The Tassel Award for Clout archers has been operative for some years now. First introduced in 1996 within the boundaries of Northern Counties and later adopted by GNAS nationally. Although the scheme is nationally run, Northern Counties Archery Society administers the scheme and issues the awards.

From January 1^st 2005 - The ‘new’ Tassel Award qualifying scores will be as follows:

Longbow

Barebow

Recurve

Compound

White

25 – 49

50 – 74

75 – 124

75 – 124

Black

50 – 74

75 – 99

125 – 174

125 – 174

Blue

75 – 99

100 – 124

175 – 199

175 – 224

Red

100 – 124

125 – 149

200 – 224

225 – 274

Gold

125 – 149

150 – 174

225 – 249

275 – 299

Purple

150 +

175 +

250 +

300 +

For a Tournament to obtain ‘Tassel Award Status’ they must apply to the Scheme Administrator at least 6 months before the event. The fee that is levied is 50 pence per archer entered and is payable following the shoot. This therefore enabling the organiser, should they wish to, to pass the charge onto the archer. Anyone interested in knowing anything further about the scheme should contact me at the address below.

Andrew Neal
Chapel View,
43a Main Street,
Riccall,
York, YO19 6QD
Scheme Administrator, for NCAS