Selection Process for the Lancashire County Team 2026

In 2026, there will be two county matches:

• Archery GB National County Team Championship 

• NCAS Intercounties

Selection for the Lancashire County Senior Team is based on scores achieved at open record status competitions and archers must submit scores via the online form to be considered for either match. The forms will be made available via the LAA Facebook page and LAA website in due course, likely around April time in line with the start of the outdoor season. 

There will be one form for both competitions, and it is the archers responsibility to make sure that they tick the correct competition date for the shoot they wish to be considered for (ticking both is ok). The same scores can be used as part of a submission for each selection if required, however the archer must have the required rounds for each shoot. 

All LAA affiliated archers can submit scores if they so wish, and there is no minimum score requirement in order to submit scores. The teams will be picked entirely on submitted scores, with the highest scoring archers being selected, with preference given to archers who fully meet the selection criteria as outlined below. Scores combining 12 dozen rounds and metric rounds will use the handicap score to determine the top archers for the team. It is the archer’s responsibility to submit scores before the cut off date. 

If you do not have the required number of scores achieved at record status shoots you can still submit your scores, however you will only be considered for the team in the scenario where it has not been possible to select a full team of people who have fully met the selection criteria.

Once the team has been picked for each match, those selected will be contacted to confirm availability.  The team will then be published on the LAA website www.lancashire-archery.co.uk and also on the LAA Facebook page.

Zara Longlands will be continuing in the role of team manager, however due to time constraints, Tim Smith will be assisting her in aspects of the role, including dealing with queries regarding whether scores have been submitted / received and any queries raised over the team which has been selected. If you feel that you should have been selected for the team but have not, please send an email to laaseniorteammanager@gmail.com within 1 week of the team being published. You will be provided with the scores of those who made the team ahead of you and be given the opportunity to appeal that decision if you deem it to be unfair based on the outlined selection criteria. 

Selection criteria: