because there are many kinds ofcommunication and most of them arenot written.

When you are having a joke,or teasingabout scores, the“target”can usually seeyour body language, the smile on yourface or hear the warmth of your tone.Written words are different. It can be hardto put them in the right context,despiteliberal use of emoticons and smiley faces.And don’t forget,even they don’t show upon all systems

Words can be frightening.You knowwhat you mean when you are sending amessage – but the person on thereceiving end might read it very differently.And if it upsets them, it could lead toproblems. If it carries an archery hashtagand ends up on the @archerygb Twitteraccount or is posted on our Facebook

page it could be taken down.The personwho posted it could be barred or, if theyare an Archery GB member,disciplined ifit is necessary.

There is a simple way to avoid all that.There are guidelines on the Archery GBwebsite (just enter social media in thesearch engine) or go tothecpsu.org.uk/help-advice/put-in-place-standards-and-policies/ scrolldown to social media and link to theresources library.

Think about what you are postingonline and if anyone could interpret it ascyber bullying just don’t post it.Don’tbecome an internet troll by mistake! Andif you think you are being bullied,don’tsuffer in silence.Just tell someone youtrust,or a club or tournament official,andthey can take it further if necessary.

Think before you post

Don’t be a

TROLL!S

ocial media is fantastic. It is theultimate in immediate gratificationgiving you unlimited information ontap and instant communication.

But there are dangers too.And it ispossible to become an internet trollwithout realising what you are doing.What is an internet troll?The accepted definition is someone whocauses discord by starting arguments,harassing or upsetting people online.There have been much-publicisedstories about people doing it deliberately;but did you realise you can do itaccidentally too?We are all used to friendly banter

on the shooting line, in clubs and atcompetitions.But what you say tosomebody’s face,or over the phone canbe very different when written down.

Are you receiving too many copies of Archery UK?Or too few? Have you suddenly stopped receivingthe Archery GB ezine and wondered why?It’s very easy to fix.All you need to do is log on to

the Members’Portal, scroll down to the“Others”section and check that all the right boxes are ticked– and have not become‘unticked’by mistake.The Archery UK box is at the top of the list andthe ezine box is at the bottomIf you have moved you can change your address

and you can update all your personal details online.You can also view all your achievements,badgesand scores,coaching and judging qualificationsand DBS (CRB) expiry dates.It’s very simple,efficient… and the changes

are immediate.

Too many? Too few?Log in!

41DISABILITY ARCHERY


arrows.The feeling of being able to shootand hit the target without actually seeingit has given me a more optimistic outlookon things.

“When I heard about the NorthernIreland Disability Championships I wasvery keen to take part. I entered in thevisually impaired category and, to mysurprise, I won my class and a gold medal!

WHAT ANACHIEVEMENT!TanyaWilson,below,also won gold,only 10 weeks after starting to shootregularly. She discovered the sportduring an outing with the Shine(Spina bifida,Hydrocephalus,Information,Networking,Equality)group and became hooked afteranother session at the PavestonesCentre,Coleraine.This is her story:

“I have spina bifida occulta (hiddenform).With my condition I suffer frompain in my back and left foot andalways thought I could never doarchery.But I can and I love it!

“When I started archery I struggledwith a few things but,with the help ofmy coach, I overcame thesedifficulties. I find focusing on shootingarrows takes my mind off my pain.

“At the championship I picked up agold medal in my category and alsoachieved a shield for overall bestfemale score.What an achievementfor my first competition! Anyone cando archery, so give it a go andyou’ll get hooked on it,just as I did.”

John Nicholl from Ballymoney,Northern Ireland,has overcomemany challenges.He was born deafbut then,gradually,began to go

blind.But he is a keen archer and hopesthat his experience will help andencourage others.This is his story:“My name is John Nicholl but my

nickname is John Boy. I was born deafbut with good eyesight. I was just likeother people but grew up living inquietness. In 1990,aged 19, I wasdiagnosed as having Usher Syndrome.This meant that I began to lose my sightreally slowly.“Usher syndrome is a relatively rare

genetic disorder that is associated with amutation in any one of 10 genes resultingin a combination of hearing loss andvisual impairment and is a leading causeof deaf-blindness.“By mid spring 2004 I had lost so much

of my sight that I was unable to recognisefaces or items even if they were placeddirectly in front of me.This also forced meto give up my job. I had been working asa hairdresser,a job I had alwaysdreamed of doing.“Being deaf never presented any

problems for me but losing my sightbrought many complications. I foundsome“non-sight”activities to take part insuch as tandem biking, swimming andclay modelling.Then I was approachedby an occupational therapist atPavestones,whosuggested that Imight like to tryarchery.“My very first

arrow went inthe gold –beginners’luck,maybe.Now I cansometimesgroup my

It’s an awesomesport How“beginners’ luck”convinced

deaf-blind John

Does your clubwelcome disabled

archers? If it does,help thedisabled to find you.Log on to theDeloitte Parasport website, scrolldown the right hand side of thehome page,click on clubupload and fill in your clubs’details. It means that anyoneinterested in archery can simply

enter their postcode and theywill be directed to your

club. It’s fast andit’s free.

Northern Ireland Archery Societyhas held its first DisabilityChampionships.And proved such asuccess that it won’t be the last!

Fifteen archers competed in threeclasses,wheelchair, standing andvisually impaired, to secure theNorthern Ireland title even though,for many, it was their first taste ofcompetition.

The championships wereorganised by Chris McFadyen andhosted by Causeway Companyof Archers.

There wereWorld Games celebrations – andpodium places – for British field archers NaomiFolkard and AlanWills in Cali,Columbia.

Naomi was proclaimedWorld Games recurvefield champion after beating Germany’s ElenaRichter in a shoot-off. Jessica Tomasi of Italy tookbronze,beating Germany’s Lisa Unruh 58-52.

Her victory was quickly followed by a bronzemedal for Alan,beating Austrian Heribert Dornhofer57-54 after losing out in the semis to Jean-CharlesValladont of France.The Frenchman defeated theUSA’s Brady Ellison 62-60 in a tense final.

won compound gold with2,774 with Nichola Simpsonsecond on 2,769 (with 19310s) and Rikki Binghamthird on 2,769 (with191 10s).

Longbow titles went toJulie Cousins on 986 andRobert Powell on 1,570,followed by Terry Ives on1,410 and Martin Baleon 1,406.

Annie White and KevinSutherland won barebowhonours on 1,607 and1,712 respectively.


There were claims for a worldrecord and a national record atthe British Target Championships,held with stage five of the Archery

GB National Series at Lilleshall.Adam Ravenscroft took first place

in the men’s compound with 2,776,followed by Liam Grimwood on 2,754and Chris Bell on 2,751,while LarryGodfrey took recurve honours with 2,656.Ashe Morgan was second with 2,587and Bob Lowe third on 2,541.Naomi Folkard took the women’s

recurve title with 2,662, followed by AmyOliver on 2,598 and Jeanetta Braun on2,584. Lady Paramount Danielle Brown

Championson target

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Great Britain’s juniors shone at EuropeanField Archery Championships in Terni, Italy,winning two golds, two bronzes and anunofficial silver!There was barebow gold for Louise

Rees in her final season as a junior,recurve gold for Patrick Huston andrecurve bronze for Bryony Pitman inthe stunning setting of the Carsulaearchaeological site.The other bronzewas won by the junior men’s team ofPatrick Huston, Luke Pennell andCraig McCreery after a tenseshoot-off with Sweden.And the junior women –

Bryony Pitman,Daisy Clark andLouise Rees – won team silver but,because there were only threeteams taking part, it was notincluded in the officialmedal tally.The senior archers found

themselves up against toughcompetition. Jon Shales cameclosest,making it through to therecurve semis.And he cameagonisingly close.He was denied a

place in the gold medal match by assingle point, losing 52-53 to Germany’sSebastian Rohrberg,who went on to winthe title.The bronze medal was decided

by a single point too as Jon lost out toAustria’s Heribert Dornhofer, 55-56.Silverwent to Jerome Bidault of France.

GB team manager Gloria Mead said:“What a stunning location.The shootingtook place in the ruins of an 11th centurychurch with the final shot aiming towardsthe arch of St Damiano,with clear blueskies and temperatures nearing 30degrees in the shade.

“A fantastic end to a marathon of aweek. I am so proud of the whole team.Well done!”

Juniors take the field

World Games delight

Bronze medallist AlanWillsup against Brady Ellison


When theWorshipful Company ofFletchers was set up in 1371, it had oneaim: to give Britain’s bowmen the kit theyneeded to win famous victories.These days the Company is still helping,

but the emphasis has changed.Now itsupports Paralympians and clubmembers and helps to set up clubs fordisabled children.Some of the support itoffers includes:• Helping to provide new bows incases where a worsening disabilitymakes it necessary• Where different equipment is neededfor better performance• Buying extra equipment to enhanceimproving performance• Support for events at national orinternational level

To give an idea of the amountsinvolved, in 2012 the Fletchers provided

about £13,500 for disabled archers.Thelargest grant ever made by the Companyis an additional £12,500 per annum forfive years to Archery GB. It is being used totrain coaches to work with disabledarchers and to identify and train potentialtalent for Rio 2016.This scheme is wellunder way and,hopefully,will help to bringabout success and medals in Brazil.Andthree of Archery GB’s members arenow also members of the company.

TheWorshipful Company ofFletchers was founded by arrowmakers as a way of ensuringcraftsmanship and quality.Nowit devotes most of its energiesto its chosen charity,disabilityarchery.And this is a natural fitwith Archery GB.Anybody whowants to apply for assistance inpurchasing equipment needs todemonstrate that their coach not only

recommends the application but is alsoable to endorse the degree ofcommitment required to succeed.

A recent innovation is the Company’ssupport in setting up schools clubs fordisabled children.Part of archery’s appealis that disabled and able-bodied archerscan compete on level terms.TheCompany is providing funds are providedfor the purchase of basic equipment anda year’s coaching in established sportscentres. If you want to find out more,contact the Company’s Clerk [email protected] or on020 3638 4039.

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A natural fitHow Fletchers are still helping archers

There was a glittering end to the GBsquad’s European Junior Cup adventuresin Bucharest when Jon Bull took gold andJordan Mitchell silver. Jon beat Jordan145-143 in the closest of matches to takejunior compound individual honoursin one of Europe’s premier contests.It was a fitting end to a competition that

saw three bronzes added to the medalhaul,courtesy of our junior compoundteams and left Great Britain joint thirdwith Ukraine in the medals table,close on the heels of Russiaand Mexico.Jordan added junior

mixed team bronze to hishaul after a hard-foughtcampaign with GeorginaBrown – and it could havebeen a very different storyif they had not beenhampered by equipmentfailure. It meant they each did

the bronze double after winning their teamevents with Rebecca Blewitt,Daisy Clarkand Jon Bull and Jake Burn respectively.

There was frustration for others whocame agonisingly close to the podium,including fourth placedAshe Morgan,whowas edged out.But many have now beengiven the chance to shine at the YouthWorld Championships inWuxi,China.Those who will be at the event are:

Compound juniors: Daisy Clark,GeorgieBrown and Marsie Henderson-Hirst.Jordan Mitchell, Jon Bull and Jake Burn.Compound cadets:Aalin George,Kirsten Passingham.Recurve juniors: Jack Grogan,Ashe Morgan and Kieran Slater.Recurve cadet: Tom Howse,PatrickHuston,Bradley Denny,Bryony Pitmen,Becky Martin.

Young stars’ chance to shine


COMPOUNDSenior

Men 2 x 50m (72 arrows)670 / 1360 x2Women 2 x 50m (72 arrows)640 / 1300 x 2Youth

Junior Men 2 x 50m (72 arrows)640 / 1280 x 1Junior Women 2 x 50m (72 arrows)630 / 1260 x 1Cadet Men 2 x 50m (72 arrows)630 / 1260 x 1Cadet Women 2 x 50m (72 arrows)620 / 1240 x 1Para

Men open compound 50m (72 arrows) 650MenW1 compound 50m (72 arrows) 575Women open compound 50m (72 arrows) 600

RECURVESenior

Men’s FITA / 7201230 / 625Women Lady’s FITA / 7201230 / 600Youth

Junior Men Men’s FITA / 70m1200 / 610Junior Women Lady’s FITA / 70m1150 / 550Cadet Men Metric 1 or Men’s FITA / 60m or 70m1175 / 595Cadet Women Metric 2 or Lady’s FITA / 60m or 70m1125 / 530Para

W2 & Standing Men FITA / 7201100 / 550W2 & Standing Women FITA / 7201000 / 450

PERFORMANCE

Want to be selected?Dates set for decidersThe dates have been set for the 2014 European Championshipsselection shoots. So if you want to be in with a chance of carryingBritish hopes, it’s time to grab your diaries.

The junior qualifiers are on 12 and 13 April 2014. For seniors it’s31 May and 1 June.Both shoots will be held at Lilleshall.

Because of imminent changes to the 2016 Paralympic eventsand classification process at the 2013World Archery Congress,Performance reserves the right to invite disabled athletes to theselection shoot.To find the selection criteria go to the Archery GBwebsite,click in Documents and then Performance.

Entries,with supporting evidence,need to be in by 4 January 2014.Entries costs £30 and should be sent to Stephanie Kelly,Archery GBPerformance,Lilleshall National Sports & Conferencing Centre,Newport,Shropshire,TF10 9AT.For more information or to pay by creditcard,call 01952 607962.The minimum qualifying standards are:

Olympians Naomi Folkard,Amy Oliver,AlanWills and LarryGodfrey will all be competing in theWorld Championships inAntalya,Turkey,along with Becky Martin and Ashe Morgan.

And Dani Brown,Rikki Bingham,Andrea Gales,AdamRavenscroft,Duncan Busby and Chris Bell will go with them tocompete in the non-Olympic compound discipline in Turkey.

Athletes representing Britain at the ParaWorldChampionships in Bangkok in November will be:Recurve men standing: Phil Bottomley and Kenny Allen.W2 men recurve: Paul Browne.Men open compound: John Stubbs,Richard Henahanneand Frank Maguire.W1 men compound: John Cavanagh.Women open compound: Danielle Brown and Mel Clarke.Recurve women standing: SharonVennard.

Act fastto getLloyd’s helpAre you a Performance coach? In charge of youngarcher training group? Coaching a talented archer?The parent of a Performance archer? If so,help is at hand– but you need to act quickly.

Olympic Coach Lloyd Brown is running freePerformance coaching principles seminars over twoweekends – 29 November to 1 December and31 January to 2 February – at Lilleshall.

So why should you attend? He will be outlining thetechnical foundations,drills and skills needed by youngarchers, the theory and practice behind the 5A coachingmodel and the strength and conditioning sessionsessential to their development.

To be considered contact Katy Cumming [email protected] by Friday 4 October andexplain why you should be there.

Flying the flag

A great learning experience.That was theverdict after Archery GB’s recurve cadetstook on some of the world’s best youngtalent at the Seoul International YouthArchery Festival in Korea.

It was a chance for Becky Martin,BryonyPitman,Caitlin McCarthy,Patrick Huston,

Bradley Denny and Robert Gray to buildup their experience of internationalcompetition – and they took fulladvantage at the Jamsil Sports Complexat Seoul’s Olympic Park.And there waseven chance for them to prove they hadwhat it takes to entertain,Gangnam-style!

Patrick finished ninth in his category,closely followed by 12th-placed Bradleyand Robert in 45th spot.There was a 12th

spot too for Bryony,who finished threeplaces above Becky while Caitlin came inat 41.The eventual winners in bothcompetitions came from Chinese Taipei.

The best way to learn

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Competitions are won by the skill of thearcher.But equipment helps too – andyou have been asking for details of the kitused by our elite archers.Our latest“victim” is Paralympian Kenny Allen.This isthe equipment he is using at the moment:BowHoyt ION X riser with f7 40lb medium limbsShibuya ultima sightArctec stabilisersBeiter clicker

Beiter plunger buttonArrowsEaston X10 arrows,500 spine,120 grainstainless steel pilesInch and 3/4 spin wingsAccessoriesOpeche finger slingCavalier finger tab with AAE finger spacerBeiter bracer x 2StringA Michael Peart special!


opposition – Russia’s Inna Stepanova andthe USA’s Brady Ellison.The recurve finalswere a largely Korean affair,with onlyMexico’s AlejandraValencia breakingthe stranglehold and taking bronze.And Korea frustrated British hopes in thecompound competition,denyingJohn Stubbs a place and knocking outDanielle Brown was knocked out after afive-game thriller.

Three recurve archers were given their firstshot at World Cup glory in Antalya – andone of them came very close to comingaway with a bronze medal.Nineteen-year-old Ashe Morgan teamedup with hugely experienced OlympianNaomi Folkard and they were pipped torecurve mixed team bronze by a singlepoint,beaten 142-141 by Mexico.Performance Director, Sara Symingtonsaid:“A blend of youth and experienceshot at Antalya and it nearly endedin a bronze medal in the RecurveMixed team – in what turnedout to be a very tightmatch,Ashe andNaomi had to settlefor a very crediblefourth place.Thiswas the first tasteof World Cup levelarchery for allthree recurve men– Ashe,Sean Evansand Kieran Slater –and will no doubtinspire them to pushfor more in their journeyto Rio qualification.”But there was frustration inWroclaw,Poland.Both Naomi Folkardand AlanWills had been hoping toprogress to the last 16 but foundthemselves up against formidable

45PERFORMANCE

One point away from a medal

Naomi Folkard in action

So close!By invitationonlyThere were smiles all round as Britisharchers stamped their authority on theninth International Invitational ArcheryEvent at Stoke Mandeville.It was a clean sweep in theWI

Compound competition as JohnCavanagh took gold,Peter Higgins silverand Lesley McComb bronze.And therewas a thrilling repeat of the Paralympicfinal as Dani Brown edged Mel Clarke outof the gold.There was gold too for John Stubbs in

the Open Compound and for defendingchampion Paul Browne in the men’sRecurveW2 while SharonVennard tookthe UK’s third silver,narrowly beaten byPoland’s Milena Olszewska in the RecurveStanding final.Kenny Allen,Kate Murrayand Richard Hennahane won bronze inthe Standing Recurve,RecurveW2 andOpen Compound respectively.And there was team glory with gold for

recurvers Phil Bottomley,Kenny Allen andPaul Browne and the Compound Mixedteam of John Stubbs,Dani Brown andRichard Hennahane.Kate Murray,SharonVennard and Pippa Britton completed themedal haul with silver against Ukraine inthe Recurve Open.The competition featured archers from

the Ukraine,Malaysia,Brazil,Norway,Poland,Switzerland and Azerbaijan andwas sponsored by theWorshipfulCompany of Fletchers.Bob Smith, secretary of the British

Wheelchair Archery Association, said arecord number of its members entered,some gaining podium places.

Gear Check

More than 3,000 people flocked to thestunningWollaton Hall in Nottingham tosee the British archery’s blue riband event,the Grand Final of the 2013 NationalSeries,and a few twists.The new holder of the National Series

men’s compound title is a Belgian,Michael Cauwe.Danielle Brown addedanother title to her collection and therewere stunning performances by up-and-coming archers.And the whole eventwas, in the words of tournament organiserJon Nott,“phenomenal.”There were no easy victories.Cauwe

and Adam Ravenscroft were evenlymatched as they battled for thecompound title and it came down to ashoot off. But even that was different.Instead of the usual one arrow, it was aone minute shoot-off where the archerscould shoot as many arrows at necessaryin 60 seconds,with the closest to thecentre X winning.Bronze went to seriesdebutant Matt Arnold who beat LiamGrimwood, in his fifth successive GrandFinal, 144-143.

Gusty conditions played a role in thewomen’s final.Dani and Lucy O’Sullivanwere neck and neck until a strong gustpushed one of Lucy’s arrows into theeight. She fought back but Dani won withthe last arrow.Andrea Gales took bronze,beating Rikki Bingham 136-132.

AlanWills took recurve gold afterbeating Chelmsford archer Michael Juddin straight sets – but only after atough semi against fellowOlympian Larry Godfrey.AsheMorgan came back from ashoot-off defeat in hissemi to take bronze,beating from the hugelyexperienced LarryGodfrey in straight sets.

Amy Oliver took the2013 women’s title,beating fellow OlympianNaomi Folkard instraight sets lessthan a yearafter major

shoulder surgery.And bronze went to18-year-old Abbie Fisher,with a 6-0 winover Nicky Hunt, the first archer to makeboth the recurve and compound finals.

Archery GB chairman David Harrisonsaid:“It has been a fantastic occasion.The venue, the crowds and the archery…it couldn’t have been better. I would liketo thank our partners,Nottingham City

Council and the NottinghamBuilding Society, the organising

team, the archers and oursponsors.Without themwe would not havebeen able to deliversuch a prestigiousevent.”●


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What a thriller!Crowds flock to Grand Final

Act now to secure yourplace at the European

Archery Festival.Entries arecurrently being accepted for seniorand junior archers in compound and

recurve divisions. It’s all beingautomated online by Sport:80 and youcan pay by credit or debit card.Visitwww.europeanarcheryfestival.com

for more information.


48 EUROPEAN ARCHERY FESTIVAL

What are you doing nextJanuary? Or rather,whathave you got planned for24 to 26 January –

because you will need a really goodexcuse not to be at the TelfordInternational Centre.Why? Because it’s

your chance to be atan Indoor World Cupevent, the EuropeanArchery Festival.The tournament is

usually held in Nimes,France,but next yearit’s destination Telford.So why should yougo? It’s one of theworld’s largesttournaments. It attractssome of the world’s best archers.And,because it’s an open competition,absolutely anyone can take part in it.That’s right.You could be competingagainst the world’s finest archers.

The festival is supported by thearchery trade which has providedthe prizes and will be taking part inwhat will be the largest exhibition inEurope.All the latest kit will be onoffer – and it’s a great place to pickup deals direct from companies.

More are signing up all the timeand the festival currently has sixmaster sponsors: Mybo (by MerlinArchery),Doinker,Hoyt,Easton,Win&Win and TRUBall/Axcel Archery.

Countdown to Europe’s biggest festival

Are you ready?The qualification round is a FITA 18

with four sessions available, two eachon Friday and Saturday,and thehead-to-head rounds begin on theSaturday evening and run into Sunday,

when the finals will be held.It’s easy to enter, just go to

www.europeanarcheryfestival.com.Registration is online and costsaround £75 for seniors and £50for juniors.For that you also getentrance to an exhibition with tradestands,demonstrations and poolshoots,a competitor pack and fulluse of the spectator stands.Youalso get entrance to a Sundaymorning second-chance shoot forall those who do not make thetop 32 – 15 arrows that could win

you prizes. Places are limited and morethan 500 competitors have alreadysigned up, so it is time to get online.Archers can now also buy spectatortickets when they register – before theyare released to the general public. �

Archery GB’s Pilot Academy Squad hasheld its final training camp at Lilleshall.Described as a“bitter-sweet”weekend

by coaches and staff it marked theend of the pilot programme offer byArchery GB, the beginning of a fully-fledged academy network acrossEngland from September and the startof work to align all Home Nations Juniortraining squads.Archers competed in an Olympic-style

event,with a 720 round followed by head-to-heads, team event,podiums,anthemsand medals for the successful archers.


50 TALENT

World classopportunities!Archery GB’s new RegionalPerformance Academies are nowofficially open and offering world-classdevelopment opportunities to60 promising archers and toPerformance coaches.

The academies are at Bishop BurtonCollege in East Yorkshire (Northern),Hartpury College in Gloucestershire(Southern) and at Archery GB’s baseat Lilleshall (Central),which are allmulti-sport centres.

Performance Pathways ManagerCeri Ann Davies said:“Theannouncement of our Academies isan exciting step.The archers will bein environments where Performancedevelopment and coachingcan thrive.

“We look forward to working withBishop Burton to further supportcommunity engagement and areproud that Hartpury has addedarchery to its portfolio of elite sports.These regional centres of excellencewould simply not have been possiblewithout support and funding fromSport England and the UK TalentTeam’s guidance has beeninstrumental in the design of ourtalent programme.”

Academy archers will be required toattend monthly three-day camps,workwith their Performance coaches twicea month and train for 25 hourseach week.

ONTHE RIGHT PATHThe journey towards bringing regional and elite level performance activitiescloser together has started with a focus on aligning the Talent Pathway.Delegates from all the home nations and English counties gathered at

Lilleshall for Archery GB’s first Performance PathwayWorkshop,which waschaired by Performance Director Sara Symington.One of the results was an offer by Performance Pathways Manager,

Ceri Ann Davies to work with each region to create performance plans tosupport talented archers.Charlie Hall,Chairman of Northern Counties Archery Society, said:“It was

good to have the opportunity to speak openly,honestly and frankly aboutsome of the challenges we all face in our respective regions.Northern Countiesis looking forward to working with Ceri Ann to look for ways to overcome some ofthese challenges in the future.”

But another starts for Academy Squad

One journeyends…

Archery GB Performance is now recruitingmembers for the Talent Pathways Working Group.They will help the Performance Pathway

Manager with the strategy and evolution of theTalent Pathway and to create the right conditionsfor athlete development.

Applicants will have to demonstrate thatthey meet the person specification and can

fulfil the role.If you are interested [email protected]

DOYOUWANT TO

SHAPE THEFUTURE?

Northern England Co-ordinator CoachKath Fitzpatrick said:“We are all so proud ofthe hard work each of these archers haveput into their training and performance.”

Academies Cup winners 2013Individual men: gold,Tom Howse;

silver,Alex Smith; bronze, Jack GroganIndividual women: gold,Sally Gilder;

silver,Caitlin McCarthy; bronze,Alice CottonMixed team:gold,Alex Smith and Liza

Hadley: silver, JacobVick and Lora Anker:bronze,Adam Lewis and Laura Evans

51ASK THE EXPERTS


You need to think logically but thechimp reacts emotionally, leadingto silly decisions.

Working on mental skills takestime. It’s about exploring howeach part of the mind worksand coming up withindividual plans tostick to the process.Acknowledge your“chimp”worries.Don’t keep thembottled up.Think oflogical and reassuringanswers and findsomeone who can listenand support. Focusingon the outcome makes itharder to achieve.Dealwith your worries, thenfocus on the process.

Acknowledge the chimpbut remember you have achoice.Pre-empting worriesand rehearsing answers far inadvance of a competition is agood idea because it is too lateonce you are there.

Managing emotions and letting whatyou do in practice come out atcompetitions is a skill and it takes dailyeffort and practice.But it is well worth it.

There is a simple and fun way tohelp people understand theirminds and achieve happiness andsuccess.A tried and tested model,

based on neuroscience, that helpspeople understand themselves better.And it involves a chimp.Perhaps the simplest way to explain it is

through a car analogy. If the car is notworking you go to a garage to get it fixed.If something in your mind does not workas it should you get treatment,whichoften involves medication. For most of usthere is nothing wrong with the car,wejust don’t know how to drive it! We thinkand do things we often wish we didn’tbut don’t know how to manage it.That’s where the model comes in.It simplifies the mind into three areas:

the logical, rational system, the emotionalsystem and automatic thoughts andbehaviours.This third part is known as thecomputer.The logical is known as thehuman,and the emotional is the chimp.The chimp has one purpose: to ensurethe survival of self and future generations.It constantly looks for threat and danger,often seeing it where non exists. It wantsto be accepted so cares what peoplethink and about looking good. It workswith drives and instincts. For example,logic dictates we need to eat healthilybut we still pile our plates high.The chimpthinks it may never eat again so get itwhile you can!In archery, the chimp sees competition

as a threat. It can make you feel sick,giveyou butterflies or make you doubt yourown abilities.With practice,archeryshould become automatic and it shouldjust be case of letting the ‘computer’ run.But if the chimp takes control – and it is anormal reaction – it can feel like you havenever picked up a bow before. Focusswitches to the score,oppositions,conditions – anything but the process.

Control your chimpSarah Broadhead,Archery GB’s new sports psychologist, has worked with GBTaekwondo, swimmers and golfers.She now works with Professor Steve Peters,best known for his work with British Cycling andTeam Sky.Here she looks atways of staying in control


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shoulder muscles and internal rotatorstend be stronger than the rear shoulderand external rotator muscles.

Any physiotherapist working with anarcher should recommend a set ofexercises to develop shoulder and rotatorcuff strength.These Prehabilitationexercises can be done as a stand aloneset or part of a wider strength andconditioning programme which wouldavoid any potential strength imbalance.It will increase the archer’s ability towithstand the forces of shooting,hence‘pre-habilitating’an injury.

Important archery muscles includethe rotator cuff muscles such as thesupraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minorand subscapularis (Fig.1).Other musclesacting on the scapula include theupper/middle/lower trapezius, rhomboidsand posterior deltoid (Fig.2).

There is a secret weapon known tophysiotherapists and strength andconditioning coaches involved inpreparing elite athletes. It is

prehabilitation exercise training – and itis much better than rehabilitation.It involves exercises for specific muscles

and helps to reduce injury risks beforethey happen. It’s the classic “preventionis better than the cure”approach.Prehabilitation is sport-specific andtargets common injuries and strengthimbalances that occur in a particularsport – in this case,archery.A common injury among archers is

shoulder tendonitis or impingement.Thisis often caused by imbalanced shouldermusculature,bad technique, too higha poundage and/or general muscleweakness.We spend most of our lifeusing our arms in front of us, so the front

In the first of a series of articles Jamal Mashlab,Archery GB’s lead physiotherapist, suggests basicexercises which might reduce the risk of injury

Prehabilitation

Fig.1

Scapula controlClockwise/anti-clockwiseusing exercise ball

Four points usingexercise ball

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Fig.2 Prone using slidingboard circuit: up anddown,side to side,circles,writing

Model: Joanne Eyles

A.Entering your first tournament canbe daunting.Should it be local or

national? Which round and distancesshould you shoot? I recommend choosinga familiar round at distances you arecomfortable shooting.

The next step is to,practice it at the clubfirst with some more experienced archersso that you know the basics and arecomfortable with the process. Finding alocal tournament with other club membersmay make things easier,although once youare there you will get to know other peoplevery quickly.

Read up on the round you will be shooting.Familiarise yourself with some of the moreimportant rules because these can differbetween rounds. If you are a bit confused whenyou arrive,ask someone.Archers are a friendlybunch and will be more than happy to help.Tournament organisers and judges are a goodsource of information too,so don’t be afraid toask.Tournaments are a fun way to take your sportto the next level.Start small and,who knows, in afew seasons you might be shooting at the worldchampionships. For more information go towww.duncanbusbyarchery.com

It’s a fascinating aspect of humannature that we often fail to do thethings we know would do us good.

More shooting,bow tuning andexercise,eating well.We are not greatat second-hand learning.We see it inothers. Poor diet leading to weightgain and health problems,whichprobably don’t help their scores.Weaspire to be like those who eat welland keep fit.We think we might bebetter archers if we were in bettershape.We recognise that our dietaffects all aspects of life and work,not just archery.And still we stickwith bad habits.

It took an 18-month healthproblem which stopped meworking full time and wrote off ayear’s shooting to motivate me –and I’m an international archerand scientist with an interest innutrition! So what will get youeating well?

Some people are motivated byvisions of physical perfection andarchery glory.Others act whenthey foresee a terrible future. Ican help you explore what youwant and equip you for positiveaction steps with soundknowledge about food.Formore information go towww.learntoeatwell.co.uk

Whatwill ittake?

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Q.I need new strings for mycompound bow for the indoor

season.What material and strand countshould I be using?

A.Bowstrings are high wear itemsand usually last between 12 and

18 months,depending on how much youshoot. It can be difficult to choose areplacement so you need to find areputable string manufacturer.There arelots of companies offering custom-madestrings these days but not all are equal. Irecommend finding one that has goodfeedback and asking around to see whatother people use.A good string will needvery little shooting-in time and shouldgive you trouble-free shooting forthousands of arrows.The current market leader in string

material is BCY. It offers a range of differentmaterials that have slightly differentproperties.The most popular forcompounds are either 452X or 8190.Both are extremely strong and have littleor no stretch,which will ensure your stringwill remain consistent in all conditions.8190 is fast and hard-wearing and 452X isweatherproof and stretch-proof so eitherone will make a world-class string.Yourstrand count will depend upon yourchoice of bow and poundage. It’s alwaysbest to take advice from the manufacturerbefore deciding on a strand count,because a string with too few strandscould be at risk of snapping.Alternatively,a string with too many strands might not fitproperly into your cams and risks comingoff altogether.

Q.I am relatively new to archery andI’d like to enter my first competition,

but I’m worried I’ll be out of my depth.Can you adviseme of where I should start?

WORDS: Jackie Wilkinson

Top tip:Don’t wait toget motivated.The time to eatwell is now!

Do you needcompound advice?

Question Time:

Archery GB compound squad member Duncan Busbyis here to help with queries on form,equipment andtechnique. If you want any advice about compoundarchery, email [email protected] and mark youremail for Duncan’s attention

GRADUATEDHANDICAP TABLES

The Graduated HandicapTables for Target archery havebeen in use for 20 years and have stood the test of time.They work for archers at all levels and for all types of bow– compound, recurve, longbow,crossbow andeverything in between.

But I am getting older and there is no point in takingthe algorithms (which I developed with 15 years ofresearch), to the grave with me.And although wealready have 64 outdoor rounds and nine indoorrounds (23 if you count all of the face and scoringsystem variations), someone is bound to find reasonsto invent more.So I have decided to anticipate the expiry of the

copyright in the present tables and put the algorithmsinto the public domain so that anyone can use themas they wish.The document giving the full equations (with a brief

explanation) takes up three or four A4 pages and is a bitmuch to ask this magazine to print in full – especially

since it contains a lot of mathematical equations– but anyone who is interested can obtain acopy by contacting me by email [email protected] or by letterat Purbeck,Cheapside Road,Ascot,Berkshire, SL5 7DRDavid Lane

Please note we cannot print letters sent to us without a nameand address or an email address (although we canwithhold the address if you wish).Letters may be edited forpublication.Please try to keep them to 250 words if possible.

Letters containing personal attacks will not be published.

I recently had the pleasure of participating in Durham andNorthumberland Archery Association’s Pass It On event andwould like to thank the organisers,coaches (Helen andTonyGeorge with David and Nicola McCullough) and all of the helpers.After the introduction,Tony ran a session onVI archery.And

shooting blind was a revelation.Everything we take for granted as asighted archer disappeared and I had to rethink just abouteverything from positioning the arrow nock to using the foot gaugeand trying to find the tactile aid at the back of my hand.The onlything that was the same was the draw.The afternoon saw us shooting from a wheelchair, various

unstable platforms and using a post-mounted bow which can beshot with one hand.The day was totally well spent and I recommend it to anyone

with an interest in coaching.Keith RitsonKillingworth Archers andBowmen of Backworth

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YOUR letters


WRITETO: Mailbag,Archery UK magazine,Archery GB,Lilleshall National Sports &Conferencing Centre,Newport,ShropshireTF10 9ATOR EMAIL:[email protected]

A realrevelation

PRIZEIn light of the upcoming release of the new MYBO

product range,Merlin Archery (www.merlinarchery.co.uk) ispleased to offer the‘star letter’writer a £100gift voucher that can be used against anyMYBO archery products purchased throughthe Merlin Archery.For a preview of this newand exciting brand, take a look atwww.ilovemybo.com

In the last issue of Archery UK,Director of Operations BryanWoodcock voiced his appreciation of volunteers.But then hespoke about possible compromises to health and safety andtheir role in fulfilling Archery GB’s obligations... to “our investors.”

Could I ask where,exactly, this investment is being used? Itdoes not seem to be going to grassroots clubs and volunteers.

And a volunteer “workforce”? I am an archer who loves thissport, so I help out by being on the committee of my club,Vice-President of my county and a shoot organiser. I am not anArchery GB unpaid worker.Andrea BeddardWarlinghamArchery Club Captain

Director of Operations BryanWoodcock writes:Please never doubt that I appreciate our volunteers.They arethe lifeblood of archery.They,along with every member ofArchery GB,are our main investors,putting in their time,energy and dedication.

My point on health and safety is simple. It is essential thateveryone, from volunteers,archers and field parties tojudges,parents and spectators can enjoy our sport safely.

We just need to have the correct strategies in place andmake sure everyone is aware of them.The Rules ofShooting are quite clear, the health and safety ofeveryone is paramount.

As for “workforce,” I cannot think of a better wordfor all those volunteers whose hard work drives thissport forward. I’m sorry if the term offends. If youcan think of a better alternative, I would be morethan happy to use it.

In the summer edition of Archery UK, I read with interest theaccount of the University Challenge and the accompanyingpicture. I was interested to note that an archer seemed to beemploying the technique of using theirboots as a quiver. I am not surewhether there is a rule orregulation regarding this but Iwould question the safety ofcarrying arrows inthis manner.Andrew CheckleyBowmen of Chesterfield

AUTUMN 2013 • ARCHERY UK

Safety issue?

Editor writes: I think the issuehere is common sense as well as

health and safety.What if the archertripped? It does happen. If you are thinkingabout employing the same technique pleasethink again. If anything went wrong just thinkwhat the implications would be for you – andfor the tournament organiser.

I am a former compound archer who nowshoots longbow.Am I the only one havingtrouble with the equipment,particularlyarrow parts?I make my own arrows and have found

that when I order parts they tend to beslightly different sizes. For example I havethree different makes of nock.They all claim tofit the same size bowstring but one is too tightand the second drops off the string.The third isall right but even they vary from nock to nock,despite being made by the same company.Points are also slightly different weights.Yet

when I make arrows for my wife’s recurve bow thenocks and points are uniform, regardless of make.I understand how shafts and feathers on a

wooden arrow are all slightly different.But there is noexcuse for man-made products to differ so widely.Do manufacturers look on wooden arrow parts assecond class? I can understand companiesmaking nocks slightly larger to accommodatethicker longbow strings.But different sized nocks inthe same packet?Isn’t it about time we had uniform string sizes for

longbows? And the kind of gap size indicators theyhave on recurve/compound nocks? I know lots ofpeople put up with badly fitting parts and say it is allpart of shooting a longbow.But no other bow typewould put up with it because if your nocks do not fityour bowstring correctly you will never get goodtight groupings.Come on longbowers.Demand equipment

made to the same standard and high tolerancesas other bow types.LeeWhalley

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Demandhighstandards! A club member was shooting a compound with aluminium/carbon

arrows,when one of his arrows clipped the frame of the boss and flewpast,and into the ground.So far not a problem.We went to collect the arrows,he spotted it and bent to retrieve it. But he

did not notice it had broken.Unfortunately he ended up with carbonsplinters in his fingers and spent three hours in the local A&E having themtaken out.He uses an puller when removing arrows from a target so I asked why

he didn’t when pulling them from the ground.His answer was,no onehad told him.

Earlier I spotted one of our longbow archers helping to look for missingcarbon arrows.They removed their shoes to feel for the arrows – and Istopped that as soon as I saw it.This practice goes back to the 1970s whenwe only had wood or aluminium arrows. If you trod on a broken arrowthen, it would not have the same impact as treading on a brokencarbon arrow.

Can all clubs,coaches and trainers please take on board thatyour do not look for arrows in bare feet and you still use an arrow

puller to pull carbon arrows out of the ground.Dave Egalton

County Coach,Sussex

A cautionary tale

VolunteerAppreciation?


58 OPERATIONS

Operations Committee and the Board ofDirectors up to date with what’s going on.”

There are plans, though, to do more.The committee is working on a list offrequently asked questions,which willinclude a brief explanation of theclassification system. It is also planninganother Pass It On training day forcoaches,will look at the difficulties facesby disabled archers when they first start tocompete and what can be done forarchers who are not interested in goingdown the Paralympic route.

It is also working on getting moreinformation about Performance PathwaysandTalent identification forms on thewebsite but the big news is looking at thepossibilities of a national tournament forarchers with disabilities.

Developing a performancepathway for would-beParalympians,maintaining strong

links with other sports and organisationsand working with coaches and archers.Those are some of the priorities faced bymembers of the Disabled Committee.But there are many more.Committee

Chairman Helen George said:“I hope tocontinue working closely with BritishWheelchair Archery Association,LimbPower,WheelPower,BritishParalympics Association,British Blind Sport,World Archery and any other organisationswhich can help to move our sport forward.“It is also part of our remit to encourage

and support beginners and novices withdisabilities,as well as recommending rulechanges as necessary and keeping the

Doing more forthe disabled

Robin Edward Frost (membershipnumber: 851048) was suspendedfrom being an Archery GB coachfor five years at a disciplinaryhearing on 27 May 2012.Thatdecision was upheld at an appealhearing on 2 March 2013.

This case was also referred to theArchery GB Case ManagementPanel and,at a hearing held on 3March 2013,he was suspendedfrom being a member of ArcheryGB for five years.The AppealCommittee decided there were notsufficient grounds for appeal andupheld the suspension decision.

Steven Eales (membershipnumber: 2049714) was expelledfrom Archery GB on 3 April 2013, inaccordance with Law 9(b)(iv).

Members’attention is drawn toLaw 12 (a) which can besummarised as: only a member ofArchery GB may shoot or officiateat Archery GB meetings or atany meeting of a regional society,county association orassociated club.

Archery GB’s insurance policydemands that all laws,policies andRules of Shooting need to becomplied with. If a suspended orexpelled member attends,shootsor officiates at Archery GBmeetings or at any regional society,county association or associatedclub shoots,that meeting and thoseinvolved,might not be covered.

SUSPENSION ANDEXPULSION

Paralympian Paul Browne and John Stubbs.Photo:Dean Alberga

Committee members have big plans

59JUDGES


Pay attention..and make sure those scores are right!

Scores are crucial...so why are somany archers paying so littleattention to the process of scoring?

The rules are clear:Archery GB:306 (b) Archers shall identify their arrowsby pointing at the nocks.Neither thearrow nor the target face shall betouched until the final decision as to thescore has been given and any suchinterference with the target or arrow shalldisqualify the archer from scoring thehigher value.But why? Pointing at your arrow makes

you look at it closely, so you will not missline-cutters.And it ensures that everybodyis calling the right score – something thatyou might miss if you are too busy lookingat your scorecard,phone or tablet.And about that...The rules are

also clear.Archery GB:303 (h) Exclusions.Archers are notpermitted electronic communicationsdevices and headsets in front of thewaiting line502 (j) Items Not Permitted. In all theabove styles (a) to (h) inclusive, thefollowing are not permitted:(i) Any electronic communication orstorage device or headsets on thefield course.

World Archery:11.3.2.Any electronic communicationdevice,headsets or noise reductiondevices in front of the waiting line.22.7.2.Any electronic communicationdevice (including mobile phones),headsets or noise reduction devices infront of the waiting line on the practicefield and at any time on the course.

Smartphones and tablets arecommunication and storage devices. Ifyou take one to the target it’s simple, youare breaking the rules.

Judges Committee ChairmanHannah Brown said:“The issue is notreally the devices.After all, technologyhas moved on. It’s that they distract youfrom scoring with the concentration andattention it deserves.“The Judges are there to ensure

everyone is complying with the rules,andthat means ensuring scoring is beingconducted correctly.

“If you are seen reading from yourscorebook,phone or tablet, you will beasked to put it away and score correctly.You will be asked to point at your arrowsand watch the scoring process.

“For those who persistently break theserules, there is only one sanction.Disqualification.No Judge wants to dothis to any archer.”

It has been a busy summer forjudges and candidates and there isone overriding message to all ofthem.Congratulations!

Judges Committee ChairmanHannah Brown gave a warmwelcome to everyone who haddecided to become a judge as wellas sending her best wishes to allthose who were being assessed foror had passed their next grades.

And she had a special message.“For the Judges who are hanging onto the end of the season,can I thankyou for all your hard work and timeand I am sure the archers thankyou too.“For the rest of us, the indoor seasonlooms with all that it brings...”

Mystery solved!In our last edition we had a secret we were itching to share.But we couldn’t.

We can now though – and our warmestcongratulations go to David Page who has beeninducted into Oswestry’s Sporting Hall of Fame forservices to archery.

David,a former British clout champion and Presidentof the North Wales Archery Society, is best known as atournament organiser and judge.He reached thepinnacle of his career – so far – by judging at World Cup

events and then, in 2012,being named Director ofShooting at the London Paralympics.He is one of the first members of Oswestry’s Hall of Fame. It

was set up to celebrate the 2012 Olympics and the OswestryGames and is on permanent display in the town’s leisure centre.

Welcome...and thank you

Deadlines loom

To cover, or notto cover...

It is time for all National Judges andRegional Judges who want to takethe next step to reply toapplications for 2014 Nationalshoots.And Regional and CountyJudges are also asked to applybecause they too will be appointed ifthere are any vacancies.

If you want to attend the 2014conference, the dates are now onthe website, along with the bookingform and the new electronicpayment option.

Shoes have been the topic of manyconversations on the shooting lineas archers ponder what isacceptable – and what’s not.

Judges Committee ChairmanHannah Brown said:“Archery GBrules say the shoe must cover the‘front and top’of the foot.WorldArchery states it must cover the‘entire’ foot.Common sense has tocome into this. Let’s think about whythe rule is there and base anydecisions you have on that.”

The cost of organising a record-statustournament has fallen,with immediateeffect.Why? Because a £15 levy imposedon all tournament fees has ended.

The levy was to help cover the cost ofthe new judges’ uniforms which becamecompulsory official dress in January lastyear.That initial outlay has now beenrecouped,which means the levy is nolonger needed.If your record-status tournament takes

place after 1 January 2014 and you havealready paid,get in touch with

MembershipServices for your£15 refund.

The rates havereverted to:WRS Star £85WRS £50UKRS Rose £70UKRS £25Field WA £75Field UKRS £15.

A review offees is likely soon.


60 MEMBERSHIP

It’s time to recognise all those peoplewho make an outstanding contributionto archery by nominating them for one

of Archery GB’s annual awards.The awards will be presented at the

2014 AGM at Derby University on 26 April.The deadline for nominations is 1 January2014. Full details about the awards andnomination forms are available from theoffice or www.archerygb.org.

The Hartwell Trophy – given by LordHartwell and awarded to the archerconsidered to have given exemplaryservices to archery in any field, such asperformance,administration,coaching ordevelopment of the sport,at any level.

The Jack Flinton Helping Hand Trophy –recognises services to coaching andnominees must be qualified membersof the coaching organisation.

The Gussy Trophy – given by MichaelBentine and awarded to the wheelchairarcher of the year.Nominees mustbe permanently restricted to a wheelchair

and considered to have givenexemplary service in any sphereof archery.

The Toxophilus Trophy – awarded to thebest club,county or regional magazine.Four copies of at least two issues from theprevious calendar year have to besubmitted to the office so that the AwardsPanel can decide the winner.

The Ascham Mazur Trophy – awardedto the archer achieving the highest scorefor an American Round using a bowas defined in Rule 202 of the Rules ofShooting at an Associated Club TargetDay or at a recognised tournament.

The Archery GB Regional and Countyand Club Website Awards – awarded toacknowledge the work and dedicationof volunteer web masters who work hardto attract new members or keepingcurrent members informed every levelof the sport.

Plaquette Awards – for services to archery.

Who will win the Archery GB awards?

London Calling.Do you rememberhow the song pumped throughthe Olympics and Paralympics?And do you remember how ithelped to build the atmosphere?

Music is used at many shoots –but do you realise that you couldbe breaking the law by playing it?

Here are a few simple guidelinesto keep you out of trouble:• Make sure you have thenecessary licences.The PerformingRights Society websitewww.prsformusic.com has all theinformation you need.The venueowner might also be able to help.• Consider your neighbours.Keep noise pollution down anddo not make any loudspeakerannouncements or play musicbefore 9am on Sundays,particularly in built-up areas.• Turn music down or off duringshooting so that archers can hearinstructions and safety calls andcan concentrate during scoring.•And, finally, please make surethat the lyrics of the music youplay do not offend anyone.

It’s timeto choose

Sharon Kennedy receiving theToxophilusTrophyfromTrish Lovell at the AGM

Photo credit: Dean Alberga

Tournament fees fall

Are youbreakingthe law?


62 RULES

2.Introduction of process to beadopted when a hanger occurs. It isnoted that we do not have any procedureto deal with arrows hanging from a target.To ensure consistency in the approach todeal with these,Operations Committeeproposes the following rule change:Rule 306(o) change to read:(o) If an arrow fails to enter the boss and

is hanging in the target face,allarchers using that boss shall stopshooting and signal a Judge.The actions are dependent on thetiming method, see Rule 304(f).

(i) Using Method 1.The Judge calls “Fast”to stop all shooting.The archer withthe hanging arrow shall go to thetarget with the Judge,who shall scorethe arrow, remove it from the targetand place it behind the target.When the field is clear, the Judge shallsignal shooting to continue with aone sound signal.

(ii) Using Method 2.At the end of thecurrent shooting period the Judgeshall stop the shoot.The archer withthe hanging arrow shall go to thetarget with the Judge,who shall scorethe arrow, remove it from the targetand place it behind the target.When the field is clear, the Judge shallsupervise the archers using that bosswhile they shoot their un-shot arrows,allowing 40 seconds per arrow.Thereafter, the shoot shall continue.

The Judge shall ensure the appropriatescore is recorded when scoring takesplace.A hanging arrow that falls outbefore it can be scored shall be treatedas a bouncer.3.World Archery Target Rounds.At itsCongress in October 2013,WA is likely toremove the Half FITA rounds from its rules.If approved,any reference to theseWArounds will have to be removed from ourRules of Shooting.Operations Committee

proposes to remove the Half Metricrounds as these are rarely shot, there areno national records for them and they willbe an anachronism if the underlyingWArounds no longer exist.Rule change proposals: Provided that WAapproves the removal of the Half FITAround from their Rules, the followingchanges are proposed:Rule 304(e)(i) and (ii).Delete“and HalfMetric” from both paragraphs.Rule 308 Table 3-2.Delete the bottom 5lines referring to the Half Metric I to V.Rule 308 Table 3-3.Delete lines referring tothe Half FITA (Gents),Half FITA (Ladies)and Half FITA (Cadet Ladies).4.Target Archery – Target Lists.The increased use of computers andcurrent practice result in archers beinggiven target letters as well as targetnumbers e.g.1A,1B,1C etc.Therefore,Operations Committee proposes revisingthe rule identifying the target captainand lieutenant.Rule change proposal:Rule 304(b)(i) Second sentence bereplaced with the following:Unless otherwise directed, the archers oneach target shall be designated A,B.C,D,etc. in the order in which they appear onthe target list.The archer designated Cshall be the Target Captain and thearcher designated D shall bethe Lieutenant.5.Target Archery Timing Method 2.When Rule 304(f)(ii) – timing method 2was introduced, it was in line with WAtiming.However theWA lead-in time haschanged from 20 seconds to 10 seconds,which may cause confusion amongarchers when shooting to our method 2.Operations Committee proposeschanging our lead-in time to 10 seconds.Rule change proposal:Rule 304(f)(ii)b delete“20 seconds”, insert“10 seconds”. �

Can we please draw yourattention to the safety rules forshooting,which includes range

layouts,within the AGB rule book.Thesemust be met so that in the event of anymishap or accident,we are covered byinsurance.Clubs should note that ifany of their shooting venues, includingones used for tournaments that maybe different to the club grounds,do notmeet the required range layout rules,they are required to have a groundinspection carried out by a Judge whocan arrange for any dispensation thatensures safety is duly recorded. Forexample, if there is not the requiredovershoot, and the club wishes to builda fence to manage this, a Judge willneed to complete a report. Pleasecontact your local County or RegionalCommittee to obtain the services of alocal Judge for this purpose.

Proposed rule changes:Each proposal is listed separately.Feedback or comment is due withintwo months of publication and,depending on the outcome,changeswill be implemented 1 March 2014.1.Target Archery timing signals.The two methods of timing in theArchery GB rules for target archery(Rule 304(f)) give rise to a conflict.Under method 1, two sound signalsmean that archers may walk forwardto score and collect arrows. Undermethod 2 (and under WA rules) thesame signal means that archers mayshoot.Operations Committee proposesthat we standardise the signal to walkforward to score and collect arrows asthree sound signals, in line with ourtiming method 2.Rule change proposal:Rule 304(f)(i)b change to “threesound signals”.

Archery GB safety rules for Target Archery

Rule changesand Target Archery rangesafety information

delivered across the UK.DevelopmentManager (Workforce) Hannah Bussey isto take over the delivery,planning andmanagement of courses,helped byDevelopment and Business SupportOfficer Hannah Lucas.

They will be building on strongfoundations. I have to thank Tony and JanAlston,Bill Mackay and Malcolm Penn.

Over the years all four of themhave dedicated many

hours to making thecurrent system workefficiently andeffectively.Theirefforts createdthe potentialspotted by SportEngland for

which they will always have my sinceregratitude.

Over the next four years the CoachingCommittee will work closely with Hannahand,hopefully, the changes should beseamless.Neither the coach educatorworkforce nor the coaches should noticeany difference and,unless notifiedotherwise, it should be business as usual.Renewal panel chairmen shouldcontinue to process renewals in the sameway and Bill Mackay has agreed to stayon until the end of December to aid thetransition.

I am really excited by thesedevelopments.We have produced a veryprofessional and world class coachingsystem and these changes will give morepeople the chance to become part of it.

You may have read elsewhereabout plans to change the waycoaching is delivered in archery,thanks to a recent injection of

funding by Sport England.Good coaching is key to the

development of archery. Sport Englandcertainly sees it as integral to the sport’sfuture.And it is highly valued.Ourparticipants tell us that access togood coaching is a key factorin attracting them to thesport and improving theirperformance.But things can

always be better andthe changes shouldhelp rationalise theway coaching is

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The future is…EXCITING!Words: Tim Swane

Changes build on solid foundations

If you are acounty coach

and want to progress further,a level 4 course is being run in

October 2014.Go to the Archery GBwebsite to find out more.

There is only one place to beon December 7 and 8 – theRicoh Arena,Coventry.Why?Because it is the setting forone of archery’s premierevents, the NationalCombined IndoorChampionships.

Last year Becky Martinmade it a weekend toremember by winning boththe senior and junior recurvetitles.Rikki Bingham,AdamRavenscroft, Stuart Barby,SteveGamble and Amanda Slackcompleted the roll of honour.

This year the lighting hasbeen improved so it promisesto be even better.The JuniorNational Indoors and Back toBack will be held on theSaturday, followed by theNational IndoorsChampionship on Sunday. Formore details and entry formsgo to National Tournaments ofthe Archery GB website.

MAKE A DATE IN COVENTRY

“I’ve had savings accounts before,mainlyonline,but I always used to end up taking my moneyout of them soon after I put it in.With the Tax ExemptSavings Plan I can put aside money each month thatwill be locked away.”Gemma, 29, speaking about Foresters’ Tax Exempt Savings Plan

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ARCHERY UK • WINTER 2011

66 TOURNAMENT DIARY NON-RECORD STATUS EVENTS: The fee to advertise non-record status tournaments is £7.50Please make cheques payable to Archery GB and send your entry to Membership Services

12/10/2013UKRS T Greenwood Osterley Archers

Floodlit WesternRound: Western, Junior Western,

Short Junior WesternVenue: Grasshoppers Rugby FSSC,

Macfarlane Lane, OsterleyContact: Bryan Sweetman, 24 Woodland

Gardens, Isleworth, Middlesex,TW7 6LL

Tel: 020 8581 4927 or 07815 100487Email: [email protected]: www.goarchers.org.uk

12/10/2013 – 13/10/2013

UKRS F Cheshire & Open FieldChampionships

Round: FITA 24 Unmarked, FITA 24 MarkedVenue: Birch Farm, Mouldsworth, CheshireContact: Joyce Harrison, 30 Henley Road,

Neston, Cheshire, CH64 0SGTel: 0151 336 4320Email: [email protected]

UKRS C Fakenham Bowmen’s CloutWeekend

Round: Single & Double FITA & Metric andGNAS Two Way Clout (All Distances)

Venue: Fakenham Sports Centre, HemptonRoad, Fakenham

Contact: Elaine Burbidge, Valcliff House, SandyLane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9ES

Tel: 01328 851848Email: [email protected]: www.fakenhambowmen.org.uk

UKRS C Vic Skeats Memorial CloutWeekend

Round: One Way Double Imperial& Metric Clout

Venue: Holton Lee, Holton Heath,Nr Poole, Dorset

Contact: Phil Taylor, 9 Lytchett Way, Upton,Poole, Dorset, BH16 5LS

Tel: 01202 624302 or 07790 229056Email: [email protected]

13/10/2013UKRS T Hinckley Archers 29th Open

PortsmouthRound: PortsmouthVenue: William Bradford Community College,

Earl Shilton, LeicesterContact: Mark Gill, 1 Orton Place, Earl Shilton,

Leicestershire, LE9 7JUTel: 01455 845294 or 07985 744351Email: [email protected]: hinckleyarcheryclub.co.uk

T Kestrels 9th PortsmouthRound: Single & Double PortsmouthVenue: Sandy Sports & Community Centre,

Engayne Avenue, Sandy, BedfordshireContact: Sue Draper, 13 Reynes Drive, Oakley,

Bedfordshire, MK43 7SBTel: 01234 824821Email: [email protected]

T Laleham Archery Club Open AlbionRound: AlbionVenue: Staines & Laleham Sports

Association, Worple Road,Staines, Middlesex

Contact: Maxine Ravenscroft, 8 Hartland Place,Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8UH

Tel: 01252 516172Email: [email protected]

UKRS T Lasswade Combined FITARound: FITA 25m, FITA 18m, Combined FITAVenue: Lasswade High School Sports CentreContact: Tina James, 41d Promenade,

Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6JUTel: 0131 665 4986Email: [email protected]

UKRS Cl T Roy Matthews Memorial RegionalInter County

Round: Ladies & Gents FITAVenue: Lilleshall National Sports CentreContact: Brenda Thomas, 3 Bredon Close,

Albrighton, Wolverhampton,West Midlands, WV7 3PQ

Tel: 01902 374733Email: [email protected]: CLOSED EVENT

19/10/2013UKRS C National Clout ChampionshipsRound: Double One Way CloutVenue: Bronte Archers Ground,

Apperley BridgeContact: Andrew Neal, Chapel View, 43a Main

Street, Riccall, York, YO19 6QDTel: 01757 249233Email: [email protected]: archerygb.orgNotes: Change of TO Email Address

19/10/2013 – 20/10/2013

UKRS F Exmouth Archers Open FieldTournament (Arrowhead Status)

Round: FITA 24 MixedVenue: Withycombe Raleigh Common,

Big WoodContact: Timothy Pratt, 64 Victoria Road,

Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1DWTel: 01395 273409 (after 6pm)Email: [email protected]

UKRS F SCAS & Oxfordshire FieldChampionhips

Round: FITA 24 Unmarked, FITA 24 Marked,Arrowhead Status

Venue: Windrush Bowmen, Rangers Law,Nr Charlbury, Oxfordshire

Contact: Marc Tamlyn, 75 Merritt Road,Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7DF


UKRS F SCAS & Oxfordshire FieldChampionships (Arrowhead Status)

Round: FITA 24 MixedVenue: Windrush Bowmen, Rangers Lawn,

Nr Charlbury, OxfordshireContact: Marc Tamlyn, 75 Merritt Road, Didcot,

Oxfordshire, OX11 7DFTel: 07905 575747Email: [email protected]

20/10/2013UKRS C L&RCAA County & Open Clout

TournamentRound: Double One Way FITA Clout & Double

One Way Archery GB Metric CloutVenue: Casterton Business & Enterprise

College, Great Casterton, RutlandContact: Chrissie Mortlock, Garden House,

Laxton, Northamptonshire, NN17 3ATTel: 01780 450305Email: [email protected]: www.lrcaa.org

26/10/2013 – 27/10/2013WRS T Hawks FITA and Head to HeadRound: FITA 18 and Indoor Match RoundVenue: Redborne School, Ampthill,

BedfordshireContact: Tom O’Neill, 32 Arundel Road,

Marston Moreteyne, Bedfordshire,MK43 0JU


UKRS F Yorkshire Field Championships& EAF Championships(Arrowhead Status)

Round: FITA 24 MarkedVenue: Savin Royd Wood,

Haigh Lane, BarnsleyContact: Neil Oliver, 50 Low Golden Smithies,

Swinton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire,S64 8DG


27/10/2013WRS T Cumbria FITA 18 & Indoor MatchRound: FITA 18, Indoor MatchVenue: Penrith Leisure CentreContact: Chris Battersby, Aysgarth, Eamont

Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2BHTel: 01768 866670Email: [email protected]: cumbriaarcheryassociation.co.uk

UKRS T Droitwich Winter TournamentRound: Single & Double WorcesterVenue: RGS WorcesterContact: Mark Pattison, 11 Eltric Road,

Worcester, WR3 7NUTel: 01905 457468 or 07770 962568Email: [email protected]: www.droitwicharchery.co.ukNotes: Date Change

UKRS T Mayflower Archers FITA 18Round: FITA 18mVenue: Mayflower County High School,

Stock Road, BillericayContact: Alex Purser, 32 Stoney Hills,

Ramsden Heath, Essex, CM11 1JDTel: 01268 710996 or 07944 789944Email: [email protected]

UKRS C Shropshire County CloutRound: 2 Way Imperial CloutVenue: Longford Hall, ShropshireContact: Dick Hilton, Forge House, Shop Lane,

High Ercall, Shropshire, TF6 6AGTel: 01952 770794Email: [email protected]: www.bowbrook-archers.co.uk

UKRS T Welsh Archery Association JuniorIndoor Championships

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Builth Wells Leisure CentreContact: Stephanie Nash, Flat 3 Waverley,

Montpellier Park, Llandrindod Wells,Powys, LD1 5LW


02/11/2013 – 03/11/2013UKRS T Brighton Bowmen 4th FITA 18Round: FITA 18Venue: St Aubyns School, 76 High Street,

Rottingdean, Brighton, East SussexContact: Christopher Tucknott, 15 Holton Hill,

Woodingdean, Brighton,East Sussex, BN2 6RQ

Tel: 07808 590216Email: [email protected]: www.brightonbowmen.org.uk

03/11/2013UKRS F 29th Surrey County Field Archery

ChampionshipsRound: National Animal 32 TargetsVenue: High Ashurst, Boxhill, SurreyContact: John Pettett, 52 Amberley Gardens,

Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0NGTel: 0208 393 4313Email: [email protected]

UKRS T 37th Indoor Championships & OpenRound: PortsmouthVenue: South Ribble Tennis & Fitness Centre,

Bamber BridgeContact: Angela Fox, 63 Sylvancroft, Ingol,

Preston, Lancashire, PR2 7BNTel: 07780 792074Email: [email protected]: www.lancashire-archery.org.uk

T Archers of Bridlington & BurtonAgnes Indoor Sponsored by EastRiding of Yorkshire Council Events

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Sports Hall, Gypsey Road, BridlingtonContact: Lisa Hill, 1 Westend Cottage, Kilham,

East Yorkshire, YO25 4RRTel: 01262 420988Email: [email protected]

T Forest of Bere Bowmen 35thCrookhorn Tournament

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Mountbatten Centre, PortsmouthContact: Gill Merrett, 200 Greenfield Crescent,

Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9ERTel: 02392 595738Email: [email protected]: www.forestofberebowmen.co.ukNotes: Closing date for entries: 12 October

UKRS T GWAS Indoor ChampionshipsRound: FITA 18mVenue: Hutton Moor Leisure Centre,

Weston-Super-MareContact: Ann Bye & Lesley Passey, 43

Sheephouse Park, Easton-in-Gordano,Somerset, BS20 0NL


UKRS T Melton Mowbray AC FITA 18Round: FITA 18Venue: Wreake Valley AcademyContact: Paul Agar, 9 Saddlers Close, East

Goscote, Leicester, LE7 3ZSTel: 0116 260 5638 or 0770 365 1340Email: [email protected]: www.mmac.co.uk

UKRS T NCAS Senior FITA & Junior MetricDouble One Way Clout

Round: FITA and Metric CloutVenue: Kettering Cricket Club, Northampton

Road, Kettering, NorthamptonshireContact: Angela Bray, 53 Pollard Street,

Kettering, Northamptonshire,NN16 9RP

Tel: 01536 519119 or 07767 676001Email: [email protected]: www.ncasarchery.org.uk

UKRS C Sherwood Archers Open Clout IncEMAS Regional CloutChampionships

Round: Single & Double One Way ArcheryGB Metric Clout

Venue: Home Farm Lane, Kirklington,Nottinghamshire

Contact: Mario Stankovic, 82 Lower KirklingtonRoad, Southwell, Nottinghamshire,NG25 0DP

Tel: 01636 814494 or 07885 346726Email: [email protected]: Rounds are Metric and not Imperial

Clout as previously stated

09/11/2013UKRS T Clophill Archery Club 19th Open

Junior PortsmouthRound: Double PortsmouthVenue: Alameda Sports Hall,Ampthill,

BedfordshireContact: Suzi Bredin, 60 St Michaels Crescent,

Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NATel: 07919 137065Email: [email protected]

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67TOURNAMENT DIARYArchery UK Winter copy date: 31 Oct 2013Full tournament calendar can be accessed on www.archerygb.org

10/11/2013UKRS T 33rd Ashford Archers & 25th Kent

Indoor TournamentRound: PortsmouthVenue: Homewood School, Ashford Road,

TenterdenContact: Tony Harris, 41 Cherrywood Rise,

Ashford, Kent, TN25 4QATel: 01233 646755Email: [email protected]: www.ashfordarchers.org.uk

WRS T Evesham Archery Club24th FITA 18

Round: FITA 18Venue: Cricket Centre, Prince Henry’s Sports

Hall, Victoria Avenue, EveshamContact: Linda Haines, Langfield, Lenchwick,

Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4TGTel: 01386 870352 or 07787 346550Email: [email protected]: eveshamarcheryclub.com

UKRS T Gwent County Open 2013Round: PortsmouthVenue: Beachley Army Camp GymContact: Julian Cleak, Danetre, Newport Road,

Llantarnam, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP443AE

Tel: 01633 485062Email: [email protected]: www.st-kingsmark.co.uk

UKRS T Lasswade UK Record StatusPortsmouth

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Lasswade High School Sports CentreContact: Tina James, 41d Promenade,

Musselburgh, EH21 6JUTel: 0131 665 4986Email: [email protected]

UKRS T Netherhall Archers FITA 18Round: FITA 18Venue: Netherhall Sports Centre, Queen

Edith’s Way, CambridgeContact: Sarah Austin, 2 The Maltings, 41 High

Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB41NQ

Tel: 01223 365344Email: [email protected]: www.netherhall-archers.org

UKRS T Northern Counties IndoorChampionship

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Penrith Leisure CentreContact: Chris Battersby, Aysgarth, Eamont


UKRS T The Castle Archers RemembranceDay Shoot

Round: FITA 18Venue: Leisure Centre, Newcastle Emlyn,

CarmarthenshireContact: Mike Richardson, Llaingyfre, Pencader,

Carmarthenshire, SA39 9DATel: 01559 384797 or 07870 572775Email: [email protected]: www.castlearchers.com

16/11/2013WRS T Muckamore Co of Archers Winter

Challenge FITA 25Round: FITA 25Venue: Burnside Barn, Burnside,

Moyra Road, DoaghContact: Colin McKeown, 20 Woodlawn Villas,

Carrickfergus,County Antrim, BT38 8PU

Tel: 028 9335 0388 or 07711 016240Email: [email protected]: www.mcoa.co.uk

16/11/2013 – 17/11/2013

UKRS T Berkshire County IndoorChampionship

Round: Single & Double PortsmouthVenue: Sandhurst Sports CentreContact: Shirley Nicolson, 105c Foxcote,

Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3PGTel: 0118 973 3470Email: [email protected]: www.crowthornearchers.org.uk

UKRS F Coolnacran Classic Autumn FieldShoot

Round: FITA 24 Mixed, FITA ArrowheadVenue: Whyte’s Estate, LoughbricklandContact: Eddie McLean, 5 Thorn Heights,

Banbridge, Northern Ireland, BT32 4BFTel: 028 406 25986Email: [email protected]: Note: Change of Dates, & Venue

17/11/2013UKRS T Castle Bowmen’s Awesome

Indoor FITARound: FITA 18Venue: St Davids College, Ty Gwyn Rd,

Pen-y-Lan, CardiffContact: Mike Woodfield, 22 Trenchard Drive,

Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5LJTel: 02920 759731Email: [email protected]: www.castlebowmen.org.uk

WRS T EMAS 2013 Regional & OpenIndoor Championships

Round: FITA 18Venue: Montsaye Academy, Greening Road,

Rothwell,NorthamptonshireContact: Colin Thwaites, 38 Duke Street, Burton

Latimer, Northamptonshire, NN15 5SGTel: 01536 726036 or 07753 238812Email: [email protected]: www.tac1.org.uk

UKRS T Green Lane Brays TournamentRound: Bray 2Venue: Newbiggin Sports CentreContact: Graham Baker, 39 Front Street,

Newbiggin by the Sea,Northumberland, NE64 6NW

Tel: 01670 523574Email: [email protected]: www.greenlanearchers.com

UKRS T Herts County & Open Indoor TeamChampionships

Round: FITA 25Venue: Odyssey Indoor Bowls Green,

Odyssey Centre,Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Contact: Carol Clark, 5 Salisbury Close,Bishop’s Stortford, Herfordshire,CM23 3NS

Tel: 01279 657177Email: [email protected]: www.hertsarchery.org.uk

UKRS T Somerset County Indoor JuniorChampionships

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Somerset College of Arts &

Technology, TauntonContact: Doug Human, 6 High Street, Williton,

Somerset, TA4 4NWTel: 01984 634471 or 07796 506509Email: [email protected]: www.somersetarchery.co.uk

T Stourbridge Co of Archers AnnualWorcester

Round: WorcesterVenue: Waseley Hills High School, School

Road, Rednal, BirminghamContact: Peter Langmaid, 2 Chapel Close,

Cradley Heath,West Midlands, B64 7PS

Tel: 0121 561 3763Email: [email protected]: www.scoa.org.uk

24/11/2013UKRS T BCAA County & Open Indoor

ChampionshipsRound: PortsmouthVenue: Redborne Community Archery

AssociationContact: Mr Barry Wiseman, 38 Ampthill Road,

Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45 2DHTel: 01525 634615 or 07935 359966Email: [email protected]

UKRS T British Indoor BarebowChampionships

Round: FITA 18Venue: TBCContact: Andrew Rees, Firbank, Water Street,

Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6DYTel: 01747 860838Email: [email protected]

T Caldy Bowmen IndoorRound: PortsmouthVenue: Leasowe Recreation Centre,

Wallasey, WirralContact: Carol Gardner, 2 Warwick Road,

Upton, Wirral, CH49 6NETel: 0151 677 1218Email: [email protected]: Entry forms from August 2013

WRS T Cumbria Combined FITARound: FITA 25, FITA 18Venue: Penrith Leisure CentreContact: Chris Battersby, Aysgarth, Eamont


WRS T Fakenham Bowmen WRS FITA 18Round: FITA 18Venue: Fakenham Sports & Fitness Centre,

Trap Lane, FakenhamContact: Tom Wright, 76 St Peters Road,

Fakenham, Norfolk, NR2 8AJTel: 01328 316150 or 07825 510958Email: [email protected]: www.fakenhambowmen.org.uk

UKRS T Surrey 35th Open Indoor TargetChampionships

Round: Single & Double PortsmouthVenue: Woking Leisure CentreContact: Brenda Champion, 22 Paxton Gardens,

Woodham Lane, Woking, Surrey,GU21 5TR

Tel: 01932 402414 or 07787 851303Email: brenda.champion@

wokingarcheryclub.orgWeb: www.wokingarcheryclub.org

UKRS T Tony Greenwell Memorial StaffordUK Record Status Tournament

Round: StaffordVenue: Kingsley College Sports Centre,

Redditch, WorcestershireContact: Julie Rikuenko, 28 Chesterton Close,

Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5XSTel: 07764 685012 or 07764 685012Email: [email protected]: www.redditcharchers.org

29/11/2013T Southampton Archery Club Floodlit

FrostbiteRound: Frostbite (3 doz at 30m)Venue: Southampton Solent University

Hardmoor Playing Fields, StonehamLane, Southampton

Contact: Tom Patchell,Email: [email protected]: www.southampton-archery.org.uk

01/12/2013UKRS T Durham City Archers’ FITA 18Round: FITA 18Venue: Framwellgate School, DurhamContact: Catherine Lowden, 160 Canterbury

Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5XTTel: 07902 876762Email: [email protected]: www.durhamcityarchers.org

UKRS T Gloucestershire Junior County &Open Indoor Championships

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Balcarras School Sports Hall, East End

Road, Charlton Kings, CheltenhamContact: Roger Crang, Langtree, Deer Park,

Cowley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,GL53 9NJ

Tel: 01242 870046Email: [email protected]: www.glosarchery.co.uk

UKRS T Targetcraft Archers 7th AnnualOpen Portsmouth

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Montsaye Academy Sports Hall,

Greening Road, Rothwell,Northamptonshire

Contact: Colin Thwaites, 38 Duke Street, BurtonLatimer, Northamptonshire, NN15 5SG

Tel: 01536 726677 or 07753 238812Email: [email protected]: www.targetcraft.org

07/12/2013UKRS T National Junior Indoor

ChampionshipsRound: PortsmouthVenue: Ricoh Arena, CoventryContact: Timothy Pratt, 64 Victoria Road,

Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1DWTel: 01395 273409Email: [email protected]: archerygb.org

08/12/2013WRS T National Indoor ChampionshipsRound: FITA 18Venue: Ricoh Arena, CoventryContact: Carla Piper, Dairy Cottage, Church

Road, Farley, Salisbury,Wiltshire, SP5 1AH

Tel: 01722 712292Email: [email protected]: archerygb.org

UKRS T The Foxes WorcesterRound: WorcesterVenue: Winstanley Community CollegeContact: Brian Brooks, 27 Amhurst Close,

Newparks, Leicester, LE3 9NATel: 0116 225 0384 or 07779 942915Email: [email protected]: www.the-foxes.org.uk

10/12/2013UKRS F Lough Cuan Bowmen St Valentines

ShootRound: FITA 24 MarkedVenue: Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter, County

Down, Northern IrelandContact: Noel Tennyson, 3 Seahill Road East,

Holywood, County Down, NorthernIreland, BT18 0DP


05/01/2014UKRS T Welland Valley Archers 17th FITA

18Round: FITA 18Venue: Market Harborough Leisure CentreContact: Paul Gash, 17 Oxendon Road,

Arthingworth, Market Harborough,LE16 8LA

Tel: 01858 525189 or 07981 943324Email: [email protected]: www.wellandvalleyarchers.com

12/01/2014UKRS T Norfolk Bowmen StaffordRound: StaffordVenue: Easton CollegeContact: David Long, 70 Bernham Road,

Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5QQTel: 01603 410390 or 07743 492668Email: [email protected]: www.norfolkarchery.org

UKRS T SAA Eastern Area ChampionshipsRound: PortsmouthVenue: Lasswade High SchoolContact: Tina James, 41d Promenade,


WRS T Sherwood Archers Indoor FITA 18Round: FITA 18Venue: Joseph Whittaker School, Warsop

Lane, Rainworth, NottinghamshireContact: Linda Telford, Sharnbrook House,

Swinderby Road, Collingham,Nottinghamshire, NG23 7PH

Tel: 01636 892255 or 07930 527014Email: [email protected]: www.sherwoodarchers.org.uk

UKRS T St Kingsmark Bowmen Annual FITA18

Round: FITA 18Venue: Beachley Army Camp GymContact: Julian Cleak, Danetre, Newport Road,

Llantarnam, Cwmbran,Torfaen, NP44 3AE

Tel: 01633 485062Email: [email protected]: www.st-kingsmark.co.uk


UKRS T Stourbridge Co of Archers AnnualFITA 25

Round: FITA 25mVenue: Waseley Hills High SchoolContact: Peter Langmaid, 2 Chapel Close,

Cradley Heath,West Midlands, B64 7PS

Tel: 0121 561 3763 or 0790 503 1479Email: [email protected]: www.scoa.org.uk

UKRS T The Wakefield Archers RS CrystalDouble Portsmouth

Round: Double PortsmouthVenue: Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

(Qegs) WakefieldContact: Tony Rollin, 99 Altofts Lodge Drive,

Altofts, Normanton, Wakefield, WestYorkshire, WF6 2LD

Tel: 01924 223805 or 07778 632310Email: [email protected]: www.wakefieldarchers.co.uk

18/01/2014 – 19/01/2014UKRS F The Ballyvally Snowdrop Field

Tournament (Arrowhead Status)Round: FITA 24 UnmarkedVenue: tbcContact: Eddie McLean, 5 Thorn Heights,

Banbridge, County Down, NorthernIreland, BT32 4BF

Tel: 028 406 25986Email: [email protected]

19/01/2014WRS T Droitwich WRS Combined FITARound: FITA 25, FITA 18, Combined FITAVenue: Royal Grammar School, WorcesterContact: Mark Pattison, 11 Eltric Road,

Worcester, WR3 7NUTel: 01905 457468 or 07770 962568Email: [email protected]

WRS T Ely Archers 5th Annual FITARound: FITA 18Venue: Littleport Leisure Sports HallContact: Jurjen Winkel, 77 Gateway Gardens,

Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3DETel: 01353 658650Email: [email protected]: www.elyarchers.org.uk

WRS T Guildford Archery Club FITA 25Indoor Open

Round: FITA 25Venue: Guildford Spectrum, Parkway,

Guildford, SurreyContact: Kevin Molloy, 30a Church Hill,

Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4JPTel: 01252 678733 or 0774 8871122Email: [email protected]: www.guildfordarcheryclub.co.uk

UKRS T LAOFAC Open FITA 18Round: FITA 18Venue: Brockington College, Blaby Road,

Enderby, LeicesterContact: Sally Smith, 65 Lorraine Road,

Leicester, LE2 8ESEmail: [email protected]: www.laofac.com

UKRS T Somerset County Indoor SeniorChampionships

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Somerset College of Arts &

Technology, TauntonContact: Douglas Human, 6 High Street,

Williton, Somerset, TA4 4NWTel: 01984 634471 or 07796 506509Email: [email protected]: www.somersetarchery.co.uk

UKRS T The Welsh & Open Senior IndoorChampionships

Round: FITA 18Venue: Sophia Gardens, CardiffContact: David Evans, Fronlas, Llanboidy,

Whitland, Carmarthenshire, SA34 0EUTel: 01994 419015Email: [email protected]: www.welsharcheryassociation.com

24/01/2014 – 26/01/2014WRS T European Archery Festival

Including Archery World CupRound: FITA 18Venue: Telford International CentreContact: Jon Nott, 10 Albert Road,

Kidderminster, Worcestershire,DY10 1SP

Tel: 07771 890367Email: [email protected]: www.europeanarcheryfestival.com

26/01/2014WRS T NCAS Combined FITARound: Combined FITA, FITA 18, FITA 25Venue: Temple Park, South ShieldsContact: Katherine Daley, 228 Tadcaster Road,

Thorney Close, Sunderland, SR3 4NWTel: 07904 007344Email: [email protected]

UKRS T Wigan & Orrell IndoorRound: PortsmouthVenue: Robin Park Leisure Centre, WiganContact: Lorraine Burrow, 8 Birch Avenue,

Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire,PR1 0PB

Tel: 07760 478348Email: [email protected]: www.orrellarchers.co.uk

01/02/2014 – 02/02/2014T Cheshire County Bowmen 39th

Indoor TournamentRound: Portsmouth Sat: Individual Event. Sun:

Team Event. Prizes for teamsVenue: Cheshire County Sports Centre,

Upton, CheshireContact: F. German-Lloyd, 14 Cedardale Drive,

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2UWTel: 0151 356 4132Web: www.ccbarchery.co.uk

UKRS T Kestrels WorcesterRound: Single & Double WorcesterVenue: Sandy Sports & Community Centre,

Sandy, BedfordshireContact: Tina Horley, 16 Leeds Smith Drive,

Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1LUTel: 01767 681991Email: [email protected]: www.kestrelsarchery.org.uk

UKRS T Middlesex County IndoorChampionships

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Meadhurst Sports Club, Chertsey

Road, Sunbury on Thames, MiddlesexContact: Janine Curtis, 43 Townfield Road,

Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1JFTel: 07752 684500Email: tournament_organiser@

middlesexarchery.org.ukWeb: www.middlesexarchery.org.uk

02/02/2014UKRS T Glamorgan Indoor Championships

SeniorRound: FITA 18Venue: Saint Davids College, Pen y Lan,

CardiffContact: Chris Mearns, 17 Haig Place, Ely,

Cardiff, CF5 4PFTel: 07914 538372Email: [email protected]: castlebowmen.org.uk

UKRS T Leicester & Rutland IndoorChampionships

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Braunstone Leisure CentreContact: Andy Watson, 10 Overpark Avenue,

Leicester, LE3 1NHTel: 0116 285 4169 or 07860 213954Email: [email protected]

UKRS T Nottinghamshire Archery SocietyIndoor Championships & Open

Round: Single & Double PortsmouthVenue: Joseph Whitaker Sports Hall, Warsop

Lane, Rainworth, NottinghamshireContact: Susan Stankovic, 82 Lower Kirklington

Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire,NG25 0DP

Tel: 01636 814494Email: [email protected]: www.nottsarchery.co.uk

WRS T Scottish Archery 2014 –Indoor Championships

Round: FITA 18Venue: Lasswade Community Campus,

Eskdale Drive, BonnyriggContact: Norrie and Elayne McLean,

18 Clerk, Penicuik, EH26 9HBTel: 01968 677169Email: [email protected]: www.scottisharchery.org.uk

UKRS T Warwick County & West MidlandsIndoor Senior & JuniorChampionships

Round: PortsmouthVenue: King Edward VI Handsworth School,

Rose Hill Road, BirminghamContact: Derek Kelly, Flat 1, 63 St Peters Road,

Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3RPTel: 0121 551 9313 or 07706 774704Email: [email protected]: www.quantumarchers.com

08/02/2014WRS T Hampshire County and Open Indoor

WeekendRound: FITA 18Venue: Fleming Park, Eastleigh, HampshireContact: Carla Piper, Dairy Cottage, Church


Tel: 01722 712292 after 6.30pmEmail: [email protected]: www.haa.org.uk

08/02/2014 – 09/02/2014

WRS T Bowmen of Rutland Combined FITARound: FITA 25, FITA 18, Combined FITAVenue: Casterton Business & Enterprise

College, Great CastertonContact: Pam and Bob Tonkin, 17 College

Close, Great Casterton, Stamford,Lincolnshire, PE9 4AW

Tel: 01780 755474 or 07780 690772Email: [email protected]: www.b-o-r.org

09/02/2014UKRS T Cumbria Indoor OpenRound: PortsmouthVenue: Penrith Leisure CentreContact: Chris Battersby, Aysgarth, Eamont

Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2BHTel: 01768 866670Email: [email protected]: www.cumbriaarchery.com

UKRS T Hampshire County and Open IndoorWeekend

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Fleming Park, Eastleigh, HampshireContact: Carla Piper, Dairy Cottage, Church


Tel: 01722 712292 after 6.30pmEmail: [email protected]: www.haa.org.uk

UKRS F Lough Cuan St Valentines ShootRound: FITA 24 MarkedVenue: Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter, County



Tel: 07846405267Email: [email protected]

15/02/2014 – 16/02/2014WRS T Clophill Archery Club FITA 18Round: FITA 18Venue: Alameda Hall AmpthillContact: Sonia Duthie, 14 Rowan Way,

Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DTTel: 07990 690368Email: [email protected]

16/02/2014UKRS T Chorley Bowmen 19th Combined

FITARound: FITA 25, FITA 18, Combined FITAVenue: South Ribble Tennis Centre, Cuerden

Way, Bamber Bridge, LancashireContact: Brenda Saxon, 12 Sycamore Avenue,

Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6JRTel: 01257 271756Email: [email protected]

23/02/2014UKRS T 6th Annual FITA 18Round: FITA 18Venue: Montsaye Academy, Greening Road,

Rothwell, NorthamptonshireContact: Colin Thwaites, 38 Duke Street, Burton

Latimer, Northamptonshire, NN15 5SGTel: 01536 726036 (ev) 01536 726677

(day)Email: [email protected]: www.targetcraft.orgNotes: 01536 726677 Day Telephone Number

UKRS T Balbardie Archers UKRS DoublePortsmouth

Round: Single & Double PortsmouthVenue: Armadale Academy, West Main Street,

Armadale, West LothianContact: Josie Herd, 87 Chapelton Drive,

West Calder, West Lothian, EH55 8SGTel: 01506 873603Email: [email protected]: archeryclub.co.uk

UKRS T Deer Park ArchersAnnual Inclusion Shoot

Round: FITA 18Venue: Cheltenham Leisure Centre, Tommy

Taylors Lane, CheltenhamContact: Roger Crang, Langtree, Deer Park,

Cowley, Cheltenham, GL53 9NJTel: 01242 870046Email: [email protected]: www.deerparkarchers.co.uk

01/03/2014WRS T Chessington Bowmen King’s CupRound: FITA 18Venue: King’s Centre, Coppard Gardens,

Chessington, SurreyContact: Jason Atkinson, 59 South Park Grove,

New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5DATel: 07717 870579Email: [email protected]: www.chessington-bowmen.org.uk

UKRS T NICS AC Stafford, PortsmouthRound: Stafford, PortsmouthVenue: British Royal Academy Sports HallContact: Claire Merron, 24 Belvoir Crescent,

Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT8 7EJTel: 07870 522516Email: [email protected]: www.nicssa-ac.org.uk

02/03/2014UKRS T DWAA Indoor ChampionshipsRound: Single & Double WorcesterVenue: Tidworth Leisure CentreContact: Phil Collins, 10 Vincent Avenue,

Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6PQTel: 07460 869409Email: [email protected]

UKRS C Kettering and Open Senior FITAand Junior Metric Double One WayClout (Tassel Award)

Round: Senior FITA and Junior Metric cloutsVenue: Kettering Sports Club, Northampton

Road, Kettering, NorthamptonshireContact: Mrs Angela Bray, 53 Pollard Street,

Kettering,Northamptonshire, NN16 9RP

Tel: 01536 519119Email: [email protected]: www.ketteringarchers.co.uk

UKRS T Lasswade Double FITA 18Round: Double FITA 18Venue: Lasswade High School Sports CentreContact: Tina James, 41d Promenade,


WRS T WMAS Senior & CWAA Senior &Junior Indoor Championships

Round: FITA 18Venue: Prince Henry’s Sports Hall, Victoria

Avenue, EveshamContact: Christopher Howells, 4 Addyles Green,

Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8PJTel: 07545 562429Email: [email protected]: www.eveshamarcheryclub.com

08/03/2014 – 09/03/2014UKRS F Shamrock Shoot (Arrowhead

Status)Round: FITA 24 MixedVenue: Castlewellan Forest ParkContact: Eddie McLean, 5 Thorn Heights,

Banbridge, Northern Ireland, BT32 4BFTel: 028 406 25986Email: [email protected]

09/03/2014UKRS T Gloucestershire AS Senior County

Open Indoor ChampsRound: Portsmouth, Double PortsmouthVenue: GL1, Leisure Centre,

Brutonway, GloucesterContact: Keith Webb, 16 Eastern Avenue,

Mitcheldean,Gloucestershire, GL17 0DF

Tel: 07539 822600Email: [email protected]: www.glosarchery.co.uk

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Archery UK Winter copy date: 31 Oct 2013Full tournament calendar can be accessed on www.archerygb.org

UKRS T NCAS County and Open IndoorChampionships

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Montsaye Academy, Greening Road,

Rothwell, NorthamptonshireContact: Colin Thwaites, 38 Duke Street, Burton

Latimer, Northamptonshire, NN15 5SGTel: 01536 726677 (day) or 07753

238812Email: [email protected]: www.targetcraft.org

T Sutton Bowmen Archery ClubCharity Shoot

Round: PortsmouthVenue: Harris Academy Falconwood,

The Green, KentContact: Mandy Chapman, 118 London Road,

Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9JXTel: 07939 053758Email: [email protected]

UKRS T YAA Indoor Championships & OpenRound: PortsmouthVenue: QEGS, WakefieldContact: Andrew Neal, Chapel View, 43a Main

Street, Riccall, York, YO19 6QDTel: 01757 249233Email: [email protected]: www.yorkshirearchery.co.uk

15/03/2014 – 16/03/2014UKRS T ECAA County and Open

ChampionshipsRound: FITA 18mVenue: Sandon School, Chelmsford, EssexContact: Mike Pearce, 255 Marks Road,

Romford, Essex, RM7 7ALTel: 01708 733851 or 07770 828266Email: [email protected]

T Vectis Open & Archery WeekendIncluding National Compound 5Spot Championships

Round: WorcesterVenue: Small Brook StadiumContact: Rick Davidson, 7 Coniston Drive,

Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3AETel: 01983 812975Email: [email protected]: wightbowmen.org.uk

16/03/2014UKRS T Lincolnshire County Indoor

ChampionshipRound: Double PortsmouthVenue: Yarborough Leisure Centre,

Riseholme Road, LincolnContact: Kay Petchell, 66 Minster Drive, Cherry

Willingham, Lincoln, LN3 4NATel: 01522 750748Email: [email protected]

23/03/2014UKRS T Deer Park Archers Annual Double

Bray ShootRound: Bray 1Venue: Balcarras Sports Centre,

Charlton Kings, CheltenhamContact: Steph Gill, 23 Jenner Close,

Hucclecote, Gloucestershire, GL3 3DZTel: 01452 489752 or 07810 401554Email: [email protected]: www.deerparkarchers.co.uk

12/04/2014 – 13/04/2014UKRS F NIAS Field Championships

(Arrowhead Status)Round: FITA 24 MixedVenue: BallywalterContact: Eddie McLean, 5 Thorn Heights,

Banbridge, County Down, NorthernIreland, BT32 4BF

Tel: 028 406 25986Email: [email protected]

F Ron Bell Memorial Shoot Inc NIASChampionships

Round: FITA 24 Mixed, Arrowhead StatusVenue: Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter, County




13/04/2014UKRS T Pagoda ShootRound: Albion, WindsorVenue: Old Deer Park, 187 Kew Road,

Richmond, SurreyContact: Alan Want, 7 Lauderdale Drive,

Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7BSTel: 02089 488574 or 07956 430584Email: [email protected]

UKRS Cl T Worcestershire County TrialsRound: FITA & Metrics I-VVenue: Wyre Forest Company of ArchersContact: Mark Pattison, 11 Eltric Road,

Worcester, WR3 7NUTel: 01905 457468 or 07770 962568Email: [email protected]: www.worcestershirearchery.co.uk

19/04/2014 – 20/04/2014UKRS T Chippenham Archers Double FITA

2000Round: Ladies and Gents FITA

Metric 1,2 and 3Venue: Chippenham Archers Home GroundContact: Adam Shaw, 36 Bristol Road,

Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1NRTel: 01249 655103 or 07780 864330Email: [email protected]: chippenhamarchers.org

20/04/2014UKRS T Droitwich Spring Warwick

TournamentRound: All WarwicksVenue: Droitwich Rugby ClubContact: Mark Pattison, 11 Eltric Road,

Worcester, WR3 7NUTel: 01905 457468 or 07770 962568Email: [email protected]: www.droitwicharchery.co.uk

21/04/2014UKRS T Easter Bunny Charity ShootRound: National, Short National, Junior

National, Short Junior NationalVenue: Oakleaf Field, Cheltenham, RacecourseContact: Edward Kain, Clerestory, Cowl Lane,

Winchcombe, Gloucestershire,GL54 5RA

Tel: 01242 609025Email: [email protected]: cheltenhamarchers.net

26/04/2014 – 27/04/2014UKRS T West Essex Bowmen Air Ambulance

Charity ShootRound: Double FITA 70, 50Venue: Belhus Woods Country ParkContact: Paul Tolson, 315 Parkmill Close,

Corringham, Essex, SS17 7JRTel: 01375 678737 or 07926 703788Email: [email protected]

27/04/2014UKRS T R Crystal Palace Bowmen 42nd OpenRound: York, Hereford,Bristols I-VVenue: Old Dunstonian’s Sports Club, St

Dunstan’s Lane, Eden Park, WestWickham, Kent

Contact: Michael Higgins, 57 Cherry Tree Walk,Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3PE

Tel: 0208 402 5683 or 07722 482124Email: [email protected]: www.crystalpalacebowmen.org.uk

03/05/2014 – 04/05/2015WRS T WMAS/ Walsall Double FITA StarRound: Ladies and Gents FITAVenue: Lilleshall National Sports CentreContact: Mark Vitta, 12 Charlesdale Drive,

Walsall, WS9 0HNTel: 01922 442105 or 07989 753988Email: [email protected]: walsallarchers.co.uk

04/05/2014UKRS T Northants 1st CaswellRound: Ladies & Gents FITA, Metrics I-V, Long

Metric, Short MetricVenue: Kettering ArchersContact: Angelay Bray, 53 Pollard Street,

Kettering, Northamptonshire,NN16 9RP

Tel: 01536 519119 or 07767 676001Email: [email protected]: www.ncasarchery.org.uk

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04/05/2014 – 05/05/2014

UKRS T May Day WeekendRound: Albion, All Windsors, All WarwicksVenue: Fakenham Sports Centre, Hempton

Road, FakenhamContact: Elaine Burbidge, Valcliff House, Sandy

Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9ESTel: 01328 851848Email: [email protected]: www.fakenhambowmen.org.uk

05/05/2014UKRS T 10th Cheshire Open FITA Clout

ChampionshipsRound: Single & Double FITA & Metric CloutVenue: Wirral Rugby Ground, Neston, WirralContact: Peter Gregory, 3 Gylden Close,

Newton, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4UNTel: 0161 351 0013 or 07790 839834Email: [email protected]: www.goldcrestarchers.co.uk

11/05/2014WRS T Redruth Archers Double 70mRound: FITA 70m (Recurve), FITA 50m

(Compound)Venue: Redruth Archers Club Ground, New

Portreath Road, RedruthContact: Jimmy Sandoe, Meadowside, Higher

North Country, Redruth, Cornwall,TR16 4DB

Tel: 01209 213242 or 07979 338897Email: [email protected]

13/05/2014T Southern Counties Archery

Meeting Longbow Day at TheSouthern

Round: Double National Round for Ladies &Gentlemen

Venue: The St Cross, Symondian CricketGround, St Cross, Winchester,Hampshire

Contact: Mr N Dimmock, Benella, 270 CentralRoad, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5RG

Tel: 020 8648 7411 or 07885 236406Email: [email protected]

14/05/2014 – 16/05/2014UKRS T R 101st Southern Counties Archery

MeetingRound: Single & Double York, Single & Double

Hereford, Long NationalVenue: St Cross, Winchester, HampshireContact: Neil Dimmock, Benella, 270 Central

Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5RGTel: 020 8648 7411 or 07885 236406Email: [email protected]: www.scasarchery.org.uk

17/05/2014UKRS T Evesham Archery Club 3rd Junior

Metric TournamentRound: Metrics I-VVenue: Badsey Recreation Club, Badsey,

WorcestershireContact: Linda Haines, Langfield, Lenchwick,

Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4TGTel: 01386 870352 or 07787 346550Email: [email protected]: www.eveshamarcheryclub.com

17/05/2014 – 18/05/2014

UKRS F Ballyvally BluebellRound: FITA 24 Mixed (Arrowhead)Venue: Greenmount CollegeContact: E McClean, 5 Thorn Heights,

B732 4BFTel: 02840 625786Email: [email protected]

WRS T City of Cambridge Bowmen FITAFOUR

Round: FITA 70m & 50mVenue: Downing College Sports Field,

Granchester Road, CambridgeContact: David Long, Willow Cottage, 4

Sheepshead Lane, Harston,Cambridgeshire, CB22 7QA

Tel: 01223 871995 or 07773 134668Email: [email protected]: www.cityofcambridgebowmen.co.uk

18/05/2014WRS T Evesham Archery Club’s 30th

Spring ShootRound: FITA 70, FITA 60, FITA 50Venue: Badsey Recreation Club, Badsey,

WorcestershireContact: Linda Haines, Langfield, Lenchwick,

Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4TGTel: 01386 870352Email: [email protected]: www.eveshamarcheryclub.com

UKRS T Selby Open WesternsRound: Western, Long, Short, Junior & Short

Junior WesternsVenue: Selby Rugby Club, Sandhill Lane,

SelbyContact: Andrew Neal, Chapel View, 43a Main

Street, Riccall, York, YO19 6QDTel: 01757 249233 (after 6pm)Email: [email protected]

25/05/2014UKRS T R Cumbria County Open

ChampionshipsRound: York Hereford and BristolsVenue: Frenchfield Playing Fields, Penrith,

CumbriaContact: Chris Battersby, Eamontbridge,

Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2BHTel: 01768 866670Email: [email protected]: Cumbriaarchery.com

31/05/2014WRS T NCAS/YAA Single FITA Star and

MetricsRound: Ladies & Gents FITA and Metrics 1-5Venue: Grange Park, WetherbyContact: Andrew Neal, Chapel View, 43a Main

Street, Riccall, York, YO19 6QDTel: 01757 249233 After 6.30pmEmail: [email protected]: www.yorkshirearchery.co.uk

UKRS T Noak Hill Archers WesternsRound: All WesternsVenue: Noak Hill Archers, EssexContact: Laurence Easton, 15 Melton Gardens,

Romford, Essex, RM1 2ASTel: 01708 724593 or 07804 022794Email: [email protected]

01/06/2014UKRS T R Spelthorne Archers OpenRound: York, Hereford, Bristols I-VVenue: Meadhurst Sports Club, Chertsey

Road, Sunbury on ThamesContact: Clive Singer, 1 Newfield Road,

Ashvale, Aldershot,Hampshire, GU12 5LG

Tel: 01252 324304 or 07901 568126Email: tournaments@

spelthornearchers.org.ukWeb: www.spelthornearchers.org.uk

UKRS T R Yorkshire Archery AssociationCounty Championships & Open

Round: York, Hereford, Bristols I-VVenue: Grange Park, WetherbyContact: Andrew Neal, Chapel View, 43a Main

Street, Riccall, York, YO19 6QDTel: 01757 249233 (after 6pm)Email: [email protected]: www.yorkshirearchery.co.uk

07/06/2014 – 08/06/2014UKRS T R Essex Adult and Open County

ChampionshipsRound: York and Hereford, Bristols 1-5Venue: 144-146 Grange Road,

Romford, EssexContact: Richard Green, 2a Westbourne Drive,

Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4PHTel: 07932 623111Email: [email protected]: www.ecaa.org.uk

UKRS T R Ralph Best Memorial Double RoseRound: Double York & Hereford, Bristols I-VVenue: Maynard Sinclair PavilionContact: Claire Merron, 24 Belvoir Crescent,

Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT8 7EJTel: 07870 522516Email: [email protected]: www.nicssa-ac.org.uk

UKRS C Weekend of CloutRound: Double One Way FITA, Double One

and Two Way Archery GB cloutVenue: Frenchfield Playing Fields,

Penrith, CumbriaContact: Chris Battersby, Aysgarth,

Eamontbridge, Penrith,Cumbria, CA10 2BH

Tel: 01768 866670Email: [email protected]: eaglebowmen.com

08/06/2014UKRS T R Bowmen of MinchinhamptonRound: York, Hereford, Bristol 1-5Venue: Thomas Keble School, Eastcombe,

Stroud, GloucestershireContact: Alan Robinson, 6 Grove Crescent,

Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3JJTel: 01452 723015 or 07811 132781Email: [email protected]

UKRS T R Lincolnshire CountyChampionships

Round: York, Hereford, Bristols, 1-5Venue: Mayflower Sports Ground, Rosebery

Avenue, Boston, LincolnshireContact: Kay Petchell, 66 Minster Drive, Cherry

Willingham, Lincoln, LN3 4NATel: 01522 750748Email: [email protected]

14/06/2014WRS T 29th FITA Star and 54th Open

TournamentRound: Ladies and Gents FITAVenue: Assheton BowmenContact: Angela Fox, Sylvancroft, Ingol,


14/06/2014 – 15/06/2014

UKRS F John Hartfield Memorial Shoot,NCAS, EMAS Championship

Round: FITA 24 MixedVenue: Daventry Rugby Ground, Stefenhill

Sports ClubContact: Ann Hartfield, Parkfield House,

Bodenham, Hereford, HR1 3HRTel: 01568 797932 or 07885 766101Email: [email protected]

WRS T Rivernook Bowmen Olympic Round& FITA Star

Round: Ladies & Gents FITA, FITA 70m,FITA 50m Olympic

Venue: Imber Court Sports and Social Club,Surrey

Contact: Terry Saldanha, 76 Greyswood Street,Streatham, London, SW16 6QW

Tel: 07801 451519Email: [email protected]: www.rivernookbowmen.org.uk

15/06/2014UKRS T R Lancashire 60th Annual

Championships & OpenRound: York, HerefordVenue: Assheton BowmenContact: Angela Fox, 63 Sylvancroft, Ingol,


16/06/2014 – 22/06/2014UKRS T R Dunster Archery WeekRound: Mon: FITA Tue: Big Game Field, Albion

Wed: Western Thu: Double 2 WayClout Fri: Western Sat: York, Hereford,Nationals

Venue: Dunster Castle, Dunster, SomersetContact: Nick Nicholson, Lintern Close, The

Street, Teffont Magna, Salisbury,Wiltshire, SP3 5QP


22/06/2014UKRS T Droitwich Summer TournamentRound: St George, Albion, WindsorsVenue: Droitwich Rugby ClubContact: Mark Pattison, 11 Eltric Road,

Worcester, WR3 7NUTel: 01905 457468 or 07770 962568Email: [email protected]: www.droitwicharchery.co.uk

29/06/2014UKRS T 36th Annual Owl Trophy ShootRound: Western, Short Western, Junior

Western, Short Junior WesternVenue: Holton Lee, Near Poole, DorsetContact: Phil Taylor, 9 Lytchett Way, Upton,

Poole, Dorset, BH6 5LSTel: 01202 624302 or 07790 229056Email: [email protected]

01/07/2014 – 04/07/2014UKRS T 35th Clan Donald TournamentRound: FITA and MetricsVenue: Armadale Castle, Isle of SkyeContact: Karen Henderson, 7 Blairs Road,

Letham, Angus, DD8 2PETel: 07834 338511

05/07/2014 – 06/07/2014WRS T NCAS / YAA Double FITA StarRound: Gents Ladies FITAVenue: Grange Park, WetherbyContact: Andrew Neal, Chapel View, 43a Main

Street, Riccall, York, YO16 6QDTel: 01757 249233 after 6.30pmEmail: [email protected]: www.yorkshirearchery.co.uk

06/07/2014WRS T Chester FITA StarRound: Ladies & Gents FITAVenue: Cheshire Sports and Social Club,

Mannings Lane, Upton, ChesterContact: Fiona German-Lloyd, 14 Cedardale

Drive, Ellesmere Port,Cheshire, CH66 2UW

Tel: 01513 564132Email: [email protected]: www.ccbarchery.co.uk

12/07/2014 – 13/07/2014UKRS C Cumbria County Double One Way

FITARound: Double One Way FITA CloutVenue: Frenchfield Playing Fields ,Penrith,

CumbriaContact: Chris Battersby, Aysgarth,

Eamontbridge, Penrith,Cumbria, CA10 2BH

Tel: 01768 866670Email: [email protected]: eaglebowmen.com

UKRS T R Sussex FITA and ChampionshipWeekend

Round: Sat: Ladies and Gents FITA, Metric 1-5and Sun: York, Hereford, Bristol 1-5

Venue: Hazelwick School, Crawley, SussexContact: Terry Maskell, 7 Wayside Walk,

Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0XWTel: 01435 866944Email: [email protected]: www.sussex-archery.org.uk

27/07/2014UKRS T Crowthorne NationalsRound: All National RoundsVenue: Edgbarrow School, Crowthorne,

BerkshireContact: Shirley Nicolson, 105c Foxcote,

Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3PGTel: 01189 733470Email: [email protected]: crowthornearchers.org.uk

03/08/2014WRS T DWAA Double FITA 70, 60 and 50Round: FITA 70, FITA 60, FITA 50Venue: Trafalgar School, Downton,

Salisbury, WiltshireContact: Peter Durtnall, Hillcrest, Old Dinton

Road, Teffont Magna,Salisbury, SP3 5QX

Tel: 01722 716401Email: [email protected]: www.dwaa.org.uk

21/09/2014UKRS T R Assheton Bowmen York HerefordRound: York, HerefordVenue: Tudor Lodge, Victoria Avenue East,

New MostonContact: Liz Owen, 11 Roe Lane, Oldham,

Lancashire, OL4 5HYTel: 0161 678 6378 or 07815 020699Email: [email protected]: www.asshetonbowmen.com

71HANDICAP TARGET AWARDS


HandicapTarget AwardsH

andicap Improvement Medal winners usually featurein our spring edition but pressure on space,plus thedecision to combine Archery UK and the 2012Archery GB year book, has meant some changes

this year.The spring records and achievements were held overuntil the summer edition and we can now complete ourcatch-up by publishing the 2012 Handicap ImprovementMedal winners.New clubs applying for a medal or existing club requiring a

replacement medal can look forward to a new re-brandedArchery GB Handicap Improvement Medal.The 2012 Handicap Improvement Medal winners are:

62 100 - 38 Lisa Hill Sen Bridlington and BurtonAgnes55 100 - 45 Richard Chaisty Sen Bowmen of the Peak43 100 - 57 Daniel Allott Jnr Gold CrestArchers37 69 - 32 Richard Yarwood Sen Bowmen of Glen36 100 - 64 Neill Vickerstaff Sen GraysArchers34 81 - 47 Hannah Murrell Jnr The Hertford C ofA31 52 - 21 Ryan Holden Jnr ThanetA.C.29 65 - 36 Thomas Fewz Sen Thirsk Bowmen24 69 - 45 Callum Wardle Jnr Stalybridge Jnr Club23 100 - 77 Thomas Nairn Jnr Alsager JnrArchers21 68 - 47 Jim Donoghue Sen Bowmen of Darenteford20 72 - 52 Peter King Sen West Somerset C ofA19 50 - 31 William Lightfoot Sen Isle of ManAC19 70 - 51 Michael Ward Sen MeltonMowbrayAC19 39 - 20 Kim Swetman Sen Blandy-Jenkins Disabled Club18 68 - 58 Debra Ashworth Jnr NewCentury Bowmen Jnrs18 79 - 61 Aaron Graham Jnr Killingworth JnrArchers18 78 - 60 Emily Owens Jnr Mayflower JnrArchers18 69 - 51 Tracey Kennedy Sen CanterburyArchers18 61 - 43 William Clyne Sen FalconArchers (Kent)18 82 - 64 Oscar Roberts Jnr Gosport Bowmen JnrA.C.17 55 -38 Mia Agar Jnr MeltonMowbray JnrAC16 34 - 18 Neil Bennett Sen ExmouthArchers16 79 - 63 Zoe Reed Jnr Alsager JnrArchers16 60 - 44 Kevin Varney Sen Royal RichmondA.C.16 73 - 57 Ella Hill Jnr Royal RichmondArchery Jnr16 62 - 46 Andrew Wardle Sen StalybridgeA.C.16 82 - 66 Tom Utley Jnr Sutton Coldfield Jnr15 67 - 52 Dirk Konig Sen Forest of Bere Bowmen14 70 - 56 Les Spencer Sen GraysArchers14 52 - 38 Wendy Holt Sen The KyrtonArchers14 81 - 67 Sarah Mogridge Sen KingstonArchers14 61 - 47 Paul Flint Sen Anchor BowmenAC14 39 - 25 Andrew Horsnall Sen StaffordArchers13 45 - 32 Robert Whitmore Sen Sutton ColdfieldA.C.13 64 - 51 Eva Henderson-Hirst Jnr Derwent Bowmen Jnrs13 67 - 54 Graham Merritt Sen EastbourneArchers L.S.C.13 69 - 56 Jacob Boden Jnr North End JnrArchers13 66 - 53 Sarah Sprought Sen Southend & District A.C.13 54 - 41 Robin Pocock Sen BathArchers12 44 - 32 Ian Colley Sen Supermarine Bowmen

12 75 - 63 Liam Ridge Jnr Thirsk Jnr Bowmen12 34 - 22 Frances Bull Sen Targetcraft Archers12 58 - 46 Sarah Austin Sen Netherhall Archers11 27 - 16 Graham Smith Sen TockingtonArchers11 55 - 44 Terence Cross Sen Castle Bowmen11 24 - 13 James Passingham Jnr Kirby Muxloe JnrsA.C.11 95 - 84 Carenza Culman Jnr Abbey Jnr Bowmen (Herts)11 58 - 47 Kieron Golding Sen AireValleyArchers10 60 - 50 James Sawyer Jnr Ascham Bowmen10 74 - 64 Anthony Spence Sen Derwent Bowmen10 43 - 33 Neil Passingham Sen Kirby MuxloeA.C.10 61 - 51 Margaret Barnes Sen TonbridgeA.C.10 76 - 66 Jill Morrison Sen GlenlivetArchers10 49 - 39 Alan Loftus Sen Alsager C ofA10 48 - 38 David Campbell Sen Rochdale C ofA10 61 - 51 Sheila Cox Sen South OxonA.C.10 57 - 47 Kimberley Twiner Sen Redhill Archers10 60 - 50 Kevin Day Sen Colchester & District A.C.10 62 - 52 Niall Brown Jnr IvanhoeArchers9 30 - 21 Simon Scanlan Sen Newquay Bowmen9 76 - 67 Peter Barton Sen NewCentury Bowmen9 71 - 62 Michael Cale Sen C.M.O.Bowmen9 59 - 50 Gruffydd Jones Jnr Stafford JnrArchers9 28 - 19 Helen Harris Sen MayflowerArchers9 74 - 65 Sarah Houghton Jnr Pendle & Samlesbury Jnrs9 57 - 48 Anthony Currie Sen The Nonsuch Bowmen9 66 - 57 Richard Newton Sen Bognor RegisA.C.9 79 - 70 Kirsty Sanderson Jnr Newquay Jnr Bowmen8 61 -53 Sandra Spinks Sen Abbey Bowmen (Herts)8 25 - 17 Douglas Hobbs Sen GreenwoodOsterleyA.C.8 52 - 44 Tony Norton Sen St.Osyth Priory Bowmen7 74 - 67 Grahame Smith Sen WestWightAC7 56 -49 Matthew Broom Jnr ExmouthArchers Jnrs7 60 - 53 Ben Kent Jnr Redruth JnrArchers7 48 - 41 Dennis Parker Sen Kenwith CompanyArchers7 64 - 57 Hugh Foster Sen North Cheshire Bowmen7 66 - 59 James Daborn Sen Archers ofTeme7 52 - 45 Stephen Fisher Sen Dunstable Bowmen6 41 - 35 Petra Ginman Sen DitchlingAC6 59 - 53 Daniel Fellman Sen OuseValleyArchers6 17 - 11 Frank Maguire Sen AyrAC6 45 - 39 Gary Martin Sen Whiteleaf Bowmen5 44 - 39 Toby Hagon Jnr Leaves Green Bowmen5 26 -21 Terry Ducker Sen North EndArchers5 64 - 59 Paul Callaway Sen RedruthArchers5 24 - 19 Gary Harder Sen Surrey Bowmen5 64 - 59 Hannah Esser Jnr Canterbury JnrA.C.5 37 - 32 John Russ Sen OspreyArchers5 58 - 53 Imogen Buck Jnr Phoenix Bowmen4 77 - 73 Terry Woodgate Sen Crystal Palace Bowmen4 56 - 52 Christopher Winterbottom Sen Bowmen of the Peak4 40 - 36 George Johnson Jnr Priory Bowmen Jnr4 45 -41 James Parkes Jnr Dunstable Bowmen JnrA.C.4 62 - 58 Geoff Fisher Sen Burton BridgeArchers4 48 - 44 Joe Shaw Jnr North Cheshire Jnr Bowmen4 22 - 18 Steve McKendrick Sen AyrAC3 78 - 75 Kishan Shah Jnr GreenwoodOsterley Jnrs3 68 - 65 James Haward Jnr Burton Bridge JnrArchers3 76 - 73 Kirsten Hardisty Jnr Redhill Archers Jnrs3 64 - 61 Edward Payne Sen Bromyard Bowmen2 39 - 37 Tim Joinson Sen DroitwichArchery Society


72 RECORDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS NEWS

WORLD RECORDSPARA ARCHERY MENCompound Men OpenJohn Stubbs MBE Individual 50m 694

UK RECORDSCLOUTRecurveLadiesCherry Lyne Double Two-Way Clout 140 yds 242Tracy Cross Single Metric Clout 125m 174

Junior LadiesErin Mayer Single One-Way Clout 140 yds 108Erin Mayer Double One-Way Clout 140 yds 215Aneke Mayer Single Metric Clout 75m [U14,U12] 158Erin Mayer Single Metric Clout 125m 161Erin Mayer Double Metric Clout 125m 293Erin Mayer Double Metric Clout 125m 332

CompoundLadiesKatie Foster Single One-Way Clout 180 yds 102Katie Foster Double One-Way Clout 180 yds 209

GentlemenTony Osborn Double Metric Clout 185m 353

LongbowLadiesKatrina Horton Single Metric Clout 125m 138

Junior LadiesEleanor Lundie Single Metric Clout 110m [U18,U16]110

Junior GentlemenOliver Darkings Single Metric Clout 75m [U14,U12] 119

BarebowLadiesCarol Fairbrother Single Two-Way Clout 140 yds 117Carol Fairbrother Double Two-Way Clout 140 yds 214Carol Fairbrother Double One-Way Clout 140 yds 231Carol Fairbrother Single Metric Clout 125m 166Carol Fairbrother Double Metric Clout 125m 325Rosalind Summers Double Metric Clout 185m 182

Junior LadiesRebecca Kellett Double Two-Way Clout 80 yds 216Rebecca Kellett Double Metric Clout 75m 312

Junior GentlemenWilliam Lear Single One-Way Clout 80 yds [U14,U12] 99Tom Ketley Single Two-Way Clout 100 yds [U16,U14] 99William Lear Double One-Way Clout 80 yds [U14,U12] 211Tom Ketley Double Two-Way Clout 100 yds [U16,U14] 185William Lear Single Metric Clout 75m [U14,U12] 161Tom Ketley Single Metric Clout 90m [U16,U14] 161William Lear Double Metric Clout 75m [U14,U12] 311Tom Ketley Double Metric Clout 90m [U16,U14] 320

FIELDRecurveGentlemenAlanWills FITA Marked Red 372

CompoundJunior GentlemenJakeWalsh FITA Unmarked Blue [U15] 315Paul McConville FITA Mixed Blue [U15] 289Paul McConville FITA Double Mixed Blue [U15] 564

RecordsCompound LimitedLadiesEmily Williams FITA Unmarked Red 311Emily Williams FITA Marked Red 290Emily Williams FITA Combined Red 601Emily Williams FITA Mixed Red 274Emily Williams FITA Double Mixed Red 545

LongbowGentlemenSteve Burke FITA Unmarked Blue 251

BarebowJunior LadiesSophie Benton FITA MixedWhite [U15] 250Zoe Bond FITA Double MixedWhite [U15] 492

Compound BarebowGentlemenGary Hart FITA Marked Blue 335Gary Hart FITA Combined Blue 670Gary Hart FITA Combined Blue 685

American FlatbowGentlemenGavin Roberts FITA Unmarked Blue 179Daniel Hawley FITA Unmarked Blue 187Daniel Hawley FITA Marked Blue 118Gavin Roberts FITA Combined Blue 277Daniel Hawley FITA Combined Blue 305Gavin Roberts FITA Mixed Blue 130Gavin Roberts FITA Double Mixed Blue 252

TraditionalJunior LadiesGinaWoods FITA UnmarkedWhite [U15] 260

Junior GentlemenJoel Bell FITA Mixed Blue [U18] 212Joel Bell FITA Mixed Blue [U15] 212Joel Bell FITA Double Mixed Blue [U18] 405Joel Bell FITA Double Mixed Blue [U15] 405

TARGET OUTDOOR IMPERIALRecurveLadiesRebecca Lashley LongWarwick 344Estelle Edwick LongWarwick 350Linda Haines Warwick 378

Junior LadiesCaitlin McCarthy Short Warwick [U18,U16] 388

Junior GentlemenChristopherWoodgate Bristol II [U18,U16] 1260

CompoundLadiesKay Smith Western 860

Junior LadiesLizzi Martel Junior Warwick [U16,U14] 428Rebecca Upton Short Junior Warwick [U14,U12]424Jess Luck LongWarwick 292Sophie Farrow Warwick 386Lucy Mason Bristol IV [U14,U12] 1294

Junior GentlemenAlex Patrick NewWarwick 309Leo Reeves Short Junior Western [U14,U12] 951

BarebowLadiesElaine McIntosh Warwick 237Amanda Driffield LongWestern 477Sarah Hubbard LongWarwick 76Jacqueline Gould Hereford (Bristol I) 1015Jacqueline Gould Double Hereford (Bristol I) 2028

GentlemenDerek Bett York 903Derek Bett Hereford (Bristol I) 1024Steve Morris Warwick 324

Junior LadiesKathryn Bolton Bristol V [U12] 1126Nicole Deasy Bristol V [U12] 1136Nicole Deasy Bristol V [U12] 1196Madeleine Speed Short Western [U18,U16] 546Kathryn Bolton Short Junior Western [U14,U12] 724

LongbowJunior LadiesKaty Ankers Long National 121Katy Ankers Double Hereford (Bristol I) 557

TARGET OUTDOOR METRICRecurveJunior LadiesPhilippaTaylor 40m distance (80cm face) [U18,U16] 329

Junior GentlemenBradley Denny Cadet Ladies FITA/Metric II [U18,U16] 1328Bradley Denny 50mdistance (122cm face) [U18,U16] 335Bradley Denny 40mdistance (80cm face) [U18,U16] 331JoeGround FITA 60m 648ChristopherWoodgate CadetLadiesFITA/Metric II [U18,U16] 1333ChristopherWoodgate 40mdistance(80cmface)[U18,U16] 339

CompoundLadiesRikki Bingham/ CompoundMatch Round (15Arrows)148Jane Lawrence-Tuck

Junior LadiesLucy Mason Metric IV [U14,U12] 1413Lucy Mason 30m distance (122cm face) [U14,U12] 353Lucy Mason 10m distance (80cm face) [U14,U12] 360Daisy Clark Compound FITA 50m 665MHenderson-Hirst Compound FITA 50m 671

Junior GentlemenJames Howse Metric III [U16,U14] 1401James Howse Double Metric III [U16,U14] 2772James Howse 40m distance (122cm face) [U16,U14] 352James Howse 20m distance (80cm face) [U16,U14] 359James Howse Compound FITA 50m 663James Howell Compound FITA 50m 642James Howell Compound FITA 50m 650

LongbowLadiesSarah ConisbeeDouble Gents FITA 707

BarebowLadiesAnita Stubbs FITA 900 601

Junior LadiesRebekah Lowe MetricV [U12] 1169Rebekah Lowe Double MetricV [U12] 2117Rebekah Lowe 20m distance (122cm face) [U12] 306Rebekah Lowe 15m distance (80cm face) [U12] 277

Junior GentlemenHamish Ponton 40m distance (122cm face) [U16,U14] 238

AchievementsFITA STARTARGETRecurveJunior Lady – 1100Cole S Chelmsford Tudor Rose Jnrs 1152Sagoo J Oakfield 1102

Junior Lady – 1000Loader AH Andover Jnrs 1014

Junior Gentleman – 1200Denny B Raunds Jnrs 1244Woodgate C Woking 1207

Junior Gentleman – 1100Gray R Welbeck 1120

Junior Gentleman – 1000Waterworth H Dreigiau Bodedern 1073Nobbs J Deben Jnrs 1028

Senior Lady – 1200Mills P Barnstaple 1257Taylor J Durham City 1226

Senior Lady – 1100Mills P Barnstaple 1226Smith K Oxford University 1174Lashley R Droitwich 1165Karpiyevich M Cambridge University 1148Harris C Pembroke 1143Long S Bridlington and Burton Agnes 1133Welsh R Kirby Muxloe. 1129Tipping R Aberdeen University 1126Baldry C Ballands 1124Corless S Northampton 1122de Kretser M Guildford 1120Reith J Green Lane. 1120

Senior Lady – 1000Gibson C Northampton 1087Corless S Northampton 1085Chenery JR Burleigh 1071Saduikis V Harrow 1063Yao Z Aquarius 1035MacSorley S Assheton 1032Williams K Exeter 1024Clason S Edinburgh University 1018McKay D Bebington 1013Curnock J Melton Mowbray 1011

GrayV Malvern 1011Allen A Alsager 1010Gilbert L Norton 1010Davis E University of Warwick 1009Barrett B M Archery GB 1007

Senior Gentleman – 1200Souch G Fox 1229Woodfield M Castle 1214Hannaford I Wellingborough 1210Haigh H Portsdown 1205Kerr R Devizes 1202Langton M Oxford University 1200Robertson M Killingworth 1200

Senior Gentleman – 1100Mullock A Harvester 1184Gibson S Northampton 1163Richards A Wadebridge 1151Chrisinas I Oxford 1143Gallagher S Whitburn 1143Buckner R Overton Black Arrows 1137Martin M Swan 1133Rowley M Lutterworth 1129Goncalves-Gil M University of Warwick 1123



Allen G Bronte 1284Mitchinson N Newburn 1284Ballantyne C ClydeArrows 1278Spencer S Nonsuch 1274Skivington J Sellafield 1271Dale M University of Warwick 1259Carr R Chichester 1250Stevens A Aequus 1248Beeby G Sheffield University 1241MeadowsT Woking 1241Reynolds I White Rose 1238WilsonT Lancaster University 1233Baptiste P Andover 1229Moore D Isle of Man 1213Aitchison J Killingworth 1210Severn C Friskney 1209Sweetman B Greenwood Osterley 1205Bellamy G Green Dragon 1203Clarkson D Adel 1203

Senior Gentleman – 1100Paton J Strathclyde University 1197Breban P Guernsey 1192Lightfoot W Isle of Man 1179Evans A D Crystal Palace 1177Ankers L Lichfield 1169Ward S ClubA.Z. 1166McLaughlin J Sherwood 1159Williams D Southampton University 1157Mill R Swansea University 1148Crane P Clophill 1142Saxon S Chorley 1138Hopley P Furness 1134Paddon K Fife 1134CrumptonT Berkhamsted 1131Makepeace R South Leeds 1129Middleton M Aardwolf 1127Edwards M Friskney 1126Lockhart N Devizes 1123Baptiste P Andover 1110Wood D York 1103

Senior Gentleman – 1000CottageA Green LaneA.B. 1097Thelan D Liverpool University 1078Wardle A Stalybridge 1067Paddon K Fife 1060Wilkinson M Durham City 1049Haynes B Belvoir 1037Carr A Eagle 1029I'Anson K Durham City 1017

FITA SILVER STARTARGETRecurveJunior Lady – 1100Griffin K RayleighTown Jnrs 1156BurdenV Lytchett Jnrs 1151Slater J Nova 1031MacEachern K Bannockburn 1001

Junior Gentleman – 1200Hall C Lough Cuan 1263

Junior Gentleman – 1100Waterworth H Dreigiau Bodedern 1183Brooks A Trent Valley Jnrs 1170Wadsworth N Rochdale Jnrs 1026Simpson B Pembroke Jnrs 1025

CompoundJunior Lady – 1100BucklandA Sherwood Jnrs 1168Canham D RayleighTown Jnrs 1148BucklandA Sherwood Jnrs 1123

Junior Gentleman – 1400Howell J Mayflower Jnrs 1353Hamilton D Ballyvally Jnrs 1352

Junior Gentleman – 1200Hewitt J R.N.South Coast Jnrs 1225Ditch A Durham City 1207Roberts M Dreigiau Bodedern 1205Philpott M Sutton 1204

Junior Gentleman – 1100Cottage J Green Lane Jnrs 1193

Junior Gentleman – 1000Newman C Foxes Jnrs 1253

Senior Gentleman – 1100Sneap R Selby 1166

FITA TARGETTARGETRecurveJunior Lady – WhiteGray L Guernsey 503

Senior Lady – BlueFrotscher A Oxford 603

Senior Lady – BlackKarpiyevich M Cambridge University 577Coddington C Cleadon 558

Senior Lady – WhiteYao Z Aquarius 547Reith J Green LaneA.B. 532Smith K Oxford University 519Komla M Les de Sercq 516Clason S Edinburgh University Students 515

Senior Gentleman – BlueLochman P Aquarius 632Smith A North Cheshire 620Richards A Wadebridge 610

Smith M Bath 608Allan N Bronte 605Robertson M Killingworth 605Lindley J University of Warwick 604Kerr R Devizes 600

Senior Gentleman – BlackAllan N Bronte 599Robertson M Killingworth 590Lochman P Aquarius 587Currall T Ricky 584Affleck C Durham University 580Hall T University of Warwick 578Ip S University of London 577Lindley J University of Warwick 573Hale A Lincoln 572Rhodes S Dunstable 564HoT Cambridge University 563Longworth D Oxford 559Wiffen M Worcester 557Coveney A Loughborough Students 556Cecati V Edinburgh University 552Coates D Chichester 552Twycross S Durham City 538Parker J Whitburn 532Murphy D Shetland 525

Senior Gentleman – WhiteGrealish K Aquarius 548Tuplin S Nottingham University 544Whiter R Cambridge University 544Guerin C University of Warwick 542Howarth J Canford Magna 542Reeves E Loughborough Students 540Anderson R Loughborough Students 539Jacobs K Archery GB 538Tilley S Sherwood 537Hale A Lincoln 536Arenas B Edinburgh University 533Mohammad B University of Derby 531Parker J Whitburn 527Bartlett G Bronte 525Haydock R Nottingham University 522Jenner D Swansea University 522VoA University of Kent 522Newell M Alton & Four Marks 521TehY University ofYork 519Day L Thirsk 515Sakanak G Lamorbey Park 510Smith R Liverpool University Archery Club 510Wright M Gents and Ladies of Darlington 509Bray L Nottingham University 507Cousins D Lizard Peninsula 507DunnighanA Cleadon 507Evans I Ditchling 503HoweA Southampton University 502

CompoundJunior Lady – BlackFarrow S Thorpe Hamlet Jnrs 550

Junior Gentleman – RedHowse J Deer Park Jnrs 663

Junior Gentleman – BlackHolder A Whitehill 565

Junior Gentleman – WhiteCottage J Green Lane Jnrs 503

Senior Lady – RedLawrence-Tuck J Spelthorne 655

Senior Lady – BlueNixon M Royal Leamington Spa 647Bennet L University of Birmingham 639Aurora-Smith A Bath University 632Loxley M R SouthWilts 623Lawrence-Tuck J Spelthorne 622Jackson S Fakenham 607

Senior Lady – BlackLawrence-Tuck J Spelthorne 598I'Anson P Durham City 575Warr L Southampton 570

Senior Lady – WhiteShivarova N Strathclyde University 552Witham G Guernsey 522

Senior Gentleman – GoldPurser A Mayflower 677

Senior Gentleman – RedParkin N Oxford 668Tombe C University of Birmingham 665Hutchins T Burleigh 657Dale M University of Warwick 651Patchell T Southampton 650Taylor D Harlequin 650

Senior Gentleman – BlueCox J University of Birmingham 646Mill R Swansea University 644George S East Riding 638Warr N Southampton 638Lapworth S Sutton Coldfield 636Brooks G Trent Valley 632Mitchinson N Newburn 626Carr R Chichester 616Brown S A.C.Delco 614Thelan D Liverpool University 608Bellamy G Green Dragon 605Williams D Southampton University 600Falla M Guernsey 557Baker R Green LaneA.B. 553Breban P Guernsey 551

Senior Gentleman – BlackMitchell N Sutton Coldfield 594Seddon S R.N.South Coast 591

Wheatland C Pendle & Samlesbury 1118Currall T Ricky 1117Ip S University of London 1115Brito M Abbey (Herts) 1114Neely A York 1112Tohovitis G Welbeck 1111Woo D Aquarius 1110Sutton P Wigan & Orrell 1108Callaghan P Long Mynd 1107Davies D Trent Valley 1107Hutchins T Burleigh 1102Kells A Swan 1102

Senior Gentleman – 1000Rhodes S Dunstable 1096Brito M Abbey (Herts) 1089Wiffen M Worcester 1085Kinsella N Napier Alumni 1080Affleck C Durham University. 1075Howarth J Canford Magna 1075Thompson D York 1075Davies D Trent Valley 1073Hagley D Rivernook 1066Malins I Crowthorne 1055Grealish K Aquarius 1054O'Halloran M Brixham 1054Coveney A Loughborough Students 1047Reid J Rivernook 1047Beese M Bruntwood 1041Ciastko R Bronte 1040Barnes D J MoleValley 1037Garrett S Aberdeen University 1034Stafford P Berkhamsted 1032VoA University of Kent 1032Heaton D Northampton 1031Hume M Reigate Priory 1028Reeves E Loughborough Students 1027Whiter R Cambridge University 1024Wolstenholme M Lincoln 1024Newell M Alton & Four Marks 1021Sanderson J Green Man 1021Twycross S Durham City 1020Arenas B Edinburgh University Students 1019Jenness S Winnington Park 1018Mortimore A Derbyshire 1017Bigwood M Cambridge University Alumni 1015Farr N Llantarnam 1015Fell J Bronte 1012BrownA Bassetlaw 1008Wilbraham J Linwood Sports Centre 1007Gallagher C University of Warwick 1005

CompoundJunior Lady – 1100Farrow S Thorpe Hamlet Jnrs 1150

Senior Lady – 1350Breese G Bronte 1351

Senior Lady – 1300Aurora-Smith A Bath University . 1306OxleyV Green Man 1304Swetman K Blandy-Jenkins 1302

Senior Lady – 1200Bennet L University of Birmingham 1221GraceT Wight 1220Foster C Whitburn 1216Jackson S Fakenham 1212Watson S Andover 1207Taylor H Chorley 1203

Senior Lady – 1100Smith S Leicester AOFAC 1165Purvis V Aycliffe 1137Jackson S Fakenham 1135Bennett K Exmouth 1124Brown J Leicester AOFAC 1123Gray M Cymric 1118Foster C Whitburn 1110

Senior Lady – 1000Makepeace K South Leeds 1060Lowe H L Nottingham Panthers 1046

Senior Gentleman – 1350Fowler C Bournemouth 1368Kells M Swan 1365Mason J Wellingborough Open 1363Horan C Castle Moat & Folkestone 1350

Senior Gentleman – 1400Bridgewater N Hinxworth 1407

Senior Gentleman – 1300Hutchins T Burleigh 1346Cassidy K Forest of Bere 1327Hazell T Llantarnam 1321Flanders M Atkins 1320Fox P Rutland 1313McMillan G Norton 1313Wakeford D Chichester 1313Farmer J Melton Mowbray 1312Nixon J Royal Leamington Spa 1312Marriott A Foxes 1310Haldane M Old Basing 1309Paton J Strathclyde University 1308Batey S Castle Moat & Folkestone 1305Hagan P Pastures 1304Holmes S Derwent 1303Mott C Woking 1302Dunn P Swansea University 1301Dunn P Swansea University 1301Jones S Bruntwood 1301

Senior Gentleman – 1200Tipping H Crawley 1299McMillan G Norton 1292Mountney R Silver Spoon 1290ChapmanW Glen 1289Davies H Woking 1286



Williams D Southampton University 579Wilkinson M Durham City 562Falla M Guernsey 541Poncia R Guernsey 532

Senior Gentleman – WhiteCottageA Green LaneA.B. 530Mathers R Gwynedd 529Harris A Guernsey 523Murad K Chiltern 521Aitchison J Killingworth 514

FITA SILVER TARGETTARGETRecurveJunior Gentleman – BlueGround J Thorpe Hamlet Jnrs 648

FITA ARROWHEADFIELDRecurveSenior Lady – WhiteCooper L Pastures 302

Senior Lady – BrownHeijnsbroekV Aberdeen University 242

Senior Lady – GreenBell J Ballyvally 277Tipping R Aberdeen University 217

Senior Gentleman – GreyTamlyn M Oxford 278Wright D East Belfast 277

Senior Gentleman – BrownKangasniemi J Aberdeen University 259Tamlyn M Oxford 259Hoyle A Exeter 252

Senior Gentleman – GreenHoyle A Exeter 239Garrett S Aberdeen University 232Cooke J T Bath University 229

Recurve BarebowJunior Lady – GreenFerguson H Argyll Field 190

Junior Gentleman – SilverMcCreery C Ballyvally Jnrs 319

Junior Gentleman – GreenBell J Ballyvally Jnrs 208

Senior Lady – SilverGilmour R Ballyvally 304

Senior Lady – GreyWoods L Ballyvally 226

Senior Lady – GreenWilson J Ballyvally 192Thomas A Pentref 187

Senior Gentleman – WhiteKerr S River Oak 304Cowan R Lough Cuan 265Thomas A Pentref 250

Senior Gentleman – GreyCorbett G Ballyvally 261Fairburn C Archery GB 248Bowman M C.M.O. 237Miller R Eastbourne 236

Senior Gentleman – GreenRyan D River Oak 217Ferguson D Argyll Field 204Morrison I Oban & Lorn 204Millar M Lough Cuan 203

CompoundJunior Lady – BrownRussell-Cowan M Ballyvally Jnrs 309

Junior Gentleman – SilverCole J Chichester Jnrs 390

Junior Gentleman – WhiteHamilton D Ballyvally Jnrs 373

Senior Lady – BlackAurora-Smith A Bath University 345

Senior Lady – BrownWilliams E Pentref 311

Senior Gentleman – SilverHoran C Castle Moat & Folkestone 391

Senior Gentleman – WhiteVodden N Pentref 385Home D Pentref 382Rees M Guildford 376

Senior Gentleman – BlackRichardson I Edinburgh University Alumni 353

Senior Gentleman – GreyRichardson I Edinburgh University Alumni 350Gold A Neptune 346

Senior Gentleman – BrownWade C Neptune 319

ROSE

RecurveJunior Lady – 1000Sagoo J Oakfield 1092Gilder S Evesham Jnrs 1046

Junior Lady – 900Taylor J Chichester Jnrs 925

Junior Lady – 1200Davidson D Links Jnrs 1210D'Arcy E H Archery GB 1200

Junior Gentleman – 1100Huston P East Belfast Jnrs 1116Birks J White Rose Jnrs 1021

Junior Gentleman – 800Hagon L Leaves Green 816Gash M Blandy-Jenkins Hoods 805

Senior Lady – 1100Taylor J Durham City 1114

Senior Lady – 1000Smith R Royal Leamington Spa 1046Davies L Woking 1029Christie L N Border 1027Vines R Supermarine 1018Reith J Green LaneA.B. 1006

Senior Lady – 900Owen D Royal Leamington Spa 958Long S Bridlington and Burton Agnes 946Aldworth J Lowestoft 936Burnett C Sellafield 933GrayV Malvern 926Komla M Les de Sercq 925Hill L Nonsuch 920BodeA Aberdeen University 919Lashley R Droitwich 917Lowden C Durham City 917Mills D Archery GB 913Gilbert L Norton 909Hudson S White Rose 909Watts T Fast & Loose 902

Senior Lady – 800Gilbert L Norton 890Ede H Bath 869Owen D Royal Leamington Spa 868Hannon K Rochdale 858Marshall J York 858Cunningham J M Pendle & Samlesbury 842Laird A Orkney 829Frith J Mere 826Daley K Whitburn 824Fletcher K Sellafield 824Davis E University of Warwick 813Lakin P Lichfield 813Biddulph I Oban & Lorn 802Helliwell G York 800

Senior Gentleman – 1100Smith M Bath 1142Jones H St.Kingsmark 1110Williams K Spelthorne 1108Bell G Castle 1106Robertson M Killingworth 1105

Senior Gentleman – 1000Robertson M Killingworth 1085Fleming G Lasswade 1064Jones L Cleve 1064Coates D Chichester 1052Smith M F Sheffield University 1051Hutchins T Burleigh 1050Hastie T Saints & Sinners 1031Le Page J Guernsey 1031HammondT Chippenham 1029Garrett S Aberdeen University 1018Hagley D Rivernook 1011Peppiatt J Friars Gate 1009Short S Malvern 1006Scott S Norton 1002Jay P Woking 1001

Senior Gentleman – 900Murphy D Shetland 992Hume M Reigate Priory 979Brough I Orkney 978Hall T University of Warwick 976Tohovitis G Welbeck 973Power D Guernsey 972Gallagher S Whitburn 968Sobey J Oxford University 961Woo D Aquarius 958Fewsdale M Hinxworth 953Malins I Crowthorne 950Neely A York 947Davies T RayleighTown 946Wolstenholme M Lincoln 946Sweet G Cleve 943Goncalves-Gil M University of Warwick 942Leeson J University of Birmingham 942Heaton D Northampton 939Mortimore A Derbyshire 939Newell M Alton & Four Marks 939Morrison R Caerau Dragon 930Wiffen M Worcester 923Nako E University of Warwick 922Stafford P Berkhamsted 919Wells J Royal Richmond 918Bowie S Reigate Priory 915Parker J Whitburn 915Archer S Sheffield University 912Wright D East Belfast 908Colley I Supermarine 906Long J Balbardie 901

Smith C Elswood 901Thompson D York 901Twycross S Durham City 900

Senior Gentleman – 800Whiteley M York 898Edmonson J University of Warwick 880Wright D East Belfast 875Wilbraham J Linwood Sports Centre 873Roberts N Yeo 862Hill P Howard 860Wells J Royal Richmond 850Goncalves-Gil M University of Warwick 846Neely A York 837Winstanley S Beacon (Cumbria) 833Ship T Southampton 829Wiffen M Worcester 822Brown M Old Basing 818Heaton D Northampton 818Knight G County Oak 818Poncia R Guernsey 816Yates J Old Basing 816Caine A Old Basing 803Green B Ditchling 803McIntosh A Giffnock 802Baker G Green LaneA.B. 801

BarebowSenior Lady – 800Gould J Crown 883

Senior Gentleman – 900Bett D Kettering 903

Senior Gentleman – 800Stanley R ThomasWall 818

LongbowSenior Lady – 525WardA Leaves Green 535

Senior Lady – 450WardA Leaves Green 486Bowyer L Arundown 477Cross T Goldcrest 450

Senior Lady – 375Benfield L Deer Park 423Barrett K Royal Richmond 403

Senior Lady – 300Mernin C Riverside 367Niven J Belvoir 360Wilcock M Eagle 344SwannV Bath University 312Hunt K Burton Constable 310Dyson K AireValley 303Hammond K Bath 301

Senior Lady – 225Niven J Belvoir 295Stubbings B Wherry 285Elliott G Overton Black Arrows 276Bolt A Torquay 272Gunter L Archery GB 270Carty R Portsdown 260Dyson K AireValley 258Chaisty H Peak 253Falkingham H Leeds 241Lodge D Overton Black Arrows 231Gardiner K Solihull 230

Senior Gentleman – 600Spellane R Aquarius 606

Senior Gentleman – 525Bullus N Bath 547

Senior Gentleman – 375Gardner P Warlingham 415Freeman H Assheton 405Wilcock K Eagle 399Hayes J Lytchett 393Message D Rochdale 383

Senior Gentleman – 300Gadd C Raven 370Allan R York 355Kirkwood R Muckamore 343Neill S Wadebridge 327Bond J Redhill 326Wollaston M Ascham 317Kirkpatrick M ThomasWall 306Whitham D White Rose 304Hayes J Lytchett 302

Senior Gentleman – 225Benson C Kendal 280Limb I Friskney 278Norwood I Riverside 275Hingston K Exeter 248Scoltock-PapeW Harlow 233Rieman L University of Warwick 229Smith C Wherry 229Riley K AireValley 227

CompoundJunior Lady – 1200Blewett R Hertford 1222

Junior Gentleman – 1100Howell J Mayflower Jnrs 1150

Senior Lady – 1250Breese G Bronte 1268Lawrence-Tuck J Spelthorne 1252

Senior Lady – 1200Pattison D Durham City 1234Walker T Atkins 1224OxleyV Green Man 1204



Senior Lady – 1100Weston L Banbury Cross 1176Hall M Stourbridge 1174Sword M Swan 1170Aurora-Smith A Bath University 1165Grinham J Crawley 1160Sullivan P Danesfield 1150KehoeA Waterside 1142Lewsley A St.George's 1122Bennet L University of Birmingham 1121Smith E Bayeux 1120Warr L Southampton 1106Taylor H Chorley 1104Foster C Whitburn 1102Foster C Whitburn 1098Lowe H L Nottingham Panthers 1094Purvis V Aycliffe 1070Brown J Leicester AOFAC 1049JenkinsV Bromyard 1042Bennet L University of Birmingham 1041Owens S Blackpool 1025Holder J Whitehill 1021

Senior Lady – 900KehoeA Waterside 962

Senior Lady – 800Makepeace K South Leeds 893

Senior Gentleman – 1250Bradley A Llandaff City 1262Alexander M Moray Archery 1254Kells M Swan 1252

Senior Gentleman – 1200Alexander M Moray Archery 1238Hutchins T Burleigh 1232Creasey M Nonsuch 1218Latham D Bath 1208Tombe C University of Birmingham 1206Nunn S Newport Pagnell 1204Young R Waterside 1204Harding I Chippenham 1202Sheldrake C Chichester 1200

Senior Gentleman – 1100Taylor A Sittingbourne Community College 1196Richardson I Edinburgh University Alumni 1194Aldridge M Dover Castle 1188Perrott P Cheltenham 1188Cassidy K Forest of Bere 1180Carter A Stourbridge 1178Ballantyne C ClydeArrows 1176Holmes S Derwent 1174Tombe C University of Birmingham 1172ChapmanW Glen 1166Gao B University of Birmingham 1166Alcock D Bebington 1152Mitchinson N Newburn 1152Warr N Southampton 1147Beeby G Sheffield University 1131Harris C Quantum 1130Sweetman B Greenwood Osterley 1118McMillan G Norton 1116Cotter D ThomasWall 1115Reynolds I White Rose 1113Clayton C Archery GB 1108Robinson I Holme 1108Whitehead D York 1107Baker R Green LaneA.B. 1104WilkinsonT Norton 1102Davies H Woking 1100Roberts M Supermarine 1100

Senior Gentleman – 1000Spencer S Nonsuch 1093Gao B University of Birmingham 1076Maher J S Royal Leamington Spa 1074Reynolds I White Rose 1065Walker N P Atkins 1059Sandles D Deer Park 1058Burgess S Bayeux 1056Perry R Tockington 1055Robson P Meridian Archery 1054Neal C Selby 1052Boylan D York 1048O'Boyle P Andover 1040Lightfoot W Isle of Man 1037Carr A Eagle 1036Sweetman B Greenwood Osterley 1025Aitchison J Killingworth 1018DamerumW Bowbrook 1017Makepeace R South Leeds 1014Hopley P Furness 1012Taylor E Lethen 1010Moseley M Holbrook 1009Baptiste P Andover 1007

Senior Gentleman – 900Seymour G Gower 998Tugwell C Pilgrim Boston 984Owens R Blackpool 982Taylor P Pilgrim Boston 973Upton C Stratford 959Walker N P Atkins 954Wood D York 950Barnard G Burleigh 929Boylan D York 913I'Anson K Durham City 902

Senior Gentleman – 800Hill R Lethen 893Wilkinson M Durham City 863Burnett S Sellafield 857Rees-Evans G Neath 853Winnings C Phoenix Essex 808

JUNIOR ROSETARGETRecurveJunior Lady – 1100Pocock J Bath 1140Clarke L Stafford Jnrs 1126Lancashire L Corby Jnrs 1126Angus C Bingham Leisure Centre Jnrs 1124Aiken C Doric Jnrs 1122Kellett R Goldcrest Jnrs 1116Lunt C Deer Park Jnrs 1114Lowe R Fletchlings Burton Joyce 1108McLachlan E Cupar Jnrs 1106Hughes H Nethermoss Jnrs 1104

Junior Lady – 1000Rogers T Llantarnam Jnrs 1093Harris C Isle of Man 1092Houghton S Pendle & Samlesbury Jnrs 1070Donohoe M MoleValley 1066Pyle A Droitwich Jnrs 1064Morrell R Furness 1048Ayling C Havant & Hayling 1046Worthington H Mearns Academy 1025Pocock J Bath 1010

Junior Lady – 900Newby I Braintree Jnrs 999Maryon M High Elm Jnrs 988Slater J Nova 980Tucker C Deer Park Jnrs 979LangdonA Deer Park Jnrs 969Murrell H Hertford 962BevanA RayleighTown Jnrs 958Burdett N Bowflights 953Coveney A Warfield Jnrs 950Ankers L Lichfield Jnrs 945Hunt D Noak Hill 945Potts L Newburn Jnrs 935Staples R Celtic Warlocks 932Atkinson C Chessington 927Smith O Crowthorne Jnrs 927Perkins A Cleve Jnrs 916Stubbs E BanburyCross Jnrs 907Southworth K Pendle & Samlesbury Jnrs 903Rentell C Warfield Jnrs 900

Junior Lady – 800Pocock J Bath 889Mullin K Crowthorne Jnrs 879Everill J Kendal Jnrs 874Atkinson C Chessington 871Potts L Newburn Jnrs 870Dawes M Cleve Jnrs 869Poppleton H DearneValley Jnrs 868Bailey C Cleadon 865Blinkhorn M Pendle & Samlesbury Jnrs 855Bennett J Sherwood Jnrs 823AdamsA Bruntwood Jnrs 814Thurston H Warfield Jnrs 806

Junior Gentleman – 1100Mawhinney M Muckamore Jnrs 1175Hall C Lough Cuan 1174Murray O Bicester Jnrs 1157Jones G Stafford Jnrs 1131Young H Kirby Muxloe Jnrs 1130Kirk A Melton Mowbray Jnrs 1107Caughey S Derbyshire Jnrs 1104Boden J North End Jnrs 1102MacFadyen S Causeway Jnrs 1100

Junior Gentleman – 1000Vobe O Deben Jnrs 1098Kent S Fox 1097DashwoodA Dunstable Jnrs 1090Kingston R BrideValley Jnrs 1090Strange J Bruntwood Jnrs 1075WisemanA Fast & Loose 1063Beese-Raybould G Worcester Jnrs 1052BoatmanT West Essex Jnrs 1049Brown N Ivanhoe 1046Dyer L Elswood Jnrs 1038RoweA Mounts Bay 1029Dawkins J Crowthorne Jnrs 1009Clayton-Smith O Melton Mowbray Jnrs 1008

Junior Gentleman – 900GoreW Deer Park Jnrs 984Harding M Chippenham Jnrs 973Hirst C Lathallan School 973Shirley K St.Helens Jnrs 961Tien H Wilford Jnrs 953Deeks C RayleighTown Jnrs 937Prior I Silver Spoon Jnrs 937Tipping H ThomasWall Jnrs 930Lunt C Deer Park Jnrs 921Morgan L RayleighTown Jnrs 916Jasper K Sway Jnrs 914

Junior Gentleman – 800Devlin J Warfield Jnrs 897Yarnold H Bowflights 883Ansell E West Essex Jnrs 882Tipping H ThomasWall Jnr 871Quinton R Deben Jnrs 852Cuthbertson B Killingworth Jnrs 850GrahamA Killingworth Jnrs 840Hirst C Lathallan School 837Allan E Neath 835Rees M John O'Gaunt's 829Narula A Wilford Jnrs 821Kellett S Goldcrest Jnrs 806Hutchings H Bitton Jnrs 801

BarebowJunior Lady – 1100Deasy N Deer Park Jnrs 1136Bolton K Waterside Jnrs 1126

Junior Lady – 1000Lowe R Fletchlings Burton Joyce 1071

Junior Lady – 900A'Bear C Deer Park Jnrs 960

Junior Lady – 800Wood F Rochdale Jnrs 866Croyden I Corby Jnrs 843

Junior Gentleman – 800Spencer-Nice R Deer Park Jnrs 895

LongbowJunior Lady – 375Henry I Deer Park Jnrs 426

Junior Gentleman – 450Bullen J Lincoln Jnrs 524

Junior Gentleman – 300Spencer H St Mary's Jnrs 337

Junior Gentleman – 225Limb J Friskney Jnrs 233

Junior Lady – 1250Bryan J Sherwood Jnrs 1259Marsh C North End Jnrs 1254

CompoundJunior Lady – 1200Upton R Stratford Jnrs 1246Bryan J Sherwood Jnrs 1234Hales S Alton & Four Marks Jnrs 1212Wayman I C Hinxworth Jnrs 1210Codling M Assheton Jnrs 1202

Junior Lady – 1100Upton R Stratford Junior 1199Marsh C North End Junior 1188

Junior Lady – 1000Bott M Corby Jnrs 1095

Junior Lady – 900BucklandA Sherwood Jnrs 965Spratt K Cleve Jnrs 917

Junior Lady – 800Spratt K Cleve Jnrs 896

Junior Gentleman – 1200Harding H Chippenham Junior 1248Reeves L Tockington Junior 1244Hamilton H North End Junior 1216Wetherall W Brixham Limited Jnrs 1212Cummins F Deer Park Jnrs 1202

Junior Gentleman – 1100Jones M Stafford Junior 1198Harding H Chippenham Junior 1192Reeves L Tockington Junior 1184Hall M Lough Cuan 1157WilsonT Droitwich Jnrs 1136Relf A Malvern Jnrs 1132Taylor D Lichfield Jnrs 1107

Junior Gentleman – 1000Hall M Lough Cuan 1080Rice T Nethermoss Jnrs 1079Cottage J Green Lane Jnrs 1077Thomas N Worthing Jnrs 1051Tucker J North End Junior 1035Edwards S Friskney Jnrs 1001

Junior Gentleman – 900Rowberry A RayleighTown Jnrs 997Howse S Deer Park Jnrs 950Davies M Sellafield 931Edwards S Friskney Jnrs 905

Junior Gentleman – 800Stubbs G Banbury Cross Jnrs 887

Junior Lady – 900Cole H GordanoValley Jnrs 997

ARROW AWARD FOR JNRSTARGETRecurveJunior Lady – BluePocock J BathSimpson N Pembroke Jnrs

Junior Lady – BlackRogers T Llantarnam Jnrs

Junior Gentleman – RedBirks J White Rose Jnrs

Junior Gentleman – BlackSlater L Nova

CompoundJunior Lady – RedMarsh C North End Jnrs

Junior Lady – BlueUpton R Stratford Jnrs

Junior Lady – BlackBryan J Sherwood Jnrs

Junior Gentleman – BlackHamilton H North End JnrsTaylor D Lichfield Jnrs

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Office email andcontact numbers

Chief ExecutiveDavid SherrattEmail: [email protected]

Executive Assistant to Chief ExecutiveSusan WalfordTel: 01952 602796Email: [email protected]

Head of DevelopmentDavid ReaderTel: 07760 770395Email: [email protected]

Development Manager – WorkforceHannah BusseyTel: 07525 233591Email: [email protected]

Development Manager ParticipationArran CogganTel: 07525 233592Email: [email protected]

Development ManagerYoung PeopleKate MossTel: 07587 133894Email: [email protected]

Development & Business SupportOfficerHannah LucasEmail: [email protected]

Honorary OfficersPresidentDerrick Lovell MBEEmail: [email protected]

Vice PresidentMike BrightonTel:01732 352246Email: [email protected]

Board of DirectorsChairmanDave HarrisonTel: 07809 863548Email: [email protected]

Chief ExecutiveDavid SherrattEmail: [email protected]

Director – OperationsBryan WoodcockTel: 07941 514216Email: [email protected]

Director – Finance & GeneralPurposesEric JacksonTel: 07725 815947Email: [email protected]

Director – MarketingBob McGonigleTel: 01314 540283Email: [email protected]

Director – DevelopmentJulie RyanEmail:[email protected]

Director – EnglandGeoff MalyonTel: 07967 477049Email: [email protected]

Director – ScotlandMuriel KirkwoodTel: 01314 540283Email: [email protected]

Director – WalesTony NilsenTel: 02920 813768Email: [email protected]

Director – Northern IrelandAlan WillsherEmail:[email protected]

Associated Organisations

Civil Service Archery AssociationLen FurbankEmail: [email protected]

English Archery FederationLynne Evans MBETel: 01749 346944Email: [email protected]

Royal Air Force ArcheryAndrew MellingEmail: [email protected]

Post Office Recreation ClubClive SingerTel: 01252 324304

The Royal Toxophilite SocietyRichard HalseyEmail: [email protected]

British Association forJapanese ArcheryMalcolm BurchTel: 01622 851777Email: [email protected]

Officers

Archery GB HistorianArthur CredlandEmail: [email protected]

Archery GB Press OfficerHarriet Jones,McCannTel: 0117 921 8120Email: [email protected]

Magazine, Ezine & Website EditorJane PercivalTel: 07799 890673Email: [email protected]

Committee ChairmenTargetMalcolm WoottonTel: 01453 543502Email: [email protected]

National TournamentsTim PrattEmail: [email protected]

FieldAndrew ReesTel: 01747 860838Email: [email protected]

JudgesHannah BrownEmail: [email protected]

CoachingTim SwaneTel: 01539 739176Email:[email protected]

JuniorHelen WoodcockTel: 01457 870200Email: [email protected]

DisabledHelen GeorgeTel: 01912 375648Email: [email protected]

RulesGraham PottsEmail: [email protected]

Regional SecretariesEast MidlandsLynn FisherEmail: [email protected]: www.emasarchery.co.uk

Grand WesternJanet WoottonTel: 01453 543502Email: [email protected]: www.gwas.org.uk

Northern CountiesAnn ShepherdTel: 01625 871527Email: [email protected]: www.ncas.co.uk

Northern IrelandTom LiddyTel: 02892 602719Email: [email protected]: www.niarchery.co.uk

ScotlandJacqui DunlopEmail: [email protected]: www.scottisharchery.org.uk

Southern CountiesChristopher Fletcher-CampbellTel: 01865 730467Email: [email protected]: www.scas-archery.org.uk

WalesAlan CanningTel: 01873 810280Email: [email protected]: www.welsharcheryassociation.com

West MidlandsGeoff BestonTel: 02476 388562Email: [email protected]: www.wmas.org.uk

Development Main Office No. 01952 602795

Commercial & InformationSystems ManagerPeter DicksonTel: 01952 602798Email: [email protected]

Commercial and InformationServices

Membership Services ManagerFreddie CollierTel: 01952 602794Email: [email protected]

Membership Services OfficerHelen Eccleston01952 602790Email: [email protected]

Membership Services OfficerHelen SmedleyTel: 01952 677888Email: [email protected]

Membership Database AdministratorAndrea HolmesTel: 01952 677888Email: [email protected]

Membership Services OfficerRachel WatsonTel: 01952 677888Email: [email protected]

Coaching OfficerBarbara BarrettTel: 01952 602791Email: [email protected]

Membership Services OfficerTanya WilliamsTel: 01952 602791Email: [email protected]

Tournaments & Records OfficerKaren HodgkissTel: 01952 602793Email: [email protected]

Child Protection/Insurance OfficerAnne RookTel: 01952 602792Email: [email protected]

Membership Services Main Office No. 01952 677888Email: [email protected]

Performance DirectorSara SymingtonEmail: [email protected]

Performance ManagerBarry EleyTel: 07887 932317Email: [email protected]

Pathway ManagerCeri-Ann DaviesTel: 07425 623339Email: [email protected]

Programme ManagerHilda GibsonTel: 01952 603355Email: [email protected]

Olympic CoachLloyd BrownTel: 01952 607964Email: [email protected]

Paralympic CoachMichael PeartTel: 01952 607967Email: [email protected]

Performance CoachSongi WooTel: 01952 607967Email: [email protected]

Performance Co-ordinatorStephanie KellyTel: 01952 607962Email: [email protected]

Performance OfficerKaty CummingTel: 01952 607961Email: [email protected]

Performance Main Office No. 01952 603355

Chief Executive Main Office No. 01952 602796

Marketing ManagerSarah BoothTel: 07587 881722Email: [email protected]

Marketing & PR OfficerCharlene CoatesTel: 01952 607965Email: [email protected]

Marketing Main Office No. 01952 607965

Finance ManagerWendy SteadTel: 01952 602799Email: [email protected]

Finance ClerkLorraine WilliamsTel: 01952 602799Email: [email protected]

Finance Main Office No. 01952 602799


General Enquiries

Main Office No. 01952 602798


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County SecretariesBedfordshireRoger HorleyTel: 01767 681991Email: [email protected]: www.archerybeds.com

BerkshireSteve NicolsonTel: 01189 733470Email: [email protected]: www.berkshirearchery.co.uk

BuckinghamshireElizabeth AdamsTel: 07894 467122Email:[email protected]:www.bucksarcheryassociation.org.uk

CambridgeshireDiana WoodEmail:[email protected]: www.cambridgeshirearchery.org

CheshireAnn ShepherdTel: 01625 871527Web: www.cheshirearchery.org

CumbriaStuart BurnettTel: 01946 841333Email [email protected]:www.cumbriaarcheryassociation.co.uk

DerbyshireYvonne LongTel: 07894 686102Email: [email protected]: www.derbyshirearchers.com

Devon & CornwallJohn RussellTel: 01392 877061Email: [email protected]: www.dcas.org.uk

Dorset & WiltshireMichael VittlesTel: 01793 854992Email: [email protected]: www.dwaa.org.uk/

Durham & NorthumberlandJim RodgersTel: 01429 273596Email: [email protected]: www.dnaa.co.uk

DyfedSian RichardsonTel: 01437 720580Email: [email protected]: www.david.com/dyfed

Essex & SuffolkGraham SibleyTel: 01375 407695Email: [email protected]: www.ecaa.org.uk

GlamorganPat WidgerTel: 01446 735260Email: [email protected]:www.glamorganarcheryassoc.org.uk

GloucestershireMalcolm WoottonTel: 01453 543502Email: [email protected]: www.glosarchery.co.uk

GwentAnn WhiteEmail: [email protected]: www.gwentarchery.co.uk

HampshirePauline HuntonEmail: [email protected]: www.haa.org.uk/haaweb

HerefordshireLesley GradyTel: 01568 797890Email: [email protected]: www.herefordshirearchery.co.uk

HertfordshireMark HuttonTel: 07557 806693Email: [email protected]: www.hertsarchery.org.uk

Isle of ManSarah RigbyTel: 01624 624792Email [email protected]

KentRobert BeaneyTel: 01233 626172Email: [email protected]: www.archerykent.org.uk

LancashireElaine MuncasterTel: 01925 819781Email: [email protected]: www.lancashire-archery.org.uk

Leicestershire & RutlandMel WarnerTel: 01162 875144Email: [email protected]: www.lrcaa.org

LincolnshireLynne FisherEmail: [email protected]: www.lincsarchery.co.uk

LondonPost VacantEmail: [email protected]: www.claa.org.uk

MiddlesexColin OkinTel: 0208 907 8700Email: [email protected]: www.middlesexarchery.org.uk

NorfolkJamie LeeTel: 01603 502949Email: [email protected]: www.norfolkarchery.org

NorthamptonshireAngela BrayTel: 01536 519119Email: [email protected]: www.ncasarchery.org.uk

North WalesJohn SharpeTel: 01691 712609Email: [email protected]: www.northwalesarchery.org.uk

NottinghamshireMichael ThomasonTel: 01159 820470Email: [email protected]: www.nottsarchery.co.uk

OxfordshireChris Fletcher-CampbellTel: 07889 131372Email: [email protected]: www.oxfordshirearchery.org

PowysPaul PinderTel: 01686 650184Email: [email protected]: www.sampaa.co.uk

Scotland (Western)Keith PowellTel: 01505 346846Email: [email protected]: www.scottisharchery.org.uk

Scotland (Eastern)Elayne McLeanTel: 01968 677169Email: [email protected]: www.scottisharchery.org.uk

Scotland (Northern)Paul McGarryEmail: [email protected]: www.scottisharchery.org.uk

ShropshireSue WilliamsonTel: 01694 722767Email: [email protected]: www.shropshirearcherysociety.co.uk

SomersetRhiannon NorfolkEmail:[email protected]: www.somersetarchery.co.uk

StaffordshireJulia BrooksTel: 07884 498200Email: [email protected]: www.staffs-archery.org.uk

SurreyRae HarderTel: 01372 276 612Email: [email protected]: www.countysurreyarchery.co.uk

SussexDoreen CannonTel: 01903 238975Email: [email protected]: www.sussex-archery.org.uk

WarwickshireKathy FolkardTel: 01926 [email protected]: www.cwaa.org.uk

WorcestershireMichelle HallTel: 07973 864651Email: [email protected]: www.worcestershirearchery.co.uk

YorkshireAndrew WilkinsonTel: 01132 860110Email: [email protected]: www.yorkshirearchery.co.uk


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82 FROMTHE CHAIRMAN

Tempus fugit. It’s an oft-used saying and there is avery good reason why.Because it’s true.Time does fly.I remember waiting with my workmates,eager to hear which

city had won the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It seemedlike an eternity before Jacques Rogge finally said London – andwe had to wait a further seven years before our hopes and dreamsbecame a reality. But it did.And it is hard to believe a year has passed.The memories are as strong as ever.But it has been quite a year.And summer has not disappointed.

Olympians Naomi Folkard and AlanWills won gold and bronze at theWorld Games and our junior and cadet archers have won a host ofinternational medals.My congratulations to all of them.The Major Events Team is now firmly established and I have to thank

Tim Jackson,his team and,of course, the marketing team which has beenworking closely with Tim to get a strategy in place.Their first big event was the National Series Grand Finals at Wollaton Hall

in Nottingham,part of a three-year deal. It was a fabulous event,attractedthousands of spectators and it was a privilege to be part of it.And,of course,huge thanks to organiser Jon Nott and his team.You did us proud once again.It was good to hear that two team members,Chris Wells and Stephen Georgeare now working with World Archery.Among the special guests at Wollaton Hall wasWorld Archery Secretary

General Tom Dielen and he said:“I saw a fantastic event. If someone wouldhave told me that this was aWorld Cup stage final, I would have believed it.”It was also pleasing to see crowds inundating the have-a-go all day.

Could it lead to more members? Or a future champion? I hope so.So what’s next? At the AGM it was announced that a review of Memorandums

and Articles will be taking place and I will be visiting all the regions to discussit and,more importantly, to hear their views.Please try to be involved in theprocess. It is more than 12 years since they were written and we need toexamine whether they are still relevant. If you have any thoughts,get in touch.I am only an email or call away.And we have a chance

to honour our wonderfulvolunteers.The BBC isstarting its search forthe Sports Personalityof theYear UnsungHero. If you knowsomeone whodeserves theaward,go to theBBC website andnominate them. Itwould be great tosee an archer win!The indoor

season is almostupon us, so shoot well.And remember, it willsoon be summeragain.Honest!

Dave Harrison,Chairman,Archery GB

2013Archery GB National Series:

Silver

Bronze

For long term support of our core programmes:And Finally

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