Committee
The committee are responsible for the general running of the club, each with their own specific responsibilities as detailed below. Committee members are elected annually at the AGM towards the end of the spring term, with the exception of the Novice Reps who are elected at the start of the academic year.
If you would like to contact the committee, please email: AUarchery@lsu.co.uk.
Chair - Derin Thompson
Course: Chemical Engineering
Joined the club in: 2023
Bowstyle: Recurve
Why did you choose archery?: Because it’s inclusive and to meet new and interesting people
Extra Information: Derin has previously served on committee as Treasurer 2024-25, Secretary 2025-26, making her the only person in the history of the club to serve in all three of the executive roles on the committee.
The Chair's responsibilities include:
- Chairing all meetings.
- Attending AU meetings and county meetings.
- Communicating with the union.
- Acting as liaison between other archery clubs and other clubs within the AU.
- Ensuring the general smooth running of the club.
Vice Chair and Secretary - Huw Gallagher
Course: Mathematics and Statistics
Joined the club in: 2024
Bowstyle: Barebow
Most memorable archery moment: BUCS Finals head to heads in First year
Why did you choose archery?: I joined archery when i started Loughborough as one of the most inclusive sports here as well as everyone being super friendly when i attended the tasters/sports Bazaar.
Extra Information: Huw is a qualified Session Coach and is currently on a placement year
The Secretary's responsibilities include:
- Writing agendas and minutes for meetings.
- Maintaining the club's mailing lists.
- Submitting membership forms to Archery GB.
- Being the club's point of contact for AGB, EMAS and L&RCAA.
Treasurer - Josh Cook
Course: Management
Joined the club in: 2024
Bowstyle: Recurve
Most memorable archery moment: Shooting at BUCS outdoors 2025
Why did you choose archery?: Lord of the Rings!
Extra Information: I always enjoyed the sport when I did it at camps or events, so I wanted to finally join a club to do it more often and improve
The Treasurer's responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the budget and private account.
- Submitting the claim forms to the AU.
- Communicating with the AU on all financial matters.
- Deciding (with the committee) what to spend the club budget on.
Team Captain - Dan Leonard
Course: Computer Science
Joined the club in: 2024
Bowstyle: Recurve
Most memorable archery moment: Shooting a Robin Hood
Why did you choose archery?: Lord of the Rings!
Extra Information: Dan is also a qualified Session Coach and has previously served on committee as Social Secretary 2025-26
The Team Captain's responsibilities include:
- Selecting and entering teams for TOUCAN and BUCS competitions.
- Deciding (with committee) which external competition to enter.
- Organising and booking transport for all competitions.
- Organising accommodation (including reading the online reviews), if staying overnight.
Tournament & Records Officer - Robert Brown
Course: Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Joined the club in: 2024
Bowstyle: Compound
Most memorable archery moment: Shooting abroad for the first time
Why did you choose archery?: I thought it was cool
Extra Information: Rob is also a qualified Session Coach
The Tournament & Records Officer's responsibilities include:
- Organising any competitions hosted by the club, such as Loughborough BUTTS.
- Organising internal competitions to help track novice progress and maintain interest.
- Submitting scores to the e-league each month
- Maintaining an accurate list of club records
Social Secretary - Aanya
Course: Psychology
Joined the club in: 2025
Bowstyle: Recurve
Why did you choose archery?: I was drawn to archery by a long-standing interest, seeing it as an opportunity to explore a new sport
The Social Secretary's responsibilities include:
- Organising the fresher's social.
- Organising weekly pub/brunch trips.
- Organising the post Loughborough TOUCAN social.
- Deciding (with committee) what other socials to organise throughout the year.
Media Officer - Lily Darby
Course: English with Creative Writing
Joined the club in: 2024
Bowstyle: Recurve
Most memorable archery moment: The lead up to and day of BUCS finals 2026. It was so cool to be a part of the team representing Loughborough.
Why did you choose archery?: It's a really cool sport with so much more to it than skill. I am not the biggest fan of high intensity sports and prefer the longer, less physically demanding style of archery...that and How to Train your Dragon 2
The Media Officer's responsibilities include:
The Media Officer's responsibilities include:
- Managing the club's social media accounts.
- Uploading photos/posts to social media.
- Writing articles/match reports for Wow magazine.
- Producing posters and other promotional content for events
Media Officer - Amber Moores
Course: Graphic Design
Joined the club in: 2025
Bowstyle: Recurve
Most memorable archery moment: Competing with all of my friends in BUCS and shooting an outdoor pb on the day.
Why did you choose archery?: I wanted to try something new and it looked fun!
The Media Officer's responsibilities include:
- Managing the club's social media accounts.
- Uploading photos/posts to social media.
- Writing articles/match reports for Wow magazine.
- Producing posters and other promotional content for events
Welfare Officer - Toby Harper
Course: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Joined the club in: 2025
Bowstyle: Recurve
Most memorable archery moment: Placing fourth in BUCs head to heads after being seeded 13th
Why did you choose archery?: Watched Lord of the Rings a lot as a kid, and felt inspired by the best character in the series
Extra Information: Toby is training to become a Session Coach
The Welfare Officer's responsibilities include:
Toby joined the club as a novice in 2025 shooting recurve.
The Welfare Officer's responsibilities include:
- Acting as a liason between the club and the AU Welfare Team.
- Promoting events orginased by the University/AU relating to welfare and diversity.
- Dealing with welfare issues concerning individual members of the club.
- Running events throughout the year to raise money for the club's chosen charities.
Novice Representatives - Currently Vacant
The Novice Reps will be elected at the General Meeting in November 2026.
The Novice Representatives' Responsibilities include:
- Representing the views of novices at committee meetings.
- Gaining experience on the committee.
- Assist the committee with the running of the club