Goals for Gentleman Longbow Archers
The information given below is based on information taken from the GNAS Rules of Shooting (the Green Book) and is believed to have been accurate at the time of initial publication. Archers are advised to check for themselves for errors and updates.
Outdoor Classification Table - Gentleman Longbow Archers
As your outdoor handicap improves so does your classification, although the rules are slightly different. While shooting a good score may reduce your current handicap it will not necessarily affect your classification as only certain rounds will qualify. As a beginner almost any round you shoot will count towards a classification if your scores are high enough, but as you progress through the grades fewer rounds qualify.
To qualify for a classification you must shoot 3 qualifying rounds under GNAS rules in a single calendar year at a tournament or club target day. For Master Bowman or Grand Master Bowman they must be shot at meetings held by FITA, FITA members or GNAS, or at National Record Status Meetings.
The table below shows rounds generally regarded as gentlemen's rounds. Other qualifying rounds are shown in the GNAS Rules of Shooting (page SAP 7-8).
| Classification | 3rd | 2nd | 1st | Bowman | Master Bowman |
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| Equivalent Handicap | 74 | 69 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 52 |
| Required Scores for Qualifying Rounds | ||||||
| York | 46 | 89 | 142 | 236 | 362 | 450 |
| FITA (Gents) | 147 | 226 | 305 | 426 | 567 | 656 |
| St George | 50 | 92 | 142 | 226 | ||
| New Western | 20 | 42 | 72 | 129 | ||
| New National | 13 | 27 | 47 | 86 | ||
| Long Metric (Gents) | 20 | 41 | 69 | 120 | ||
| Half FITA (Gents) | 74 | 113 | 153 | 213 | ||
| Hereford | 110 | 192 | 280 | |||
| Albion | 108 | 181 | 257 | |||
| Long Western | 61 | 111 | 168 | |||
| Long National | 38 | 71 | 109 | |||
| FITA 70m | 31 | 61 | 98 | |||
| Windsor | 206 | 310 | ||||
| Western | 129 | 211 | ||||
| American | 172 | 258 | ||||
| National | 88 | 146 | ||||
| New Warwick | 10 | 21 | ||||
| Long Warwick | 31 | 56 | ||||
| Warwick | 65 | 106 | ||||
| FITA 900 | 151 | 236 | ||||
| Short Metric | 127 | 184 | ||||
Three Gold Badge
The Three Gold End Badge is for three arrows shot at one end into the Gold zone (9, 10 or X) during competition at a meeting organised by the GNAS or any of its associated bodies or in competition at an associated club Target Day, under GNAS Rules of Shooting.
Minimum qualifying distances: 80 yards or 70 metres
The badge is not claimable on sighters and only one badge can be claimed. Claims must be made on the appropriate claim form which must be signed by the tournament organiser or, in the case of a club target day, the club secretary.
Six Gold Badge
The Six Gold End Badge is for six consecutive arrows shot at one end into
the Gold zone (9, 10 or X) during competition at a meeting organised by
the GNAS or any of its associated bodies or in competition at an associated
club Target Day, under GNAS Rules of Shooting.
Minimum qualifying distances: 80 yards or 70 metres
The badge is not claimable on sighters and only one badge can be claimed. Claims must be made on the appropriate claim form which must be signed by the tournament organiser or, in the case of a club target day, the club secretary.
Rose Awards
Rose Awards are open to archers shooting National Record Status York, Hereford, Bristol I-V tournaments that have been accorded "Rose Award" Status.
Qualifying Round: York
| Colour | White | Black | Blue | Red | Gold | Purple |
| Score | 225 | 300 | 375 | 450 | 525 | 600 |
An archer may only claim for the score level achieved, may only claim it once and may not subsequently claim for a lower award. Claims must be submitted to the GNAS, on the appropriate claim form, through the organiser of the tournament at which the score was achieved.
Six Clout Badge
The Six Clout Badge is for six consecutive arrows shot at one end into the Clout, ie the 5 zone, of a GNAS Clout during competition at a meeting organised by the GNAS or any of its associated bodies or in competition at an associated club Target Day, under GNAS Rules of Shooting. The badge depicts a stylised target face with 6 arrows in the gold zone over a label indicating that it is for Clout shooting.
Qualifying Distance: 180 yards
The badge is not claimable on sighters and only one badge can be claimed. Claims must be made on the appropriate claim form which must be signed by the tournament organiser or, in the case of a club target day, the club secretary.
