Chicago Archery Club
Founded in 1878, Chicago Archery Club holds the distinction of being the first chartered and oldest archery club in the United States in continuous existence. That's 145+ years of archery tradition in one organization. CAC focuses on three core areas: Instruction - Developing archers from beginner t...
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Founded in 1878, Chicago Archery Club holds the distinction of being the first chartered and oldest archery club in the United States in continuous existence. That's 145+ years of archery tradition in one organization.
CAC focuses on three core areas:
- •Instruction - Developing archers from beginner to competitive
- •Development - Progressive skill building and personal goal-setting
- •Competition - Regular tournaments and sanctioned events
They recently launched the CAC Olympic Archery Development Program with offerings for both juniors and adults.
| Location | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| DuSable Range | Outdoor | East 58th St & Payne Dr, Washington Park |
| Hamilton Park Fieldhouse | Indoor | 7200 S. Normal Ave, lower level |
| Lincoln Park Archery Range | Outdoor | 3600 Recreation Drive |
Current Hours: - Thursday: 5-7 PM - Saturday: 10 AM-2 PM
All tournaments start with first official practice at 10:00 AM. Open practice begins after 9:30 AM depending on the event.
CAC hosts a full annual competition schedule including:
- •CLOUT competitions (distance shooting)
- •900 Round Robin metric rounds
- •Summer Classic Invitational (combines 900 Metric Shoot + Clout)
- •Fleet Invitational events
Shoot fees required for qualified archers.
Membership is open to anyone age 8 and up who follows Chicago Park District regulations. The youth program introduces young archers to the sport and provides structured development opportunities.
"Archery is a sport which requires an individual to set personal goals as they develop, and perfect their skills as an archer." - CAC mission statement
Interested archers should contact the club directly to begin. They emphasize personalized attention and welcome shooters of all experience levels.
Contact: [email protected] | Facebook: Chicago Archery Club