June 2008

27th June - Two more activities to have your say on!

GNAS is reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the AGM in its current format and are asking you asking for feedback. Please take a few moments to read about the online survey (closed 5th July)and take part.

and... “Your BIG chance to influence the BIG Lottery Fund ”
The Big Lottery Fund is conducting a survey to decide how to spend its money around the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Please increase the chance of Scottish Archery benefitting by voting on the on-line survey (till 4th July) at http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/scotland/apply-sco/2014.htm

New SAA Logo - have your say!

The logos submitted by the membership for consideration as an Association logo are available to view Logos Page. Please (if you have not already done so) register on the SAA Discussion Forum and cast your vote for your top three choices.

8th June - 2010 rumours

Members of the SAA, Squads, Teams etc. there are many rumours going about regarding 2010 Squad. I cannot emphasise enough that is exactly what they are - rumours. As the HPC is now in place processes and plans will start to come together. When they have been completed and agreed they will appear on the 2010 webpage. If it does not appear on that page it is a rumour.Bill Gilchrist

2nd June 2008: SAA High Performance Coach Appointed

The SAA is pleased to announce that the position of SAA High Performance Coach has now been filled by Lana Needham. The final stage of signing the contract took place on Sunday 01/06/08.

I am sure you will all give Lana a warm welcome and wish her all the best in this new and exciting position within the SAA. Bill Gilchrist

2nd June - Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland publishes general selection criteria

The Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland has published it's general selection criteria for all sports.

Please note that Sport specific criteria will be set later this year.

The criteria can be found at the following link: http://www.cgcs.org.uk/Article.aspx?ID=2366

May 2008

9th May - Robertson trust sports bursary

There are 16-20 Robertson Trust Sports Bursary grants available. These grants will be in the region of £1000 - £2000 per grant and will be given to young competitors in the 13-22 age group who are age group champions in Scotland and who are competing with distinction. See the application form for more details.If archers think they meet the criteria the seniors should get their forms endorsed by Bill Gilchrist and Juniors by Jim Gordon.

April 2008

26th April - Inter Area Competition

the Inter area team competition will be hosted by NA at the NA champs on Sunday 8th June. Archers interested should contact their area committee.

25th April - September Premier - waiting list

A waiting list is now in operation for this event. Entries in to date will be published soon.

4th April - Senior Team Availability

Could all competitive archers please fill in and return the availability/contact form for this seasons Scottish teams. Team Availability for 2008 - Please download, complete and email to Tina as instructed - its a word .doc file (members' area - login required)

2nd April - Consideration of the SAA Logo

National Council has set up a short life working party to bring forward recommendations by the Autumn.

Members are invited to send any logos they wish to put forward to the webeditor in jpeg format by June 7th. There should be an accompanying statement in the email that the member will assign copyright to the SAA if their logo is chosen – logos without this statement will be rejected. Logos will be displayed at the SAA web site during the judging period.

SAA Logo short-life working party

Members

• Elaine Gordon
• Frank Schallmoser
• Bob McGonigle

Objective

• To present National Council with a range of options for the SAA Logo (including retention of present logo) by 20th September 2008, and to provide interim report by 14th June.

Tasks

• To create a score sheet for the logo containing the range of uses and other factors
• To gather existing work (including present logo)and score it
• To present interim report on the above by 14th June
• To issue call to membership for additional inputs, making them aware of the scorecard
• To score additional inputs
• To agree recommendations
• To present recommendations by 20th September

Score Sheet

A preliminary score sheet has been drawn up as follows.

Criteria	Input sought from
Suitable for stationary	Consult with SAA secretary/administrator
Suitable for web	Consult with SAA webmasters
Suitable for date bars	Consult with badge manufacturers
Suitable for SAA badges	Consult with badge manufacturers
Suitable for SAA medals	Consult with badge manufacturers
Suitable for squad/team use	Consult with senior/junior team managers
Suitable for embroidered badges	Consult with senior/junior team managers
Acceptable to membership	Consult with membership through on-line poll

March 2008

31st March - GNAS AGM Proxy

The GNAS AGM will take place on the 19th April. Details incuding proxy voting forms have been mailed out to Club Secretaries. Derek Sangster has indicated that he is willing to be the Proxy voter for Scottish members at the GNAS AGM and if you wish to take up this offer please put his name on your proxy forms. Please mail all forms to the GNAS office as requested on the form.

24th March - High Performance Coach Advert

The SAA in partnership with sportscotland are seeking to appoint a High Performance Coach to prepare archers and teams for the 2010 Commonwealth Games and also to attain GB representation. High Performance Coach Advert

20th March - Montrose Archery Seminar & Workshop - 4th-5th October 2008

Guest presenters, Jay Barrs(USA), American and Olympic Champion and World Field Champion and Janet Barrs(USA), Eight times USA National Field Champion and World Bronze Medalist will be giving talks on Basic Form, Aiming, and Field Shooting Techniques and running two workshop sessions for archers along with Lana and Simon Needham. This is a rare opportunity to learn and get hands on advice from such special experts at the Montrose Seminar now in its 4th year. Workshop Details and Entry and Accomodation Information. Early booking is advised for what is sure to be a popular event.

February 2008

18th Feb - Child Protection Survey

CHILD PROTECTION AND VOLUNTEERING RESEARCH sportscotland and CHILDREN 1ST have commissioned the Sport Industry Research Centre at Sheffield University to explore the opinions of club members, parents and volunteers towards child protection legislation and disclosure checking. This research is important as it will allow sportscotland and CHILDREN 1ST to appropriately support SGBs, clubs and volunteers in the lead up to, and following, the imminent legislative changes in child protection and disclosure checking.

We would be grateful if you can encourage your clubs to contribute to the research by completing a survey online. The main survey can be accessed electronically here:
http://sircspss.hwb.shu.ac.uk/sportscotlandchildren1st/

We would encourage clubs to distribute this link - where possible - to volunteers, members and parents of junior members, as well as placing the link to the survey on your websites. The survey will also be available in paper format and as many copies and pre-paid envelopes can be provided as you request.

For more information visit:
http://childprotectioninsport.workwithus.org/Content.aspx?cid=544042

3rd Feb - Accord Child Protection Group needed.

In 2007 the SAA signed up to the Accord for the Protection of Children in Scottish Sport. The SAA Child Protection Officer is now seeking up to 6 volunteers to form a small working group to carry forward the role of the Accord within the SAA. Further details can be found in this letter sent out to all Club secretaries. (Members' Area - login reqd.)

January 2008

GNAS Job Vacancy - UKCC Technical Officer

The GNAS is looking to appoint a coaching professional to support the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) Lead Officer to develop the UKCC qualifications Level 1 to 3 for archery in line with the strategic actions of the UK Coaching Framework (UKCF). more on GNAS site

December 2007

Current Initiatives from GNAS

Two important initiatives were discussed on the 9th December details of which are available from the GNAS website :- The draft Equity Action Plan - comments are welcome, and GNAS Clubmark (go down the page).

New year, new look

It's actually been about a year in the making, but the task of completely reworking the SAA site is nearly at an end (still some work to do on the members areas). Please feel free to tell us what you think

SAA Extraordinary General Meeting 2007

Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Scottish Archery Association will be held at 1pm on Sunday 3rd February at Cluny Clays in Fife.  Due to the Annual General Meeting of 9 December 2007 not being quorate, it is necessary to call an EGM in order that the business of the Association can be conducted.

The Agenda for the EGM and Proxy Forms have been issued to Clubs and are available in the Members Area, as are the Minutes of the AGM on 9th December, and the three Presentations in Pdf format - Children 1st Child Protection in Sport; GNAS Clubmark Scheme, and proposed SAA Strategic Development Strategy. (Members's Area - login rqd.)

Please remember to complete the new Proxy Forms for the EGM and send to the Secretary!!.

SAA President needed! - The position of President of the Scottish Archery Association is still unnominated. Nominations can be taken from the floor at the EGM provided the person nominated has agreed.

SAA Logo Survey

Have our say about the SAA logo - keep the old one, design a new one?
Respond to Elaine Gordon by taking part in the Logo Survey (members' area - login rqd)

Archery in Schools

As part of GNAS’ work in promoting Archery in Schools, it is gathering information on existing involvement between Clubs and Schools. If your Club is actively working with a School, please can you send an email to Bob McGonigle

Scottish Youth Parliament - Sport and Leisure Committee Consultation

Please can Club youngsters complete a short survey for the SYP Sport and Leisure Committee on cost of access to sports facilities. See questionnaire link below

Scottish Youth Parliament - Sport and Leisure Committee Consultation

CONSULTATION - PLEASE CASCADE TO CLUBS AND MEMBERS

Dear Member,

Both SSA Chair, Neil Park and I met with key officials of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) yesterday. It was a very productive meeting and has highlighted key areas where the SYP and SSA can work together for the benefit of sport.

You will see from the e-mail below that the current campaign area for the SYP Sport and Leisure Committee is access to and affordability of facilities - an area that is of interest to us all. They are currently running a consultation exercise for young people - 14 to 25 year olds - and I have agreed to forward the attached short questionnaire to our members to assist with this. I am sure that their findings will be of interest to us.

Please forward as appropriate to your members and clubs who cover this age group and encourage them to complete the questionnaire and return to the SYP. This can be done by post (Freepost address) or e-mail, address below.

Many thanks in anticipation.

Chris Robison
Policy Director
Scottish Sports Association

The Association of the Governing Bodies of Sport in Scotland chris@info-ssa.org.uk www.scottishsportsassociation.org.uk

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