Welcome to Hull Archery Club! Test your skills with our exciting archery competitions and badge-earning scheme. Whether you aim for remarkable feats or just enjoy some light-hearted fun, we’ve got badges that range from the unexpected to the downright silly. For those with a competitive edge, join our renowned 252 competition and see how you stack up.

Every competition at Hull Archery Club is designed to be enjoyable, and participation is purely optional. We believe archery should be a fun and engaging sport, and our goal is to help you get the most out of your archery experience. To earn our badges, you must shoot at 30 yards on a full-size target.

To learn more about our 252 competition and the various badges you can earn, read on below:

252

Would you be ready for a challenge? In this competition, you’ll shoot 36 arrows at a target 30 yards away, aiming to score 252 points or more. Here’s the twist: we only count the odd numbers, with scoring as follows; White = 1, Black = 3, Blue = 5, Red = 7, and Yellow = 9. Sounds tough, right? But here’s the good news: You’ll be shooting at a 120 centimetre target. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favour!


Portsmouth

In the Portsmouth competition, you’ll shoot ten ends of six arrows each (sixty arrows in total) at a 120-centimeter target placed 30 yards away. Keep track of your score and aim to reach new milestones by improving your performance. Awards are available for scores ranging from 300 points up to a perfect score of 600 points. Compete in different disciplines, including Freestyle (Sighted Recurve), and Barebow (all types of bows without any sighting gadgets). Push your limits and see how far you can go!


Perfect End

A Perfect End Badge awarded for achieving a sixty-point end with six X's at Hull Archery Club

Every archer’s ultimate dream is a perfect sixty-point end, but imagine the glory of achieving it with six X’s! Think you’ve got what it takes? Step up and prove your mettle by shooting at a 120-centimeter target from 30 yards. Come and have a go if you think you’re good enough!


Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Badge awarded for scoring a 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and X in one end at Hull Archery Club

Top archers love to show off their skills, and what better way than with the Sergeant Major badge? Inspired by the stripes on a sergeant’s patch, this badge rewards the highest possible score without repeating any scoring section. To earn it, you must score a 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and X in one end. It’s a true test of precision and possibly the most frustrating of all our badge awards. Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer this challenge?


Golden Apple

Golden Apple Award badge with three arrows hitting the yellow target zone, emphasizing precision and safety at Hull Archery Club.

Think you’re a marksman? William Tell famously demonstrated his skills by shooting an apple off his son’s head. At Hull Archery Club, safety is our top priority. That’s why we developed the Golden Apple Badge. To earn this prestigious badge, simply hit the yellow zone three times in one end, at full distance. And remember, we don’t condone cruelty to fruit, despite it being part of your five a day. Please, avoid making headlines by shooting at fruit, especially off people’s heads.


Golden Compass

Golden Compass Badge awarded for hitting the yellow zone with four arrows in one end at Hull Archery Club

Introducing the Golden Compass Badge at Hull Archery Club, designed to honour archers who achieve precision and excellence. Inspired by the four points of a compass, this badge is awarded to those who hit the yellow zone with four arrows in one end at full distance. This badge symbolises accuracy and dedication. Achieving this badge is a testament to your skill and commitment to the sport. Aim high and let the Golden Compass guide your way to success!


Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle Award badge with five arrows hitting the yellow target zone, symbolizing excellence and high achievement at Hull Archery Club.

Feeling on top of the world with your three and four gold badges? Don’t stop there! It’s time to aim even higher and earn the prestigious Golden Eagle Badge. To claim this badge, hit the yellow zone with five arrows in one end at full distance. Achieve this impressive feat, and you’ll be soaring like a golden eagle. Show your true worth and rise to the challenge!


Golden Dice

Golden Dice Award badge with six arrows hitting the yellow target zone, symbolizing precision and top achievement at Hull Archery Club.

Still in the game? We thought you’d have thrown in the towel by now! If you’ve still got your sights set on greatness, why not take a shot at the Golden Dice Badge? Just like a dice, the magic number is six. To earn this badge, hit the yellow zone with six arrows in one end at full distance. Bag this badge, and you can strut your stuff with bragging rights as the top shot, having rolled a six on the Golden Dice. Good luck!


Rainbow 300

Rainbow 300 Badge awarded for scoring 300 points or more on a half target at Hull Archery Club

The Rainbow 300 Badge is a unique challenge at Hull Archery Club. This competition is like a Portsmouth shoot, but with a twist—you’re aiming at a half target! Using standard scoring, you’ll shoot sixty arrows at 30 yards. To earn this badge, you need to score 300 points or more. Remember, with half the target, it’s double the difficulty. Are you up for the challenge? The best hint we can offer is: aim high and go for the rainbow!


Perfect X

The Perfect X badge is one of the easiest to achieve. To earn this badge, simply make one perfect shot by hitting the centre of the target and taking out the X at 30 yards. Show off your precision with this impressive accomplishment!


Bee Badge

Bee Badge awarded for scoring black or yellow with each of 6 arrows in one end at Hull Archery Club

Buzz into action with the Bee Badge! To earn this badge, you need to shoot 6 arrows in one end and score either black or yellow with each arrow. The combination is up to you, as long as every arrow hits one of these colours. Possible combinations include:

1 Yellow and 5 Blacks
2 Yellows and 4 Blacks
3 Yellows and 3 Blacks
4 Yellows and 2 Blacks
5 Yellows and 1 Black

Any other colour combination voids the attempt. Aim well and show your precision to earn the Bee Badge!


Expert Marksman

Expert Marksman Badge awarded for hitting the center of the target and taking out the X at 30 yards at Hull Archery Club

Robin Hood, the most famous archer in history, was legendary for splitting an arrow down the middle—a truly magical shot. While impressive, in reality, it’s a costly move as it damages your arrows. To take the sting out of this, we introduce the Expert Marksman badge. To earn this badge, take out just the nock of an arrow or cause total destruction to your arrow. Channel your inner Robin Hood and show your precision!
***NOTE; Not Club Arrows***


The Woodpecker

Woodpecker Badge awarded for hitting the wooden frame instead of the target at Hull Archery Club

We all know that one person who, even from point blank range, somehow hits the wooden frame instead of the target. Chipping away at the framework isn’t cost-effective for any club, as frames eventually need replacing. That’s why we’ve developed the Woodpecker badge, which essentially admits you into our Hall of Shame. Embrace the humour and wear it proudly!


Jammy Shot

Jammy Shot Badge awarded for those inexplicable, once-in-a-lifetime shots at Hull Archery Club

Every archer experiences that one inexplicable shot that defies all logic. For these miraculous moments, we present the Jammy Shot badge! This special award commemorates those unbelievable, once-in-a-lifetime shots that leave you wondering how it even happened. Celebrate your jammy luck with this unique badge!


Edge Master Badge

Introducing the Edge Master Badge! This unique badge is awarded to those who have the uncanny skill to hit the target’s outer edge without scoring any points. It’s a rare and entertaining feat that showcases your precision and control. Embrace the challenge and become a true Edge Master!