I have been pleased to see some new faces at the squad sessions this winter. I hope those that have attended have found the sessions useful in developing their archery. My thanks go to the members of the Lancashire Coaching group who have once again supported the sessions.
Following the last Newsletter, I am now looking for juniors who would be interested in representing the county at our match against Cheshire which will, as usual, be held in Warrington.
The full team is made up of 4 boy and 4 girl recurves, 2 boy and 2 girl compounds and 1 boy and 1 girl longbow. The Lancashire committee have agreed to fund entry fees for up to 16 juniors (full team plus 2 reserve places) at the Bowmen of Warrington Junior FITA star. This year it will be held on 24 th April (Easter Sunday.) It’s usually a good shoot and a good opportunity to meet juniors from other counties or to renew friendships with those you have me previously. In the past couple of years we have struggled to field a full team so please let me know if you are interested in being included.
In June Pete Galbraith will once again be asking for juniors interested in shooting for the
Northern Counties against East Midlands. This match is held in Wetherby. Again, let me know, and send me some scores if you are interested and I will make sure your details are passed on.
Orrell Archers have once again agreed to host the Lancashire Junior Championships at Wigan
RUFC. The last couple of years we have had glorious weather and some excellent performances from the Lancashire juniors. Please remember this is your county championships and there are lots of awards to be won. The entry form is attached to this Newsletter.
There are also opportunities to represent the county at the Junior National Outdoor
Championships in July (team selected by scores on the day) and at the inter-counties match in
October. I will be sending out forms for score submissions and expressions of interest in shooting at the inter-counties match towards the end of the summer. After this the team will be selected with the assistance of Craig Hobin (County Coaching Organiser.) This year it will be held at
Assheton bowmen’s ground in Lancashire.

UK Record status and Rose Award
Hosted by
Orrell Archers
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Assembly: 9.45 a.m. Sighters: 10.00 a.m
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Lady Paramount: to be confirmed
Judge in charge: Mr. John Davnall
Judges: Mr. Roger Stretton
Mrs. Jean Stretton
Lancashire Archery Association will award Challenge Trophies, Visitors’ Trophies and medals for all rounds.
BOYS: GIRLS:
York
Bristol 1 (U18)
Bristol II (U16)
Bristol III (U14)
Bristol IV (U12)
Information:
1.
Rounds: York, Hereford and Bristols 1 – 5
Hereford
Bristol II (U18)
Bristol III (U16)
Bristol IV (U14)
Bristol V (U12)
2.
Shooting will be under GNAS rules and GNAS dress regulations must be conformed to.
3.
The target list will be the only receipt of entry and will not be sent unless an SAE is enclosed with the entry form. Alternatively an e-mail address may be provided.
4.
No entries will be accepted on the day and no substitutes will be allowed.
5.
Age qualifications refer to the date of the tournament. An archer may enter the round appropriate to his/her age group or an older group. An archer will only be eligible for a prize in the round shot.
6.
Except for her general liability for the health and safety of all competitors the tournament organiser is not able to accept responsibility for the care of children, whether the parents are present or not.
7.
GNAS cards must be shown.
8.
Please send two SAEs for a paper copy of the target list and results sheet, or provide an email address for an e-mailed copy.
9.
In line with GNAS Child Protection Policy anyone wishing to take photographs or video at the shoot must register with the organiser.

Wigan RUFC,
Wingates Road,
Leyland Mill Lane,
Wigan
WN1 2SJ
Directions:
For a map and directions see the Wigan RUFC web site www.wiganru.com

Entry form:
Lancashire Junior Championships and Open Tournament
Sunday 26 th June 2011
Name:
GNAS No: Boy/Girl:
Address:
Telephone: e-mail:
Age on 26.06.11:
Club:
Round:
Signature of Parent/Guardian:
D.O.B.:
County:
Bow type:
Return entry forms to:
Helen Woodcock,
34, Huddersfield Road,
Diggle,
Oldham
OL3 5NT
Telephone: e-mail:
01457 870200 lancashirejuniors@yahoo.co.uk
Closing date: 15 th
June 2011
Entry fee: £8
Please make cheques payable to Lancashire Archery Association
There will be hot and cold drinks, and a selection of food,-sandwiches, chips, jacket potatoes, biscuits and ice cream available during the day.