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Chicago Archery Club
IL
•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