Rounds and Classifications

 

With the introduction of the new age groups by Archery GB and the changes to the outdoor rounds in 2023 we have removed our scoring tables. We recommend using some of the online resources for outdoor rounds as linked to below.

To receive an accurate classifications, handicap and badge, remember to fill out your scorecard with all completed rounds and pass it to the Records Officer at least once per season (preferably more). The records officer will calculate your current classification & handicap and return your scorecard along with any awards you have achieved.

You can also use one of the online tools such as, Archery Calculator, or Archery Geekery, but this is not a substitute for your records card.

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Outdoors

 

For the 2022 / 23 season Archery GB have updated the age ranges and outdoor scoring, you can read about the changes on the ArcheryGB website and there is a good overall explanation of classifications and handicaps here.

There are a couple of options for getting your tables now, we recommend the following: –

• • ArcheryGB official tables  – These are PDF’s organised by Bow type and so you will need to print the appropriate pages for your age category.
  • Archery Geekery – Mobile friendly versions of the Archery GB PDF’s.
  • Archery Calculator – easy to find your bow and age range, but not very printer friendly.

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Outdoor Rounds explained!

Imperial outdoor rounds should be shot with a 122cm face, and Metric outdoor rounds can be shot with 122cm or 80cm faces, see the tables for details. Ends are of six arrows, with nine zone scoring for imperial and ten zone scoring for metric, with a three minute limit per end. You are allowed one end of sighters before commencing the round.

The 252 Scheme and Progress Awards scheme are used to help develop Archers and it is a requirement of the club that you progress your outdoor distances using the 252 scheme. You’re welcome to do both if you’re in it for the badges! This saves archers getting frustrated with distances they are not capable of shooting yet and long hunts for lost arrows! You are required to complete the scheme for each bow type you shot.

The Frostbite round (generally only shot for the winter postal league) in three dozen arrows, in ends of three with a two minute limit per end. Scoring is ten zone on an 80cm face at a distance of 30 metres.

 

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Indoors

To gain a classification you need to shoot three scores that meet that classification level. Once you achieve a classification you can’t claim a lower one.

We follow the ArcheryGB indoor classification scheme. The Archery GB Indoor Classification and Handicap scheme allows archers of all levels to benchmark their skill and progress through various awards from the Indoor Archer 3rd Class, right through to Indoor Grand Master Bowman. The following link will allow you to download the indoor classification tables.

Due to the set up at YMCA Plymouth, we are limited to a maximum of 25m. Any shoots over 18m/20yds will be held on a designated club shoot.
WA18m, Vegas (Triple Face), Vegas 300, Bray I, Portsmouth and Worcester rounds can be completed at any club shoot, Bray II and WA25m can only be completed at designated club shoots and we are unable to accommodate Stafford rounds.

The Progress Awards scheme is also used to help develop Archers indoors and will help you progress. We recommend you complete this and earn the additional badges.

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Indoor Rounds explained!

The WA18 (round face) round should be shot with a 40cm face, a WA25 is shot with a 60cm face. Ends are of three arrows, with ten zone scoring and a Ninety second limit per end. You are allowed two ends of sighters before commencing the round.

 

The WA18 (vertical 3 spot) round should be shot with a special vertical 3 spot face. Ends are of three arrows, with a five zone scoring (ten through six) and a Ninety second limit per end. You must shot one arrow per target face per end. You are allowed two ends of sighters before commencing the round.

 

The Vegas round should be shot with a Vegas target arranged. Ends are of three arrows, with a five zone scoring (ten through six) and a Ninety second limit per end. You must shot one arrow per target face per end. You are allowed two ends of sighters before commencing the round.

 

The Portsmouth round should be shot with a 60cm face. Ends are of three arrows, with ten zone scoring and a Ninety second limit per end. You are allowed two ends of sighters before commencing the round.

 

The Worcester round should be shot with a dedicated Worcester target. Ends are of five arrows, with five zone scoring and a  four minute limit per end. You are allowed one end of sighters before commencing the round.

 

The BrayI round should be shot with a 40cm face and a BrayII is shot with a 60cm face. Ends are of three arrows, with ten zone scoring and a Ninety second limit per end. You are allowed two ends of sighters before commencing the round.