Welcome to the online home of the Northern Ireland Archery Society
This site is provided and maintained by the Northern Ireland Archery Society (the governing body for archery in Northern Ireland) for all current and aspiring future archers.
Whether you have never shot an arrow before and simply want to find out more or have been shooting for years, the links on the left will guide you to all the information you need.
Action Cancer Survey
Did you know that 1 in 3 people are affected by cancer and that up to 50% of cancers are preventable through a healthy balanced lifestyle? Executive Action is made up 12 graduate trainees from the NIHE who are working directly with Action Cancer. We are helping to carry out research and need your help to ensure that Action Cancer can target their services more effectively. Please take a couple of minutes to fill in this short questionnaire it will go a long way to combating cancer. Click here to access survey or Action Cancer logo. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help to improve services in Northern Ireland.
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Game of Thrones - TV Drama
HBO's Game of Thrones TV Drama is based in Belfast. They are currently casting for real archers to become extras for a sequence of filming that will begin soon. It is a battle sequence and the archers would be required to fire flaming arrows, which is why they are looking to cast real archers. They should be males and HBO would be aiming for a specific look and size. This would be paid work. Should you be interested in submitting photos for consideration please contact Stephen Kirk, Game of Thrones Extras Coordinator on 07854788877
To download the 2012 NIAS Calendar (Word Format). Please Click here
Patrick Huston - To become the United Kingdom Junior Archery Champion
Patrick Huston - who is a member of East Belfast Junior Archery Club - scored 594 out of a possible 600 points to become the United Kingdom Junior Archery Champion.
The Campbell College student's efforts in Telford, England helped the Northern Ireland Junior Archery Team win the Home Nations Competition for the first time.
Patrick's score matched the UK Under-18 record and he is now hoping to get into the British Junior Squad, and possibly have a crack at qualifying for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janiero.
Click here for more information
Jordan Mitchell - World Archery Youth Championships 2011
The Archery GB Cadet Compound Boys Team - Stuart Taylor, Luke Pennell both from England and Jordon Mitchell from Muckamore Junior Archers, who finished in 4th place at their first World Arachery Youth Championships held in Legnica, Poland from 21st - 28th August 2011
For a full report please click here
For further photographs of Jordan Mitchell at these Championships please click here
Mark Nesbitt receives Laurie Gibson Trophy
Ballyvally Archery and Junior GB Team member Mark Nesbitt has been awarded the Laurie Gibson Trophy, a national award for the Junior Archer in the Great Britain Squad who has achieved the most in the past year. The trophy was awarded to Mark by Hazel Campbell, NI Junior Archery Squad Manager. From left, Frank Mulligan, Ballyvally Chairman, Mark Nesbitt, Hazel Campbell and Andy Hagen, President of the Northern Ireland Archery Society.
Queen's Commonwealth Baton
Click here to view/download press release regarding the visit of the Queen's commonwealth baton to NIAS on Saturday 14th November 2009
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NIAS Outdoor records now on-line. See records page
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Mr Reg Bates recieves GNAS Certificate
NIAS President Mr. Andy Haggan presents Mr. Reg Bates with a GNAS certificate of appreciation for his dedication and service over the years
NIAS President Andy Hagan presents a cheque for £600 to Tommy McCandles from Action Cancer
Mark Nesbitt, Ballyvally Junior Archer, with the individual and team gold medals he won at the Youth Olympics in Australia
Enquiries can be made by post or e-mail to:
NIAS
P.O. Box 282
Craigavon
Co. Armagh
BT67 0YA
or trudimoore75 @ hotmail.com
Alternatively through your local Club. A list of all affiliated Clubs can be found on the Club page.
The Northern Ireland Archery Society has adopted the U.K anti-doping rules.Click on these logos for further information
