Upcoming tournaments

If you have special needs, make the tournament organiser aware of them. The YAA has adopted certain policies regarding archers with special needs at YAA shoots:
 Special requirements at YAA shoots

Entry for most YAA shoots will henceforth be online only, through Squarespace. The page for the entry and camping booking forms is:
 YAA shoots store on Squarespace

For more shoots local to Yorkshire archers, see the websites of our fellow NCAS counties:
 Cheshire Archery Association
 Cumbria County Archery Association
 Durham and Northumberland Archery Association
 Isle of Man Archery Association
 Lancashire Archery Association

2026
April 11th Clout York Archers Society Spring Clout Tournament
12th Longbow De Notton Bowers Longbow Western
12th Clout St George's AC Ted Mallett Open Clout Tournament
18th & 19th Clout YAA Clout Weekend 2026
25th & 26th Target Thirsk Bowmen WRS WA720 Weekend
26th Longbow The Saint George Longbow Tournament
May 2nd Target Phoenix Bowmen Novice Competition
2nd & 3rd May Target Bronte Archers Spring Weekend Tournament
9th Longbow The Chantry Sword Longbow Tournament
16th Target Panda Bowmen Randamonium Tournament
17th Target Selby Archery Club Annual Open Westerns Tournament
23rd & 24th Clout Archers of East Riding Double Clout Weekend
June 6th Target The Lez Newsome Memorial Metric Day
7th Target YAA Annual County Senior & Junior Championships & Open Meeting
7th Longbow Burton Constable Company of Bowmen Medieval Longbow Fun Shoot 2026
14th Target South Leeds Archers Summer Long Metrics Open Tournament 2026
21st Target St George's Archery Club Bill Spencer Open Western
21st Longbow De Notton Bowers Longbow York/Hereford
July 4th Target YAA Double WA70m/WA60m/WA50m
5th Target YAA WA900 and variants
11th Target Bronte Archers WRS WA1440
12th Target Bronte Archers WRS WA720 plus H2H
August 2nd Target Burton Constable Company of Bowmen 2026 East Riding of Yorkshire Archery Championship
2nd Target Bowmen of Adel one-day UKRS Double WA 720
16th Target South Leeds Archers Summer Western Open Tournament 2026
September 5th & 6th Clout NCAS Clout Weekend
26th Target Phoenix Bowmen Open Floodlit Pie & Peas National
October 11th Longbow De Notton Bowers Mixed Western
November 7th Indoor Chantry Open Longbow Indoor Meeting

York Archers Society Spring Clout Tournament

Taking place: Saturday 11th April 2026

Tassel Award Status double one-way AGB clout. Hot food and overnight camping in available. To be held at Hopgrove Playing Fields, York YO32 9TE.
 Entry (online)

De Notton Bowers Longbow Western

Taking place: Sunday 12th April 2026

A one-way Western round for longbows, shot to BLBS rules. 11:00 AM assembly. A mobile fish & chips van will be on site. To be held at Notton Village Cricket Field, George Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 2NL.
What 3 Words /// subsets.clock.consoled
 Entry form (PDF)

St George's Archery Club Ted Mallett Open Clout Tournament

Taking place: Sunday 12th April 2026

UK Record Status and Tassel Award Status double one-way Archery GB clout. To be held at the ground of York Archers Society - Hopgrove Playing Fields, Malton Road, York YO32 9TD.
 Entry form (PDF)

YAA Clout Weekend 2026

Taking place: Saturday 18th April and Sunday 19th April 2026

Record Status and Tassel Award Status clout rounds.
On Saturday, a double WA Clout (double AGB Metric Clout) will be shot for the metric clout archery titles of the Yorkshire Archery Association.
On Sunday, a double one-way AGB Clout will be shot for the imperial clout archery titles of the Yorkshire Archery Association.
To be hosted by Archers of East Riding at Hutton Cranswick Sports Field, Rotsea Lane, Hutton Cranswick, Driffield YO25 9QA.
For camping at £10 per night, please contact Hutton Cranswick directly via email:
 huttoncranswicksra@outlook.com
What 3 Words /// special.arrived.aimed
 Metric entry (Squarespace)
 Imperial entry (Squarespace)

Thirsk Bowmen WRS WA720 Weekend

Taking place: Saturday 25th April and Sunday 26th April 2026

World Record Status WA720 rounds.
Please note this year the days for bow types have swapped:
 Saturday - Double WA50 for compound and barebow
 Sunday - Double WA70 for recurve and longbow
Saturday will be a Double WA50 for compound and barebow - 72 arrows at 50 metres in the morning followed by 72 arrows at 50 metres in the afternoon. World Record Status + WA Target awards.
Sunday will be a Double WA70 for recurve and longbow - 72 arrows at 70 metres in the morning followed by 72 arrows at 70 metres in the afternoon. World Record Status and WA Target Awards.
Please note there are no head-to-heads this year.
Also on the Sunday there are a few spaces for any junior wanting to shoot a WA50 and WA60 recurve or longbow. If interested please email: vicechairman@thirskbowmen.club
To be held at Baldersby Park, Wide Howe Lane, Topcliffe YO7 3PG.
 Entry form (Eventbrite)

The Saint George Longbow Tournament

Taking place: Sunday 26th April 2026

To all those skilled at shooting in the long bow - Greetings! Be it known that the Bowmen of Adel, as custodians of the Royal Armouries Arrow, do invite all true and honest bowmen, shooting in a traditional longbow, to compete for the award of this perpetual trophy in a contest celebrating St George's Day.
Sherry and cake will be served as and when appropriate. Breakfast, lunch and light refreshments available.
To be hosted by the Bowmen of Adel at Adel War Memorial Sport And Social Club, Church Lane, Adel, Leeds LS16 8DE.
 Entry form (PDF)

Phoenix Bowmen Novice Competition

Taking place: Saturday 2nd May 2026

A relaxed and friendly shoot for archers with less than TWO YEARS of experience as an archer who will be Archer 1st (2nd Class in the old system) or below on the day. Experienced or higher-class archers are welcome to enter on the understanding that they will not be eligible for awards. To be held at Old Rishworthians RUFC's ground at Copley Lane, Copley, Halifax HX3 0UG.
What 3 Words /// comet.export.privately
 Entry form (PDF)

Bronte Archers Spring Weekend Tournament, incorporating the Julia Breese Memorial Shoot

Taking place: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2026

Record Status and Rose Award Status double York, Hereford and Bristol (I-V) rounds, plus Burntwood rounds. There will be catering over the weekend and overnight camping is available to book. To be held at Rawdon Meadows, Harrogate Road, Apperley Bridge, Bradford BD10 0NP.
What 3 Words /// thick.cling.engage
 Entry form (Google Docs)
 Prospectus (PDF)

The Chantry Sword Longbow Tournament

Taking place: Saturday 9th May 2026

Two-way double Stafford round for longbows, shot to BLBS rules. To be held at The Phoenix Sports & Social Club, Pavillion Lane, Bawtry Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham S60 5PA.
 Entry form (PDF)

Panda Bowmen Randamonium Tournament

Taking place: Saturday 16th May 2026

The Randomonium Wild Western is a fun shoot based on a Western round, with random scoring. Open to all bow styles. To be held at West Park Leeds RUFC, The Sycamores, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9JR.
 Entry form (online)

Selby Archery Club Annual Open Westerns Tournament

Taking place: Sunday 17th May 2026

Record Status Long Western (senior compound), Western (senior recurve, longbow, barebow) and Westerns 50, 40 and 30 (juniors). To be held at Selby RUFC grounds, Sandhill Lane, Selby YO8 4JP.
 Entry form (PDF)

Archers of East Riding Double Clout Weekend

Taking place: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026

Record Status and Tassel Award Status clouts. AGB double one-way clout on Saturday. WA double clout on Sunday. Camping with hot showers available to those who want to stay over. To be held at Hutton Cranswick Sports Field, Rotsea Lane, Hutton Cranswick, Driffield YO25 9QA.
What 3 Words /// special.arrived.aimed
 Entry form (PDF)

The Lez Newsome Memorial Metric Day

Taking place: Saturday 6th June 2026

World Record Status WA1440 Star and Metrics rounds. To be hosted by Thirsk Bowmen at Baldersby St James, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 3PG.
What 3 Words /// hurray.capillary.bright
 Entry form (PDF)

YAA Annual County Senior & Junior Championships & Open Meeting

Taking place: Sunday 7th June 2026

Record Status and Rose Award Status York, Hereford and Bristol rounds, for the YAA's outdoor target championships. To be hosted by Thirsk Bowmen at Baldersby St James, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 3PG.
What 3 Words /// hurray.capillary.bright
 Entry form (PDF)

Burton Constable Company of Bowmen Medieval Longbow Fun Shoot 2026

Taking place: Sunday 7th June 2026

You are invited to attend the 14th longbow shoot to be held at Burton Constable Hall, Skirlaugh, Hull HU11 4LN. Please dress in Ancient, Medieval or club colours. Refreshments will be provided at the halfway stage.
 Entry form (PDF)

South Leeds Archers Summer Long Metrics Open Tournament 2026

Taking place: Sunday 14th June 2026

South Leeds Archers invite you to their 4th Summer Long Metrics Open. A non-Record Status Competition to be held on Sunday 14th June 2026. Assembly is at 11:00 AM and the venue gates open at 9:30 AM. The round shot is the Long Metric series of rounds which consist of 3 dozen arrows at two distances on the 122cm faces and 10-zone scoring. There will be a lunch break after the first distance, and the available rounds are as follows: Long Metric 1 - 70m and 60m; Long Metric 2 - 60m and 50m; Long Metric 3 - 50m and 40m; Long Metric 4 - 40m; and 30m and Long Metric 5 - 30m and 20m. Full details in the booking link.
What 3 Words /// lace.keep.squad
 Entry form (Ticket Tailor)

St George's Archery Club Bill Spencer Open Western

Taking place: Sunday 21st June 2026

The Bill Spencer Open Western (Western 80, Western 60, Western 50, Western 40 and Western 30) will be held at Allerton Park, Allerton Mauleverer, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 0SE. Hot butties and drinks will be available to purchase for breakfast and lunch.
 Entry form (PDF)

De Notton Bowers York/Hereford Longbow Competition

Taking place: Sunday 21st June 2026

A one-way York or Hereford round for longbows, shot to BLBS rules. To be held on Father's Day, though ladies and juniors are of course very welcome! 10:00 AM assembly. A mobile fish & chips van will be on site. An Agincourt volley will be shot. To be held at Notton Village Cricket Field, George Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 2NL.
What 3 Words /// subsets.clock.consoled
 Entry form (PDF)

YAA Double WA70m/WA60m/WA50m

Taking place: Saturday 4th July 2026

World Record Status Double WA70m/WA60m/WA50m rounds. To be hosted by Thirsk Bowmen at Baldersby St James, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 3PG.
What 3 Words /// hurray.capillary.bright
 Entry form (PDF)

YAA WA900 and variants

Taking place: Sunday 7th July 2026

World Record Status WA900 round and variants. To be hosted by Thirsk Bowmen at Baldersby St James, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 3PG.
What 3 Words /// hurray.capillary.bright
 Entry form (PDF)

Bronte Archers WRS WA1440

Taking place: Saturday 11th 2026

World Record Status WA1440 Star rounds and Metric (I to V) rounds, plus WA VI rounds. To be held at Rawdon Meadows, Apperley Bridge, Harrogate Road, Bradford BD10 0NR.
What 3 Words /// thick.cling.engage
 Online entry (Google Docs)
 Prospectus (PDF)

Bronte Archers WRS WA720 plus H2H

Taking place: Sunday 12th 2026

World Record Status WA720 Star rounds and Head to Head. To be held at Rawdon Meadows, Apperley Bridge, Harrogate Road, Bradford BD10 0NR.
What 3 Words /// thick.cling.engage
 Online entry (Google Docs)
 Prospectus (PDF)

Burton Constable Company of Bowmen 2026 East Riding of Yorkshire Archery Championship

Taking place: Sunday 2nd August 2026

American round for seniors and Windsor-family rounds for juniors, for the East Riding titles. Open to recurve, barebow, longbow and traditional shooters - please note that compound bows cannot be permitted. To be held at Burton Constable Hall, Skirlaugh, Hull HU11 4LN.
 Juniors entry form (PDF)
 Seniors entry form (PDF)

Bowmen of Adel one-day UKRS Double WA 720

Taking place: Sunday 2nd August 2026

UK record status one-day Double WA 720. 70m, 60m and 50m available. To be held at Adel War Memorial Sport And Social Club, Church Lane, Adel, Leeds LS16 8DE.
 Entry form (Google Docs)

South Leeds Archers Summer Western Open Tournament 2026

Taking place: Sunday 16th August 2026

South Leeds Archers invite you to their 4th Summer Westerns Open. A non-Record Status competition to be held on Sunday 16th August 2026. Assembly is at 11:00 AM and the venue gates open at 9:30 AM. The round shot is the Western series of rounds which consist of 4 dozen arrows at two distances on the 122cm faces and 5-zone scoring. There will be a lunch break after the first distance and the available rounds are as follows: Long Western - 80 & 60 yards; Western - 60 & 50 yards; Western 50 - 50 & 40 yards; Western 40 - 40 & 30 yards; and Western 30 - 30 & 20 yards. Full details in the booking link.
What 3 Words /// lace.keep.squad
 Entry form (Ticket Tailor)

NCAS Clout Weekend

Taking place: Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2026

Record Status and Tassel Award Status clouts over two days. On Saturday there will be double WA (AGB Metric) Clout for the NCAS Metric Clout Championships and Inter County Team Championships. On Sunday there will be double AGB Clout for the NCAS Imperial Clout Championships and Inter County Team Championships. Please note that entry is online only, via Squarespace. Camping can also be booked. To be hosted by York Archers Society at Hopgrove Playing Fields, Malton Road, York YO32 9TD.
 2026 Metric Champs entry (Squarespace)
 2026 Imperial Champs entry (Squarespace)
 Book camping (Squarespace)

Phoenix Bowmen Open Floodlit Pie & Peas National

Taking place: Saturday 26th September 2026

National-family rounds under floodlights, followed by pie and peas (or your preferred variant). Assembly 6:00 PM, sighters 6:30 PM. To be held at Old Rishworthians RUFC's ground at Copley Lane, Copley, Halifax HX3 0UG.
What 3 Words /// comet.export.privately
 Entry form (PDF)

De Notton Bowers Mixed Western

Taking place: Sunday 11th October 2026

Mixed Western round for longbows. Choice of Long Western, Western or Short Western. To be shot one way to BLBS rules. To be held at Notton Village Hall, George Lane, Wakefield WF4 2NL.
What 3 Words /// subsets.clock.consoled
 Entry form (PDF)

Chantry Open Longbow Indoor Meeting

Taking place: Saturday 7th November 2026

Two-way Double Worcester round for longbow shooters. BLBS/Archery GB rules apply. Laminated foam bosses and backstop netting. Please note that there are no facilities for food or drink. To be held at Sheffield Hallam University Sports Facility, Bawtry Road, Brinsworth, Sheffield S9 1UA.
 Entry form (PDF).



























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