Grand National Archery Society
The GNAS is the recognised Governing Body for all forms of archery in the United Kingdom and is currently responsible for approximately 20,000 members. The GNAS is affiliated to the International Archery Federation (FITA) and is a member of the British Olympic Association. Sports Council is also involved, generously providing valuable assistance with the Society's long term plans. By virtue of these affiliations and memberships, archery is represented in the Olympic Games, World and European Championships and other international events. The GNAS is also responsible for its own National Tournaments, usually organised and hosted by leading archery clubs or groups.
The Society serves nine Regional Societies which are represented on the National Council along with the President and Vice presidents. The National Council is the overall controlling body for The Grand National Archery Society, which in turn delegates work in various areas of the sport to a structured base of committees
Provided that the rules of shooting and constitution of the GNAS are adhered to, affiliated archers and clubs are covered by the Society's public liability insurance policy.
The Society has one of the best coaching organisations in sport with coaches and instructors available at club, county, regional and national levels.
Judges at county, regional, national and international levels are appointed supervise tournaments throughout the UK.
Handicap and classification schemes enable all archers to participate in competition on equal terms and helps to monitor their progress in shooting ability with archers nation wide.
Awards are available in many forms for participating members of the GNAS, in recognition of shooting ability or their services on behalf of the Society.
Rulebooks, handicap tables, information, news magazines and other publications are available for all Society members.
Membership of the GNAS allows archers to shoot with any affiliated club in the United Kingdom or with clubs affiliated to FITA, the sport's international governing body.
The GNAS organises and administers international senior and junior training squads, actively participating in a comprehensive International Programme.
Increasing publicity and promotion through the GNAS is accounting for more archers achieving recognition in the press or through the media of radio and television.
contact address
The Grand National
Archery Society, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Newport, Shropshire, TF10
9AT
Telephone: +44 (0)1952 677888 Facsimile: +44 (0)1952 606019
E-Mail to:- Enquiries@GNAS.org