Northern Counties Archery Society

The Northern Counties Archery Society (NCAS) is a regional archery organisation in Northern England, established in 1879. It serves as a governing body for archery across several northern counties and the Isle of Man, affiliated with Archery GB (formerly GNAS). The society organises regional and national flight championships, clout shoots, and target tournaments, and administers award schemes such as the Tassel Award Scheme for clout archery. Its officers include a president, chairman, secretary, treasurer, and representatives for various archery disciplines. The society is based in Northern England and operates primarily within the United Kingdom.

The Northern Counties Archery Society was founded in 1879 following a letter to 'The Field' by Mr. J. Foster Jnr., who proposed a grand archery meeting for the northern counties. A meeting was held on October 30th at Leeds Archers' Hall, where a resolution was passed to establish 'The Grand Northern Archery Meeting' for six northern counties and the counties of Chester, Derby, Nottingham, and Lincoln. The first meeting took place the following year on The Gentlemen's Cricket Ground at York. Over time, the society evolved into its current form, now covering five counties and the Isle of Man. In 1996, the Tassel Award Scheme for clout archery was introduced, backed by NCAS. The society continues to organise regional and national flight championships, with Tony Bakes serving as Flight Officer since 1998.

• 1998

  Tony Bakes took over organisation of Northern Counties and Nationals Flight.

• 1996

  Tassel Award Scheme for clout archery launched with NCAS backing.

• 1880

  First Grand Northern Archery Meeting held at York.

• 1879

  Foundation proposed by J. Foster Jnr. in 'The Field'; inaugural meeting held in Leeds.

Regional governing body and event organiser for archery in Northern England.

1. 1NCAS Historyncas.co.uk
2. 2Tassel Award Scheme Historyncas.co.uk
3. 3About NCASncas.co.uk
4. 4Official website homepagencas.co.uk
5. 5Northern Counties Archery Societywikidata.org