David Clarke Memorial Trophy
The David Clarke Memorial Trophy was given to the club by Marion Clarke. It depicts an archer from Henry VIII's warship "The Mary Rose" that sank during the "Battle of the Solent" in 1545. The Trophy is awarded annually to a member who makes a significant contribution to the development and recognition of the club during a given year.
David sadly passed away on September 21st. 2011. He was our Club President and one of our founder members. He led the GB team at the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988 and again at the Barcelona Games in 1992. Under his watch, GB won successive men’s team bronze medals, while the late Simon Terry won an individual bronze in Barcelona.
A former NCAS Chairman and many time county champion, David had been a member of NCAS since 1950, and masterminded the very successful 50th Anniversary Celebrations in Millennium Year.
Fittingly in 2008 David was Gentleman Patron at the 50th Anniversary of the EMAS Senior Inter-Counties Tournament, otherwise known as The Thoresby Trophy Shoot. David shot for Northamptonshire in the very first event in 1958 held on the grounds of Thoresby Hall in Nottinghamshire.
Pete Watson receiving the trophy from Treasurer Dave Birch on behalf of himself, Tracey and Joe in 2018.
Graham Underlin being awarded the trophy in 2017 at The Christmas Meal by Chairman Rob Marshall
In 2015 the trophy is seen here being awarded to Sarah Linnell by Chairman Kevin Mace at the AGM
Sarah has proactively organised several have-a-go sessions for the club during 2015 which have brought in a considerable amount of revenue for the club and inspired people to do a beginners course and become new members. She is also a regular volunteer when help is needed in setting up shoots and have-a-go sessions.
In 2013 the trophy is seen here being awarded to Sylvia Underlin by Chairman Kevin Mace at the AGM
Sylvia has always functioned behind the scenes procuring grants, organising have-a-go sessions and beginners courses and is a level 2 coach and club treasurer. She is the main driving force that has ensured the club's survival since the demise of the British Timken site. In 2013 she was the person who negotiated and set up the indoor and outdoor shooting facilities that we now enjoy at Brampton Heath Golf Centre.
The trophy was first awarded in 2012 to David Birch for his work on developing the club's website. He is seen here being awarded the trophy by Chairman Kevin Mace and Lady Paramount Marion Clarke at the 2012 David Clarke Memorial Indoor Triple Competition.
Recipients
2020: Not awarded due to Pandemic
2019: Rob Marshall
2018: The Watson Family (Pete, Tracey & Joe)
2017: Graham Underlin
2016: The Wright Family (Tim, Fiona & Harry)
2015: Sarah Linnell
2014: David Birch
2013: Sylvia Underlin
2012: David Birch
David Clarke 1937 - 2011