Club Fees
Clubs are entitled to organise their own membership process and fees to suit their local requirements – their membership year and how they calculate fees might differ from the national (ArcheryGB), regional (SCAS), and county (KAA) bodies and from club to club.
All clubs that are affiliated with the KAA also require their members to pay the membership fees to ArcheryGB, SCAS, and the KAA. The club might quote a single total that includes all of these, or it might tell you each of the fees separately, however, we believe that all members should be aware of the separate components so that they know about the existence of each organisation and can become involved in them if they should choose.
Alternatively, in some circumstances, a club can elect to affiliate direct to ArcheryGB, in which case neither the club nor its members are required to pay SCAS or KAA membership fees. However, the ‘quid pro quo is that the club and its members will then be unable to take part in the activities of those bodies, for example, they
- Do not qualify for county/regional records,
- Are not eligible for selection to county teams,
- Cannot take part in county/regional championships,
- Cannot attend or vote at county/regional AGMs or stand for posts on committees.
Direct Membership
ArcheryGB allows direct membership, subject to certain restrictions. Anyone who becomes a direct member of ArcheryGB is also required to arrange direct membership of a regional and a county association – this must be arranged separately with each of them.
Fees for direct membership are substantially higher than for membership via a club; this is to cover the additional administrative costs involved. There is no reduction for new members who join part way through a membership year.
Fees For Club Members
Except where a club pays an “en-bloc” fee, every shooting member of the club is required to pay an annual membership fee to the national, regional, and county governing bodies. Unless Direct/Individual Membership has been agreed upon, membership must be arranged through the club.