The 252 is an unofficial award scheme (created by the archery community rather than a governing body) that is used to supplement the official classification schemes run on behalf of Archery GB.
The 252 Scheme is not designed to take people away from shooting the recognised rounds on Club Nights, and it will not count towards your handicap or classification. It is purely designed to be both fun and to help members gain confidence in shooting longer distances, whilst at the same time recognising their achievement with the award of a badge. You can shoot a 252 round at any time of your own choosing. The only stipulation is that another member must record your score and sign your 252 score sheet as Target Captain.
You are able to claim a badge for 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 and 100 yards. We ask senior members to start their
progression from 40 yards, Whilst it’s called the 252 scheme, that’s the required score for Recurve archers.
There is no distinction between Juniors and Seniors. Each bow type has its own target score. There is a small charge of £2.00 to help towards the cost of each badge. Once you have achieved a badge at one distance, you must progress to the next longer distance. You may not go backwards i.e. achieve your first badge at 50 yds then go back for 40 &30 yards. You must always progress to the longer distances.
| Distance 9yds) | Compound | Recurve | Barebow | Flatbow | Longbow |
| 20 | 280 | 252 | 189 | 169 | 164 |
| 30 | 280 | 252 | 189 | 169 | 164 |
| 40 | 280 | 252 | 189 | 169 | 164 |
| 50 | 280 | 252 | 189 | 169 | 164 |
| 60 | 280 | 252 | 189 | 169 | 164 |
| 80 | 280 | 252 | 164 | 133 | 126 |
| 100 | 280 | 252 | 139 | 106 | 101 |
The rules
Only one round per day will be accepted, in cases where multiple rounds are shot in a day e.g. for
practice, only the first will count.
252 score sheets should be in the container, but can also be downloaded from our website. Completed sheets should be passed to the Records Officer.
- Normal Archery GB shooting rules apply.
- The round involves shooting three dozen arrows, in ends of six (after six sighters), at a full-sized 122cm face.
- Scoring is five-zone, so White = 1, Black = 3, Blue = 5, Red = 7 and Gold = 9.
- The distances must be done in order, starting at 20yds.
- One qualifying score must be achieved, signed, dated, witnessed and passed onto the Records Officer in order to progress.