Archery Classifications

GNAS produces classification tables for Imperial and Metric rounds.  These tables define score levels for each round which denote a corresponding skill level that archers can achieve.

There are 6 classification levels - 3rd Class, 2nd Class, 1st Class, Bowman (BM), Master Bowman (MB), and Grand Master Bowman (GMB). The highest two, MB and GMB, can only be obtained from scores shot at record status competitions (there are a large number of Open record status shoots each season).  Achieving BM puts you in the top 15% of UK archers,  MB the top 4% and GMB the top 1%.  

Like our Portsmouth award scheme, you need to shoot 3 scores at a particular level to be awarded that classification and claim your badge.  Once you attain a certain classification, you can never go back and claim a lower classification.  You can hold different classifications for different bow types.

As well as these classifications, there are several other types of GNAS Award. For details of these other types of awards, such as the Six Gold End Award, Handicap Improvement Awards, and the Rose Awards, please click here

The tables for achieving classifications for Recurve rounds, showing the required scores for each round to achieve a set level, are set out below:

Recurve - Metric rounds