The Portsmouth round is a popular indoor archery competition format. Here’s a detailed guide on how to score a Portsmouth round with 10 ends of 6 arrows each.
Overview of the Portsmouth Round
- Distance: 20 yards (18 meters)
- Target Face: 60 cm in diameter (Ours are 130cm)
- Number of Arrows: 60 arrows
- Number of Ends: 10 ends of 6 arrows each
Target Face and Scoring Zones
The 60 cm target face is divided into 10 concentric scoring zones. Each zone has a specific point value:
- Gold (Yellow)
- Inner 10 ring X: 10 points
- Outer 10 ring: 10 points
- 9 ring: 9 points
- Red
- 8 ring: 8 points
- 7 ring: 7 points
- Blue
- 6 ring: 6 points
- 5 ring: 5 points
- Black
- 4 ring: 4 points
- 3 ring: 3 points
- White
- 2 ring: 2 points
- 1 ring: 1 point
Equipment Needed
- Score Sheet: Used to record scores for each end.
- Pen or Pencil: For marking scores.
- Arrow Puller: Optional but helpful for safely removing arrows from the target.
Scoring Process
- Shooting an End: Each archer shoots 6 arrows per end.
- Approaching the Target: After all archers have finished shooting their 6 arrows, approach the target to score.
- Recording Scores:
- Each arrow’s score is determined by the highest scoring ring it touches.
- If the arrow touches the line between two scoring zones, it receives the higher score.
- Record the scores on the score sheet next to the corresponding end number.
Example of Scoring an End
Let’s say an archer shoots 6 arrows that land in the following rings:
- One arrow in the inner 10 ring (10 points)
- One arrow in the outer 10 ring (10 points)
- One arrow in the 9 ring (9 points)
- One arrow in the 8 ring (8 points)
- One arrow in the 7 ring (7 points)
- One arrow in the 6 ring (6 points)
The scores would be recorded as follows:
- End 1: 10, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6
Score Sheet Columns
- Score for Each End: The first column records the total score for each end.
- Individual Arrow Scores: Six columns to record the score for each individual arrow in an end.
- Running Total: The next column keeps a running total of the scores.
- Hits Scored: The following column records the number of hits (arrows that hit the target) for each end.
- Golds for the End: The next column records the number of golds (arrows that land in the 10 or 9 rings) for each end.
- Running Total of Golds: The final column keeps a running total of the golds scored.
Example Score Sheet
End | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Score for Each End |
Running Total |
Hits Scored |
Golds for the End |
Running Total of Golds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 50 | 50 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 45 | 95 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 53 | 148 | 6 | 4 | 9 |
… | … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 500 | 6 | 2 | 25 |
Total Score Calculation
- After all 10 ends are completed, sum the scores for each end to get the total score.
- The maximum possible score is 600 points (if all arrows land in the inner 10 ring).
Tips for Accurate Scoring
- Double-Check Scores: It’s good practice to have another archer verify the scores to ensure accuracy.
- Use a Magnifier: A magnifying glass can help determine if an arrow is touching a line.
- Stay Consistent: Consistency in scoring ensures fairness and accuracy throughout the competition.