The purpose of the Yorkshire Archery Association is to promote and support the sport of archery in Yorkshire.
The YAA is the county affiliation body for clubs in Yorkshire
The YAA represents Yorkshire's archers at the regional and national levels.
The YAA is affiliated to the Northern Counties Archery Society and Archery GB.
The YAA has the largest number of affiliated clubs of any English county organisation.
The YAA organises several tournaments each year including the indoor and outdoor county championships.
The YAA selects and manages the Yorkshire county teams.
The YAA maintains records of the highest scores achieved in the various disciplines of archery practised in the county.
The YAA presents awards in recognition of service to archers and clubs in Yorkshire.

The YAA Committee

  • Andrew Neal

    President and Target Tournament Organiser

  • Karen Winsett

    Vice President

  • Albert Kiddy

    Vice President

  • Mark Hayes

    Chairman and Clout Officer

  • Andy Wilkinson

    Secretary

  • Gwen Smith

    Treasurer

  • Kath Fitzpatrick

    County Coaching Organiser (CCO)

  • Deborah Waterhouse

    Public Relations Officer

  • Colin Fairburn

    Field Officer

  • Helen Woodcock

    Juniors Officer

  • Allan Shuker

    Judge Liason Officer (JLO)

  • Carole Marshall

    Minutes Secretary

  • Sarah Dickinson

    County Teams Coordinator

  • Nikki Tichener

    Safeguarding Officer

  • Darren Clarkson

    Deputy Safeguarding Officer

  • Trevor Astley

    General Committee

  • Trish Castle

    General Committee

  • Richard Ford

    General Committee

  • Mick Groves

    General Committee

  • Christine Heap

    General Committee

  • Thomas Keane

    General Committee

  • Judith Marshall

    General Committee

  • Dave Phillips

    General Committee

  • Marina Rose

    General Committee

  • David Shaw

    General Committee

  • Danny Walsh

    General Committee