JAWS - Junior
Award Scheme
The Junior Award Scheme is run annually for all archers up to the age of 18,
regardless of bow type or discipline. JAWS points are awarded for various
achievements, and are recorded in the JAWS booklet. This is then submitted
at the end of the year, and the entries ranked by the total points.
There are several trophies in the scheme. The highest points totals in the
under-18 and under-15 groups, and the highest annual points increase in those
groups all take a trophy. There is also one for the highest handicap improvement
during the year.All entrants receive a certificate, and the top 100 receive
a badge as well.
The booklet is in three sections. In the first, you get points for your scores
in the "Championship" rounds in Target, Field, and Clout, regardless
of whether you shot them at a tournament or not. In the second, you get points
for entering tournaments, with extra for coming first, second, or third, and
bonuses for entering National, Regional or County competitions. In the third
section, you get points for lots of other achievements, from improving your
handicap to setting National records.
We hope there is something for everyone to aim at, and set their goals for
the year. If you have any suggestions for improvement, let the Junior Committee
know.
To enrol on the JAWS scheme, fill out an Enrolment Form (click on the link
below), and send it to the GNAS Office. Once you are enrolled on the
scheme, you will continue to be a part of it for as long as you submit your
annual booklet.