DAVE HARRISON

Former Archery GB chairman Dave Harrison died peacefully in his sleep on 3 January 2022. He was a familiar and much-loved figure to generations of British archers.

A founding member of the club the Bowmen of Walker in the 1970s, Harrison was also a national judge and a volunteer and organiser of countless tournaments. He led

Archery GB for eight years and played a key role in the London 2012 Olympics. In addition, he was a trustee of the Archery Foundation.

Neil Armitage, chief executive of Archery GB, said: “All of the Archery GB community are devastated by the tragic loss of Dave Harrison. He not only chaired the organisation through some dramatic periods of change but was also an incredible mentor, ambassador and friend to many.

“His unswerving dedication to our sport will be sadly missed. He had enabled hundreds of grassroots archers to take up the bow and will be remembered for his kindness and humour and for being a determined competitor.”

1952 – 2022