The Durham & Northumberland Archery Association has supported archery across our counties for more than 75 years through governance, competition, coaching and community.
Who We Are
The Durham & Northumberland Archery Association (DNAA) is a county association of the Grand National Archery Society (Archery GB) and one of the five county associations within the Northern Counties Archery Society (NCAS).
Our website has served archers across Durham and Northumberland since around 2000, providing a central source of county news, competition information, records, governance documents and other important updates relevant to local archery.
The site is updated whenever results, record claims or other relevant information are received. We rely on affiliated clubs to notify us of changes that may affect county information. While it is not always possible to identify every required update immediately, every effort is made to ensure the information published here remains accurate and up to date.
County Committee
The first six positions listed below are executive positions. To support the effective running of the county, the committee also includes additional elected and appointed roles.
Some committee positions are elected annually at the County AGM, while others are appointed no later than the first committee meeting following the AGM.
Each club affiliated to DNAA is also entitled to send two representatives—typically the Club Secretary and Chairperson—to committee meetings, allowing clubs to take part in discussion and county decision-making.
Latest Committee Election
County AGM 2026
Committee positions were elected at the County AGM held on 18 May 2026 at Chester-le-Street Masonic Hall.
Current Committee
| County President | Kath Hall | Killingworth Archers |
| County Chair | Tracey Leverett | Riverside Archers |
| Secretary | Marc Lofthouse | Wearmouth Archers |
| Treasurer | Dave Potts | Riverside Archers |
| Records Officer | Andrea Wilson | Killingworth Archers |
| Coaching Organiser | Ian Norwood | Riverside Archers |
| Auditors | Ann Conifey | Riverside Archers |
| Dave Crow | Cleadon Archers | |
| Judges Liaison (SPOC) | Lynne Nicholson | Norton Archers |
| Representatives to NCAS | Marc Lofthouse | Wearmouth Archers |
| Andrea Wilson | Killingworth Archers | |
| Lynne Nicholson | Norton Archers | |
| Webmaster | David Robinson | North East Archers |
| Team Manager | VACANT | |
| Safeguarding Officers | Lynne Nicholson | Norton Archers |
| Yannis Smirnis | Killingworth Archers | |
Our History
The story of Durham & Northumberland Archery Association reflects the growth of archery across our counties and the dedication of generations of archers.
Post-War Revival
The pursuit of archery as a leisure activity and competitive sport began to grow again following the end of the Second World War. An organisation backed by the government, known as the Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR), was established to encourage physical recreation and sport across the country.
Many local archery clubs were formed during this period. As participation increased, the county association of Durham came into existence in 1949, with Cleadon Archery Club playing a key role in supporting the fledgling organisation.
The Early County Years
Durham and Northumberland operated independently in the early years, although little is known about Northumberland’s formal involvement prior to the eventual amalgamation. It remains unclear whether Northumberland ever operated as a fully independent county association.
In 1949, the first formal County Shoot was held at Houghall College, Durham. The county championships in those early years were shot as a Double York round.
To mark the county organisation’s 50th anniversary, this historic shoot was recreated in 1999 at the same venue and using the same round.
Clubs Through the Years
Some clubs that remain active today have existed throughout the county’s long history. Over time, new clubs have formed, others have merged, and some have sadly disappeared.
Despite these changes, the strength of archery in Durham and Northumberland has always come from its members — the volunteers, coaches, organisers and archers who continue to support the sport.
From traditional longbow through to Olympic recurve and modern compound, archery in all its forms continues to thrive across the county.
Formation of DNAA
By 1952, the Durham Archery Association was formally established, later becoming the Durham & Northumberland Archery Association (DNAA).
Jack Flinton, originally from Yorkshire, became the first Durham & Northumberland County President.
Over more than half a century, only a small number of presidents have held this office, reflecting the dedication and long service of those who have helped guide the county.
Our current President is Kath Hall, the fourth lady to hold this role, who succeeded Bill Lee, following his years of service.
Key Milestones
1949
Durham county association formed and the first formal County Shoot was held.
1952
Durham Archery Association became Durham & Northumberland Archery Association.
1999
The 50th anniversary shoot was held at Houghall College.