252 Award
Explore the Spirit Behind the 252 Award
Learn about the 252 Award’s commitment to honoring exceptional precision and skill in archery, showcasing the values that inspire our club’s dedication to excellence.
Explore the 252 Award Highlights
Discover key details of the 252 Award, celebrating precision and skill among Houghton Archers members.
100
Precision Score
Achieve a target score of 252 or better to earn this distinguished recognition.
50
Participation Count
Number of members who have successfully achieved the 252 Award.
52
52 Weekly Shooting
Count the of weeks you can shoot.
What is the 252 Award?
Houghton Archers are keen to encourage all members to develop their archery skills and have introduced a ‘252’ Award Scheme, which is designed to help you practice and improve your shooting at different distances and recognise your achievements.
The ‘252’ Award Scheme in use at many archery clubs in the UK and applies to all archers, irrespective of age, ability or bow type.
Who is eligible to receive the 252 Award?
Active members of Houghton Archers, can qualify for this honor.
How can I apply for the 252 Award?
Submit your scores to be considered for the award.
When are 252 Award events held?
Events take place when you think you are ready.
What benefits come with the 252 Award?
Award recipients gain recognition, gain the various badges for the various distances shot.
252 Award – The Rules
OBJECTIVE – To score 252 or better (varies by bow types, see table below).
TARGET SIZE – 122cm target face,
SCORING – 5-zone scoring (Gold = 9, Red = 7, Blue = 5, Black = 3, White = 1)
SIGHTERS – 6 arrows, followed immediately by the specific number of arrows
NUMBER OF ARROWS –
36 arrows (3 dozen) for all Bow types.
AWARD DISTANCES – 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 or 100 yards.
Awards can be shot for in any sequence
TO CLAIM AWARD
Qualifying scores for a given distance must be shot on different days
Adult must achieve the score twice, Juniors once.
Adults must submit, two signed and witnessed scorecards and Juniors one scorecard, to the Club’s Records Officer who will verify the claim and the award.
252 Equivalence Table for Different Bow Types
| Distance (yds) | Award | Recurve Score | Compound Score | Longbow Score | Barebow Score |
| 20 | White | 252 | 280 | 164 | 189 |
| 30 | Black | 252 | 280 | 164 | 189 |
| 40 | Blue | 252 | 280 | 164 | 189 |
| 50 | Red | 252 | 280 | 164 | 189 |
| 60 | Bronze | 252 | 280 | 164 | 189 |
| 80 | Green | 252 | 280 | 126 | 164 |
| 100 | Burgundy | 252 | 280 | 101 | 139 |