Mission.
We are a non-profit association with a mission to represent, promote, and advance UK traditional archery, ensuring the future preservation of its practices, crafts and heritage globally.
UK-TAIA is recognised by the World Traditional Archery Federation as the sole national traditional archery representative to the UK.
Contact us: k.dolgilevica@uk-taia.org
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Benefits & Functions
International Representation
UK-TAIA represents and speaks for the UK traditional archers worldwide
Access to International Events
Facilitates participation in global tournaments and inclusion in other relevant international forums
Networking and Collaboration
Suggests ways to connect with local and global archery organisations
Promotion and Heritage
Supports efforts to preserve and promote traditional British archery and its groups
Historic Achievement: The English Longbow UK Team Returns to the World Nomad Games for the First Time Since 2014
Images: UK-Traditional Archers’ International Association
WNG 6 Team Outfit
Because the United Kingdom lacks a single national costume, the team designed outfits centred around a unique national treasure: the English longbow. To honour the UK’s mixed heritage, the clothing blends English (Anglo-Saxon), Scottish, Welsh, and Irish (Celtic) lineages.
While steeped in history, the garments remain practical for the high-altitude terrain and strict competition rules. Made from simple, natural materials in muted, earthy colours, they balance historic function with individual expression. Set against the dramatic alpine basin of Kyrgyzstan, nothing suits this rugged terrain better than the kilt.
History made – UK-TAIA Obtains World Traditional Archery Federation Membership for the UK!
Images: UK-Traditional Archers’ International Association
World Traditional Archery Federation (WTAF) Function
The new WTAF seeks to be the global leader in traditional archery, akin to the Olympic Movement. Its key goals are to 1) promote the values of traditional archery worldwide, 2) organise international competitions and educational programmes, 3) involve young people in preserving traditional cultures, 4) document and protect traditional archery as cultural heritage, and 5) foster international cooperation and sports diplomacy through traditional archery.
The Operational headquarters of the newly founded WTAF will be in Ulsan, South Korea, with international headquarters located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
UK-TAIA Functions and objectives
Kristina Dolgilevica (UK-TAIA) will serve as the official representative and a unified voice of UK traditional archers on the global stage. Notably, her role will include facilitating participation in global tournaments (Traditional Archery World Cup, Conquest Cup, World Nomad Games etc) and acting as the spokesperson and representative alongside the rest of the WTAF member nations in any relevant cultural and sporting forums.
As the director and representative Kristina aims to raise quality and standards of traditional archery practice in the UK and bring UK traditional archers on to the global stage by 1) championing inclusion of the UK in international projects and other emerging global federations, 2) seeking out and providing best networking and collaboration opportunities, 3) assisting and supporting projects aimed at preserving and promoting centuries-old British archery traditions on the global stage for all relevant archery groups based in the UK, 4) serving as the liaison between the WTAF and the UK traditional archers.
Events
Ulsan Traditional Archery Championship II
Ulsan, South Korea, Oct 30 – Nov 4, 2026
15th Conquest Cup
Istanbul, Türkiye, Apr – May TBC, 2027
The Norwegian Outdoor Historic Archery National Championship
Norway, TBC August, 2027
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