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Score Sheets
Classifications
There are 9 classifications with Grand Master Bowman being the highest level.
To get a classification you need to submit your scores, from recognised rounds, to the Club’s Records Officer or direct to Archery GB yourself.
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Sub Levels
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Award Requirement
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From Rounds Totalling
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Rounds
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Type of Event
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Administered By
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Archer Tier
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Archer 3rd Class
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12 dozen arrows
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All rounds of an appropriate distance
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Any event
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Clubs
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Archer 2nd Class
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Archer 1st Class
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Bowman Tier
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Bowman 3rd Tier
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18 dozen arrows
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Any competitive event
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Bowman 2nd Class
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Bowman 1st Class
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Master Bowman Tier
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Master Bowman
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36 dozen arrows
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Age-appropriate rounds in York/Hereford/ Bristol/WA1440 and WA720 families
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Any record status competition
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Archery GB
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Grand Master Bowman
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Elite Master Bowman
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Classification Quick Reference
Your qualifying scores must be achieved in a calendar year, and a claim form plus supporting results sheets submitted to Membership Services by 31 December.
Once an archer gains a classification their title remains for one year after it was gained.
You can hold classifications for different bow types.
252 Progress Scheme
The “252” Scheme was designed to help new archers to practice shooting at different distances and recognise their achievements.
The basic principle, is if you can average all your arrows in the red or gold, using Imperial/5-zone scoring, you will achieve a score of 252 or better.
By scoring at each distance, it will give you a benchmark of how you are progressing and allow you to decide when you should start shooting longer distances; you will only achieve 252 by maintaining consistent, good technique. Poor technique will show up as you shoot the longer distances!
The Rules
- Six sighters to be followed immediately by three dozen scored arrows.
- 5-zone scoring using a 122cm (large) target face.
- Let one of the Committee know you are shooting a “252” round.
- The “252” round can be part of another conventional round.
- Scores must be witnessed and validated by another club member.
Distances and Scores
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Seniors - Distance Yds (M)
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20 (18)
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30 (30)
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40 (40)
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50 (50)
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60 (60)
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Recurve
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252
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252
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252
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252
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252
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Compound
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280
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280
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280
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280
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280
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Barebow
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189
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189
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189
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189
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189
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Traditional
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164
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164
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164
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164
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164
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Juniors - Distance Yds (M)
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10 (10)
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20 (18)
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30 (30)
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40 (40)
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50 (50)
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Recurve
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252
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252
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252
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252
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252
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Compound
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300
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300
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292
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292
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292
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Barebow
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189
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189
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189
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189
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189
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Traditional
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154
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144
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126
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124
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112
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Award
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White
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Black
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Blue
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Red
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Gold
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Ribbons are awarded for each distance if your completed score cards are submitted to the Records Officer (digital versions not accepted)