Judges and judging
Judges Liaison Officer
News about judging
Rule Changes
Judges Resources
Judges Confirmation and Expense Form
Karen Winsett is the Judges Liaison Officer. It's best to contact her if you want to book judges for your tournaments. Her email address is:
If you book a judge directly, please let Karen know by sending her the tear-off slip from the Judges Confirmation and Expense Form. This is important, as it helps to prevent double bookings.
Karen Winsett - 12 March 2013
Yorkshire has another new County Judge. On Sunday the 10th of March 2013, Louise Smith took her County Assessment and passed.
Well done Louise - on behalf of the Yorkshire Judges, welcome to the team.
Karen Winsett
Yorkshire Judges Liaison Officer
Karen Winsett - 4 February 2013
Congratulations to Gareth Beeby on becoming Yorkshire's newest County Judge. He passed his assessment at the Savile Double Portsmouth on the 3rd of February 2013.
Karen Winsett
Yorkshire Judges Liaison Officer
Karen Winsett - 3 February 2013
Congratulations to Richard Ford on becoming a County Judge. He passed his assessment at the Wakefield Indoor shoot on the 13th of January 2013.
Best wishes to Louise Smith and Gareth Beeby, who have their County Judge assessments coming up soon.
And welcome to two new Candidate Judges - Mark Fieldhouse and Martin Middleton. If anyone is interested in becoming a Candidate Judge, please contact me.
Karen Winsett
Yorkshire Judges Liaison Officer
Karen Winsett - 15 July 2012
Congratulations to Amanda Bartram, who has been selected to be a National Official in the role of Assistant Director of Shooting at the Paralympics, from the 29th of August to the 9th of September 2012.
On behalf of all the Yorkshire Judges - well done Amanda!
Karen Winsett
Yorkshire Judges Liaison Officer
29 October 2011
Congratulations to Amanda Bartram, who today became a National Judge. This is fitting recognition of all the hard work Amanda has put into her judging work.
19 October 2011
Richard Breese is to judge at the London 2012 Paralympics. This is in addition to being the Official Scorer at the Olympic archery at Lords, judge at the Paralympic test event in May 2012, and recently being upgraded to a full International Judge.
Richard's in for a busy year of international archery without even leaving the country!
Congratulations from the YAA to Richard.
Karen Winsett - 13 October 2011
I have just been informed that Richard Breese has now been upgraded to a full International Judge. Congratulations and well done Richard!
Karen Winsett
Yorkshire Judges Liaison Officer
Karen Winsett - 1 October 2011
Yorkshire has a new Regional Judge. Congratulations to Mark Hayes on passing his Regional Assessment at Shotton on the 17th of September 2011.
Andrew Rees - 7 November 2010
WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
Following an incident at a recent field shoot, the practice of leaving a bow propped against a target whilst searching for arrows will stop forthwith.
Henceforth, when it is necessary to search for arrows behind the boss, one member of the shooting group must stay visible in front of the target to ensure that following groups do not shoot until all archers are clear of the target.
A formal rule confirming this guidance will be published in due course.
Andrew Rees
GNAS Field Committee Chairman
15 March 2010
Stan Snow has decided to retire from judging, after more years than anyone can remember. At the YAA AGM on Saturday the 13th of March 2010, he was presented with a crystal decanter by Karen Winsett, the county's Judge Liaison Officer.
We thank Stan for his outstanding contribution and wish him well for the future.
Photos by Michelle Kiddy
7 October 2012
WHY?
During at least 2 field shoots this year archers have needed to be removed from the course quickly due to a medical emergency.
In both cases it took time to communicate this to someone with a radio who could then arrange the medical assistance.
The archers raised the fact that there was currently only one call for assistance: "JUDGE Target x".
When a judge hears this, they go to the target, waiting for groups to shoot, taking the paths. This takes time.
This doesn’t distinguish between "JUDGE we need a line call or there is a twig in the way" and "We need help now".
The archers felt vulnerable and discussed a solution before coming to the committees.
The process is not a rule change.
It is a procedure to be used in emergencies, emergencies being the normal meaning of the word - it does not include arrows stuck in trees or overhanging branches.
Archers should ask themselves - does someone need help quickly? Would you normally call 999 in this situation?
If the answer to either question is YES, then call RED.
THE PROCEDURE
An incident occurs and the archers on the target decide they need EMERGENCY help.
The group call "TARGET x RED" - e.g. "TARGET 15 RED"
This call is heard by other archers who IMMEDIATELY STOP SHOOTING and REPEAT THE CALL
The course has now stopped shooting and is clear for Judges, First Aiders, and Organisers etc. to make their way to the target by the shortest and quickest route.
The incident is dealt with.
Judges will re-start the shoot on WHISTLES.
No one will shoot until this re-start is signalled.
Neil S E Foden
Judges Liaison Officer
Northern Counties Archery Society
Mark Hayes - 2 March 2011
All judges, please be aware that after 1st April 2011, scopes may be left on the line for both GNAS and FITA rounds.
This is of course subject to safety conditions, e.g. wind or bad weather when they must be secured down or removed. If they cause aggravation to other archers on the same target, then they should also be removed on these occasions.
From 1st April and not before.
Mark Hayes - 2 March 2011
WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
Following an incident at a recent field shoot, the practice of leaving a bow propped against a target whilst searching for arrows will stop forthwith.
Henceforth, when it is necessary to search for arrows behind the boss, one member of the shooting group must stay visible in front of the target to ensure that following groups do not shoot until all archers are clear of the target.
A formal rule confirming this guidance will be published in due course.
Mark Hayes - 2 March 2011
- The recognised dress of the Society is plain dark green and/or white.
- Footwear that fully encloses the toes and front of the foot must be worn at all times when shooting.
- Members of the Society shooting and officiating at tournaments granted UK or World Record Status by GNAS are required to wear clothing that is appropriate, clean, in good condition (ie not frayed or worn, either deliberately or by use) and conventional in style and appearance. In particular:
- Tops or shirts must cover the front and back of the body (including the midriff when at full draw), they must not be strapless and, for gentlemen, must include sleeves.
- Any colour garments may be worn with the exception of blue denim, olive drab and camouflage pattern.
- Badges, Logos and Wording.
- Clothing manufacturers' trade marks are allowed. The wearer's name is allowed.
- Individuals, and members of clubs and other archery organisations that are commercially sponsored may wear sponsors' logos and names during the sponsorship period only.
- Other wording or badges on clothing must represent archery organisations.
- Members of the Society who are officiating as the Chairman of Judges, Judge or Director of Shooting at a UK or World Record Status tournament shall wear GNAS recognised Judges official dress.
- A member of the Society who has represented Great Britain (GBR) as an archer at an international tournament may wear their international shooting uniform for the remainder of that season and the following one.
Here are some downloadable resources for judges.
Score Control Forms
The forms below are used by judges when working with some of the more popular record status rounds. These are all in PDF format.
Combined FITA
FITA 18
FITA 25
FITA 720
FITA 900
FITA Standard
Full FITA
Long Metric
Portsmouth
York/Hereford
The Judges Confirmation and Expense Form was designed following comments made by a number of judges, who have had to approach tournament organisers to seek re-imbursement for their various expenses, almost feeling that they have had to negotiate the matter or value of their expenses for the day. They have also not been sure of the arrangements being provided (or not provided) by the club for the judge's lunch.
The approach we're recommending is for the tournament organiser or club secretary to send the form to the judge well in advance of the event, and for the judge to return the confirmation of their attendance and expected expenses, such that these matters can be settled well before the day.
If you are responsible for organising such a tournament, or are the secretary of a club that runs such a tournament, we request that you use this form.
To prevent double booking of Judges, the Judges Confirmation and Expense Form includes a tear off slip to send to Karen Winsett, the Judges Liaison Officer, when the booking has been confirmed. The form can be downloaded as a Word document:
Judges Confirmation and Expense Form (Word document)
Many thanks for your anticipated support.
YAA Secretary
Webmaster