The 252 award scheme is designed to help you practise your shooting at different distances and recognise your achievements.
After 6 sighters, you shoot 3 dozen arrows on a 122cm face at your chosen distance. The round can be shot at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 or 100 yards with the aim of scoring 252 or better (alternative scores apply for other bow types). If you achieve the score twice you can claim a badge.
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.
Rules
- Six sighters, followed immediately by three dozen (36) scored arrows.
- 5-zone scoring on a 122cm target face (Gold = 9, Red = 7, Blue = 5, Black = 3, White = 1).
- The qualifying score must be achieved twice to claim the award.
- The two qualifying scores cannot be shot on the same day.
Qualifying scores | 122cm face | 5-zone scoring
Score needed for each distance badge, by bowstyle. Distances in yards.
| Badge | Distance (yards) | Barebow | Compound | Longbow | Recurve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 189 | 280 | 164 | 252 |
| Black | 30 | 189 | 280 | 164 | 252 |
| Blue | 40 | 189 | 280 | 164 | 252 |
| Red | 50 | 189 | 280 | 164 | 252 |
| Gold | 60 | 189 | 280 | 164 | 252 |
| Green | 80 | 164 | 280 | 126 | 252 |
| Pink | 100 | 139 | 280 | 101 | 252 |
To claim an award, submit two signed and witnessed score sheets to the club’s Records Officer.
Badges are £2 each and are available from the Records Officer.