ArcheryGB Archer Classification Awards
ArcheryGB the Governing Body of Archery in the UK award archers a classification each year, that recognises their standard of Archery based on competion Scores.
Indoor
Indoor Rounds, classifications run from F at the bottom to A at the top.
List of Members at each Classification
Outdoor
New Outdoor Classifications - ArcheryGB Site From 2023 Outdoor Season
Below is the Previous System
The score levels required for each classification level are dependent on the round shot, the bow type you use, your age group and your gender. For Target Outdoor Rounds the Classifications run from 3rd Class to Grand Master Bowman.
List of Members at each Classification
You need three scores at or above the required score level to qualify for a Class. If you qualify for Master Bowman, Junior Master Bowman or Grand Master Bowman you have to submit your claim to AGB, and the first time you claim, you will be sent the badge.
Archer 3rd Class Archer 2nd Class Archer 1st Class |
These classifications can be
gained by shooting at official club target days as well as
in Open Competitions, so can be fun and convenient to
achieve as well as giving you good experience shooting
rounds. Badges are Awarded by Club |
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Bowman | The Bowman classification
was introduced in 1995 to recognise a level of achievment
between 1st Class and Master Bowman. Bowman scores can also
be achieved on Club target Days or in an open competition.
If you are of Bowman level or above you are in the top 15%
of archers when it comes to skill. Badges are Awarded by Club |
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Master Bowman | Being able to call yourself a Master
Bowman puts you in the top 4% of competitive
archers. Only the Gents' Fita and York
round count for Gents claims, and for ladies only
Fitas and Herefords. All the
rounds must be shot at a minimum of UK Record Status level
competition. |
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Junior Master Bowman | Junior Master Bowmen have to shoot 4 scores at the senior rounds, but only one need be shot at UK Record Status level competition or above. The rest can be shot at club target days. | |
Grand Master Bowman |
Achieving Grand Master Bowman level puts you in the top 1% of U.K. competitive archers. Conditions for claiming are the same as for Master Bowman. As a Senior, each year you qualify for MB or GMB and provided you claim it, you will be invited to take part in the UK Masters, a two day competition held at Lilleshall at the beginning of June each year. You can qualify in the previous year or in the current year if you get your scores early enough. |
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