The
St.George Longbow Tournament for the Royal Armouries Arrow
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Welcome Welcome to the St.George Longbow Tournament web site. The 2009 competition was held on Sunday 19th April 2009. The shoot off for the Royal Armouries Arrow was won by Trevor Astley of Adwalton Moor Archers. 2010 Competition The Custodians are pleased to announce that the Bowmen of Adel have agreed to host the competition again with the Royal Society of St.George at the Morley Rugby Ground, Scatcherd Lane, Morley, West Yorkshire on Sunday 18th April 2010. Sighters at 10.30am History The idea for this tournament came from the Leeds branch of the Royal Society of St.George which is dedicated to promoting England and Englishness, especially fair play, good manners, honesty and chivalry. The Bowmen of Adel were asked to organize the tournament as part of a day of events to celebrate St.George’s Day. The Royal Armouries (based in Leeds) provided a trophy in the form of a “golden” arrow. All longbow archers from all parts of the United Kingdom and abroad are welcome to take part. The Royal Armouries Arrow is on display in the Tournament Hall of the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Entrance is free Records The following records have been achieved for the tournament. The shoot does not have record status with either the GNAS or BLBS.
The custodians The Royal Armouries, mindful of the value of the trophy which they have provided for the contest, has entrusted the arrow to the Bowmen of Adel in West Yorkshire. The following gentlemen have signified agreement to be custodians of the arrow and to organize a contest each year to determine who should hold the arrow for a year or such time as the next contest be held, which ever be the soonest. David O’Carroll, past President of the Bowmen of Adel.The custodians are grateful for the expert advice of the following: David Aikin, being presently a member of the Bowmen of Adel and well experienced in organising longbow tournaments. It is the duty of the custodians to devise a competition and to organize the contest. For 2010, it has been determined that archers of the Bowmen of Adel should organize the said competition and that it be hosted by Royal Society of St.George (Leeds) at the Morley Rugby Club’s grounds at Scatcherd Lane, Morley, in West Yorkshire on 18th April 2010.
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Do I have to be a GNAS member? The tournament is organised by David O'Carroll in charge of the competition and Lou Radcliffe in charge of off field activities. If you have any queries send an e-mail to: dsocarroll |
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