For those of us fortunate enough to be born Welsh and are members of GNAS through a Welsh club or are a direct member of GNAS and WAA we have 2 avenues of National representation. As well as trying to qualify to represent Great Britain we also have the opportunity to represent Wales. Every year Wales sends teams to the following events, and we need our best archers.
Senior Members
Euro Nations
Hosted by England, N. Ireland, Eire, Scotland, Wales, Jersey & Guernsey in turn and held in June or July. 4 gents and 4 lady recurves, 4 gents and 4 lady compounds.
Criteria and Selection form - click here
British Target Championships
The Home Nation match takes place on the Saturday during this event at the National Sports Centre, Lilleshall and is held during 2nd week of August. 2 gents and 2 lady recurves 2 gents and 2 lady compounds.
National Indoor Championships (Senior)
This event takes place in The National Sports Centre in Lilleshall and is held in February. 2 gent and 2 lady Recurve 2 gent and 2 lady compound.
Juniors Members
Euro Nations
This event is held during July and is hosted in turn by England, N. Ireland, Eire, Scotland and Wales.6 recurves (best boy/girl and next 4 archers) 2 compounds
National Target Championships
This is hosted by clubs around Great Britain and is held on the first weekend of July. 3 girls and 3 boys Recurve 2 compounds.
British Indoor Championships
This is held at the National Sports Centre, Lilleshall on the 1st weekend of December. 2 girls and 2 boys Recurve 2 compounds
Open
All British Field Championships
Hosted by different clubs around Great Britain and held on the last Bank Holiday weekend in May. One of each of the following disciplines: Compound Unlimited, Recurve, Barebow, Compound Barebow, Compound limited, Traditional, Longbow. (One of these must be a female)
British Barebow Championships
The event is held on the last Sunday of November and the team comprises of 1 gent, 1 lady and 1 junior. The team is selected on the day from the highest scores.
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