Do I have to be a member of an archery club?

VAL says: No but you will need to find an archery venue where you can shoot a Portsmouth. Any club will require you to be a member of a national archery organisation such as the GNAS or BLBS (in the UK).


Can I shoot outdoors?

VAL says:  Yes - especially if you are shooting in the Southern hemisphere!

What is the Portsmouth round?

VAL says:  This is one of the recognised rounds of UK archery. It is five dozen arrows shot at a 60cm target from 20 yards. 10 zone scoring. Only the 10 zone (or inner compound zone for compounds) are "golds".

What is a GOLD?

VAL says: Only the 10 zone (or inner compound zone for compounds) are "golds".