The 300 makes a return!

We are pleased to announce the return of The 300 virtual competition for the 2021/2022 indoor season!

Archery GB are pleased to announce the return of The 300 virtual competition! Although a lot of clubs are able to shoot indoors this season, we recognise that some clubs still cannot. This is why we are bringing back the virtual competition, The 300.

We are accepting scores that have been shot indoor or outdoor, at any Archery GB club or a private range or shop with insurance, you must also be an Archery GB member to participate.

The 300 will run from 1 November 2021 until 31 January 2022.

What is The 300?

The 300 is a 30 arrow virtual competition shot on any official 40cm target face shot at 18m. It mixes social media and competition for all levels of archers around the UK.

Format 

18 metres - 30-arrow round max score 300.

Any 40cm official target face.

The 4cm diameter 10 ring is for both compound, recurve, barebow and longbows, the 2cm diameter inner most ring is to be a 10 but scored as an X ring.

In final score, you will count 10s and Xs as 10s, but also record the number of Xs.

Target faces - you are welcome to use any of the selection of 40cm target faces, either

• Single spot
• Triple spot (vertical)
• Triple spot (triangular)

You must score your round on a new clean target face.

How does social media play its part?

In order to participate in this virtual competition, you must supply;

• A clear photograph of your target face. Practice cannot be done on the face you use for competition. Please ensure the photograph is taken in a good, clear light so the full face can be seen.
• Optional extra, we'd love to see a video of you shooting your round. Also, your submission might be shown on social media.

What do I need to do?

Please send all photos and videos to Sophie Meering via Whatsapp (07887932317). Please photograph in portrait and film in landscape. You will need to include the following information when submitting your round:

• Your name
• Your division
• The club you shot at
• The date you shot (so we can relate back to the scoring app)
• The picture or time-lapse video

How do I enter?

You enter by submitting this form.

Please be aware that you will need to register a minimum of 48 hours prior to gaining access to the Ianseo Scoring app score sheet.

Along with registering, you will be using the Ianseo Score app to submit your score, this will be followed by sending a clear photograph of your target face, plus an optional video of your time-lapsed shooting, to Sophie Meering on Whatsapp (07887932317), including the information detailed above.

How do I score the round?

You will need to download the Ianseo Scoring app.

Search the Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store, you will need to look for ‘Ianseo Scorekeeper'

iOS Link:

https://itunes.apple.com/app/ianseo-scorekeeper-lite/id912947613

Android Link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ianseo.scorekeeperlite

This will then send the scores directly to us and we can collate all results. If you are filming and only have one phone/tablet, please print off a scoring sheet and write the score down then input the scores to the Ianseo Scoring app after you have recorded and shot your round, sending a photo of the scoring sheet and video.

Please see the document below for details of how to use the app.

Where can I shoot my Â"The 300” round?

In order to shoot your 300 can be shot at any indoor or outdoor Archery GB club or a private range or shop with insurance. However, you do need to be an Archery GB member to participate.

For more information - see here.