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The annual Superman Classic Archery Tournament and
Superman Classic Archery Tournament
The city of Metropolis sponsors the Superman Classic, a cash prize archery competition each year prior to the start of the ASA Illinois Pro/Am Championship. The event is held at Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, 1812 Grinnell Road, in Belknap, just 11 miles from Metropolis. There will be a one-time entry fee of $20.00, and archers will be eligible to shoot 1-3 days, once per day. Combined prize money for the professional and amateur classes will be $14,000. Classes offered include: Semi Pro, Known 45/50, Open A, Open B, Open C, Senior Open, Super Senior, Men's Unlimited, Limited, Hunter, Bow Novice, Women's Open, Women's Known, Women's Hunter, Women's Senior, Traditional and Youth Adults. There will be a stake set for pros, one for amateurs and one for women. Shooters will be categorized based ASA Classes and will only be shooting against their class. The number of prize payouts in each class will be determined by the number of participants in each class. The Range will change daily and be open from 9am-6pm. Register at 9am or after, & turn in score card by 6pm each day. No start times past 3pm. There will be a separate range for children, so there will be fun for the whole family. Youth classes are free with no cash awards. Classes includeYouth Girls, Youth Boys, Senior Eagle, Eagle and Junior Eagle.
Harrah's Metropolis Casino and Hotel hosts an Archer's Reception for all Superman Classic participants on Friday night at the Riverfront Event Center. For more information, contact Metropolis Tourism at 877-424-5025. Visit our Where to Stay link for your hotel reservations during the tournament.
Mathews Solo-Cam Pro/Am Championship McKenzie ASA Pro/Am Tour June 25-27, 2010 Tentative Schedule
June 22 - 24 9 AM - 3 PM - Superman Classic Archery Event sponsored by the City of Metropolis Thursday, June 24:
10 AM - 5 PM - ASA Registration / Practice Facilities open Friday, June 25:
8:00 AM - Registration / Practice Facilities open Saturday, June 26:
6:30 AM - Registration / Practice Facilities open Sunday, June 27:
6:30 AM - C.B.A. Sunrise Services / Practice facilities open To all of our Spectators, Guests, and Archery Enthusiasts: Spectators are always welcome to visit the ranges, but need to wait to enter until the range official has signaled for the competition to begin. The ranges are designed to be spectator friendly, and we appreciate your compliance with the following reminders:
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