The 252 Award scheme is designed to enable archers to improve their accuracy and increase the distances they can shoot.  Badges are achieved with qualifying scores from distances between 20 yards and 100 yards.  The score must be achieved twice on two separate club days.

 

 

After 6 sighters (6 arrows to allow you to set your sight), you shoot 3 dozen arrows on a 122cm face at your chosen distance. The round can be shot at 10y (Under 18 only), 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 or 100 yds.  The objective is to score a minimum total of 252 for archers over the age of 10 and a minimum total of 191 for archers below the age of 10.  These scores are based on the use of a sighted recurve bow (alternative scores apply for other bow types - see table below).

 

There are a number of apps that can help you track your scores, or alternatively, you can download and print a 252 scoresheet. 

 

When you achieve the score twice in two different sessions you can claim a badge. The badges are free for one bow style. If you wish to earn badges for another bow style then the badges are charged at £1 each.

 

Scores

 

Rules

  • Six sighters which are to be followed immediately by three dozen scored arrows.

  • Using 5-zone scoring (Gold = 9, Red = 7, Blue = 5, Black = 3, White = 1) using a 122cm target face.

  • The three dozen arrows may be shot alone or as the first three dozen of a longer imperial round.

  • Scores need to be achieved twice to qualify for the award.

  • Qualifying scores for a given distance must be shot on different days, but you can do several distances on the same day.

  • Badges can not be claimed for the same bowstyle for a shorter distance that you have already achieved and been awarded a badge for.

  • All score sheets (or mobile apps) must be witnessed by another member and submitted to our Records Officer

  • If you are claiming a 252 score as part of another round please indicate on the score sheet for that other round that you wish to also claim a 252 Scheme score. It must be the first six ends of the first distance, submit your form to the Records Officer.

 

The most important aim is to enjoy your shooting and remember that our coaches are there to help when needed.