Rounds and Classifications

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Archery GB operates a classification scheme which is open to all archers and bow types.

For adult archers, the classifications start at 3rd class and move up through 2nd class, 1st class, Bowman, Master Bowman and Grand Master Bowman.

For junior archers, the classifications start at 3rd class and move up through 2nd class, 1st class, Junior Bowman and Junior Master Bowman.

The rounds that may be used to qualify for each classification become more restricted as you progress up through the scheme.  e.g. 3rd class can be achieved with almost any recognised round whereas there are only 4 rounds that can be used for Grand Master Bowman.

Each score must be achieved 3 times in order to achieve the classification.  3rd, 2nd, 1st and Bowman are administered at club level and can use rounds shot at the club.  Master Bowman and Grand Master Bowman are administered by Archery GB and only rounds shot in competition can be used.

All completed scoresheets for club level should be handed to Andrew Bedford. 

The 252 Award scheme is probably the most popular. It is an award scheme in use at many archery clubs in the UK and applies to all archers, irrespective of age, ability or bow type.

The scheme is designed to help you practice your shooting at different distances and have your achievements recognised at each level of success.

After 6 sighters (practice arrows), you shoot a set number of arrows on a 122cm face at your chosen distance. Badges can be earned for 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 or 100 yards by achieving a score of 252 or better. If you achieve the score twice you can claim a badge.

Rules

• 20 Yard 252 can be shot on its own  
• Imperial, five-zone scoring (9, 7, 5, 3, 1) on a 122cm target face
•  Number of arrows to be shot depends on the bow type -

                   Compound 30 / Recurve 36 / Barebow 48  / Longbow & Flatbow 72

• Another archer should witness the final score
• Each score must be achieved twice on two different days to be awarded the badge
•  The scoresheet with your name, bow type, distance shot and date of achievement should be handed to Luke Davis.

The Portsmouth League is run during the indoor season and applies to all archers irrespective of age, ability or bow type.

After 6 sighters (practice arrows), you shoot a Portsmouth round (5 dozen arrows at a 60cm face at 20 yards, 10 zone scoring) with a maximum score of 600. 

Rules

• Metric, ten-zone scoring (10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1) on a 60cm target face
•  The scoresheet with your name, bow type and date of achievement should be handed to

                         Vic North.

The Frostbite League is run during the Winter months (October until March) and applies to all archers irrespective of age, ability or bow type.

A Frostbite round is shot on an 80cm face at 30 metres. 

• Recurve - 6 ends (36 arrows)
• Barebow  and Longbow - 8 ends (48 arrows)

Rules

• Metric, ten-zone scoring (10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1) on an 80cm target face.
• The scoresheet with your name, bow type and date of achievement should be handed to  Paul Venus.

Classifications are gained between January and December each year, usually with the badges and certificates presented by the Club Chairman at the annual end of year Christmas Meal.

If you are unsure about how to achieve a Classification please ask a coach or another Club member - let's see your name here ......

Barebow  Gentlemen    

Geoff Hughes   2nd Class     

Stuart Dewey   2nd Class    

Simon Tilling    3rd Class           

Barebow Ladies   

Ann Hughes    1st Class     

Donna Davis   1st Class             

Compound Gentlemen U16      

Luke Davis   Junior Master Bowman                        

Longbow Ladies    

Ann Hughes  1st Class               

Recurve  Gentlemen     

Dave Skellon     2nd Class     

Geoff Hughes    2nd Class 

Victor North       2nd Class    

Paul Venus         2nd Class     

Gentlemen U14

Joe Walker         3rd Class

Recurve Ladies      

Jacqui Skellon   1st Class   

Ann Hughes         1st Class 

Barebow  Gentlemen    

Geoff Hughes   2nd Class     

Stuart Dewey   2nd Class               

Barebow Ladies   

Ann Hughes   1st Class     

Donna Davis   1st Class             

Compound Gentlemen U16      

Luke Davis   Junior Master Bowman                        

Longbow Ladies    

Ann Hughes   3rd Class               

Recurve  Gentlemen     

Dave Skellon     2nd Class     

Geoff Hughes    2nd Class 

Victor North       2nd Class    

Paul Venus         3rd Class     

Recurve Ladies      

Ann Hughes         1st Class     

Dawn Randall     1st Class     

Jacqui Skellon   1st Class