Become a Member

UK-TAIA – Membership Types

• Our membership includes two categories: Sports and Culture.
• The Sports membership is for competitors, coaches, or judges.
• The Culture membership is for those promoting, or aspiring to promote UK archery’s history and craftsmanship, such as researchers, educators, writers, journalists, and bowyers.
• This ensures effective communication with the appropriate group, allowing the UK-TAIA to quickly reach out when opportunities to compete or represent at forums arise.
• Both types, Sports and Culture, abide by the same rules.

Who can become a member?

To join UK-TAIA, you must be a traditional archer and either a UK citizen or a permanent resident with settled status (Indefinite Leave to Remain). Bow types: the English longbow and other popular types (you will be able to specify in your membership application form). You should have a genuine interest in competing, and it is crucial for any applicant intending to participate in archery activities as an athlete to possess adequate insurance coverage, as UK-TAIA does not provide nor is it liable for any athlete injury coverage. Membership in Archery GB is not mandatory, but they do offer essential insurance as part of their membership. Other acceptable sports activity insurance must be clearly mentioned in your application form.

OR:

An academic, a scholar, a historian, a researcher, a journalist, an educator, a craftsperson (bowyer, fletcher, or other archery craftsperson), who focuses their activities on the UK traditional archery culture.

Your interests must align with the values and mission of UK-TAIA, to represent, promote, and advance UK traditional archery, ensuring future preservation of its practices, crafts and heritage globally.

Fees

• Each individual member is required to pay an administrative fee of £25 per person annually.
• Membership renewal day: January 31st.

• The remuneration contributes to the operational efficacy of the UK-TAIA, with any financial surplus retained to support the sport’s requirements. Future opportunities will arise to secure funding from relevant bodies, including the WTAF, to promote traditional archery initiatives in the UK, ensuring the preservation of culture and enhancement of traditional practices.

• Each member will receive a unique UK-TAIA member number.

What am I paying for?

• You will be informed of international opportunities, including competitions and fairs. The UK-TAIA member ID provides access to monthly meetings with updates from representatives sharing resources to promote UK traditional archery globally. Competitors will benefit from strategic sessions to prepare for international events.

• The President of UK-TAIA shall serve as the official international representative to the World Traditional Archery Federation (WTAF), responsible for articulating the needs of UK archers. This role will encompass participation in General Assemblies and other meetings, with the objective of enhancing the traditional archery infrastructure within the UK and identifying avenues to elevate and promote the UK traditional archery community and culture on an international stage.

• Sports members (competitors) will derive benefit from consultations regarding qualification, application, and preparation, both within the United Kingdom and in international contexts. The primary objective of UK-TAIA is to ensure that this experience is rendered as seamless and stress-free as possible for athletes, coaches, and judges.

• Culture members will have the opportunity to present their ideas and projects and will benefit from consultations on how to elevate their expertise to an international platform.

Membership Termination and Revocation

Any member can terminate their membership at any time, whether due to a lack of interest in community activities or other reasons. To do this, they must send a written notice to the President of the association. UK-TAIA has the right to suspend or remove members whose behaviour spreads false or harmful statements about the Association or its members, or who act against the Association’s values and mission. In such cases, the member will be informed and promptly removed from the membership list and any shared platforms. The annual fee will not be refunded.

Become a Member

• Fill in a simple form
• Await approval (24 – 48 hour wait)
• Make a payment
• Receive your unique UK-TAIA number
• Enjoy the benefits

Contact us: k.dolgilevica@uk-taia.org