Classifications & Handicaps...
How do you get them?
In target archery formal shooting takes the form of rounds – a round
comprises of a stated number of arrows shot over stated distances.
There are many different types or round - each one has its own name to
identify it, for example a Western round involves shooting 4 dozen
arrows at 60 yards followed by 4 dozen arrows at 50 yards. A listing of
the different types of round is displayed in the Clubhouse, at the back
of the Beginners Manual and on the GNAS Round & FITA Round pages. A list of recurve, longbow and compound classifications can be found below.
 Recurve Classifications
Longbow Classifications
Compound Classifications
Indoor Classifications
When a member shoots one of these rounds, either at the club or in
competition elsewhere, they should submit their score to the handicap
officer who will then calculate, from the tables in their possession,
the handicap value for that score and round.
A handicap is finally given after three such scores have been
submitted and an average of the three handicap values has been
calculated.
The Handicap Officer, using the scores, handicaps and tables will
also define personal classifications, i.e. 3rd Class, 2nd Class, 1st
Class, Bowman, Master Bowman, Grand Master Bowman.
You can achieve 3rd, 2nd, 1st or BM (Bowman) classification at
any club shoot or competition. You need to submit 3 scores to the
Handicaps Officer to classify. You can only classify for MB (Master
Bowmen) and GMB (Grand Master Bowman) having submitted 3 scores to
GNAS, from Record Status Shoots / Tournaments.
Complete classifications and rounds for recurve can be downloaded in EXCEL format from the downloads page. Compound and longbow to follow shortly
Should you require any further details on handicaps or classifications please just ask the handicap officer who will be glad to help.
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