News
Nick Beeson - 28 April 2008
YAA have decided to use the GNAS national junior rankings to form their county ranking list. To get a place on the national list, archers should send in their three best scores shot at record status 12-dozen rounds through the year (usually by mid-October). These are then given a handicap rating, and the archer with the lowest total handicap rating comes first (The numbers in brackets in the list after archers’ names are the totals). It is worth submitting scores even if you only have two or only one. Apart from simply seeing where you come, positions in ranking lists can be useful if you apply for grants or sponsorship.
| Yorkshire Junior Rankings 2007 |
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| Junior Ladies |
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| Compound |
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| Rank | Name | Club | GNAS age group | FITA age group |
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| 1 | Georgina Brown(98) | Aire Valley Archers | Under 16 | Cadet |
| 2 | Rachael Smith(106) | Barnsley | Under 16 | Cadet |
| 3 | Hannah Jones(111) | Barnsley | Under 18 | Cadet |
| 4 | Charlotte Render(145) | Selby Archers | Under 16 | Cadet |
| Recurve |
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| Rank | Name | Club | GNAS age group | FITA age group |
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| 1 | Nicole Allan(88) | Selby Archers | Under 18 | Junior |
| 2 | Ruby Hancock(143) | Dearne Valley | Under 18 | Cadet |
| 3 | Helena Beeson(160) | Bowmen of Adel | Under 18 | Cadet |
| 4 | Willow Jinks(203) | Selby Archers | Under 18 | Junior |
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| Junior Gentlemen |
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| Compound |
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| Rank | Name | Club | GNAS age group | FITA age group |
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| 1 | Aaron Barnes(135) | Barnsley | Under 16 | Cadet |
| 2 | Adam Kinghorn(162) | Barnsley | Under 12 | Cadet |
| Longbow |
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| Rank | Name | Club | GNAS age group | FITA age group |
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| 1 | Tom Powell(221) | Aire Valley Archers | Under 14 | Cadet |
| Recurve |
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| Rank | Name | Club | GNAS age group | FITA age group |
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| 1 | Michael Wallhead(113) | Spen Valley Bowmen | Under 18 | Cadet |
| 2 | Stephen Wilkinson(163) | Bowmen of Leeds | Under 16 | Cadet |
Nick Beeson
Nick Beeson - 19 January 2008
The JAWS scheme was established to encourage junior archers to record - and appreciate - their achievements through the year. Archers taking part use a booklet, in which they record what they have done, with JAWS points assigned to each activity or achievement. At the end of the year, the booklet is completed, and returned to GNAS, and a list of all participants in overall points order is produced. All the archers receive a certificate showing their position in the table, and the top 100 receive a badge as well. Results are published on the GNAS website and in Archery UK.
Points are awarded in three sections. The first rewards scores in the major rounds in Target, Clout, and Field. For instance, in Clout, there is a table to convert scores in Double Clouts into JAWS points, with, for instance, a score of 125 in an Imperial round gaining 20 JAWS points. Points are also added if the score was shot with a longbow, or in competition, or at a distance for a higher age group. There are similar tables for Target and Field. Points for up to ten rounds in each discipline are available.
The second section of the booklet gives points for shooting in tournaments and competitions: more points for national events down through regional and county to fewest points for club organised tournaments; additional points for coming 1st 2nd or 3rd; more again for those entering adult competitions. The July Nationals and November Challenge also bring points in this section, and there is no limit on the number of competitions the archers can record.
Section 3 brings points for all the other achievements over the year: Roses; Stars; Arrows; Arrowheads; Tassels; setting National records; Six gold ends; six clout ends; even FITA Beginners’ awards. There are also points to be had for being in a representative team at County level or above. Finally, points are also given for handicap improvement - each year there are several participants who only register a handful of points as this is where their achievements have been. .
The aim of the scheme is to help archers realise what their achievements are - and reinforce the benefits of keeping records! Over the years in which they take part, archers can measure their progress year on year, comparing themselves with others at their stage. It also encourages them to take part in all the various competitions and different forms of archery available. For many who take part, the scheme is a major part of their motivation, as they can gain points in so many ways, not necessarily by "winning".
The booklet for 2008 is to be put on the GNAS website. So, look it up, and start totting up just what points are available!
Nick Beeson
Nick Beeson - 22 May 2007
The team for the forthcoming match against Lincolnshire has been announced. The team members are:
| Junior Match Teams |
| Compound |
| Female |
| Georgina Brown | Under 16 | Metric 3 | Aire Valley Archers |
| Male |
| Chris Smith | Under 18 | Metric 1 | Barnsley |
| Jake Wainwright | Under 14 | Metric 3 | Wakefield Archers |
| Recurve |
| Female |
| Nicole Allan | Under 18 | Ladies FITA | Selby Archers |
| Helena Beeson | Under 16 | Metric 3 | Bowmen of Adel |
| Male |
| Michael Wallhead | Under 16 | Metric 2 | Spen Valley Bowmen |
| Tim Arnold | Under 14 | Metric 3 | Bowmen of Adel |
| Tom Price | Under 14 | Metric 3 | Wakefield Archers |
| Reserves |
| Compound |
| Female |
| Rachael Smith | Under 16 | Metric 3 | Barnsley |
| Recurve |
| Male |
| Stephen Wilkinson | Under 16 | Metric 2 | Bowmen of Leeds |
Nick Beeson
Junior Team Manager
5 Counties Juniors 2006
Rochdale 2006 - Yorkshire Juniors lead the way
Nick Beeson - 1 October 2006
On Saturday September 30th, the 5-Counties junior match was hosted by Lancashire, at Rochdale. The tournament is also the NCAS Junior Championships. Conditions were good, with a teasing breeze, if a little cold.
Yorkshire had entered a full complement of 15 archers, with complete teams entered in four categories. In everything from the group warm up (Yorkshire led the way, and Lancashire couldn’t match us) through to the presentations, all fifteen members of the team were a credit to themselves and the county, cheering and supporting each other when needed, but still good, friendly ambassadors towards their competitors.
Girls Recurve
County team (Nicole Allan, Ruby Hancock, Helen Brown) - Winners
Nicole Allan - Bristol 2 Winner
Helen Brown - Bristol 2 Runner-Up
Ruby Hancock - Bristol 3 Runner-Up
Helena Beeson and Willow Jinks also shot
Girls Compound
Rachael Smith - Regional Champion (Bristol 4)
Boys recurve
County team (Tim Arnold, Carl Grey, Michael Wallhead) - Winners
Tim Arnold - Regional Champion (Bristol 3)
Joe Birley - Bristol 1 Winner
Carl Grey - Bristol 2 Winner
Michael Wallhead - Bristol 2 Runner-Up
Tommy Price - Bristol 4 Winner
Boys Compound
County team (Chris Smith, Jake Wainwright) - Runners up
Chris Smith - Bristol 1 Winner
Jake Wainwright - Bristol 4 Winner
Boys Longbow
County Team (Paul Singleton, Thomas Powell) - Winners
Paul Singleton - Bristol 1 Winner
Thomas Powell - Bristol 4 Winner
So a fair haul for the county. Especially so as eight of the fifteen were making their Yorkshire debut. Congratulations and thanks to all of them
Nick Beeson
Junior Team Manager
Photos from the event.
Junior archery in Yorkshire
Yorkshire offers many coaching and shooting opportunities for juniors. Many clubs in Yorkshire incorporate a juniors club, and nearly all tournaments include opportunities for juniors to compete in various age categories. The YAA runs junior championships both indoors and outdoors. We support the award schemes and other initiatives of the GNAS.
Our Juniors Officer, Nick Beeson, is also the GNAS' Juniors Officer.
This page will develop into a set of resources for junior archers, their parents and guardians, and clubs with an interest in junior archery.
In the meantime, please contact Nick Beeson for any information you require.
