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.   Classifications are gained between January and December each year and must be renewed annually.

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 Geoff Hughes.

The Portsmouth League is run during the indoor season (Wednesday evenings) 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.

Details of this year's League are on the News Feed.

The TenZone League is run during the Summer months (April to September) and applies to all archers irrespective of age, ability or bow type.  

A TenZone round is shot on an 122cm face at 80/60/50/40/30/20 yards. 

• All bow types - recurve, barebow, traditional and compound 1 end of 6 arrows at each distance.
• One end of 6 sighters at 80 yds is allowed. 
• There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for each individual bow type for adults and the two groups of juniors ie 14 – 17 years / U14.
• An archer can shoot as many rounds as they wish each month, but only submit one scoresheet per day.
• An archer may shoot and submit scores for different bow types on the same day.
• The monthly league table will be posted up Vic’s Place and via social media on the second Sunday of each month.

Rules

• Metric, ten-zone scoring (10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1) on an 122cm target face.
• An archer’s best score for the month must be signed and witnessed.
• The scoresheet with your name, bow type and date of achievement should be handed to  Paul Venus by the first Sunday of the following month.