Goals for Gentleman Longbow Archers

The information given below is based on information taken from the AGB Rules of Shooting 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 AGB 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 WA, WA members or AGB, or at National Record Status Meetings.

The table below shows rounds generally regarded as gentlemen’s rounds. Other qualifying rounds are shown in the AGB Rules of Shooting.

Classification	3rd	2nd	1st	Bowman	Master Bowman	Grand Master Bowman
Equivalent Handicap	74	69	65	60	55	52
Required Scores for Qualifying Rounds
York	46	89	142	236	362	450
WA1440	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	20	41	69	120
Half WA1440	74	113	153	213
Hereford	110	192	280
Albion	108	181	257
Long Western	61	111	168
Long National	38	71	109
WA70m	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
WA900	151	236
Short Metric	127

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 AGB or any of its associated bodies or in competition at an associated club Target Day, under AGB 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 AGB or any of its associated bodies or in competition at an associated club Target Day, under AGB 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

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 AGB, 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 AGB Clout during competition at a meeting organised by the AGB or any of its associated bodies or in competition at an associated club Target Day, under AGB 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.