252 SCHEME

The 252 award scheme is designed to boost archers' confidence in shooting longer distances by ensuring they can consistently hit targets at shorter distances. For instance, the first distance shot is 20 yards, and once the archer has attained their 20-yard award, they can shoot at 30 yards, and so forth. This provides novice archers with a target (pun intended) to aim for on their first day at the club, instills in them the habit of keeping scores and tracking their progress, and, most importantly, acknowledges their achievements by presenting badges for each distance accomplished. This scheme is employed in numerous archery clubs across the UK and is applicable to all archers, regardless of age, ability, or type of bow used.

County Oak asks all new members to participate in the scheme if they wish to shoot beyond 20 yards outdoors.

Scheme Rules

Imperial, five-zone scoring (1 white, 3 black, 5 blue, 7 red, 9 gold) on a 122cm target face.
Six practice or sighter arrows can be shot to be followed immediately by three dozen scored arrows.
The round is shot at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 and 100 yards with the aim of scoring 252 or better for recurve archers (alternative scores apply for other bow types - see table below).
Scores should be achieved twice, on different days, to qualify for a distance award.
Awards must be shot and claimed in distance order. For example, 20 yards must be achieved first before submitting a score for the 30 yard award.
For traditional bows, such as horse bows and flat bows, if the bow has an arrow shelf or if the bow string is in contact with the limbs when strung, barebow scores must be achieved. Otherwise, longbow scores.
Scores must be recorded on the 252 scheme score sheet (available in the hut or downloaded or printed Here) and verified by another archer. Claims on scoring apps etc, will not be accepted for this award.
To claim, please submit two signed, verified and dated COAC 252 Award score sheets to the club's 252 Scheme Organiser - Ryan Southall.