Classifications and Handicaps

Handicaps and classifications are a good way to track your progress through the sport as you move from one round type to another. They also provide a reference for comparing archers who have not necessarily shot together before, and some competitions may refer to them for qualifications.

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  • Longbow and Barebow indoor classifications

Indoor Classifications

Indoor Classification Badges

Indoor classifications recognise substained performance over the indoor season. They run from H up to A and are awarded for three witnessed scores achieved within one indoor season (starts 1st July).

The scores do not need to be achieved concurrently, but must come from the same season and be shot on witnessed rounds, including target days or official competitions, though the identity of the rounds can vary. Only one badge can be claimed per three rounds shot, though badges can be back-claimed. Multiple badges can be claimed per indoor season. Once achieved, a classification lasts for the duration of the subsequent indoor season during which it must be renewed.

In addition to the scores provided by ArcheryGB for compound and recurve we provide what we believe to be equivalent scores for both barebow and longbow. These are calculated through a careful process in the same way as the CUB badge scores.

Badges can be claimed from the records officer for £3. To claim, email the officer with the links to the relevant competition results or the three relevant scorecards, which must be dated and co-signed.

Round Scores
H G F E D C B A
Bray I 23 36 74 134 202 243 270 279
Bray II 25 41 89 156 218 254 276 284
Portsmouth (Full Face) 93 139 255 380 479 534 569 582
Portsmouth (Triple Face) 49 77 164 306 464 534 569 582
Stafford 43 76 190 360 521 609 663 682
WA18 (Full Face) 48 74 153 274 407 489 541 560
WA18 (Triple Face) 24 38 86 182 347 479 541 560
Worcester 27 41 85 150 218 259 285 293
Round Scores
H G F E D C B A
Bray I 36 53 100 168 221 258 279 288
Bray II 41 63 119 188 235 267 284 291
Portsmouth (Full Face) 139 195 315 432 505 554 582 592
Portsmouth (Triple Face) 77 115 225 388 501 554 582 592
Stafford 76 125 266 444 563 639 682 699
WA18 (Full Face) 74 109 205 340 446 518 560 576
WA18 (Triple Face) 38 58 124 254 410 516 560 576
Worcester 41 61 114 184 237 273 293 298
Round Scores
H G F E D C B A
Bray I 22 30 73 143 217 259 274 279
Bray II 49 68 137 201 241 265 277 281
Portsmouth (Full Face) 160 206 347 449 509 544 562 570
Portsmouth (Triple Face) 90 123 263 420 508 544 562 570
Stafford 93 136 312 477 577 636 663 672
WA18 (Triple Face) 45 63 150 292 438 519 549 558
Worcester 49 65 132 200 247 279 296 299
Round Scores
H G F E D C B A
Bray I 30 48 99 182 242 268 279 284
Bray II 68 101 166 224 254 272 281 286
Portsmouth (Full Face) 206 279 396 484 529 554 570 581
Portsmouth (Triple Face) 123 186 332 474 529 554 570 581
Stafford 136 218 388 534 609 652 672 684
WA18 (Triple Face) 63 100 203 370 486 537 558 568
Worcester 65 96 162 226 264 289 299 300
Round Scores
H G F E D C B A
Bray I 8 12 27 57 100 146 188 210
Bray II 8 13 31 68 119 167 206 226
Portsmouth (Full Face) 34 53 110 207 315 398 460 490
Stafford 11 19 54 137 266 390 491 539
WA18 (Full Face) 17 26 57 117 205 296 380 423
Worcester 9 15 32 65 114 162 205 226
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Round Scores
H G F E D C B A
Bray I 12 19 36 74 128 178 210 228
Bray II 13 21 41 89 150 198 226 241
Portsmouth (Full Face) 53 78 139 255 370 446 490 514
Stafford 19 33 76 190 345 468 539 577
WA18 (Full Face) 26 39 74 153 262 361 423 459
Worcester 15 22 41 85 144 195 226 244
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Round Scores
H G F E D C B A
Bray I 14 21 45 84 146 197 235 249
Bray II 15 23 53 101 167 215 247 259
Portsmouth (Full Face) 59 86 172 280 398 473 523 541
Stafford 22 38 103 219 390 511 591 619
WA18 (Full Face) 29 43 94 173 296 398 472 499
Worcester 16 24 52 96 162 214 251 264
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Round Scores
H G F E D C B A
Bray I 21 30 61 111 178 218 249 262
Bray II 23 34 73 132 198 232 259 270
Portsmouth (Full Face) 86 120 219 338 446 500 541 559
Stafford 38 61 149 297 468 555 619 647
Worcester 24 35 70 126 195 234 264 277
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Outdoor Classifications

Outdoor Classification Badges

The outdoor classification scheme is provided by ArcheryGB, and recognises an archer’s substained performance over the outdoor season. They are awarded for 3 witnessed scores achieved within one outdoor season (calendar year).

The classifications start at 3rd Class, and run up through 2nd Class, 1st Class and Bowman. These can be claimed from the club records officer from three witnessed rounds shot on target days or at official competitions during the same season. Claims for the higher ranks of Master Bowman (MB) and Grand Master Bowman (GMB) must come from record status tournaments and are administered by ArcheryGB. Badges can be back-claimed and multiple classifications can be claimed per season, though scores may only be used once. Once achieved the classification lasts until the end of the next outdoor season in which must be either renewed or a new classification achieved.

Full scores can be found in the AGB provided table.

Badges can be claimed from the records officer for £3. To claim, email the officer with the links to the relevant competition results or the three relevant scorecards, which must be dated and co-signed.

Round Scores
3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class Bowman
WA1440 3646028171037
WA70m 98214340477
Albion 257435590746
Hereford 280508723952
Round Scores
3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class Bowman
WA1440 4817168851065
WA70m 197340437
St George 265442575721
York 283511698913
Round Scores
3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class Bowman
WA1440 114224391602
WA70m 1747110214
Albion 67149278435
Hereford 67155306508
Round Scores
3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class Bowman
WA1440 191328538745
WA70m 47110232
St George 73157307465
York 69158335543
Round Scores
3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class Bowman
WA1440 63484510921220
WA70m 232357512588
Albion 458610785875
Hereford 53975210101143
Round Scores
3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class Bowman
WA1440 774102611341248
WA70m 374512566
St George 487689777870
York 5748659961134
Round Scores
3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class Bowman
WA1440 74187245364
WA70m 9355398
Albion 40121165257
Hereford 39124173280
Round Scores
3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class Bowman
WA1440 147226305426
WA70m 316198
St George 5092142226
York 4689142236

The following classifications are administered by AGB and can be claimed from them.

Round Scores
Master Bowman Grand Master Bowman
WA1440 11691242
Hereford 10911165
Round Scores
Master Bowman Grand Master Bowman
WA1440 11901259
York 10651146
Round Scores
Master Bowman Grand Master Bowman
WA1440 788845
Hereford 693752
Round Scores
Master Bowman Grand Master Bowman
WA1440 858982
York 668813
Round Scores
Master Bowman Grand Master Bowman
WA1440 12981342
Hereford 12201259
Round Scores
Master Bowman Grand Master Bowman
WA1440 13111352
York 12061249
Round Scores
Master Bowman Grand Master Bowman
WA1440 448539
Hereford 359447
Round Scores
Master Bowman Grand Master Bowman
WA1440 567656
York 362450

Handicap

Handicaps provide archers with a great way to monitor both overall progress and performance over the season, and can be calculated for both indoors and outdoors. They also allow all archers to compete as equals by providing an allowance for each round.

By monitoring all officially scored rounds from competitions over a season you can calculate, track, and improve your handicap. It is important that you use every score to get a true reflection of your shooting and progress.

If you wish to take part in the handicap scheme please contact the club records officer.