Balbardie shoot two waves

Due to changes to Balbardie field limiting target numbers to 15, and a higher than expected number of entries, Balbardie's double Fita will be shot in two waves.

Archery World Cup Final 2010 - Edinburgh

Just over two weeks until the world’s best archers for 2010 will arrive in Edinburgh for the biggest and most important archery competition ever seen in the UK.

Tickets are still available through Edinburgh Archery World Cup Final. SAA Clubs will be running sessions at the Have a Go site, just beside the Walter Scott Monument. Meanwhile why not follow the story of the GB team in Shanghai at ArcheryGB to find out who will shoot at the Edinburgh Final

County Development Co-ordinators - Volunteer Needed

ArcheryGB are running a Devlopment Program that extends to the Home Nations. As part of this they are asking for a volunteers in each County to act as a County Development Co-ordinator. This is a very important opportunity for the Clubs in Scotland to benefit from what is a very large project and the Eastern Area is seeking a suitable volunteer. Please read the job description and contact the Eastern Area secretary (from the contacts page) if you are up for this exciting new initiative. You can read about the project here on the ArcheryGB website. The Northern Area has a volunteer and if anyone is the West is interested in taking on this role for the West they should contact a member of the Western Area Committee. The CDC's are encourage to attend the Development Conference, details in Development Topics section further down the page.

New Governance Posts at the AGM - Volunteers Needed

Job descriptions for posts (members' area) which are up for election at the Scottish Archery Association’s AGM to be held at Cluny Clays on Saturday, 27 November. Please note that not all the current post holders will be remaining in post so applications are invited for all positions. Applicants are asked to apply for these positions, by 15 October 2010 by submitting a brief application with experience to me at Jacqui dot dunlop at btinternet dot com

Upcoming Shoot Closing Dates - Improve your Ranking!!

Please get your entries in and support these competitions and events :-
SAA and Northern Area Championships and Tassel Status GNAS Double one way Clout on 3rd October - Closing date is 25th September

Development Topics

Level 1 Coach Training

Plans are under way to have Level 1 courses run in each Area. For full plans and dates please see the coaching news page for details.

National Archery Development Conference details released

The 2010 Development Conference will be held on 23 and 24 October 2010. Places are limited so it is a strictly first come first served event. See the Archery GB website for more details and to download the application form.

Notices still of interest

• The 2010 AGM of the Scottish Archery Assocoation will take place on SATURDAY, 27 NOVEMBER AT CLUNY CLAYS at 1.00 PM. Please put this date in your diary so we can ensure a full turnout.
• sportscotland have announced key changes to the Sports Facilities Fund with a new Small Project Fund - please see the announcement on the sportscotland website for details.
• Important information on fee structure for New members. For more information see the affiliations page in members area.
• Iain Wilson has taken on the role of managing and running the Senior and Junior National Squads
• Brian Kupris has taken on the job of Records Officer for the SAA
• Child Protection - Please see the linked document for important information regarding the most recent Archery GB Child Protection Policy documents.

Tournaments, events, meetings, training and workshops

Current calendar - 2010 Outdoor and Future Calendars - 2010/11 Indoor. The calendars are subject to change.

Calendars for Results - Indoor 2009/10 , Outdoor 2009

Please contact the calendar co-ordinator if you have an event for any of the calendars. Please email your entry forms and results to Murray or Muriel

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