The 252 scheme is a fun way to track your progress and earn badges for both beginners and experienced archers. For recurve archers, the aim is to achieve a score of 252 when shooting 36 arrows at a single distance. Other bow styles have different scores to achieve, as detailed below. The scheme is open to all bow types, and badges are awarded for all distances from 10 yards to 100 yards.
Achieving a 252 score at a particular distance (or the equivalent for other bow styles) is a good indication that you have mastered shooting at that distance, and are ready to progress to the next distance.
The Rivernook 252 scheme is run by Sandie Warnes, and is separate from the submission of round scores for handicaps and classifications to the club Records Officer (David Ellis). Unlike scores for handicaps and classifications, 252 scores do not need to be witnessed by another archer. The scheme is run on trust, and you can enter rounds that you have shot and scored alone.
To enter a 252 score, you should shoot three dozen arrows (six ends of six arrows) at a single distance on a 122cm face using Imperial (five-zone) scoring . You are allowed six sighters before you shoot your first scoring end. To get a badge for a distance, you must achieve the required score (as per chart below) on two separate occasions, shot on different days.
There is a downloadable 252 scoresheet that you can print and use. Also, if you shoot a round that starts with at least three dozen arrows at the longest distance, then your score for the first three dozen arrows can be submitted as a 252 round. Scores can either be put in the scoresheet box in the shelter or emailed to Sandie on club_comms@Â rivernookbowmen.co.uk
Target scores needed for badges
